big mac sloppy joeCategoriesRecipes

Big Mac Sloppy Joe’s

PREP TIME10 MINSCOOK TIME15 MINSTOTAL TIME25 MINSSERVINGS6

INGREDIENTS

  • BEEF MIXTURE:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 Onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • BIG MAC SAUCE:
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup French Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Paprika
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp Onion Powder
  • TO ASSEMBLE:
  • 4 Hamburger Buns with sesame seeds
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce shredded
  • 8-12 Pickle Slices
  • 4 Slices American Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Brown the ground beef with the chopped onions in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Season with the salt and pepper and cook until the beef is fully browned (about 5-7 minutes).  Drain off any excess grease.
  • Mix the Big Mac sauce ingredients together in a bowl.  Stir well to thoroughly combine these ingredients.
  • Mix in 1 cup of the Big Mac Sauce into ground beef mixture in the skillet and save the rest of the sauce for serving.  Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat these ingredients through.
  • Then it’s time to assemble the sandwiches.  Spread the extra Big Mac sauce on the bottom bun, top with the lettuce, cheese, pickles and then a scoop of the meat.
  • Then place the top bun on top.  Serve warm and enjoy!
DORITOS TACO CASSEROLE BAKECategoriesRecipes

DORITOS TACO CASSEROLE BAKE

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup jarred salsa
  • 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ bag Doritos, crushed

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Drain off fat. Stir in taco seasoning and salsa or tomato sauce, simmer 5 minutes.
  • Press crescent rolls on the bottom of a 9×13 pan lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Press seams to seal. Top crescent rolls with meat
  • mixtures.
  • Spread sour cream over meat.
  • Top with cheese and crushed Dortios.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes:

Can substitute 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce for salsa.

Crockpot Sausage Breakfast CasseroleCategoriesRecipes

Crockpot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

PREP TIME 20 mins

COOK TIME 3 hrs

TOTAL TIME 3 hrs 20 mins

SERVINGS 6

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • 32 ounces hash browns (1 frozen bag, defrosted)
  • 14 ounces smoked sausage diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • In a sauce pan, simmer cream of mushroom soup and milk for about 2-3 minutes.
  • In the slow cooker, place hash browns, sausage, onion, and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Pour in cream of the mushroom mixture and stir.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and herbs on top, cover, and cook on high until potatoes are soft, about 3 hours. Serve hot and enjoy.
BEEFY KING RANCH CASSEROLECategoriesRecipes

BEEFY KING RANCH CASSEROLE

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.75-oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 Tbsp dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 (10-oz) can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 (8-oz) jar Cheez Whiz
  • dash Tabasco
  • dash Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips crushed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, until water is almost all absorbed.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the soups, onion, tomatoes, Cheez Whiz, Tabasco and Worcestershire Sauce until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Line the bottom of a casserole dish with enough crushed tortilla chips to cover dish. Place half the taco meat on top of chips, and pour half of the Rotel mixture over meat. Top with half of the cheddar cheese. Repeat the process, topping with remaining cheddar and all of the mozzarella.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, until bubbly.
cheesy beef quesadilliaCategoriesRecipes

Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

PREP TIME 5 minutes

COOK TIME 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME 20 minutes

SERVINGS 4

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce with basil, garlic, oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 4½ cups Colby jack cheese, shredded

Instructions 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink. Drain grease and return beef to skillet.
  • Continue to cook beef until browned. Add garlic paste, onion powder, salt, tomato sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
  • In a separate large skillet over medium-low heat, add ½ tablespoon of butter and allow it to melt.
  • Place a tortilla in the skillet. Add cheese, beef mixture, then more cheese to the tortilla. Lay another tortilla on the top and spread butter over the tortilla.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and continue cooking until all of the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat steps for each quesadilla.
FRITOS CORN SALADCategoriesRecipes

FRITOS CORN SALAD

yield: 10 SERVINGS 

prep time: 15 MINUTES 

total time: 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup mayo (can substitute light mayo)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (9.25 ounce) bag Chili Cheese Fritos, lightly crushed
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together corn, diced bell pepper, shredded cheese, mayo, and black pepper.
  2. Right before serving, stir in crushed Chili Cheese Fritos.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESECategoriesRecipes

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

yield: 6 

prep time: 10 MINUTES 

cook time: 15 MINUTES 

total time: 25 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce, plus more for garnish-optional
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • blue cheese crumbles for garnish (optional)
  • sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. 
  2. Add flour and whisk into the melted butter until fully incorporated. Slowly whisk in the milk, about ½ cup at a time, whisking well after each addition. Continue to cook, whisking often, until the mixture is smooth and begins to thickens slightly. 
  3. Whisk in the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground mustard. 
  4. Reduce heat to low and add the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and stir until melted and smooth. 
  5. Add in the buffalo sauce, cooked pasta, and diced chicken; stir to combine. Continue to cook until warmed through, about 10 minutes. 
  6. Serve warm, topped with blue cheese crumbles and sliced green onions if desired.
easter breakfast cassaroleCategoriesRecipes

Easter Breakfast Casserole

Prep:25 minsCook:1 hr 15 minsTotal:1 hr 40 minsServings:12Yield:12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
  • 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed

Directions

  • Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7×11 inch casserole dish.
  • Step 2Fry the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble.
  • Step 3In a large bowl beat together eggs and milk. Mix in cheese, bacon, onion and green pepper. Stir in the thawed hash browns. Pour mixture into prepared casserole.
  • Step 4Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until eggs have set.
chicken-nugget-casseroleCategoriesRecipes

Chicken Nugget Casserole

PREP TIME15 MINSCOOK TIME15 MINSTOTAL TIME30 MINSSERVINGS8

  • INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/2 lbs Frozen Chicken Nuggets
  • 16 oz. Bowtie Pasta (Cooked to al dente)
  • 28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes (can)
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9X13 baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions and drain.
  • Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and garlic salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
  • Then mix in the cooked pasta, frozen chicken nuggets, and half of each of the cheese (parmesan and mozzarella).
  • Spread the mixture into the 9X13 baking pan.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!