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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 

Directions:

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

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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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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

Directions:

1. Roll each slice of bread to flatten.
2. Trim crust off of bread. 
3. Place cheese slice on bread and roll up 
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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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

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

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. 
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.

Mini Homemade Corn Dogs

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Have you ever looked at the ingredients on corn dogs? Some…well actually most that you buy at the store are not the best things for you so it’s always best to make your own. My kiddos absolutely love these things and this recipe is for mini corn dogs (although you can make bigger ones by just using a larger hot dog) and the kids think the mini ones are so cool! Enjoy…

Mini Homemade Corn Dogs

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What you need:

• 1 package Wieners
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 3 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 quart Vegetable Oil (for frying)
• 16 Wooden Skewers

What to do:

1. Mix together cornmeal, flour, salt,  sugar and baking powder.
2. Add in eggs and milk and mix until blended.
3. Transfer mixture to tall glass or mason jar.
4. Preheat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
5. Cut wieners in half.
6. Insert skewers into wiener halves and dip in batter until well coated. Rotate to allow excess to drip off. 
7. Fry corn dogs one or two at a time until lightly browned.
8. Drain on paper towels.

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These Mini Taco Bowls are the perfect finger food for a party or just a yummy dinner for the kiddos. They are very easy to make plus it makes it a ton easier than having to put together a bunch of tacos. The shells are homemade – if you have a mini muffin pan you can just put the corn tortilla in it and make your own little taco bowl. Enjoy…

Mini Taco Bowls

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What you need:

• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
• 1 diced Tomato
• 6 Jalepeno Slices
• 12 Corn Tortillas
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese

What you need:

1. Brown ground beef and drain. 
2. Dice jalepenos and add to beef.
3. Add 1/4 cup water and taco seasoning and cook over medium heat until water is absorbed.
4. Reduce heat to low.
5. Heat each corn tortilla in microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
6. Using a 3 inch cutter (like a jar lid) cut 2 circles from each tortilla. 
7. Press each circle into the cup of a mini muffin pan, fold ing sides as needed. 
8. Place in 350 oven for about 12 minutes (until tortilla is crispy).
9. Place each shell on cooling rack and fill with taco meat.
10. Top with cheese and diced tomato and a leaf of cilantro (optional).

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There’s something I absolutely love about Macaroni and Cheese…I’m not sure if it’s the gooey cheese or just the fact that I’ve been eating since I can remember! This Bakes Macaroni and Cheese dish is such an easy and delicious side dish and even makes a perfect dinner. Enjoy eating this scrumptious dish… 😉

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Macaroni
• 2 (8 oz) Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk
• 2 cups Milk
• 1/2 Flour
• 1/4 cup Butter
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a Large Pot Boil Macaroni until tender.
2. Shred your Cheese and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
5. Add Milk and Whisk until thick.
6. Add Cheese one hand full at a time.
7. Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
8. Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.
9. Pour Cheese mixture over macaroni.
10. Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
11. Salt & Pepper to taste.