Holiday Crescent Ring with Savory or Sweet Fillings

 

Ingredients:

2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

½ cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)

Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Filling: Spread Nutella evenly over the wide ends of the crescent dough. Sprinkle diced strawberries on top.

Assemble the Ring: Arrange the crescent triangles in a circular pattern on the baking sheet as described above. Fold and seal the triangles over the filling.

Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.

Serve: Slice and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a festive dessert.

Quick One-Pot Pasta and Veggie Stir-Fry

 

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup cooked pasta (any shape)

1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

Large skillet or Dutch oven

Large bowl

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Meat and Vegetables

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.

Add the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened.

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Assemble the Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and frozen mixed vegetables.

Spread half of the pasta mixture in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.

Top with half of the meat sauce.

Repeat with the remaining pasta mixture and meat sauce.

Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 3: Bake

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 4: Serve

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

 

The addition of cream cheese to these rotelle sausage balls is so good! I love these for parties and for game day, especially.

Ingredients:

1 lb hot sausage, uncooked

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 (10 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained

1¾ cups Bisquick baking mix

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine uncooked sausage, softened cream cheese, and drained Rotel.

Add Bisquick baking mix and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until fully combined.

Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

OMG TACO CUPCAKES

 

Ingredients:  

- 1 lb ground beef  

- 1 packet taco seasoning  

- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese  

- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese  

- 24 wonton wrappers  

- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)  

- 1/2 cup salsa (for topping)  

- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)  

Optional Toppings:  

- Diced tomatoes  

- Guacamole  

- Sliced jalapeños  

- Sliced black olives  

Directions:  

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.

2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning, and cook according to package instructions. Remove from heat.

3. Press a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, then add a layer of seasoned beef, a sprinkle of cheddar, and a layer of Monterey Jack. Add another wonton wrapper on top, then repeat with beef and cheeses.

4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the wrappers are golden and crispy.

5. Let cool slightly, then top with sour cream, salsa, and green onions. Add any additional toppings as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 25-27 minutes  

Servings: 12 taco cupcakes | Calories: 160 kcal per cupcake 🖤

Ultimate Shrimp Grilled Cheese with Garlic Bread

 

Ingredients:

4 slices of thick bread (sourdough or your choice)

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

3 tbsp butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, and sauté with minced garlic in butter until pink and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes). Set aside.

Brush each slice of bread with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic.

Layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on two slices of bread.

Add sautéed shrimp on top of the cheese.

Close the sandwich with the remaining bread slices.

In the same pan, grill the sandwiches on medium heat, pressing down gently until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a side salad or chips. Enjoy your cheesy, garlicky shrimp grilled cheese!

Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs

 

Ingredients:  

1 lb ground beef  

8 oz cream cheese, softened  

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese  

1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled  

1 teaspoon garlic powder  

1/2 teaspoon onion powder  

1/2 teaspoon black pepper  

1/2 teaspoon salt  

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)  

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese  

2 tablespoons butter, melted  

Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)  

Directions:  

Preheat the Oven:  

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Prepare the Filling:  

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Assemble the Bombs:  

Open the can of biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Flatten each biscuit into a round disc and place about 2 tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center. Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal. 

Bake:  

Place the sealed bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Garnish and Serve:  

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger Bombs!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes  

Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 servings

Enjoy😍

FRUIT COBBLER

 

 

Ingredients:

Non-stick Cooking Spray (like PAM)

Pie Filling (use 1 can for an 8″ x 8″ pan OR 2 cans for a 9″ x 13″ pan)

Jiffy Golden Yellow Cake Mix (use 1 box for an 8″ x 8″ pan OR 2 boxes for a 9″ x 13″ pan)

Butter (1/2 – 3/4 stick)

Sugar

Cinnamon

Directions:

Spray the inside of the baking dish thoroughly with the non-stick cooking spray.

Next, empty Pie Filling into the baking dish and spread evenly.

Sprinkle Golden Yellow Cake Mix over the top of the Pie Filling, spreading evenly. DO NOT add any ingredients to the cake mix – Use it dry.

Cut thin slices (pats) of butter and place them over the entire top of the dry cake mix, with small spaces between.

Sprinkle sugar over the entire top.

Next, sprinkle Ground Cinnamon over the entire top.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-35 minutes. My rule is – when it smells good enough to eat, it is! But, look for a golden brown color.

Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream (optional). Topping will be crispy…. YUM!