The Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes 8 slices bacon 1 cup sour cream ¼ to ½ cup milk 4 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 8 green onions, sliced, divided Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake potatoes in preheated oven for 1 hour. You can just microwave … Read more

Crockpot Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients 4 cups (~5 potatoes) very large Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced Lots of seasoned salt and fresh cracked pepper 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons white flour 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 and 1/2 cups milk I used 1% 1/2 cup sour cream I used low-fat 1 and … Read more

Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup

Ingredients 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced) 12 oz. ham, cooked and cubed 4 cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic pepper 5 TB butter 5 TB flour 2½ cups milk 1 cup cheddar cheese scallions Instructions Combine potatoes, ham and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, … Read more

Mint Chip Cake Roll

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE FROSTING: 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Chips for garnish FOR THE CAKE: 3 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons brewed coffee (or water) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract … Read more

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients Crust 1 1/2 cups graham crackers crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter Filling 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese , softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 cup (8 oz) canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Garnish whipped cream pumpkin pie spice Instructions Heat oven to 300°F. … Read more

No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Dessert

INGREDIENTS: 1 box (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 25 Golden Oreos (or another vanilla flavored cookie/graham cracker) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 containers (8 ounces each) Cool Whip Topping (see note about using fresh whipped cream) 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced and … Read more

Quinoa Patties With Zucchini And Feta Cheese

INGREDIENTS For the Patties: 6 oz uncooked quinoa 2 medium zucchini, peeled and shredded 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dill, finely chopped 3 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 1 clove garlic, minced salt, pepper olive oil for cooking For a simple sauce: 4 tablespoons plain Greek … Read more

Sweet Potato Toast with Herby Beans

Ingredients For the topping: 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped 1 clove garlic crushed or finely grated 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp capers finely chopped 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice, optional) 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp extra virgin … Read more

Pepperoni and Cream Cheese Pizza Rolls

Ingredients 1 6 oz Pack Pepperoni Slices 40-60 Stuffed Green Olives 40-60 Toothpicks Filling 1 8 oz Block Cream Cheese (softened) 1 Tablespoon Sour Cream 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese ½ Cup Italian Blend Shredded Cheese (Kraft is my favorite) 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning ¼ teaspoon Salt Instructions To Make Filling Mix together cream cheese and … Read more