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Thanksgiving: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving to all! My son wanted a side of macaroni and cheese this year so I dusted off an old recipe file and dug out an old family favorite. This version has a bit more milk than most but don't be fooled! It makes the creamiest macaroni and cheese on the planet.

My favorite by far is the awesome Velveeta macaroni and cheese. But, with the price of that block of cheese needed to make the recipe, I mine as well get steak. So we reverted back to the old homemade style and were quite pleased with the results. This feeds a good amount of people, and you can be proud to set this at the table.

Don't forget:

Thanksgiving GREEK Turkey
Homemade Sausage Stuffing
Homemade Candied Sweet Potatoes
Sesame Green Beans

8 oz. elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 tab. flour
3 tab. butter
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 pinch of paprika

Cook macaroni according to package direction. I leave mine a bit al dente. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in enough flour to make a roux. You don't want this roux too thick, just enough flour added to slightly thicken. Add milk stirring constantly and cheeses. Put macaroni in casserole dish and pour sauce over top. Stir well.

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Sprinkle over top of macaroni. Sprinkle with a little paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

11/25/2020

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I love making this satisfying dish--it's easy and elegant, and the slow cooker minimizes my time in the kitchen. I make this during football season, too. For game days, I skip the pasta and serve the chicken on submarine rolls with a bit of the sauce and some chopped lettuce. You could also cut the chicken breasts in half and make sliders.

1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
4 (6 ounces each ) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
Hot cooked pasta, optional

In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. In another bowl, combine egg and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture to coat both sides, patting to help coating adhere.

Transfer chicken to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over chicken. Cook, covered, on low for 4-6 hours or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°. Top with cheese, recover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with hot cooked pasta.

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Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

11/14/2020

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This burger is a fun mashup of a bratwurst with onion and peppers, chicken-fried steak and a beef burger. The best of three dishes, bratwurst burgers are guaranteed to be family-pleasing.

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, sliced
1 cup dark beer or chicken broth

BURGERS:
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound uncooked bratwurst links, casings removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon 2% milk
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 slices Muenster cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
8 teaspoons spicy brown mustard

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and liquid is almost evaporated, 15-20 minutes. Remove and keep warm.

In a small bowl, combine beef and bratwurst, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-in.-thick patties.

In a shallow bowl, mix egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow bowl. Dip patties in egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture to coat.

In the same skillet over medium heat, cook burgers until a thermometer reads 160° for medium doneness and juices run clear, 3-4 minutes on each side; top with cheese during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Serve burgers on buns with mustard and onion mixture.

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Cheddar-Topped Barbecue Meat Loaf

11/7/2020

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My family loves the bold barbecue flavor of this tender meat loaf. I love that it's such an easy recipe to prepare in the slow cooker.

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1 large green or sweet red pepper, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon barbecue seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cut three 18x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 3-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine eggs, oats, chopped pepper, onion, soup mix, garlic, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 7-in. round loaf. Place loaf in center of strips in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°.

In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue seasoning and mustard; pour over meat loaf and sprinkle with cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove meat loaf to a platter.

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Black Forest Upside-Down Cake

11/7/2020

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The divine flavors of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for the recipe!

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 package devil's food cake mix
Whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350°. Spoon pie filling into a greased 12-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until blended. Gently beat in eggs. Pour over pie filling. Prepare cake mix according to package directions; spoon over cream cheese layer.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. If needed, spoon cherries from pan over cake. Top with whipped cream.

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Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

11/1/2020

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My family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using ingredients I regularly keep stocked in my pantry and fridge. The streusel topping adds a delicious sweet-salty crunch! No peanut butter baking chips on hand? For a different flavor twist, swap in chocolate chips, then drizzle the warm muffins with chocolate syrup instead of caramel topping.

6 tablespoons softened butter, divided
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1 package (2.1 ounces) ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, finely chopped, divided
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2/3 cup peanut butter chips
Caramel ice cream topping, optionalDirectionsPreheat oven to 375°. Grease six 6-oz. ramekins or jumbo muffin cups with 2 tablespoons butter. For topping, in a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons butter, peanuts, 3 tablespoons bacon and brown sugar; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat muffin mix, buttermilk and eggs. Microwave peanut butter and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted; stir into batter. Fold in peanut butter chips and remaining 2/3 cup bacon. Pour into prepared ramekins; sprinkle with topping.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from ramekins to a wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, drizzle with caramel ice cream topping.

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Thanksgiving: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

Bratwurst Burgers with Braised Onions

Cheddar-Topped Barbecue Meat Loaf

Black Forest Upside-Down Cake

Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

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