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6-Ingredient Cheesy Potato Soup

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Other than chili, I don’t know if I can think of a soup more popular these days than potato. And like chili, there are a number of different versions of potato soup. This version has quickly become my family’s favorite. It can be thrown together in 2 or 3 minutes and put in your slow cooker, or you can choose to make it in a pot on the stovetop. I have done it both ways. And you can buy all the ingredients needed for this soup at one of my favorite places to shop and save money on my grocery bill: Aldi.

Let me tell you, there is a point when “the magic happens” with this soup. It will start looking like potato soup pretty quickly, but keep cooking. You want to wait until the point when the starch comes out of the potatoes and thickens this all the more into the rich, creamy dish it is meant to be.

And don’t skimp on the salt here. Potatoes need a lot of seasoning, and there are a lot of potatoes in this soup. If it makes you uncomfortable, start with 1 teaspoon and then add more to taste when the soup is almost done cooking.

You can eat this soup just as it is, or dress it up with garnishes such as shredded cheese, crumbled bacon or scallions.

6-Ingredient Cheesy Potato Soup

Ingredients: 

  • 1 bag frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth (I prefer low-sodium)
  • 1 8-oz. brick cream cheese
  • 1 T. minced onion
  • 1 ½ t. salt
  • 1 t. pepper  1.jpg

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a stock pot on the stove top or in a slow cooker.
  2. For slow cooker: Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 5-6 hours. This is one dish I do lift the lid and stir to combine after an hour or so of cooking.
  3. For stovetop: Cook, stirring occasionally, for about an hour.
  4. Garnish with shredded cheese, bacon bits, scallions or a combination of toppings, if desired.
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Wonton Popper Bites

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Did you know you can use wonton wraps to make whatever kind of “appetizer bite” you want?! You can stuff these with cheese and whatever other ingredients you want to make then unique and flavorful. This time I stuffed them with cheese and jalapenos to make them hot popper bites. Enjoy…

Wonton Popper Bites

Recipe yields 50 wantons

Ingredients:

  • 8oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup mexi blend cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced (to make them hotter 3-4 peppers)
  • 1 package 50 count small wonton  wraps 3.jpg

Directions:

  1. Mix the cream cheese, mexi blend cheese, mozzarella cheese, ranch and peppers into a bowl, mix well.
  2. Open your wonton wraps, place them on a flat surface put a tablespoon of filling in the middle of each wonton. 4.jpg
  3. Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the wonton, fold it over in half and press the edges together. The water will act like glue and seal them shut.
  4. Fry the wontons in oil over medium- high heat. 5.jpg
  5. Cook them for 15-20 seconds on each side, take out of hot oil and let drain on a paper towel.
  6. Enjoy!
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Taste of the Islands Orange Pineapple Pork Chops

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Taste of the Islands Pork Chops

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb of pork chops
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 20 oz can of Pineapple (just the juice save the fruit for grilling)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Franks Red Hot Sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 orange sliced or 2 cutie oranges sliced
  • 1 clove of garlic 6.jpg

Directions:

  1. Put your pork chops in a large zip lock bag or in the bottom of a glass pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl mix together your marinade (honey, pineapple juice, soy sauce, mustard, hot sauce, oranges, garlic and brown sugar).
  3. Pour over the pork chops, cover and place in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.  At this point you can take them out and bake them or grill on the BBQ.  5.jpg
  4. Cook till internal temperate of the pork is at least 145 degrees. Great served with grilled pineapple.

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Spinach & Cheese Frittata Muffins

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Need a quick and easy, yet delicious breakfast meal? These egg muffins are really easy to make and they make the perfect “on the go” breakfast meal. You could even put these in a snack bag and send them to school with the kiddos. Enjoy…

Spinach & Cheese Frittata Muffins

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Ingredients:

  • 6 to 8 strips of uncooked bacon, chopped
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 to 3 cups of fresh spinach
  • 12 eggs
  • cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Beat together eggs. Add the shredded cheese and stir to combine. Set aside.

In a frying pan on the stove, cook the onion and bacon over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add in spinach and stir to combine. Cook for about 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let cool for five minutes.

Add spinach mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine. Ladle the egg mixture into a muffin pan being careful to not overfill the muffin cups. Cook for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin pan. Loosen the sides of the muffins with a butter knife for easy removal. Makes 12 muffins.

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10 Tasty Recipes with Shrimp

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Did you know that May 10th is National Shrimp day?! Crazy right? Well, these shrimp recipes will surely impress your guests and taste buds for this fun day. 😉 Enjoy…

Shrimp Bruschetta | Cooking on the Front Burner

Barbecue Shrimp | Call Me PMc

Healthy Gumbo Recipe | Wondermom Wannabe

Tropical Grilled Shrimp Salad with Mango Vinaigrette | Food Done Light

CopyCat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp | Raining Hot Coupons

Shrimp Po’ Boys with Light Spicy Sauce | Lady Behind the Curtain

Linguine with Shrimp, Garlic and Parmigiano | Little Miss Celebration

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry | A Family Feast

Shrimp and Ground Beef Dirty Rice Recipe | Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Paleo Shrimp Salad | Confessions of an Overworked Mom

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Bacon Fried Potatoes

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Yummy! In need of a delicious side dish or breakfast dish? If so, you will definitely want to try out this bacon fried potatoes recipe. I love adding a little syrup to mine after they’re cooked for a sweet and salty flavor. Enjoy…

Bacon Fried Potatoes

Ingredients:
  • 5-6 cups cubed red potatoes
  • 2-3 thick cut strips of bacon,
  • 1 clove of fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh or dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. In a pan fry your bacon, remove from pan, but keep the drippings.  
  3. Add fresh garlic and parsley to the bacon drippings set aside.
  4. Prep a large baking sheet with 1 table of olive oil on the bottom, set aside.
  5. Wash and cube potatoes, boil them for 10 mins in a large stock pot or till they are fork tender.  2.jpg
  6. Drain potatoes, then in a mixing bowl add hot potatoes, bacon drippings, garlic and parsley.  4.jpg
  7. Stir until well coated salt and pepper to taste, pour out onto prepared baking sheet. 3.jpg
  8. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, till they turn golden brown.  
  9. Garnish with bacon you cooked earlier. 
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General Tso’s Chicken

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Yummy! This chicken is SO tasty! If you’ve never had General Tso’s chicken then you are missing out. It takes a few ingredients you may not have laying around your kitchen but trust, it’s definitely worth making! Enjoy…

General Tso’s Chicken

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 5 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 5 Tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste

Chicken Batter:

  • 3 egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

  1. Mix the hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into the chicken broth.
  2. Place the chicken in a large ziploc bag and spoon in 10 tablespoons of the hoisin wet mixture. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for 1 hour.
  3. In a skillet add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil,green onions, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute.
  4. Stir in 2 cups of hoisin sauce mixture, add salt and white pepper to taste.
  5. Stir constantly until thickened.
  6. In a separate bowl whisk egg whites until foamy, set aside.
  7. In a separate, whisk together cornstarch, flour and baking soda, then add remaining hoisin sauce mixture and stir until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  8. Heat 4 cups oil in a lager pan over medium heat to 350 degrees.
  9. Remove chicken from refrigerator. Drain chicken from marinade.
  10. Place on paper towels and pat dry.
  11. Toss chicken into the egg whites until coated.
  12. Toss in cornstarch mixture and coat well.
  13. Fry coated chicken in batches in hot oil until chicken is golden brown. (About 3-4 minutes)
  14. Transfer fried chicken to a large bowl and toss with warm sauce.
  15. Serve warm. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds.

 

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Stuffed Bell Peppers (Freezer Cooking Meal)

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I will be posting 10 Days of Freezer Meal Recipes and today is Day 6! See more Freezer Recipes HERE and be sure to read my Easy Tips to Freezer Meal Cooking/Planning post here to get started!

With Spring here and Summer gardening already on the horizon I can’t help but look forward to the bounty of bell peppers we will grow and an abundance of these easy and tasty Stuffed Bell Peppers cropping up on our dinner plates.  This came to be in what I like to refer to a “clean out the fridge night” where I had just a little pasta sauce, rice and ground meat to do something with and an excess of fresh bell peppers from our garden.  What came about has since been fine tuned into what our family loves and asks for routinely.  Make ahead and freeze for simple freezer to oven meals that are filling and help use up that excess of fresh produce.

If making large batches to freeze, allow to cool completely and warp each pepper in plastic wrap then aluminum foil to keep fresh for up to 4 months in freezer.  Add an extra 25-30 minutes to cook time if pulling from freezer to oven for perfectly cooked stuffed peppers any week night.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

  • 6 Large Green Bell Peppers
  • 1 Pound Ground Turkey or Ground Beef
  • 2 Cups Cooked White or Brown Rice
  • 1 Can Diced Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Tomato Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning Blend
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar

Directions:

  1. Slice tops off bell peppers and clean inside removing membranes and seeds but leaving pepper intact.  Set aside.
  2. In large stockpot, cook ground beef until no longer pink and heated through.
  3. Add in rice, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and Italian Seasoning blend.
  4. Mix together and heat on high for 4-5 minutes. 2.jpg
  5. Spray large casserole dish with non stick spray and preheat oven to 350 degrees
  6. Place bell peppers in casserole dish and scoop rice/meat mixture into each pepper until full. 3.jpg
  7. Sprinkle tops with cheese
  8. May use toothpicks inserted in sides as “legs” to help stabilize bell peppers as needed.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes

These bell peppers will soften as they bake and the wonderful filling will seep flavors into the peppers giving them a nice sweet taste that even the kids will enjoy.  Stuffed Bell Peppers are a classic paupers meal that is hearty and inexpensive to make but beautiful enough to present to guests.

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“Philly Cheesesteak” Ground Beef Casserole

This Raining Hot Coupons deal was posted on April 15, 2014 at 8:45 am MST 11 Comments

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There is just something about casserole dishes that I just love! Maybe it’s because they are pretty easy to make but I just really like how all the flavors blend. This Philly cheesesteak casserole is like the real thing…with Cheez Whiz and all. Enjoy….

“Philly Cheesesteak” Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 4 oz sliced Mushrooms
  • 8 oz Cheez Whiz
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 pkg (14 oz) Birdseye Recipe Ready Fajita mix
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 can Crescent Roll Dough
  • Salt & Pepper (to taste) 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Spray 13×9 baking dish with non stick spray and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, cook beef, mushrooms and worcestershire until beef is browned. 3.jpg
  4. Drain and place in baking dish.
  5. Spread cheez whiz over top of beef mixture.
  6. Sauteed garlic and vegetables over medium-high heat until peppers are soft.  4.jpg
  7. Spread over cheese in baking dish.
  8. Cover vegetables with crescent dough.
  9. Bake 30 minutes or until dough is golden brown on top. philly.png
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16 Hidden Veggie Recipes

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Below are 16 recipes that “hide” veggies in them which means you can easily get your little ones to eat a healthy does of veggies in a delicious meal. 😉 Enjoy…

One Pot Creamy Tomato and Basil Pasta by Keep it Simple and Sweetie Blog

Meatloaf With Zucchini by Food Done Light PHOTO

Macaroni and Cheese with Hidden Veggies by Whisked Foodie

Hidden Veggie Tortellini Soup by Queen of Free

Fudgy Secret Ingredient Cherry Brownies by Frugal Foodie Mama PHOTO

Banana Oatmeal & Sweet Potato Muffins by Homeketeers

Hidden Veggie Lasagna Recipe by Mommy Testers

Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower by Eat Yourself Skinny

Green Spinach Pancakes by The Experimental home

Black Bean Brownies by Stylish Cuisine

Carrot, Mango, and Raspberry Popsicles by Girli Chef

Slow Cooker Cauliflower Chicken Tortilla Soup by Food Done Light PHOTO

Super Berries Green Smoothie by The Frugal Foodie Mama PHOTO

Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce by Family Food and Travel

Carrot Zucchini Pancakes by Mama Say What

Bacon and Jalapeno Burgers with Pimento Cheese by Food Done Light

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Copycat Panera Tuna Salad Sandwich

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I have a delicious Tuna sandwich for you with some yummy ingredients that make it taste just like Panera’s popular Tuna sandwich. Enjoy this yummy lunch or snack.

Copycat Panera Tuna Salad Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 1 can drained Tuna
  • 1 1/2 tsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Sweet Relish
  • 3/4 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Honey Wheat Bread
  • Sliced Red Onions
  • Sliced Tomatoes 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Mix tuna, mayonnaise, relish and mustard in a bowl.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Serve on honey wheat bread with leaf lettuce, slice red onion and sliced tomato.
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Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich

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Did you know that Starbucks has a really tasty egg salad sandwich? They have some secret ingredients in it that makes it taste a little different than a typical egg sandwich. If you’ve never tried this then I definitely recommend trying out the simple recipe below.

Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Chives
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 4 slices Wheat Bread
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Directions:

  1. Place eggs in a pan cover with cold water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover pan and turn off heat. Let sit for 8 minutes.
  3. Fill pan with cold water to stop cooking.
  4. Peel eggs, roughly chop and place in a bowl.
  5. Add mayonnaise, mustard, chives, salt and pepper.
  6. Gently mix.
  7. If mixture is too dry, slowly add a little more mayonnaise.
  8. Garnish bread with arugula and place half the mixture on each sandwich.
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Honey BBQ Wings

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I love anything to do with BBQ…the sauce, the smokiness, the smell and well, all the different recipes and combinations you can come up with to BBQ! What I also really love is that you don’t have to throw things on an actual BBQ to get that flavor…you can actually cook things in the oven and get that same flavor…That’s what we do in this recipe. Check out how below and enjoy…

Honey BBQ Wings

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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts vegetable shortening, for frying
  • 16 chicken wings
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

For the Honey BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F.
  2. Line a sheet tray with a parchment paper. Do not use wax paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together eggs, cream, 1 tablespoon salt and black pepper.
  4. In a separate bowl mix together flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon salt.
  5. Place chicken in egg mixture and toss well to coat.
  6. Place a few pieces of chicken in the flour mixture and coat well.
  7. When oil reaches 375 degrees F, add chicken a few pieces at a time. Fry until cooked through about 13 minutes.
  8. Season chicken with salt then immediately toss in the Honey BBQ sauce (See recipe below)
  9. Places on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F. for 5 minutes.

Sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the ingredients for the Honey BBQ Sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat and cook until sauce until sugar has melted.
  3. Smother those wings! 😉

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Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

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If you’re like me and love sweet and salty then you will definitely want to try this next simple recipe. Potato chips dipped in chocolate is one of my new favorite treats/snacks. These are also cute as gifts and very, very frugal to make. You could make a batch and put them in a clear plastic bag with a fun ribbon tie fora cute and inexpensive gift idea.

Enjoy…

Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz Wavy Potato Chips
  • 1/2 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate
  • 1 tsp Shortening
  • 1/8 cup White Chocolate 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Place potato chips in freezer for 1 hour.
  2. Heat semi sweet chocolate and shortening by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Dip chips in chocolate and shake off excess and place on wax paper.  3.jpg
  4. Heat white chocolate by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer white chocolate to corner of zippered bag and clip tiny piece off of corner to pipe.
  6. Pipe drizzles of white across potato chips.
  7. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow to set.

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Tater Tot Casserole (Freezer Cooking Meal)

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When I think of freezer meals I automatically go back to all the great casseroles my mom made when I was a kid and Tater Tot Casserole was one of the most commonly made meals in our home.  This version of the classic dish is a simple and satisfying meal the entire family will love.  Make ahead and freeze for easy freezer to oven meals or serve same day for a hearty meal your kids will be begging you to make more often.  I love this dish because it takes advantage of a lot of items I already pick up for cheap or free using coupons.

This yummy Tater Tot Casserole is one of our favorite freezer meals because it is so easy to mix up a double or triple batch of the meat mixture and layer with tater tots in disposable aluminum pans for freezing and simple reheating.  If you freeze this meal for future use, make sure to label appropriately.  If stored in an aluminum pan cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil to seal properly and label well.  This meal lasts for up to 4 months in the freezer.  To heat, simply remove plastic wrap/foil/lid and place in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

I will be posting 10 Days of Freezer Meal Recipes and today is Day 4! See more Freezer Recipes HERE and be sure to read my Easy Tips to Freezer Meal Cooking/Planning post here to get started.

Tater Tot Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 1 Large Bag Tater Tots
  • 1 Pound Ground Meat (we use turkey but you can use beef if you prefer)
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar
  • 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teasppon Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt (divided)
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook onion and bell pepper for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add ground meat and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Mix in cream soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper and half of salt cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Pour meat mixture into bottom of 9×13 casserole dish. 2.jpg
  7. Sprinkle half of cheese on top of meat mixture.
  8. Place tater tots in even layer over meat mixture. (Great for kids to help with)
  9. Sprinkle the top with remaining salt and cover with remaining shredded cheese. 3.jpg
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbling and cheese is melted.

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Dessert Burgers for April Fools Day

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One of my favorite holidays is April Fools…it’s such a fun way to have a fun day and always full of laughter! 😉 With that being said, these April Fools Burgers are actually quite taste but will fool you because they are made of sweet ingredients instead of savory…which I’m sure the kiddos wouldn’t complain about that. 😉 Enjoy and have fun!

Dessert Burgers for April Fools Day

Ingredients:

  • Jif Salted Caramel (or Nutella will work)
  • Nilla Wafers
  • Powdered sugar
  • Green Frosting
  • Yellow Frosting
  • Red Frosting 3.jpg

Directions:

  1. Mix equal parts Jif Salted Caramel and powdered sugar in a bowl (1/2 cup of each).
  2. Kneed into a dough with your fingers, shape into small burger shaped patties.
  3. Use two Nilla Wafers for the buns, on the bottom bun put green frosting, layer on the “fake beef patty” put yellow and red frosting on to make it look like mustard and ketchup.  2.jpg
  4. Top with a Nilla wafer for the top bun, enjoy!

 

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Fried Dill Pickles

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In need of a tasty snack full of tons of flavor? If so, you may love this next recipe for Fried Dill pickles. These are simple to make and make the perfect snack. I like to make a large batch and save them in a bag to munch on. Enjoy…

Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz Hamburger Dill Pickles
  • 1 1/3 cup Cracker Crumbs (about 1/4 lb)
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Vegetable Oil (for deep frying) 3.jpg

Directions:

  1. Drain  and dry pickles.
  2. Mix together cracker crumbs, flour, garlic powder and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water. 2.jpg
  4. Heat oil to 350 – 375.
  5. Dip pickles in egg wash and then flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  6. Place in hot oil (avoiding overcrowding).
  7. Fry until golden brown and pickles are floating on top.
  8. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
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Crock Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Spiral Ham

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With Easter coming up, Ham will be on most people’s shopping lists and this next ham recipe, you will love. It is super easy to make and full of delicious flavor. Check out this recipe for Crock Pot Spiral Ham!

Crock Pot Pineapple Brown Sugar Spiral Ham

Ingredients:

  • 7-8 lb Spiral Sliced Ham
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 12 oz Pineapple Juice 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Unwrap ham and place flat side down in a large slow cooker. Throw away glaze packet and any plastic pieces that cover the bone. 3.jpg
  2. Rub brown sugar over the sides.
  3. Pour on maple syrup and pineapple juice.
  4. Cook on low for 4 hours.
  5. Baste ham with the juices from the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Jalapeno Bacon Popper Dip

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This is the fastest and easiest dip, but taste like you worked on it for hours. Here’s a tip –  I like to bake mine in two smaller dishes (reduced cooking time a few minutes) I like the dip best when HOT and cheesy right out of the oven.  If I cook it in two pans at different times I can put one out at the start of the party, and pull the second one out once the first one is gone. Enjoy…

Jalapeno Bacon Popper Dip

Ingredients:

  • 1 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 jalapeno peppers  diced(take the seeds out) if you want it hotter 4 peppers
  • 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon  (save a bit back for garnish)
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon parsley 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Mix all the ingredients together, till well blended.
  3. Spread on the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish
  4. Top with crumbled bacon.
  5. Bake in the oven at 350 for 15-20 minutes till edges are golden brown.
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Spinach Ricotta Lasagna (Freezer Cooking Meal)

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Nothing satisfies quite like a creamy cheesy pasta dish for dinner and this Spinach Ricotta Lasagna is a perfect solution.  Not only is this a quick and easy dish to whip up that is meat free but it is so satisfying that nobody will notice the lack of meat in the mix.  Great for making in large batches and freezing for easy freezer to oven meals, this will become a family favorite for sure.

I will be posting 10 Days of Freezer Meal Recipes and today is Day 3! See more Freezer Recipes HERE and be sure to read my Easy Tips to Freezer Meal Cooking/Planning post here to get started.

Spinach Ricotta Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • 1 Box Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles
  • 1 12 oz. Package Frozen Chopped Spinach (thawed and drained)
  • 1 16oz Container Ricotta Cheese
  • 3 Cups Shredded Low Fat Skim Mozzarella Cheese (divided)
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Basil
  • 1 Teaspoon Oregano

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray 9×13 casserole with nonstick spray and set aside
  3. In large stockpot, heat together spinach, ricotta, 1 ½ Cup Mozzarella, heavy cream, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, basil and oregano stirring until well combined and cheese melted.
  4. Cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Place one layer of lasagna noodles on bottom of casserole
  6. Pour 1/3 Cheese/Spinach mixture over noodles and top with 1/3 remaining cheese.
  7. Repeat ending with layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
  8. Bake at 250 degrees for 35-40 minutes
  9. If making ahead for freezer to oven meals, prep and put into disposable aluminum pan wrapping and labeling well.
  10. To heat from freezer remove outer warps and place pan in oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

This delicious Classic Spinach Ricotta Lasagna is sure to hit the spot when you or your family are craving a cheesy pasta dish and since it is so simple to assemble and create you can easily make large batches to freeze ahead of time for last minute weeknight meals that are simple to pull straight from the freezer right to the oven.

 

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Up (Freezer Cooking Meal)

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One of my all time favorite meals to make when company is coming over are these Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Ups.  Not only do they offer the great classic flavor combination you expect, they are simple to make and present beautifully.  This is a great meal to make ahead and freeze for easy to reheat entrees alongside some rice and steamed vegetables that will be perfect to impress the last minute guests.  I especially love making these when I happen to get a great deal on chicken on sale and want to prep it before freezing.  Make ahead and cook to only have to pop in the oven to reheat or roll them up before freezing raw to cook at the last minute for a tasty meal.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Up

Ingredients:

  • 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut in half and pounded to 1/4” thick)
  • 6 Slices Ham
  • 6 Swiss Cheese Slices
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ¼ Cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Sauce:

  • 1 Stick Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • ¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Cup White Wine
  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Spray small casserole dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
  3. Lightly season each chicken breast half with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder on both sides.
  4. Place 1 slice cheese and ham on each chicken breast half 1.png
  5. Roll and insert toothpicks to hold in place
  6. Mix flour and bread crumbs together in small bowl
  7. Roll each chicken roll up into bread crumb mixture coating all sides lightly
  8. Heat olive oil in medium skillet
  9. Cook each roll up in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side turning to brown evenly
  10. Place roll up in pre-sprayed casserole dish and place in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes to complete cooking.  Set skillet aside to make sauce in.
  11. Remove from oven and allow to rest while you make sauce.

Sauce:

  1. In skillet that chicken was browned in, heat butter and cornstarch together with remaining oil from cooking chicken.  This mixture should form a loose paste.
  2. Add in bouillon cubes, garlic powder and white wine
  3. Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring constantly scraping pan to provide ultimate flavor to sauce
  4. Stir in heavy cream and cook for additional 6-7 minutes on low heat.
  5. Drizzle sauce over sliced chicken roll ups.

To reheat from freezer: 

If you choose to make these Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll Ups to freeze ahead, the sauce can be made prior to serving, I do not recommend freezing the sauce for reheating.  The extra flavor from using the skillet the chicken was cooked in is nice to have but not necessary for a wonderful creamy white wine sauce.

If making ahead and freezing you can easily assemble and freeze to be cooked stopping before rolling in bread crumb mixture or cook through and freeze once cooled after removing from oven.  Regardless of which method you choose, you will find this to be one of those meals that leaves your family satisfied and praising what a great cook you are.

 

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Jalapeno Fire Bites

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These jalapeno fire bites are perfect for any spicy lover out there but if you don’t like things that are too spicy you can just make sure all the seeds are out and the will be a lot less spicy. These are a really yummy appetizer and if you have leftovers you can simply put them in a bag and snack on them later. 😉 Enjoy…

Jalapeno Fire Bites

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz Sliced Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1 1/3 cup Cracker Crumbs (about 1/4 lb)
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • Vegetable Oil (for deep frying) 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Drain  and dry jalapeno peppers.
  2. Mix together cracker crumbs and flour.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water.  3.jpg
  4. Heat oil to 350 – 375.
  5. Dip jalapenos in egg wash and then flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  6. Place in hot oil (avoiding overcrowding).
  7. Fry until golden brown and peppers are floating on top.
  8. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
  9. Served with Cocktail Sauce.

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Cashew Chicken and Broccoli, One Pot Meal

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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…I love easy meals. Who doesn’t right?! This next recipe is for some delicious Cashew Chicken and Broccoli and one of my favorite things about it is that you only need one pot to make it. Heck yeah! If you like a FAST and easy meals, that can be cooked in one pot then this is the meal for you.  Perfect for a busy night that you need a hot meal on the table without a lot of work  Check out the super easy recipe below and enjoy!

Cashew Chicken and Broccoli, One Pot Meal

(Print below – Recipe yields 4 servings)

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups raw broccoli
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
  • 1-2 cups cooked chicken ( you can even use canned chicken if you’re in a rush)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken stock

Add at the end of cooking:

  • 1/4 cup water mixed with 2 tablespoons corn starch

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet add the broccoli, cashews, onion, cooked chicken, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, oil and chicken stock.  Turn on high heat, cover with a lid and bring to a boil.Once at a boil turn to medium heat and let boil for 7-8 minutes till broccoli is tender. 2.jpg
  2. Once broccoli is cooked, stir in the corn starch water blend.  This will thicken your sauce, stir till well blended  and sauce has formed, take off heat. Serve over rice or noodles. Enjoy! 3.jpg

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Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

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Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce at Home

Everytime I take my family to Olive Garden, somebody always orders the Alfredo Sauce. Whether it be Fettucini Alfredo or just a boat of sauce to go with breadsticks, there’s always Alfredo Sauce on the table. We can’t always get to Olive Garden for dinner, but now I can make the same Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce at home quickly and easily with this recipe!  And now that I’ve made it once, it’s so delicious my children are asking for every night.

Simple Techniques to Make Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce at Home

The secret to Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is egg yolks. If you’ve ever work with egg yolks you’ll know you have to temper them before placing them in with all the hot ingredients. This is easily done by placing the yolks in a separate bowl then adding a ladle full at a time of hot ingredients, continually whisking until it’s incorporated. This is an easy way to work the eggs so they don’t end up scrambled in the milk. The technique is easy to use and once you’ve done it, you’ll find other recipes to use this in as a thickening agent such as homemade puddings and other sauces.

 

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Copy Cat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ C milk
  • 1 ½ C heavy cream
  • ½ C Parmesan, grated
  • ½ C Romano, grated
  • 6 egg yolks
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat milk and cream in saucepan until it begins to simmer. Turn off heat. Whisk in cheese, then remove from heat.
  2. Place egg yolks in a bowl and whisk. Add about half of the hot milk and cream mixture to the eggs slowly, whisking continually.
  3. Slowly add egg mixture back into remaining cream mixture. Place back on low heat and stir continually until simmering.
  4. Remove sauce from the heat to thicken.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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What to do with Your Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce goes well with a lot of different dishes. You can serve it over pasta such as linguine or fettuccine, you can dip bread sticks in it (or garlic bread which seems to be my family favorite) and you can also make baked pasta dishes with it. My favorite is to mix the Alfredo Sauce with rotini pasta, place it in a bowl, and top it with red sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top and then run through the oven for about 20 minutes on 350 degrees.  It makes the perfect quick Italian casserole for a weekday meal.

Olive garden Alfredo Sauce Recipe

1 ½ C milk

1 ½ C heavy cream

½ C Parmesan, grated

½ C Romano, grated

6 egg yolks

salt and pepper

Heat milk and cream in saucepan until it begins to simmer. Turn off heat. Whisk in cheese, then remove from heat.

Place egg yolks in a bowl and whisk.  Add about half of the  hot milk and cream mixture to the eggs slowly, whisking continually.

Slowly add egg mixture back into remaining cream mixture. Place back on low heat and stir continually until simmering.

Remove sauce from the heat to thicken.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 Anyway you look at it, Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce is simple and delicious!

 

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59 Smoothie and Shake Recipes

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What’s better than waking up and making a delicious and refreshing smoothie for breakfast?! I love packing nutrients in a sweet, yummy smoothie drink and getting most of my nutrition for the day right in my breakfast. Some of the recipes below are shakes and dessert drinks but these are perfect for a midnight snack or if you’re craving something sweet but don’t have time or ingredients to make dessert.

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Cheddar Bacon Garlic Bread

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If you know me well, you know I absolutely LOVE cheesy, garlic recipes…especially when it’s gooey cheese on bread! This cheddar bacon and garlic bread is full of flavor and the cheese just melts in your mouth. This is great as an appetizer or just with some pasta! Enjoy..

Cheddar Bacon Garlic Bread

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Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf French Baquette
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup softened Butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped Cooked Bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped Green Onions
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 2.jpg

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Cut bread into 1″ slices, but DO NOT cut all the way through the bottom. 3.jpg
  3. Combine all other ingredients and mix until blended. 4.jpg
  4. Spread this mixture between the partially cut slices of bread. 5.jpg
  5. Wrap loaf in foil and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.

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Easy Pizza Casserole

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We all have nights where we just want something quick and easy for dinner but don’t want to spend a lot of time or money.  This Easy Pizza Pasta Bake is ideal for saving money, satisfying a crowd and throwing together in minutes.  My favorite part about this meal is how flexible it is for individual family taste buds.  We use basic ingredients for our kids that prefer fewer veggies and traditional “pizza” taste of cheese and pepperoni but we also split it and make half with just those ingredients and the other half chock full of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and even zucchini for the adults who want something more substantial.  Using easy to pick up on sale with coupon items it typically becomes a $5 dinner for us that feeds everyone and has leftovers for the next day! Enjoy….

Easy Pizza Casserole

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Pound Pasta (we like the veggie spirals)
  • 1 Jar Favorite Pasta Sauce
  • 1 Package Turkey Pepperoni
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning Mix (1 Teaspoon Oregano, 1 Teaspoon Marjorim, 1 Teaspoon Basil)
  • 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 ½ Cups Shredded Low Fat Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Optional (for toppings):

  • Bell Pepper
  • Black Olive
  • Onions
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Diced Zucchini
  • Cooked Italian Sausage
  • Cooked Italian Seasoned Hamburger or Ground Turkey

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Spray casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray
  3. Cook Pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside
  4. If using Italian sausage or ground meat cook, drain and set aside.  Do the same with any vegetables like onions or peppers that need to be cooked to tenderize prior to eating.
  5. In large bowl mix together cooked pasta, pasta sauce turkey pepperoni and half of cheese.
  6. If using other ingredients mix in with pasta until distributed evenly
  7. Pour into casserole and top with remaining cheese
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-20 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbling and browned slightly on top.
  9. Serve alone or with a side salad.

This Easy Pizza Pasta Bake is a hit with kids because it’s so much like their favorites (spaghetti & pizza) but also a hit with mom and dad since you can easily hide extra veggies in this dish that they won’t even notice. 😉 I’ve even shredded squash, zucchini and carrots and tossed in with the pasta for an extra veggie serving they won’t notice.  Take advantage of those great coupon deals where pasta, sauce and even things like pepperoni and cheese are on sale and stock up your pantry so this can always be a last minute throw together choice for under $5 to feed your entire family in under 30 minutes.

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Stuffed Mini Peppers

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I absolutely love a good stuffed pepper but they can take awhile to cook up and that’s why I am in love with this next recipe. These Stuffed Mini  peppers are perfect for an appetizer, snack or even dinner! They are simple to make and taste delicious. I also love how you can choose to add whatever you want to stuffed mini peppers but below is how I like to make them… Enjoy!

Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

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Stuffed Mini Peppers Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Mini Peppers
  • 1 lb Ground Chuck
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

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Directions:

  1. Split peppers lengthwise and remove seeds and pithy material. Stuffed Mini Peppers
  2. Brown ground beef and drain.
  3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire and ketchup to skillet.
  4. Cook until heated through.
  5. Add rice mix well. Peppers stuffed, rice stuffing for peppers
  6. Preheat oven to 350.
  7. Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  8. Place split peppers on baking sheet and fill with meat mixture.
  9. Top each pepper with shredded cheese.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Grilled Cheese Rollups

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If you love making delicious, yet easy meals for the kiddos (or even yourself) then you will love this next recipe. These Grilled cheese rollups are the cool new thing and are super simple to make. I’m not sure what it is but the kids just love things that are rolled up or more like “finger foods” and these are perfect for that. Enjoy…

Grilled Cheese Rollups

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Ingredients:

  • 6 slices of Bread
  • 6 American Cheese Singles
  • 1 tbsp Butter

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Directions:

  1. Roll each slice of bread to flatten.
  2. Trim crust off of bread. 3.jpg
  3. Place cheese slice on bread and roll up 4.jpg
  4. Heat skillet over medium low and melt butter.
  5. Place rollups in pan seam side down.
  6. Cook until brown turning frequently throughout cooking.
  7. Serve immediately.
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Homemade Garlic Pizza Bagel Bites

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My family loves pizza so I am always looking for ways to make them unique and tasty. The great thing about this recipe is that the kiddos can easily help which will make them much more prone to actually eating it. These are like homemade bagel bites except a whole lot healthier. Plus, you can change out the toppings depending on what you like such as bell peppers, mushrooms, etc. Enjoy and have fun making them…

Homemade Garlic Pizza Bagel Bites

printIngredients:

  • 6 Mini Bagels
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni Minis
  • Basil for garnish

PIZZA SAUCE:

  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

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Directions:

  1. Combine all pizza sauce ingredients.
  2. Let stand for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 450.
  4. Split mini bagels place on oven rack at toast for 3 minutes.
  5. Top each with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. 3.jpg
  6. Place on cookie sheet and bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown (about 10 – 15 minutes).
  7. Remove and garnish with basil.

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Homemade Garlic Pizza Bagel Bites

Homemade Garlic Pizza Bagel Bites

Ingredients

  • 6 Mini Bagels
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni Minis
  • Basil for garnish
  • PIZZA SAUCE:
  • 6 oz Tomato Paste
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all pizza sauce ingredients.
  2. Let stand for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 450.
  4. Split mini bagels place on oven rack at toast for 3 minutes.
  5. Top each with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
  6. Place on cookie sheet and bake until cheese is melted and starting to brown (about 10 - 15 minutes).
  7. Remove and garnish with basil.
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Soft Pretzels Recipe

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Want to make a fun recipe that can be dipped in any sauce you can imagine?! This next recipe is for Soft Pretzels! I love making these because you can dip them in cinnamon sugar (my favorite) with a little butter or you can keep them salty. You can also use BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, nacho cheese and more to give them a “fondue experience”. 😉 Enjoy..

Soft Pretzels

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INGREDIENTS (Yield 8 pretzels)

DOUGH: 1 1/2 cup Warm Water 1 tbsp Sugar 2 tsp Salt 2 1/2 tsp or (1 pkg) Yeast 4 cup Flour 2 oz melted Butter

WATER BATH: 10 cups water 2/3 cup baking soda

EGG WASH: 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water

TOPPING: Pretzel salt (can substitute Kosher or Sea Salt)

1 DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine water, sugar and salt and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Wait 5 minutes or until it starts to foam. 7
  3. Use dough hook attachment.
  4. Add the flour and butter and mix on low speed until combined.
  5. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl(about 5 minutes). 6
  6. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with towel and sit in a warm place for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size. 5
  7. Preheat the oven to 450.
  8. Line 2 baking sheets pans with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
  9. Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil in an large pan.
  10. Lightly oil your work surface and turn out the dough and divide into 8 pieces.
  11. Roll out each piece of dough into a 2 foot rope. Flip ends of the rope across each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the baking sheets. 2
  12. Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds.
  13. Place back on the baking sheet, brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash and sprinkle with the pretzel salt.  3
  14. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
  15. Transfer to a cooling rack.

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Soft Pretzels

Soft Pretzels

Ingredients

  • DOUGH:
  • 1 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp or (1 pkg) Yeast
  • 4 cup Flour
  • 2 oz melted Butter
  • WATER BATH:
  • 10 cups water
  • 2/3 cup baking soda
  • EGG WASH:
  • 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  • TOPPING:
  • Pretzel salt (can substitute Kosher or Sea Salt)

Instructions

  1. Combine water, sugar and salt and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Wait 5 minutes or until it starts to foam.
  3. Use dough hook attachment.
  4. Add the flour and butter and mix on low speed until combined.
  5. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl(about 5 minutes).
  6. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with towel and sit in a warm place for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  7. Preheat the oven to 450.
  8. Line 2 baking sheets pans with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
  9. Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil in an large pan.
  10. Lightly oil your work surface and turn out the dough and divide into 8 pieces.
  11. Roll out each piece of dough into a 2 foot rope. Flip ends of the rope across each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the baking sheets.
  12. Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds.
  13. Place back on the baking sheet, brush the top of each pretzel with the egg wash and sprinkle with the pretzel salt.
  14. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
  15. Transfer to a cooling rack.
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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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One of my favorite things about Red Lobster are the Cheddar Bay Biscuits…they are seriously AMAZING and if you’ve never tried them then you’ll definitely want to bookmark this recipe and make them. They are very easy to make and will impress any guest. I also like to make a bunch and eat them as snacks. Enjoy…

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

printIngredients: (Makes 9 biscuits)

Biscuits:

2 1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
4 tbsp cold Butter
1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
3/4 cup cold Milk
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Topping:

2 tbsp Butter, melted
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
pinch Salt

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Combine Bisquick and cold butter. Leave larger pieces. There should be small chunks of butter pea sized. 2.jpg
  3. Add cheddar, milk and 1/4 tsp garlic.
  4. Mix by hand until combined, but don’t over mix. 3.jpg
  5. Drop 9 equal portions onto greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
  7. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a bowl.
  8. Stir in garlic powder and parsley flakes. 4.jpg
  9. Spread garlic butter on top of biscuits.

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Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
  • 4 tbsp cold Butter
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup cold Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Topping:
  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
  • pinch Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Combine Bisquick and cold butter. Leave larger pieces. There should be small chunks of butter pea sized.
  3. Add cheddar, milk and 1/4 tsp garlic.
  4. Mix by hand until combined, but don't over mix.
  5. Drop 9 equal portions onto greased cookie sheet.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.
  7. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a bowl.
  8. Stir in garlic powder and parsley flakes.
  9. Spread garlic butter on top of biscuits.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs

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If you have a hard time getting the kids to eat a burger then you might want to try out this next recipe. These bacon cheeseburger bombs are super easy to make and the kids can help which then makes them want to eat it! These are also great for parties, appetizers, snacks, etc. I love that they use ground beef because for some reason I have an easier time eating ground beef rather than a big thick patty. Enjoy this yummy recipe..

Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs

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Ingredients:

  • 8 pack Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
  • 1/2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped Onion (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 4 slices Bacon cut in small pieces
  • 8 slices Cheddar Cheese

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Directions:

  1. Cook bacon pieces and set on paper towel to drain.
  2. Brown ground Beef (and chopped onion, garlic powder and worcestershire if desired) and drain. 2
  3. Preheat the oven to 425.
  4. Flatten out each biscuit dough and top them with cheddar cheese, browned hamburger pieces and bacon pieces. Optionally add Ketchup, mustard and pickle. 3
  5. Take all of the edges stretch and gather up at the top and pinch together. Place onto a greased cookie sheet with the gathered side on the bottom.
  6. Bake at for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs

Ingredients

  • 8 pack Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
  • 1/2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped Onion (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 4 slices Bacon cut in small pieces
  • 8 slices Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon pieces and set on paper towel to drain.
  2. Brown ground Beef (and chopped onion, garlic powder and worcestershire if desired) and drain.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425.
  4. Flatten out each biscuit dough and top them with cheddar cheese, browned hamburger pieces and bacon pieces. Optionally add Ketchup, mustard and pickle.
  5. Take all of the edges stretch and gather up at the top and pinch together. Place onto a greased cookie sheet with the gathered side on the bottom.
  6. Bake at for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Bunny Bread Recipe

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I know you all will love this next recipe…it’s super fun and really ADORABLE for Easter! Believe it or not, it’s actually pretty simple to make too.  A lot of people make easter bread from scratch this time of year and make it into braids or rabbits, pretty much any Easter shape.  Easter Bread is also sweet, which this recipe for Bunny Bread is not.  In fact Bunny Bread is a perfect appetizer for your Easter Celebration ( sort of like those bread bowls people put out to hold dip at parties) .  Bunny Bread is only partially home made, so it saves time but Totally cute.  It may even help your kiddos to more veggies . 😉
Have fun making this easy Easter bread appetizer , better known as Bunny Bread one and let the little ones help, it might become your next Easter tradition.  Enjoy…

 

Bunny Bread Recipe

printIngredients:

  • 2 1 lb loaves Bread Dough
  • 2 Raisins
  • 2 Sliced Almonds
  • 1 Egg

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Directions:

  1. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. Cut off 3/4 of first loaf to make body. FOrm into an oval and place about 1 1/2″ from bottom of baking sheet (to leave room for legs).
  3. Take remaining 1/4 of first loaf and form into oval for bunny’s head and place just above and touching body.
  4. Cut off 1/4 of second loaf and then split that piece in half. Form each of these into 12″ long ropes. Double each over to form ears. Put in place and tuck loose ends under head on each side.
  5. Cut about 1″ portion of the end of the remaining loaf and then take 1/5 of that and form a ball for the nose. Split the rest in half and form each into approximately 1″ disk for each cheek. bunny2
  6. Put cheeks and nose in place. Add 2 raisins for eyes and 2 almond slices for teeth.
  7. Take remainder of loaf and but into 4 rectangles. Put in place for arms and legs just touching body. Cut 2 slits at the end of each to make fingers/toes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350.
  9. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. bunny3
  10. Whisk egg in a small bowl, then brush entire surface of bread.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Cut out a hole in bunny’s body to hold dip if desired.

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Bunny Bread

Bunny Bread

Ingredients

  • 2 1 lb loaves Bread Dough
  • 2 Raisins
  • 2 Sliced Almonds
  • 1 Egg

Instructions

  1. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  2. Cut off 3/4 of first loaf to make body. FOrm into an oval and place about 1 1/2" from bottom of baking sheet (to leave room for legs).
  3. Take remaining 1/4 of first loaf and form into oval for bunny's head and place just above and touching body.
  4. Cut off 1/4 of second loaf and then split that piece in half. Form each of these into 12" long ropes. Double each over to form ears. Put in place and tuck loose ends under head on each side.
  5. Cut about 1" portion of the end of the remaining loaf and then take 1/5 of that and form a ball for the nose. Split the rest in half and form each into approximately 1" disk for each cheek.
  6. Put cheeks and nose in place. Add 2 raisins for eyes and 2 almond slices for teeth.
  7. Take remainder of loaf and but into 4 rectangles. Put in place for arms and legs just touching body. Cut 2 slits at the end of each to make fingers/toes.
  8. Preheat oven to 350.
  9. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  10. Whisk egg in a small bowl, then brush entire surface of bread.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Cut out a hole in bunny's body to hold dip if desired.
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Crock Pot Baked Pasta

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This Crock Pot Baked Pasta is a perfect recipe if you have picky little ones! All of my kiddos love eating this and I love making it because it’s extremely easy. What I really love is that you don’t have to cook the pasta!! Yep, the slow cooker does all the work…just plop everything in there and cook. Voila! Dinner will be ready in 6 hours. 😉 Enjoy..

Crock Pot Baked Pasta

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What you need:

  • 1 lb Ziti or Rigatoni
  • 2 24 oz jars Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 lb frozen pre-cooked Meatballs
  • 2 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese

What to do:

  1. Rinse pasta in warm water and allow to drain.
  2. Pour 1/2 jar sauce on bottom of slow cooker.
  3. Add 1/2 pasta.
  4. Add 1/2 meatballs.
  5. Add 1/2 jar sauce on top of meatballs.
  6. Add 1 cup cheese.
  7. Add remaining pasta, then remaining meatballs.
  8. Add remaining Sauce, then cheese.
  9. Cook on low for 6 hours.

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Crock Pot Baked Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti or Rigatoni
  • 2 24 oz jars Spaghetti Sauce
  • 1 lb frozen pre-cooked Meatballs
  • 2 cup Shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse pasta in warm water and allow to drain.
  2. Pour 1/2 jar sauce on bottom of slow cooker.
  3. Add 1/2 pasta.
  4. Add 1/2 meatballs.
  5. Add 1/2 jar sauce on top of meatballs.
  6. Add 1 cup cheese.
  7. Add remaining pasta, then remaining meatballs.
  8. Add remaining Sauce, then cheese.
  9. Cook on low for 6 hours.
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Crock Pot Queso Dip

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Crock Pot Queso Dip is so yummy! I sorta have this fetish…for good dips! I love making easy dips and watching a movie munching on it with crackers or chips. They are also great to have on hand for Birthday parties or if you have company coming over. This next crock pot queso dip is probably one of the best you’ll have! It is truly simple to make and bursts delicious flavor. Enjoy…

Crock Pot Queso Dip

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 lb Velveeta
  • 2 tbsp diced Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 2 10 oz can Rotel Tomato & Chiles
  • 1 bunch Green Onions (optional)

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What to do:

  1. Brown Ground Beef and cook with onions and garlic. 5
  2. Drain grease.
  3. Add 1/4 cup water.
  4. Add jalapenos and taco seasoning.
  5. Stir and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer mixture to crock pot.
  7. Cut Velveeta into cubes and add to crock pot. 3
  8. Add Rotel tomatoes to crock pot.
  9. Cook over low heat for 1 hour and reduce to warm. 2
  10. Slice green onions into thin slices for garnish.
  11. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Crock Pot Queso Dip

Crock Pot Queso Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 lb Velveeta
  • 2 tbsp diced Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • 2 10 oz can Rotel Tomato & Chiles
  • 1 bunch Green Onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown Ground Beef and cook with onions and garlic.
  2. Drain grease.
  3. Add 1/4 cup water.
  4. Add jalapenos and taco seasoning.
  5. Stir and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Transfer mixture to crock pot.
  7. Cut Velveeta into cubes and add to crock pot.
  8. Add Rotel tomatoes to crock pot.
  9. Cook over low heat for 1 hour and reduce to warm.
  10. Slice green onions into thin slices for garnish.
  11. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Homemade Cheez-Its

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Homemade Cheez-Its

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Talk about a delicious recipe…these Homemade Cheez-Its are one of my favorite snacks to munch on and the kids love them! Even better, these are much healthier for you than the store bought ones. Just be sure to make enough because they won’t last long.

If you love cheesy snacks then I highly recommend trying this one out! 😉 Enjoy…

Homemade Cheez-Its

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Ingredients: 

  • 8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp cold Butter cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp Shortening
  • 1 tsp Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 tbsp Ice Cold Water

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What to do:

  1. Blend the cheese, butter, shortening and salt together on medium low speed in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer.
  2. Add the flour and mix on low to incorporate (the dough will be dry).
  3. Slowly add the water just until the dough comes together in a lump. 2
  4. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 375.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Flour your work area and roll out the dough very thin (less than 1/8″).
  8. Use a pastry cutter to cut into 1″ squares and use a skewer or toothpick to put a hole in the center of each. 3
  9. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown at the edges.
  11. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.

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Homemade Cheez-Its

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp cold Butter cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp Shortening
  • 1 tsp Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 tbsp Ice Cold Water

Instructions

  1. Blend the cheese, butter, shortening and salt together on medium low speed in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer.
  2. Add the flour and mix on low to incorporate (the dough will be dry).
  3. Slowly add the water just until the dough comes together in a lump.
  4. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 375.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Flour your work area and roll out the dough very thin (less than 1/8").
  8. Use a pastry cutter to cut into 1" squares and use a skewer or toothpick to put a hole in the center of each.
  9. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown at the edges.
  11. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.
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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

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This next recipe is a healthy one yet it tastes delicious! I’ve been trying to eat healthy lately (trying 😉 ) and this was the perfect recipe for everyone because they didn’t think it tasted like “Diet” food. The chicken comes out perfect with just the right amount of sauce.

I put my meat on one piece whole grain bread and ate it like an open sandwich and my hubby ate it in a tortilla then the kiddos ate it on buns! I’d say the buns were probably the best tasting. Enjoy…

BBQ Pulled Chicken (the Healthy version)

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Ingredients:

  • 4-5 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Can tomato sauce – I use organic and low sodium
  • 1/2 cup organic ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar – I like Bragg’s
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1-2 tsp garlic powder
  • Rolls or bread

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Directions:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients (less the chicken) in a bowl 77
  2. Place chicken in crock pot
  3. Pour mixed ingredients over the chicken 66
  4. Cook on high 4-5 hours if using frozen chicken on low 4-5 hours if not frozen. 55
  5. Shred chicken and place back in juice to cook for 20 minutes!

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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Can tomato sauce - I use organic and low sodium
  • 1/2 cup organic ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - I like Bragg's
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1-2 tsp garlic powder
  • Rolls or bread

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients (less the chicken) in a bowl
  2. Place chicken in crock pot
  3. Pour mixed ingredients over the chicken
  4. Cook on high 4-5 hours if using frozen chicken on low 4-5 hours if not frozen.
  5. Shred chicken and place back in juice to cook for 20 minutes!
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Homemade Onion Rings

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Homemade Onion Rings

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Ever wonder how to make homemade onion rings?! These are my favorite kind because I can add whatever spices I’d like to them…you know, you could even add brown sugar to make kind of a sweet and salty flavor.

I definitely recommend using the sweet yellow onions as these have a really good flavor and not too strong to eat by themselves.

You may even be able to get the little ones to try these because they taste to much better than just plain onions (although I love those too! 😉 ).

Homemade Onion Rings

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What you need:

  • 1 large or 2 small Sweet Onions
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Bread Crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 quart Vegetable Oil for frying

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What to do:

  1. Cut onions into 1/4 inch slices and separate into rings. 5
  2. Place onions in a bowl.
  3. Add buttermilk and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil to 365-370.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne.
  6. Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. 4
  7. Pour the buttermilk from the bowl into the flour mixture add the water, the egg and stir until blended using a fork.  3
  8. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain.
  9. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Dip the onion rings into the crumbs on both sides to coat.
  10. Deep fry a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown (turning midway). 2
  11. Place on paper towels to drain.
  12. Salt to taste.

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Homemade Onion Rings

Homemade Onion Rings

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 small Sweet Onions
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 1/2 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Bread Crumbs
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 quart Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Cut onions into 1/4 inch slices and separate into rings.
  2. Place onions in a bowl.
  3. Add buttermilk and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat the oil to 365-370.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne.
  6. Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Pour the buttermilk from the bowl into the flour mixture add the water, the egg and stir until blended using a fork.
  7. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain.
  8. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Dip the onion rings into the crumbs on both sides to coat.
  9. Deep fry a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown (turning midway).
  10. Place on paper towels to drain.
  11. Salt to taste.
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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese EASY Recipe

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I have a thing for cheesy food…cheese can make almost anything taste delicious! This crock pot macaroni and cheese is full of just that…cheese! Like I’ve said before, I love simple recipes and since this is made in the crock pot, it is very easy and doesn’t take very long.

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

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  • 1 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 bag macaroni elbows (16 oz)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni noodles 2-3 minutes less than what packaging says. You want them Al dente (I cook mine for 5 minutes).
  2. Put noodles in crock pot
  3. Add cheese, soup (undiluted) and sour cream to noodles and mix
  4. Cook on low for 1 hour
  5. Add milk and stir
  6. Cook for 1 more hour
  7. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:

  • 1 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 bag macaroni elbows (16 oz)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Directions:

  1. Cook macaroni noodles 2-3 minutes less than what packaging says. You want them Al dente (I cook mine for 5 minutes).
  2. Put noodles in crock pot
  3. Add cheese, soup (undiluted) and sour cream to noodles and mix
  4. Cook on low for 1 hour
  5. Add milk and stir
  6. Cook for 1 more hour
  7. Enjoy!
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