Pepperoni Pizza Bake

We LOVED this dish!!! It was so flavorful and yummy!! You have to try this one out!!

Ingredients:

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1.5 pound of ground beef
1 large onion
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package sliced pepperoni


Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, cook the beef, onion, salt, and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Return to skillet.  Stir in pizza sauce, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning

Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and Parmesan cheese. 

Drain pasta; toss with egg mixture

Transfer to a greased 3 qt baking dish. 

Top with the beef mixture, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. 

Uncover, bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. 

ENJOY!!

BBQ Ribs

These were quite possibly the BEST ribs that I have ever had in my life!! My husband agreed! They were seasoned so well and SO tender!! A MUST TRY!!

Ingredients:

4 lbs pork ribs

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1 tablespoon paprika

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic pepper blend 

2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees

Peel off tough membrane that covers the bony side of the ribs.

Mix together the sugar and spices to make the rub.

Apply rub to ribs on all sides.

Lay ribs on two layers of foil, shiny side out and meaty side down.

Lay two layers of foil on top of ribs and roll and crimp edges tightly, edges facing up to seal.

Place on baking sheet and bake for 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat is starting to shrink away from the ends

of the bone.

Remove from oven.

Heat broiler.

Cut ribs into serving sized portions 

Arrange on broiler pan, bony side up.


Brush on sauce.


Broil for 1 or 2 minutes until sauce is cooked on and bubbly.


Turn ribs over.


Repeat on other side.

ENJOY!!

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

The other night I had no idea what to cook for dinner. I had not been to the store in a while and had no idea what I was going to cook and this idea popped in my mind and I am glad it did!! It was GREAT! Our whole family loved it including my 1 year old! We will definitely be making this again soon!!

Ingredients:

10 oz. cooked spaghetti
5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced ( When I am in a hurry I use the frozen chicken from Tyson.  It is called Tyson grilled and ready chicken so much easier!)
1/2 c. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
16 oz. of Velveeta cheese, cubed

Shredded cheddar cheese

Oregano

Parsley

Garlic

Directions:

Cook spaghetti as directed.

Cook chicken in skillet with olive oil.  Once cooked, sprinkle chicken with oregano, parsley and garlic.  Dice chicken into small pieces and set aside. 

Saute onion in butter in a large saucepan. 

Add soups and stir to mix.

When hot, add cubed Velveeta cheese and stir until it melts.

Stir in chicken.

Mix chicken mixture with cooked spaghetti.  Stir to combine.

Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and add combined mixture.

Top finished casserole with shredded cheddar cheese.

Place casserole in a preheated 350 degree oven and bake for about 30- 45 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and casserole is bubbly.

Remove from oven let cool and serve.

ENJOY!!

Homemade Chicken Tenders

This is the BEST chicken that I have had in a really long time! They were so simple to make and were so yummy!!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise

2 TBSP  milk

1/4 tsp. Roasted Garlic Pepper Blend

4-5 small  boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.), each cut lengthwise into 3 strips

2 pkt. Shake n' Bake Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees

Mix together 1/4 cup mayo, milk and pepper.

Add to chicken in medium bowl.

Stir until chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.

Pour coating mix onto plate.

Dip chicken, 1 strip at a time, in coating mix, turning to evenly coat each strip; place in single layer on baking sheet.

Discard marinade.

Bake chicken 20 min. or until done.

Homemade Dip:

1/4 cup Hellman's mayo

2 TBSP Ranch

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp Cilantro

1/4 tsp parsley

Mix all ingredients together, stir and serve with chicken. 

 

ENJOY!!

Double Chocolate Fudge Cups

These were a quick and easy dessert.  They were wonderful but RICH!!

Ingredients:


3 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

1 TBSP  canola oil

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

4  large egg whites

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Whipped Topping

Directions:


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Microwave chocolate and oil in glass measuring cup on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until completely melted.


Stir in cocoa powder; let stand at least 5 min.


Beat egg whites and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed 3 min. or until tripled in volume.


Reduce speed to medium low; blend in melted chocolate mixture until well combined.


Spoon batter into 6 paper-lined medium muffin cups. (Muffin cups can be almost full.)


Bake 18 min. or until puffed and center is set.


Remove from oven; let stand in pan 5 min. Serve warm with whipped topping.


ENJOY!!

Fried Pickles

We LOVE fried pickles! I have made these several times before and they are always wonderful!!! These are something you can make to go with your meal such as hamburgers or eat them alone as a snack!!

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 cup all-purpose flour

Salt and groundblack pepper

4 large eggs, beaten

1 cup cornmeal

1 (16-ounce) jar of sliced dill pickles

Directions:

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2-inches of oil to 350 degrees F.


Put the flour and a dash of salt and pepper in a small bowl, the beaten eggs in another bowl, and the cornmeal with a dash of salt and pepper in a third bowl.

Dredge the pickles in the flour, then the egg, and then the cornmeal.

In batches, carefully lower the pickles into the oil and fry for 3 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon remove from the oil to paper towels to drain.

ENJOY!!