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Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • ⅓ cup ketchup

Directions

Instructions Checklist

  • Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Step 2In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Step 3In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
  • Step 4Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.
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Yorkshire Puddings

British Yorkshire puddings take less than 10 minutes from start to finish

Prep:6 mins

Cook:4 mins

Total:10 mins

Servings:6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pour oil equally into 6 cups of a Yorkshire pudding tin and place in the oven to heat.

Step 2Line up 3 identical glasses. Add eggs to the first glass. Add milk to the second glass; it should come to the height of the eggs in the first glass. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour to the third glass; it should match the height of the eggs and milk in the other glasses. Whisk measured eggs, milk, and flour together in a mixing bowl. Season the batter with salt and pepper.

Step 3Remove hot oiled tin from the oven. Pour batter into the cups and return tin immediately to the oven.

Step 4Bake puddings in the preheated oven until well-risen, 4 to 5 minutes.

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HEARTY BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

These super tasty Black Bean Quesadillas have been a runaway Budget Bytes hit since they were first posted in 2012. The spicy mix of cheese, beans, corn, cilantro, and onion makes and incredibly flavorful quesadilla that’s perfect for dipping in some cool sour cream or salsa. Make up an entire batch and freeze some for later!

Prep Time: 5 mins 

Cook Time: 10 mins 

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings:  quesadillas

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 15oz.can black beans 
  • 1 cup frozen corn 
  • 1/2 cup red onion 
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro (about ½ cup chopped)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 
  • 1 batch taco seasoning* 
  • 10 flour tortillas (7-inch diameter) 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Drain the black beans and add them to a bowl along with the frozen corn (no need to thaw)
  • Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, and roughly chop the cilantro.
  • Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, shredded cheddar, and taco seasoning to the bowl with the beans and corn. Stir until everything is evenly combined and coated in seasoning.
  • Place a half cup of the filling on one side of each tortilla and fold over. Cook the quesadillas in a skillet over medium heat on each side until brown and crispy and the cheesy filling has melted. Slice into triangles then serve.
  • To freeze the quesadillas, stack the filled and uncooked quesadillas with a piece of parchment paper between each quesadilla. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. To reheat either microwave (for a soft quesadilla) or cook in a skillet on low heat (make sure to use low heat so that the filling has time to thaw and melt before the outside burns).

NOTES

* you can use homemade taco seasoning here, but you can use a store-bought packet of taco seasoning if needed.

SAUSAGE AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLECategoriesRecipes
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SAUSAGE AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

If you like sausage, you’ll love this recipe, but if you prefer bacon you can use that instead or include both

which is what we like to do. You can make this up to 24 hours before cook time. Just cover and place in fridge until ready to cook.

Here are the ingredients needed for this casserole:

  • sausage
  • crescent sheet or crescent rolls
  • cheese
  • eggs
  • milk
  • Italian seasoning
  • salt & pepper

Start the casserole by preparing your sausage. While the sausage is browning, unroll the crescent sheet and spread onto the bottom of a greased 9×13 pan. Spread the sausage over the dough and sprinkle the cheese on top.

Whisk together eggs, milk and seasoning in a bowl and pour over the top of your casserole.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

When the eggs are set and the crust is golden, the casserole is ready

Cake MixCategoriesRecipes
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2-Ingredient Soda Cake Only

How to Make Soda Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 box cake mix
  • 1 can (12 ounces) soda

Editor’s Tip: This recipe also works with a can of club soda or sparkling water.

Instructions

Step 1: Check out the box

Follow the directions on the box mix to preheat your oven to the proper temperature. Then, grease a cake pan with cooking spray or line muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 2: Make the batter

In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix and soda for two minutes, either by hand or with an electric mixer.

Step 3: Bake the cake(s)

Pour the batter into the cake pan(s) or divide the batter evenly among the cupcake cups. Follow the directions on the box mix for cooking times.

Step 4: Decorate

Once the cake is cool, decorate with your favorite buttercream icing. (Or, you know, your canned frosting .)

  • Different combinations for more flavorful cakes
  • Coca Cola + Chocolate Cake Mix
  • Sprite + Yellow Cake Mix
  • Dr. Pepper + Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • A&W Cream Soda + Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Barq’s Root Beer + Spice Cake Mix
  • Canada Dry Ginger Ale + Carrot Cake Mix
  • Mountain Dew + Lemon Cake Mix
  • Orange Crush + Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Grape Crush + Vanilla Cake Mix
  • Diet Coke + Devils Chocolate mix
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Churros

Fritters are very common at fairs and the wait for them is always unbelievable. People wait hours in line just to get a taste of these churros. So far this is the best recipe I have found.. Enjoy

Prep:10 mins

Cook:10 mins

Total:20 mins

Servings:4

  • Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 quarts oil for frying
  • ½ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Instructions Checklist

  • Step 1In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
  • Step 2Heat oil for frying in a deep fryer or deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe 5- to 6-inch strips of dough into the hot oil using a sturdy pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Do not overcrowd the oil. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
  • Step 3Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Quick-Easy-Amazing-Garlic-NoodlesCategoriesRecipes
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Quick Garlic Noodles

Ingredients

  •  3 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil
  •  6-8 fresh garlic cloves, minced (we always use 8)
  •  2 scallions, greens only (thinly sliced)
  •  1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
  •  1-2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  •  1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  •  1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  •  8 ounces noodles
  •  fried garlic, for topping
  1. Infuse the Butter: Heat a large pot with water and allow it to come to boil, cook the noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside. While the water is boiling, grab a large, non-stick skillet and place it on medium-low heat. Add the butter, oil olive, garlic, and scallions. Let the butter infuse with the garlic for 5-7 minutes, stirring often. The garlic should barely sizzle here, you don’t want it to brown.
  2. Garlic Noodles: While the garlic is going, grab a small bowl and mix together the fish sauce, oyster sauce, and the sugar. When the garlic is cooked, kick the heat up to medium-high, stir in the prepared sauce; let cook for 30 seconds. Add the prepared noodles and toss with parmesan cheese (yes, parm!) Let the noodles cook for a minute so they soak up all that flavor. Top with fried garlic and serve immediately!
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Christmas Cookies

CAKE MIX COOKIE VARIATIONS

This is a holiday themed version of cake mix cookies made with white cake, but you can use this basic formula to make pretty much any flavor of cookies. Some of our favorites include

  • Chocolate Cake Mix + Chocolate Chips
  • Red Velvet Cake Mix + White Chocolate Chips
  • Yellow Cake Mix + Toffee Bits
  • German Chocolate Cake Mix + Pecans + Coconut
  • Chocolate Cake Mix + Chocolate Sprinkles

These cake mix cookies are a 5 ingredient dessert that can be made in tons of different flavors and decorated for any occasion. An easy treat that takes just minutes to put together.

INGREDIENTS

  • 18 1/4 ounce box white cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sprinkles divided use

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the white cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the sprinkles.
  • Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls.
  • Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of sprinkles onto a plate. Roll the balls of dough around in the sprinkles to coat.
  • Place the balls of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. You will need to work in batches.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned
  • Cool, then remove from the baking sheet and repeat the baking process with the remaining dough. Serve immediately, or store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

NOTES

See post for flavor variation ideas.

NUTRITION

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 18mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced and divided
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package of pork chop slices
  • 1-1/4 cups fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 whole dill pickles, sliced

Directions

  1. Place onion wedges and broth in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, 5 garlic cloves, vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cumin, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours.
  2. Remove meat; let stand for 10 minutes. In another small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and remaining garlic and lemon juice; spread over buns. Layer bun bottoms with pork, cheese, sliced onion and pickles; replace tops.
  3. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill until buns are browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes.
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Elbow Pasta and Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes Servings4 Servings Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Elbow macaroni or 1 package of precooked Barilla Ready Pasta
  • 1 Tbsp./½ oz. extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup/1 oz. finely chopped garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes – no salt added
  • 2 cups/4 oz. cooked chicken diced
  • 8 cups/8 oz. roughly chopped spinach
  • 1 oz. Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the Pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic. Cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
  3. Add the capers and tomatoes. Use a whisk or a large fork to break up the tomatoes. Heat to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Stir in the spinach and chicken. Heat chicken through and allow the spinach to wilt (about 2 minutes).
  5. Divide between 4 bowls. Grate Cheese over the pasta.