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Slow Cooked Ham & Cheese Bake

June 6, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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What You Need:

6 eggs, well beaten
1 C of cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 C of cooked ham, diced
1/2 C of milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Place the eggs into the bottom of the slow cooker
Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs.
Spread the ham over the cheese.
Pour in the milk and add the salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until the eggs are cooked through.

Makes 6 servings

This tasty breakfast casserole is so easy to throw together. Add your favorite extras like chopped onions or bell peppers. Use whatever type of shredded cheese you have on hand and if you have leftover cooked sausage or bacon throw it in instead of the ham.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

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Raisin Enriched Lemon Pudding

May 12, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

What You Need:

10 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and divided
1 C of sugar, divided
1/2 C of heavy cream
1 large egg, beaten well
1 1/2 C of flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C of milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 C of cold water
2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 C of raisins

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature at 350 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Butter the bottom only of a 9 inch square baking pan.
Beat 8 tbsp of the butter on low until light and fluffy.
Add 1/2 C of sugar and the cream and beat for 2 minutes.
Beat in the egg until blended in well.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
Pour in the milk and beat until blended together well.
Mix in the vanilla.
Transfer the pudding to the baking dish and bake 30 minutes or until firm.
Put the remaining sugar into a saucepan.
Add the cornstarch and lemon zest and stir to combine.
Stir in the water, place the pan over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat to medium low and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and butter until the butter has completely melted.
Fold in the nutmeg and raisins.
Pour the sauce over the top of the pudding just before serving.

Makes 4 servings

This pudding is an old New England favorite. The lemon sauce gives the pudding a light and nicely sweet taste. The raisins are optional and cinnamon can be used in place of the nutmeg if you prefer.

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Maple Topped Cinnamon Rolls

May 11, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
cinnamonrolls

What You Need:

1/3 C + 1 tsp sugar, divided
1 pkg. dry yeast
3/4 C warm water, 100 to 110 degrees
5 tbsp butter, melted and divided
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg
3 1/2 C of flour
2/3 C of brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp orange peel, grated
1/4 C pecans, chopped
1 C powdered sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp fat free milk

How to Make It:

Stir 1 tsp of the sugar and the yeast into the warm water until dissolved.
Allow to stand undisturbed for 5 minutes.
Whisk together the remaining sugar, 3 tbsp of butter, the salt and the egg together.
Add the yeast mixture and beat with an electric mixer on medium until well blended.
Add the flour slowly, beating as you add on low until the mixture forms a soft dough.
Lightly flour a flat surface and turn the dough out onto the flour.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes, adding 1 tbsp of flour if necessary, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Spray a non metal bowl with cooking spray and add the dough ball, turning to coat.
Cover and allow to rest 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch it down using your knuckles.
Roll the dough into a rectangle and brush the top side with the remaining butter.
Toss together in a mixing bowl the brown sugar, cinnamon and orange peel.
Scatter the mixture over the dough to within 1/2 inch of all the edges.
Roll the dough, beginning with a long side into a tight jelly roll.
Slice the rolls into 18 pieces and place cut side up into a baking pan.
Cover and allow rising for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Set the oven temperature to 375 allowing it to preheat.
Bake the rolls 20 minutes or until the tops are a golden brown.
Place the powdered sugar, syrup and milk into a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Top the warm rolls with the glaze and serve.

Makes 18 rolls

Try these rolls for breakfast or a brunch and see how fast they go. A regular glaze of powdered sugar and milk may used if you wish. Waiting on the dough to rise before you baking them is the only hard part when it comes to making these tasty breakfast treats.

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Not So Baked Bean Dish

May 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
bakedbeans

What You Need:

1 (15 oz.) can pork and beans
1 (15 oz.) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained well
1/4 C of ketchup
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp dry mustard
2 slices of crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

How to Make It:

Place he pork and beans including the juice and the Great Northern beans into a pan.
Place the pan over medium high heat and stir to combine the beans.
Add in the ketchup, syrup and mustard stirring to blend in well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.
Sprinkle the bacon into the beans and stir to combine.

Makes 6 servings

Baked beans are always a favorite. These are even better because they are quick and economical. Have leftovers? Stir in some browned ground beef and onion and serve over biscuits for a delicious next night meal.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 191; Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 35g; Fiber 6g; Protein 10g;
Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 801 mg

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Skillet Fried Onions and Potatoes

April 14, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced
1 1/2 lb. whole boiled potatoes, sliced thin
1 Tbsp margarine
1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

How to Make It:

Put the onions into a large pan and cover with water.
Place the pan on high heat and bring the water to a rapid boil.
Drain the onions, run under cold water and drain again.
Melt the butter with the oil in a large skillet.
Stir in the onions and cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add the potatoes and cook 5 minutes or until evenly browned, turning often.
Sprinkle with the salt and pepper just before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Leftover boiled potatoes or baked potatoes are what make this side dish budget friendly. Add the onion gives these fried potatoes and little extra kick. You may also add in chopped bell peppers if you wish. These potatoes and onions also make a great addition to breakfast or brunch.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 23 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 163; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 26g; Sugar 5g; Fiber 2g; Protein 3g; Cholesterol 13 mg; Sodium 49 mg

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Simply Scrumptious Baked Bananas

April 10, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
bananas

What You Need:

4 large bananas in the skins

How to Make It:

Preset the oven to 350 degrees and preheat.
Place the bananas, unpeeled into a baking dish.
Bake 18 minutes or until the bananas are soft but not mushy and the peels have darkened.
Allow the bananas to cool enough to handle then split lengthwise in half.

Makes 4 servings

A fruit side dish can’t get any more budget friendly than this one. Sprinkle the bananas with a little cinnamon sugar or brown sugar. For a dessert instead of a side, top these bananas with a warm hot fudge, chocolate syrup or toffee sauce.

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 18 minutes
Total Time: approximately 23 minutes

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Baked Fish with Herb Coating

March 21, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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bakedfishWhat You Need:

1/2 C herb stuffing mix, crushed very fine
2 T of margarine, melted
4 frozen fish portions
2 t lemon juice

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 425 degrees.
Coat a rectangular dish with a non stick cooking spray.
Toss the stuffing mix and melted margarine together in a bowl.
Place the fish into the baking dish and drizzle with the lemon juice.
Spoon the stuffing over the top of the fish.
Bake the fish 18 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Makes 4 servings

Any type of frozen fish will work in this recipe. If you have a favorite stuffing mix other than herb try it to see how it tastes. Try adding a little Parmesan cheese to the stuffing mix before tossing it with the butter.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 18 minutes
Total Time: approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 183; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 6g; Fiber 1g;
Protein 18g; Cholesterol 76 mg; Sodium 401 mg

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Baked Cinnamon Crunch Poppers

January 5, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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cinnamonpoppersWhat You Need:

2 T of sugar
1/2 t ground cinnamon
1 (10.2 oz.) can refrigerated home style biscuits
2 T of margarine, melted
3/4 C of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed fine

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to heat to 400 degrees F/
A cookie sheet is sprayed with a non stick cooking spray.
Blend together the sugar and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
The biscuits are separated into 5 pieces.
Each of the biscuits is cut into 6 pieces.
In the bowl with the cinnamon put the biscuits pieces and coat well.
The melted butter is poured over the above pieces and stir until well coated.
In a plastic bag put the crushed cereal.
The biscuit pieces are put in the bag a few at a time, seal the bag and shake to coat.
The coated pieces are put on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 32 poppers

Kids love to pop these little treats into their mouths. The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container. Warm them by putting in the microwave for about 30 seconds. These make a very good breakfast treat.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 12 minutes
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes

Nutritional Value per 4 bites: (approximate values)
Calories 70; fat 4 g; sodium 95 mg; carbohydrates 9 g; sugar 4 g; protein 0 g

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Baked Kabob Appetizers

December 31, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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biscuitsWhat You Need:

4 (8 ct.) refrigerated home style biscuits
24 frozen meatballs, thawed
6 T of Parmesan cheese, grated
1 sweet red bell pepper, seed and cut into 12 chunks

How to Make It:

The oven is set to preheat to 375 degrees F.
Each biscuit is cut into 4 equal pieces.
In a mixing bowl put the biscuit pieces.
The Parmesan cheese is added and the biscuits tossed until coated.
On a metal skewer put one biscuit and one meatball.
Add a biscuit and a chunk of pepper.
Add another biscuit and another meatball and end with another biscuit.
Continue making 11 more with the ingredients in the same order.
Place in a 15 x 10 baking pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are a golden brown.
Cool the kabobs slightly before serving.

Makes 12 kabobs

Kids love these kabobs served with tomato sauce, pizza sauce or a cheese dip.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information per skewer: (approximate values)
Calories 580; fat 29 g; sodium 1,730 mg; carbohydrates 57 g;
sugar 17 g; protein 24 g

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Creamy Berry Baked Toast

September 7, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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toastjamIngredients:

1 (8 oz.) loaf of French bread, cut into slices
1 (8 oz.) carton of spreadable cream cheese
1 T of honey
1 (10 oz.) frozen sliced strawberries, thawed
1/4 C of strawberry jelly, warmed

How to Cook It:

Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
On an ungreased baking sheet lay the slices of bread in a single layer.
Bake the bread 3 minutes, then turn and bake another 3 minutes or until crisp.
Mix the cream cheese and honey together until well blended and smooth.
Carefully spread the mixture over each slice of toast.
Each slice of toast is topped with the sliced strawberries.
Place a dollop of the strawberry jam on top before serving.

Try this instead of just plain toast. Any type of fruit and jelly that you like will work including orange marmalade. You can also use a fruit flavored cream cheese and omit the jelly.

Makes 2 dozen

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes

Approximate Nutritional Values per slice:
74 calories; 3 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 9 mg cholesterol; 93 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrates; trace of fiber; 2 g protein

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