Cornbread dressing

Ingredients

14 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided $
2 cups chopped celery $
2 cups chopped sweet onion $
Cornbread Crumbles
1 (14-oz.) package herb-seasoned stuffing mix $
2 cups cooked long-grain rice
8 large eggs, lightly beaten $
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper $
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
Vegetable cooking spray $
Make A Holiday Hash Brown Casserole
Preparation

Hands-on: 20 Minutes
Total: 3 Hours, 20 Minutes
1. Bring 8 cups chicken broth to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; stir in chopped celery and onion. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes or until celery and onion are very tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 4 cups chicken broth. Cool 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, stir together Cornbread Crumbles and next 2 ingredients in a very large bowl.

3. Preheat oven to 350°. Stir broth mixture, eggs, and next 4 ingredients into cornbread mixture until thoroughly combined. If needed, stir in up to 2 more cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup at a time, until mixture is slightly soupy.

4. Spoon mixture into 2 (13- x 9-inch) lightly greased (with cooking spray) baking dishes. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes or until done and top is

French onion green bean casserole

Ingredients
10 216
On Sale
What's on sale near you.
For the onions: 2 tablespoons butter
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced lengthwise salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar For the white sauce: 2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk 1 pinch ground nutmeg cayenne pepper to taste (optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme For the topping: 2 tablespoons melted butter
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 4 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, divided 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add all ingredients to list

Directions

Prep
45 m
Cook
45 m
Ready In
1 h 30 m
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir the onions into the pan; cook and stir until very soft and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in sherry vinegar. Transfer to a small bowl, and reserve.
In the same skillet, melt 2 more tablespoons butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until the flour smells like baked pie crust, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, then whisk in nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Bring to simmer, and cook until thickened, whisking constantly, 3 more minutes. Transfer to a bowl and reserve.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in clean skillet; stir in panko until all crumbs are coated; reserve.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat, and boil beans until bright green and crisp but not raw tasting, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain very well.
Spoon half of the caramelized onions into the prepared casserole dish; top with green beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread reserved white sauce over the green beans; sprinkle with half of the Gruyere cheese. Top with the rest of the onions, and use the back of a spoon to push onions down into sauce and cheese. Top with the buttered panko crumbs, the remaining Gruyere, and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until hot throughout and

Perfect thanksgiving turkey

Directions

Prep
30 m
Cook
4 h
Ready In
17 h
Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture.
Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.
Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving

Turkey cream cheese ball

Ingredients

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Add all ingredients to list
Directions

Prep

15 m
Ready In
15 m
In an electric food processor or blender, combine cream cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Blend well. Add Cheddar cheese and process until the Cheddar is fine, but still very visible. Shape the mixture into balls or logs. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in the freezer.
While the balls are in the freezer, combine the ground pecans and parsley in a shallow bowl. Remove the balls from the freezer and roll them in the pecan and parsley mixture.

Spiced butternut squash soup

Ingredients

   3 Pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced 1 leek, sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 (49.5 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup sherry wine 1 cup half-and-half cream 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions

Prep
45 m
Cook
20 m
Ready In
1 h 5 m
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pour a thin layer of water in a baking dish, or a cookie sheet with sides. Place the squash halves cut side down on the dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh. Cool slightly, then remove the peel. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, leek and garlic, and saute for a few minutes, until tender. Pour the chicken broth into the pot. Add the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until soft. Add the squash, and mash with the potatoes until chunks are small. Use an immersible hand blender to puree the soup, or transfer to a blender or food processor in batches, and puree until smooth. Return to the pot.
Season the soup with cayenne pepper, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, salt and pepper, then stir in the sherry and half-and-half cream. Heat through, but do not boil. Ladle into bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream.

Sour cream meatloaf

Ingredients

8 407 2 pounds ground beef 1 (8 ounce) package sour cream and onion dip, divided 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup Add all ingredients to list

Directions

Prep
20 m
Cook
1 h
Ready In
1 h 20 m
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/2 cup of the onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, dill, salt, pepper and eggs. Use your hands to mix until well blended. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or form a loaf and place it in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the loaf is 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).
While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining onion dip and cream of mushroom soup. Cook, stirring until heated through. Spoon over servings of meatloaf.

Baked parmesan chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 cups prepared marinara sauce 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 (5 ounce) package garlic croutons Add all ingredients to list

Directions

Prep
15 m
Cook
35 m
Ready In
50 m
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic and hot red pepper flakes.
Arrange the chicken breasts in bottom of the dish, and pour marinara sauce over chicken. Sprinkle basil over marinara sauce, and top with half the mozzarella cheese, followed by half the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on the croutons, then top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese and croutons are golden brown and the chicken is no longer pink inside, about 35 minutes to an hour, depending on the shape and thickness of your chicken breasts. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Easy baked mushroom and chicken

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
MAKES:4 servings

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded Galbani® Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-in. thickness. Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time. Seal and shake to coat.
In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in the remaining butter until tender. Add the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon over chicken.
Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Sprinkle with cheeses and green onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Spicy turkey meatloaf

.1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast $
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray $
1/2 cup ketchup $
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, and garlic to pan; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.

3. Combine mushroom mixture, panko, and next 8 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; stir well to combine. Shape turkey mixture into a 9 x 5–inch rectangle on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

4. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and nutmeg in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Spread ketchup mixture evenly over top of meat loaf; bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

pizza pasta skillet casserole

Serves: 8

1 yellow onion, diced
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
12 ounces gluten-free penne
1 3 1/2-ounce package thinly-sliced pepperoni
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Olive oil
Salt

DIRECTIONS

Coat the bottom of a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add half the onion and a pinch of salt and saute until translucent. Crush the tomatoes between your fingers and add them to the onions, along with the Italian seasoning and honey. Simmer until reduced by a third, 10-15 minutes. Pour the sauce into a bowl and rinse the skillet.
Cook pasta according to the package directions, except omit the salt; drain. Return drained pasta to pot. Meanwhile, cut 3/4 of the pepperoni slices in quarters; set aside.
Add a splash of olive oil to the skillet and cook ground beef, remaining onion, and mushrooms until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain off fat. Stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted.
Stir in the reserved quartered pepperoni slices and tomato sauce. Add beef mixture to the cooked, drained pasta in the pot. (Do not rinse skillet.) Stir to combine.
Return half of the pasta and beef mixture to the skillet. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the reserved whole pepperoni slices.
Bake in a 350° F oven about 35 minutes or until casserole is heated through and cheese and pepperoni are lightly browned.

CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Who can ever get enough Macaroni & Cheese? This is the quintessential family-friendly meal. Our lives are busy now and it's sometimes difficult to have a quick meal or snack that satisfies and keeps you going! Instead of macaroni alone, add lots of cauliflower that is loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals. 

  

Indgrediants

 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and broken to bite-sized florets

1-1/4 cups elbow macaroni

Canola oil in a pump sprayer

2 cups low-fat (1%) milk

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. dry mustard powder

1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1 cup Alpine Lace® Deli Swiss Cheese cut into cubes

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Paprika for garnish

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook just until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using a skimmer, transfer the cauliflower to a colander; leave water boiling. Drain well.  

Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until it is almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray individual ramekins or a 9 x 13 baking dish with oil.

Pour the milk into a medium saucepan. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and mustard and whisk to dissolve the cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking often to avoid scorching; the sauce will thicken when it comes to a boil. Remove from heat, add the cheeses and pepper, and whisk until smooth.

Add the cauliflower and macaroni and mix well. Spread in the baking dish or divide evenly into ramekins. Sprinkle with panko and paprika.

Bake until the sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

ENJOY

SUPREME CHICKEN PASTA

Turning a favorite pizza into a pasta bake is easy to do in minutes. Chicken, cheese, and pizza toppings is a favorite meal in our house. It's sure to become a favorite in yours.

Ingredients

16 ounces pasta, cooked al dente

2 cups grilled chicken, cubed

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup diced green pepper

1/2 cup diced mushrooms

1 teaspoon minced garlic

3 Tablespoons butter

3 Tablespoons flour

2 cups chicken stock

1 cup plain greek yogurt

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 - 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes

salt and pepper

oregano

Instructions

Place the onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic and butter in a skillet and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the chicken stock. Stir until the broth thickens slightly.

Whisk in the yogurt. Add 1 cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese and stir until melted. Stir in the cooked pasta, chicken, and can of tomatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon the pasta into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with oregano. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and browning. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings.

Notes

*This can also be made into a freezer meal. Place the skillet dinner into a glass freezer container and top with the remaining cheese and oregano. Freeze 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bake according to directions.

Read more at http://insidebrucrewlife.com/2014/03/chicken-supreme-pasta-bake/#UtJDRAByMFJQ8FY3.99

TATOR TOT CASSEROLE

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.

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:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook onion and bell pepper for 5-6 minutes or until tender.

Add ground meat and cook until browned and no longer pink.

Mix in cream soup, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper and half of salt cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Pour meat mixture into bottom of 9×13 casserole dish. 237.jpg37 Tater Tot Casserole (Freezer Cooking Meal)

Sprinkle half of cheese on top of meat mixture.

Place tater tots in even layer over meat mixture. (Great for kids to help with)

Sprinkle the top with remaining salt and cover with remaining shredded cheese. 336.jpg36 Tater Tot Casserole (Freezer Cooking Meal)

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbling and cheese is melted.

BREAKFAST PIZZA

Let the rolls warm 15 minutes before using – this will make working the dough much easier.

*If using a pizza pan – be sure to place a lined cookie sheet under to catch drippings.

*I almost always double this recipe it is so good.

*If doubling, you can bake this in a casserole dish or a sheet-cake pan, but will need to bake a little longer.

*Feel free to add your favorite herbs, cheese, meats and vegetables.

*I often use cooked bacon, ham, sauteed onions, a little Gruyere Cheese.

get creative! 

Ingredients

1 pkg. Crescent Rolls

1 (16 oz) pkg. Jimmy Dean Sausage – (regular, hot or maple)

1 c. Shredded Hash Browns – thawed

1 c. Shredded Cheese – Mexican Blend or your favorite cheese.

5 eggs

¼ c. milk

½ t. salt

½ t. pepper

2 T. Parmesan – grated

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Take the Crescent Rolls out of the fridge 15 minutes before making.

Spray pizza pan or a sheet cake pan.

Brown the sausage in a skillet and drain.

Spread the rolls on prepared pan.

You will have to press and work the dough a little to make sure it covers the pan…pinch the pieces together.

Spoon sausage over the crust.

Spread the potatoes over the meat.

Spread the cheese over the potatoes.

Combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper, parmesan together in a separate bowl.

Spoon the egg mixture evenly over the cheese.

(TO RECAP THE LAYERING: ROLLS, MEAT, POTATOES, CHEESE, EGG MIXTURE)

Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

ENJOY!!

BROCCOLI CHEESE AND RICE CASAROLE

Broccoli rice casseroles are one of those standard kid-friendly broccoli recipes. My version of the broccoli rice casserole is kicked up a notch, because it uses jarred salsa con queso sauce for a slightly spicy twist on the traditional broccoli cheese rice casserole.

Ingredients:

2 cups water

1 cup medium-grain rice

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup salsa con queso (such as Eat Smart)

Preparation:

Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan.

Add rice. Turn heat down to medium low and let simmer until nearly all the water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, place broccoli florets in a micro-cooker (compare prices) or a microwave-safe bowl with a microwave-safe cover. Heat the broccoli in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until tender, but not totally soft.

Remove broccoli from microwave. When the rice is almost done, pour the broccoli into the pot over the rice. Immediately put the lid back on, and let the broccoli continue cooking with the rice, 2-3 minutes.

Turn off heat. Pour the cheese sauce over broccoli and rice. Cover the broccoli rice casserole immediately.

Let the heat from the broccoli and rice warm the cheese sauce, about 3 minutes. Serve broccoli rice casserole 

STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSORALE

This French toast casserole relies on just a few simple ingredients, so the better-quality ingredients you can use, the better this recipe will taste. I like use a good-quality challah or Italian bread for this recipe and organic eggs. The best time to make this French toast dish is in the spring when strawberries are in season, because the homemade strawberry sauce is truly amazing.

If you want to make this recipe a little lighter, feel free to use 2% milk or low-fat milk.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

For the Casserole:

1 loaf of day-old challah or Italian bread

1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese

3 oz. cream cheese

1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided

1 cup sliced strawberries

10 large eggs

3 cups whole milk or half and half

1 tsp. vanilla

pinch of salt

Strawberry Sauce:

4 cups sliced strawberries

2/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup water

Preparation:

Cut bread into cubes. Place half of the bread cubes in the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.

With an electric mixer, beat ricotta cheese, cream cheese and 2 Tbsp. of the powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over bread cubes. Top with sliced strawberries. Top with remaining bread cubes.

In a blender, beat eggs, milk, vanilla, salt and remaining powdered sugar until smooth. Pour over casserole, making sure all of the bread cubes are coated.

Cover and refrigerate casserole overnight.

When ready to bake, bring the casserole to room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake 40-50 minutes.

While the casserole is baking, make the strawberry sauce: Place the strawberries, sugar and water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the strawberry sauce simmer until it starts to thicken - it will take about 8-12 minutes. Transfer three-quarters of the strawberry sauce to a blender and puree until smooth (or use an immersion blender (compare prices) to puree three-quarters of the sauce). Return the pureed strawberry sauce to saucepan. Let it simmer until thick. Cut the French toast casserole into pieces and drizzle with the strawberry sauce.

4 LAYER PIZZA DIP

4 Layer Pizza Dip

8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
8 ounces finely shredded Italian cheese blend
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 slices pepperoni
4 slices cooked bacon, chopped (or 1/4 cup real bacon pieces)

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a blender combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.  Blend until pureed.  Set pizza sauce aside.

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and 2 ounces of shredded cheese.  Mix well until well combined.

Spread cream cheese mixture in an even layer over baking dish (pie plate or 8x8 works).

Pour blended pizza sauce (tomato mixture) over cream cheese mixture and evenly distribute with spatula.

Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over pizza sauce.

Top pizza dip with bacon and pepperoni.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is browned and bubbly.  Enjoy!  Serve with Parmesan Herb Bread Sticks.

SNICKERS CHEESECAKE BARS ON OREO CRUST

Snickers Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

Crust:

20 Oreo cookies, crushed in food processor

5 Tablespoons butter, melted

 

Filling:

16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

1 egg

1/4 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

13 fun size snickers, chopped (about 1.5 cups total)

1/3 cup chocolate chips, optional

(optional:melted chocolate chips to drizzle on top)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 8×8 pan with nonstick foil leaving an overhang on the sides.

For the crust: Stir the cookie crumbs and melted butter together. Press into the pan. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Cool.

For the filling: Beat cream cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy, about 3 minutes. Fold in the Snickers and spread the mixture over the cooled crust. Top with chocolate chips. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake has set up and the edges are lightly browned. Cool for 30 minutes and then chill in fridge at least 3 hours. Cut into squares and drizzle with melted chocolate chips, if desired.

Enjoy

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN TAKE-OUT STYLE

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups cornstarch

3 eggs, beaten

3 tablespoon canola oil

Sauce:

3/4 cup granulated sugar

4 tablespoons ketchup

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Combine cornstarch, salt and pepper in a Ziploc bag. Cut chicken into small cubes and toss with cornstarch.

Beat eggs in a small bowl and dip each piece of chicken in the egg. Preheat oil over medium heat in a skillet and brown the chicken.

Combine all sauce ingredients. Place chicken in a 9x13 pan, pour sauce over top and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes.

PINAPPLE CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES

PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS FOR GRAHAM CRUST:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1 tbsp. granulated sugar

¾ stick melted butter

INGREDIENTS FOR CHEESECAKE:

2 8oz. packages of cream cheese (softened)

½ cup granulated sugar

2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract

2 eggs (beaten)

INGREDIENTS FOR PINEAPPLE TOPPING:

1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple (drained)

2/3 cup brown sugar

½ stick butter

INGREDIENTS FOR WHIPPED CREAM:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

¼ cup confectionate sugar

2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

EQUIPMENT:

12 Reynolds StayBrite baking cups

Baking tin

Mixing Bowls

Hand mixer

READY, SET GO:

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees

Line baking tin with Reynolds StayBrite baking cups

To make the graham crust, in a bowl with a whisk gently whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and granulated sugar

Press the graham crust ¼ up the baking cups and set aside

To make the cheesecake, in a bowl with a hand mixer on medium mix the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and eggs until smooth

Pour cream cheesecake mixture in Reynolds StayBrite baking cup about ¼ up the baking cups

Place cupcakes in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, when done remove from oven and allow to completely cool inside baking tin

While the cupcakes are baking make the pineapple topping by adding the drained crushed pineapple, brown sugar and unsalted butter to a medium sauce pan over high heat, stir and allow to come to a boil, once at a boil turn heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then set aside

Once cupcakes and pineapple topping are cooled, add pineapple topping to the top of the cupcakes and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes

To make the whipped cream, in a mixing bowl add the heavy whipping cream, confectionate sugar and vanilla extract and mix with hand mixer on medium for 2-3 minutes or until the whipped cream forms peaks

Top the cupcakes with whipped cream, ENJOY and LOVE YOUR aweSome sELF!!