Sunday, June 17, 2012

Cheesy Egg Wedges

Cheesy Egg Wedges

Gotta love a recipe that only takes 4 eggs to feed a family of 4-6! 


4 beaten eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
8 oz shredded cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup spaghetti sauce or salsa
parsley or basil to garnish

In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, flour, baking powder & garlic powder. beat with electric mixer until combined. Stir in shredded cheese & cottage cheese.
Pour into a greased 9 inch pie plate. Sprinkle parsley/basil over mixture.
Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Heat up spaghetti sauce/salsa.
Cut eggs into wedges. Top with spaghetti sauce/salsa
if desired.
 

Taco in a Bowl

Taco in a Bowl


1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 pack of taco seasoning
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes
2 cups water
2 packages of ramen noodles
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Tortilla chips

Brown beef & onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, & water. Bring to boil.
Add ramen noodles (discard season packet).
Cook & stir for 3-5 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Spoon into bowls; sprinkle with cheese & tortilla chips!
 

Ginger Sirloin Strips with Rice

Ginger Sirloin Strips with Rice


1 can (14 oz) pineapple tidbits
1 can (11 oz) Mandarin Oranges
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into strips
1 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup thinly sliced green onion
Hot cooked rice

1. Drain pineapple & oranges, reserving juice; set fruit aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch & juices until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, stir fry beef & ginger in oil until meat is no longer pink. Add the cranberry sauce, onions & pineapple. Stir cornstarch mixture & gradually add to skillet; cook & stir until slightly thickened. Gently stir in oranges. Serve with rice.
Feeds about 7.
 

Hash brown Casserole

Hashbrown Casserole


(I almost missed the photo 'cause everyone dug in so fast!)

1 can cream of potato soup
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 package (24 oz) frozen shredded has brown potatoes
2 cups shredded cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
paprika

1. In large skillet combine soup, sour cream, flour, & garlic. Stir in potatoes & shredded cheese.
2. Pour into 13x9 baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese & paprika.
3. bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Feeds 8
 

Rigatoni with Peas & Carrots

Rigatoni with Peas & Carrots


1 box rigatoni
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen carrots
salt & pepper to taste
1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Heat oil & onion in skillet over medium heat. Saute for 3 mins or until onion is slightly translucent.
Add peas & carrots & saute for 3-5 mins.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package.
Season veggies with salt & pepper.
Drain pasta reserving 1/4 cup water. Toss pasta with the sauce. Add 1/4 cup water to skillet & saute for an additional minute or so.
Remove pan from heat. Top the pasta with parmesan cheese.
 

Eclair Cake

Eclair Cake


2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package graham cracker squares
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting



Directions
In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping, and milk.
Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
Spread the frosting over the whole cake up to the edges of the pan. Cover, and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
 

Oven Denver Omelet

Oven Denver Omelet

8 eggs
1 cup milk 
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 pound crisp bacon, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion

Directions
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk and seasoned salt. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Was VERY EASY & SUPER TASTY! :)