Sunday, May 9, 2010

Bacon, Cheese & Potato Chowder

3 cups fat-free milk
1 can condensed cream of potato soup
2 cups frozen southern style hash browns
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 slices of bacon crumbled
2 green onions

Mix milk and soup in large saucepan. Stir in hash browns. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring occasionally, simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Top with cheese and bacon.

Undone Stuffed Pepper Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
2 green peppers (chopped)
3 cloves garlic minced
2 cups cooked long0grain white rice
1 jar (26 oz.) Spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cup Italian 5 Cheese blend

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown meat with peppers and garlic in skillet. Drain, stir in rice, spaghetti sauce and 3/4 cheese. SPoon into 2 quart casserole top with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

Marinated Crackers

2 1/2 sleeves of saltine crackers
1 1/4 cup canola oil
1 packet Ranch seasoning
1-2 tsp. Red crushed peppers
1/2 tsp. Roasted Garlic & Herb


Mix all together in a one gallon zip lock bag. Turn frequently and marinate in bag overnight.

Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps

1 1/4 lbs. chicken breast
1 package of sliced bacon
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp chili powder

Cut chicken breast into 1 inch cubes. Cut each bacon slice into thirds. Wrap chicken cube in bacon and secure with a wooden pick. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder. Dredge wrapped chicken in mixture. Coat a rack and broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken on rack in broiler pan. Bake 350 degrees for 3-=35 minutes or until bacon is crisp.