Hashbrown Sausage Bites

Preheat the oven to 400 degreesLine a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a mixing bowl combine the sausage, softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, hash browns and the bisquick.Stir until well combined.Form mixture into balls about 1 ½ inches in size, place on baking sheet.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.Continue Reading

Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

1 pound red potatoes 1 pound Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced 12 ounces baby carrots 4 cloves garlic 1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn, thawed ¼ cup butter ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese salt and pepper to taste Place red potatoes, yellow potatoes, jalapeno pepper, carrots and garlic cloves in…Continue Reading

Pecan Pie Brittle

1 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup corn syrup1/4 cup butter, melted1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp cinnamon1 cup graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed) In a bowl combine all ingredients, mix well.Line a 9×13 baking sheet (with edges) with parchment paper. Spread the mixture evenly over the parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 15…Continue Reading

Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells

8 ounces crabmeat, I used fresh “special” crab8 ounces shrimp, roughly chopped4 cloves garlic, minced, dividedJuice from ½ lemon8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, divided, plus more for garnish2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, divided (more or less to taste)Salt and pepper, to taste2 tablespoons butter1 small…Continue Reading

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

26 ounces frozen bite size meatballs14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce12 oz Heinz Chili Sauce 1 and 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 and 1/2 tbsp brown sugar Place meatballs in crockpot. In a mixing bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over meatballs. Cook on low four hours stirring occasionally.Continue Reading

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust1 cup solid pack 100% pumpkin (pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling)1 cup apple butter1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt3 eggs, lightly beaten1 cup evaporated milkStreusel Topping3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup flour1/2 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven…Continue Reading

Stuffing Balls

¾ cup butter ½ cup diced onion ½ cup diced celery 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup chicken broth 2 large eggs 10 cups cubed whole wheat bread ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil;…Continue Reading

Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded15 oz bag Nacho Cheese Doritos1 cup sour cream2 (10 oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup1 (10 oz) can Rotel, drained1 (15 oz) can corn, drained1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 envelope taco seasoning2 cups cheddaroptional toppings: sliced jalapenos, chopped onion, black olives, salsa, fresh chopped cilantro…Continue Reading

Halloween Chex Mix

1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)1/4 cup brown sugar1 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/2 tsp cinnamon4 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal3 cups Bugles snacks3 cups mini pretzels1 cup candy corn1 cup Brach’s Mellowcreme Pumpkins1 cup Reese’s Pieces Whisk butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon in a small bowl.In a separate large bowl, toss together Chex,…Continue Reading

Personal Meatloaf Ghosts

1 pound lean ground beef 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons minced green onions ⅓ cup plain dry bread crumbs 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 10 slices provolone cheese Combine ground beef,…Continue Reading