Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Potatoes in the slow cooker!

INGREDIENTS
32 ounces frozen diced potatoes
2 cups sour cream
10 ounces cream of chicken soup
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes

INSTRUCTIONS
Add all ingredients except for the parsley to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Set slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Stir well and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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Grilled Cheesy Garlic Potato Packet

Ingredients:

1/2    teaspoon olive oil
1    Yukon gold potato (8 oz), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2    teaspoons fresh chopped chives
1/2    teaspoon garlic salt
1    tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

    Step 1 - Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 1 (14x12-inch) sheet of heavy-duty foil. Spray one side generously with cooking spray.
    Step 2 - In small bowl, pour oil over potato pieces; toss to coat. Add chives and garlic salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat.
    Step 3 - Place potatoes on center of foil sheet. Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
    Step 4 - Place packet on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes, rotating packet 1/2 turn after 8 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown and tender.

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Ranch Potatoes

Ranch Potatoes

8 -10 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 1/4 cups milk
1 envelope ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Add the potatoes to a saucepan. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook about 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender; drain. Place drained potatoes into a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix together the soup, milk, salad dressing mix, 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper to taste; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and the remaining cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs!!!

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs!!!

OMG these look AMAZINGLY delicious!!!!
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs!!!

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork or mild Italian sausage
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 TBSP Italian seasoning
3 eggs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 lb mozzarella, cut into cubes
Olive Oil
Marinara (jar or homemade)

Directions:
In a large bowl mix beef through pepper. Form into 2" balls. Press a cheese cube in the middle and seal the meat around it.
Heat 1/2" olive oil in a large skillet. Brown meatballs and then set aside on plate.

Pour marinara sauce into pan; bring to a simmer. Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
Serve over spaghetti or on top of a hoagie!!

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

I made these this past Thanksgiving, and they were to die for!!!!!!!

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

asparagus,
bacon,
1 stick of butter,
1/2 c. brown sugar,
1 Tbsp soy sauce,
1/2 tsp garlic salt,
1/4 tsp black pepper


Preheat oven to 400
Divide asparagus into bundles of 3-4 spears
Wrap each in a slice of bacon

In a saucepan, melt a stick of butter, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1Tbspn soy sauce, 1/2tsp garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper and bring to a boil.

Pour mix over bundles and bake until bacon looks done.

I would slap these bad boys on the grill!!!

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite size cubes
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp of brown sugar (organic)
1 tsp of ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground ginger
Sea salt, to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray.
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into bite size cubes and place in the baking dish.
Melt butter in the microwave and pour over the potatoes along with the olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
Add more sugar or cinnamon if desired.
Toss to coat evenly.
Bake in the oven for 60 minutes.
Stir the sweet potatoes once or twice during roasting.

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EASY CALZONES

EASY CALZONES FOR EVERYONE!!

  
2 sheets of pie crust prepared or make your own.(OR 2 pizza crusts.)
5 tomatoes sliced thin.
a Tablespoon Herbs (Rosemary, oregano, basil or any Italian herbs)
Cream cheese,
Parmesan, Mozzarella, Romano (or a blended package of fine shredded cheese)
salt and pepper to taste.
garlic and melted butter

Blend the herbs and cheeses together

Roll out one crust...lay slices of tomatoes all over the crust about 2 fingers apart. Place a spoonful of the blended herbs, cream cheese, and other cheeses on top of the tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.

add another sprinkle of cheese over the top of the tomato. Gently place the top pie crust or pizza crust over the top. Seal all the way around. Take a drinking glass and gently cut out each bump of tomato. Make sure each round Calzone is sealed. Use a little water to ensure seal.

Give each Calzone a bath of garlic and melted butter then drop gently into hot grease until they brown or float to top...(You could also bake at 375 until brown.)

Serve with a good marinara sauce.

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Beer Battered Pickles

Kelli's recipe and pic!!

Beer Battered Pickles

These are amazing and crispy!!!! mmmmmm.....

Ingredients:

16 dill pickle spears, drained

Beer Batter~
1 egg
1 (12-oz.) bottle beer
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp dried dill
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

Place pickles in a strainer drain for 10 minutes.

Dredging Flour~
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
Mix and coat drained pickles.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, beer, baking powder, salt, pepper, and dill. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
In a large sauce pan, pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches and heat over medium-high heat .
Dip flour dredged pickle spears into batter and fry in batches, until golden. Drain paper towels and serve with Dill Ranch dipping sauce.

Dill Ranch~
1/2 cup Ranch
1 tsp dried Dill
1/4 tsp garlic salt

Mix and let stand at least 30 min for flavors to mix.
Enjoy!!!

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Crock-Pot Sweet Kielbasa

Crock-Pot Sweet Kielbasa

Ingredients

2 Pounds Kielbasa Sausage, sliced in bite size pieces
1 Cups Unsweetened Applesauce
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 Cloves Garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Add ingredients to Crock-Pot.
2. Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Serve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Deviled Eggs with Spiders for Halloween :)

Halloween Table ~ Deviled Eggs

Cute idea for a Halloween buffet table. Make deviled eggs, then cut olives in half for the spider body, then make quarter slices for the legs.

See more Halloween recipes http://recipesjust4u.com/category/seasonal-recipes/halloween/

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CRUSTY PARMESAN- HERB ZUCCHINI BITES

CRUSTY PARMESAN- HERB ZUCCHINI BITES

By Metabolic Cooking Book: http://tiny.cc/Metabolic


Ingredients
4 medium, fresh zucchini, sliced in half
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
1-2 tablespoons fresh rosemary & thyme, minced
smidge of olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350F, lightly brush both sizes of the zucchini with olive oil and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Mix cheese and herbs together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the zucchini along with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 15 minutes and place under the broiler for the last 3-5 minutes until cheese is crispy and browned.

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Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin

Tastes like Hash Brown Casserole without all the calories and carbs

1 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, cut in half and very thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds.
• Place in a covered dish with a ¼ inch of water and microwave for 10 -12 minutes.
• In a medium sized skillet over medium heat, add the butter, onions, red pepper and thyme and cook until the onions are slightly brown in color.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a fork, scrape the insides of the squash and transfer to a small bowl.
• Combine the squash, onions, sour cream and half the cheese together and mix well.
• Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
• Place into a 375º for 15 – 20 minutes until golden brown on top.

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BLT Macaroni Salad

BLT Macaroni Salad -

This cold salad is the best I have ever made. It will fly right off of the table. This is perfect to take to parties or get-togethers.. You will love this..


1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
3 cups lettuce, shredded
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well.
2. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

A delicious “loaded” mashed potato recipe made with Kraft Fresh Take cheese & breadcrumb mix.


Ingredients

•2 cups mashed potatoes (fresh or instant)
•2 cups steamed broccoli
•2 oz real bacon bits
•1 tbsp cream cheese
•6 oz package Kraft Fresh Take Cheddar Jack & Bacon Mix
•Sour cream (opt)
•Chives (opt)


Instructions

1. Mix 1 tbsp cream cheese into mashed potatoes.
2. Stir in steamed broccoli and bacon bits.
3. Spread mashed potato mixture into a casserole dish.
4. Open Kraft Fresh Take package to mix cheese and breadcrumbs.
5. Cover mashed potatoes with Kraft Fresh Take mix.
6. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
7. Remove from oven, dish out portions and serve with sour cream and chives (optional). 

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Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw

Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw

By Metabolic Cooking Book http://tiny.cc/Metabolic

2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages broccoli coleslaw mix
1 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup sunflower seed
1/2 bunch green onion, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup white vinegar

Directions:

1. Before opening noodles, crush into 1 inch pieces. Open packages and set aside flavor packets.
2. Place noodles in bottom of large serving bowl. Top noodles with broccoli slaw, then sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels, and green onions.
3. In a separate bowl combine sugar, oil, vinegar, and flavor packets from noodles. Pour over slaw, cover and chill up to 24 hours.
4. Toss before serving.

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Baked Cheese Balls

For when you decide you want to splurge a little.

OMG!!!!! Soooooooooo Easy!!! LOVE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Baked Cheese Balls

Cut up string cheese, dip in skim milk, then Italian bread crumbs.
 
Bake at 425 for 7-10 minutes.
 
Yummy Dipped in Marinara Sauce!!!

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Avocado and Tomato Salad

Avocado and Tomato Salad 

4 cups avocados, diced medium
2 cups grape tomatoes or 2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups cucumbers, peeled and diced medium
1 cup red onion, diced small
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt
fresh black pepper
Lettuce (if you want)
 

Toss all ingredients in a bowl and top on a bed of lettuce (if desired)
Makes 8 servings
 
Calories 201.9 Total Fat 17.9 g Sodium 10.2 mg Total Carbohydrate 11.6 g Dietary Fiber 5.8 g Sugars 1.8 g

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Bacon Bombs

Bacon Bombs:

1 can (8ct.) Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits
Cubed Mozzarella Cheese (1-1″ cube per Bomb)
2 lbs. of Bacon (1 slice per Bomb)
Sticks
Oil for frying (I used Canola)
 
Directions:
Cube up the Cheese, and cut each Biscuit into fourths. Place one piece of
Cheese inside a Biscuit quarter, and roll it up in there, nice and tight…
Wrap each rolled Bomb in a slice of Bacon, and secure it with a skewer or
toothpick…
In a med/large pot, heat up approx. 2″ of Oil (to 350 degrees) and fry them
up in small batches. Maybe one or two at a time, the oil will expand so
stay close…
Drain them on some Paper Towel, but serve them up good and warm. YUM!! 





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Shrimp Fried Rice

 

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Make sure to use leftover, day old rice when making fried rice. Freshly made rice will make a fried rice that's mushy.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces small raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 stalks green onion, minced
• 4 cups leftover rice, grains separated well
• 3/4 cup frozen peas and carrots, defrosted
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce if you are making a gluten-free version)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

1 In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the salt, pepper and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature. Heat a wok or large sauté pan on high heat. When the pan is hot enough for a bead of water to instantly sizzle and evaporate, add just 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil and swirl to coat pan.

2 Add the shrimp, quickly spreading out around the cooking surface area so that they are not overlapping. Let fry, untouched for 30 seconds. Flip over and let the other side fry for 30 seconds, or until about 80% cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan onto a plate, leaving as much oil in the pan as possible.

3 Turn the heat to medium, let the pan heat up again. Add the eggs, stirring in a quick motion to break up and scramble the eggs. When the eggs are almost cooked through (they should still be slightly runny in the middle), dish out of the pan into the same plate as the cooked shrimp.

4 Use paper towels to wipe the same wok or sauté pan clean and return to high heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, swirling to coat. When the oil is very hot, add the green onions and fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add in the rice and stir well to mix in the green onions throughout. Spread the rice all around the wok surface area and let the rice heat up, untouched until you hear the bottoms of the grains sizzle, about 1-2 minutes. Use the spatula to toss the rice, again spreading the rice out over the surface of wok.

5 Drizzle the soy sauce all around the rice and toss. Add the peas and carrots, the cooked eggs, shrimp and sesame oil, tossing to mix the rice evenly with all of the ingredients. Let everything heat back up again, until the rice grains are so hot they practically dance! Taste and add an additional 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, if needed.

Yield: Serves 4.


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Easy Cheesy Breadsticks

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Share this with your friends...they'll thank you!!!

Easy Cheesy Breadsticks


1 (10 ounce) cans prepared pizza crust
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
marinara sauce


Directions
Preheat oven to 425.
Unroll pizza dough onto a greased cookie sheet or Lg. Bar Stone, and brush with butter.
Sprinkle cheeses and spices evenly over the dough.
With a pizza cutter, cut dough lengthwise into 12 long strips. Then cut those in half to make 24 strips.
Do not seperate strips.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
Recut along each strip and remove from cooking sheet.
Serve sticks warm with marinara sauce.



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