Recipes

Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken

Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken

Here is a sweet Slow Cooker Apple Butter BBQ Chicken recipe I stumbled across today on threebeansonastring.com. I can’t wait to try this!

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 9 hours 10 mins
Total time: 9 hours 15 mins
Serves: 10

Ingredients

* 3.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs (about 10)
* .25 teaspoon salt
* .25 teaspoon pepper
* 2 cups homemade or prepared apple butter*
* 2 Tablespoon mustard
* 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 teaspoon sriracha
* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1: Preheat the broiler in the oven and place the top rack 4-5 inches from the heat. Place the chicken on an aluminum-foil lined baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Broil the chicken for 4 minutes until top is lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a large slow cooker.
2: In a small bowl, combine the apple butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha sauce and smoked paprika. Pour over chicken; stir to coat.
3: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-9 hours, until chicken is fork tender.

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Caramelized Onion Cheese Steak Sandwich Recipe

Caramelized Onion Cheese Steak Sandwich

Yum! This delicious Caramelized Onion Cheese Steak Sandwich Recipe came from Trader Joe’s. I loved this take on one of my favorite sandwiches. It’s not only easy but also quick to prepare. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner!

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

* 1 pkg (1 to 1.5 lbs) TJ’s Flat Iron Beef Chuck Steak, cut into bite-sized pieces

* 1/2 pkg (about 8 oz) TJ’s Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onion, shredded

* 4 TJ’s Par Baked Ciabatta Rolls, baked

Directions: In a medium pan over medium heat, cook the meat for about 5-8 minutes until browned on all sides. Once meat is cooked to medium well, add cheddar cheese. Do not drain the juices. Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted, about 2 minutes, creating a thick cheese sauce.
Divide the meat and cheese sauce among four ciabatta rolls and serve.

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Grilled Cheese Recipe; The Caprese Sandwich

Grilled Cheese Recipe

Everyone loves a grilled cheese right? I can almost taste one now. This love of the grilled cheese sandwich inspired me to search for gourmet takes on the classic Grilled Cheese Recipe. Here is one of my favorites so far. It’s the marriage of grilled cheese sandwiches and Caprese salad, best made in summer, when tomatoes and basil are at their peak. Thanks My Recipes for this delicious sandwich. All I can say is Yum!

Ingredients:

8 slices (about 11 oz.) rustic sourdough or Italian country bread
2 large garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 slices (6 oz.) mozzarella cheese
2 ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced roasted red peppers
16 large basil leaves
About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
About 1/2 tsp. pepper

Prep:

1. Rub a side of each slice of bread with a cut side of garlic and brush with oil. Layer the plain side of half the bread with cheese, tomatoes, and peppers, dividing evenly. Top with remaining bread, garlic side up.

2. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time in a large frying pan over medium-low heat, covered, turning sandwiches once, until golden brown and cheese is melted, 6 minutes.

3. Tuck 4 slices basil into each sandwich. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

 

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Blow your guests away with a flavorful twist on a classic appetizer by adding Pork Sausage to your stuffed mushrooms. These are a game day favorite at my house in the winter and are easy to make. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds large mushrooms, stems removed and reserved
1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Regular Roll Sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed, softened
¾ cup dry Italian bread crumbs, divided
½ cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1- Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely chop enough mushroom stems to measure 1 cup; discard any remaining stems. Place mushroom caps, rounded-sides down, in lightly greased shallow baking pans.
2- Cook sausage, chopped stems and garlic in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return to skillet. Add cream cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and parsley; mix well. Spoon into mushroom caps.
3- Combine remaining breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese and oil; sprinkle over mushrooms.
4- Bake 20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and stuffing is lightly browned.

About 50 servings (1 stuffed mushroom each)

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Egg Salad Lettuce Cups Recipe

Egg Salad Lettuce Cups Tutorial

Egg salad is an all time favorite of mine. These Egg Salad Lettuce Cups are the perfect quick lunch or snack.

Ingredients:

* 3 Hard Boiled Eggs
* 1 Green Onion
* 1 T Greek Yogurt
* 1 TSP Low-Fat Mayonnaise
* 1 TSP Stone-Ground Mustard
* Dash of Salt and Pepper

Directions: First chop your hard boiled eggs and green onions. Add to a bowl. Then add your Greek Yogurt, Mayo, Stone-Ground Mustard, and Salt and Pepper. Mix. Then pack your egg salad into a separate bowl from your lettuce pieces to avoid getting them soggy. Once you are ready to eat spoon out the egg salad onto your lettuce and enjoy!

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10 Amazing Pasta Salads to Make This Summer

Pasta salad

Whether for a grill-out, picnic or backyard barbecue, these quick and easy Suddenly Salad sides are a winner every time! Here is one of my favorites from the list and you can find the rest on bettycrocker.com!

Greek Tossed Pasta Salad:

Feta, olives and tomatoes give a ready-in-30-minutes pasta salad its classic Greek inspiration.

Ingredients:

1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad classic pasta salad mix (Water and oil called for on salad mix box)

4 cups torn romaine lettuce

2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
 
1 small cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 cup)  

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, slices cut in half

1  can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

4 oz crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)

Directions:

1: Make pasta as directed on box.
   
2: In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, water and oil. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

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Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip

Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip

Do you love Bacon? Do you love cheese? Then you will you this Creamy Bacon and Cheese Dip recipe from Snack Picks. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Preparation Time: 15 Mins.
Total Time to Serve: 40 Mins.
Servings: 30
INGREDIENTS
1 sour cream sour cream
1 cream cheese, softened cream cheese, softened
2 shredded cheddar cheese shredded cheddar cheese
1 bacon bits bacon bits
1 chopped green onions chopped green onions
1 onion soup mix onion soup mix
Assorted fresh vegetables (optional) Assorted fresh vegetables (optional)
Keebler Town House Flipsides Original crackers Keebler Town House Flipsides Original crackers
Chopped tomatoes or chopped fresh parsley (optional) Chopped tomatoes or chopped fresh parsley (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. In medium bowl stir together sour cream and cream cheese. Stir in cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon bits and onion soup mix.

2. Spread in 2-quart baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with tomatoes (if desired).

3. Serve with KEEBLER TOWN HOUSE FLIPSIDES Original crackers and vegetables (if desired).

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Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

It’s that time of year when you have lots of friends and family around over the next few weeks. Here is a quick and easy Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipe that you can prepare and entertain with in under a half hour. Always good to have a few of these in your arsenal.

Ingredients:

* 1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach
* 11/2 cups thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts
* 6 ounces cream cheese
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1/4 cup mayonnaise
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and drain. Discard liquid. Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft. Stir in rest of ingredients and serve hot.

Total Time 15 min

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Seasons Eatings: Great Holiday Recipes and More!

Looking for the perfect recipes to set the tone this holiday season? Here are some great meal, dessert, coffee drink, and cocktail recipes that will help you ace this holiday season. Recipes like Cornish Hen Citrus Herb Brine, Mistletoe martinis, Green Bean Casserole and more! Plus you can also enter to win a $100 Walmart Gift Card as an added bonus! Get a jump on your holiday planning and maybe even win a $100 Walmart gift Card!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa

 Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa

Angie McGowan from Eclectic Recipes shares one of her delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa family recipe. These chicken tacos with corn salsa are sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients:

For the chicken tacos:
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup water
12 flour or corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions

For the corn salsa:
1 (12 oz) bag Green Giant Honey Roasted Corn
½ cup diced red onion
1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
1 large diced tomato
1 cup fresh cilantro, torn or roughly chopped
the juice of 2 limes
Directions:

Combine chicken, taco seasoning and water in slow cooker. Turn to low and cook for 6 – 8 hours, or until chicken is falling apart.

Combine all ingredients for corn salsa and mix well.

Warm tortillas according to package directions. Place chicken on tortillas and top with corn salsa.

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