Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe

Posted on April 1, 2013 · 1 Comment
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Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe

If you’re looking for a great side dish, or a stand-alone one-dish meal this Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe will provide it, and it’s really good. This is a very simple recipe, but does take a little more time than the customary Mac and Cheese, because of the time needed to cook the bacon.  All the flavors blend very well with the bacon giving this dish a unique bacon flavor.

I you like Mac and Cheese; but haven’t tried Bacon Mac and Cheese, give this recipe a try it’s really good. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • ½ pound sliced bacon (sliced into 1 inch pieces)
  • 1 package elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 package sharp shredded cheddar (8 ounces)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450F.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions, and drain. While the macaroni is cooking fry the bacon pieces until crisp. Place the bacon on paper towing to drain any excess fat.
  3. In a medium size sauce pan melt ¼ cup of the butter over medium heat; then whisk in the flour, onion salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and cook until mixture is smooth and starts to thicken. Add the cheese; cook and stir until melted.
  4. Mix the cheese sauce into the macaroni and fold in the bacon. Place in a 1½ quart casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Melt the rest of the butter, mix it with the bread crumbs and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, and mac and cheese heated through.
  6. Serve Hot

 

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Tomato-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

Posted on March 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Tomato-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

We were having fish for dinner so I decided on this Tomato-Cheese Macaroni Recipe for a side dish to go along with it. This is a very simple recipe that has a really good blend of flavors. It is mildly seasoned so there is a lot of room to add some additional seasoning. I think adding some basil, oregano, or some type of Italian seasoning blend mixture would add a lot to the dish. You could even brown some burger and add it in; turning this recipe into a one dish meal. However if you want to keep it simple the recipe is very good as is. If you’re like me, and are always looking for a good side dish, give this Tomato-Cheese Macaroni Recipe a try. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 7 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 medium green pepper (chopped and divided)
  • 4 green onions (chopped including tops)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (16 0unces)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups shredded American cheese (divided)

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  3. While macaroni is cooking using a medium sauce pan or skillet cook the onion and green pepper (reserve 3 tablespoons of uncooked green pepper for garnish) in the oil until crisp tender, or to your desired doneness. Add the tomato sauce and the diced tomatoes (un-drained). Season with the pepper and cook until the tomatoes are heated through.
  4. Drain the macaroni and pour it hot into a 2 quart casserole dish. Mix in the tomato mixture and then fold in 2 ½ cups of cheese.
  5. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the cover and top with the rest of the cheese. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve hot garnished with chopped green pepper.

 

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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

Posted on March 9, 2013 · 1 Comment
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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

I was in a hurry to put a side dish together so I decided on this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Usually I use the oven for most of my mac and cheese recipes but I was trying to save a little time. This recipe is simple and doesn’t call for many ingredients so there is a good chance you will have everything you need on hand to put this recipe together. I followed the recipe as written and the end result was a very creamy macaroni and cheese dish. I garnished the dish with paprika just to give it a little bit of color. If you like mac and cheese, and need a quick side dish, give this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe a try.

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If you prepare the cheese sauce while the macaroni is cooking; they will both be done about the same time.
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 7 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1/ 4 cup butter
  • 1/ 4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounce package)
  • Paprika for garnish (optional)

Instructions
  1. Cook macaroni to package directions; drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper and cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in the milk one cup at a time; cook and stir until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  3. Mix the cheese sauce into the macaroni and garnish with paprika.

 

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Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

Posted on February 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

I had been planning on posting pumpkin pancakes but was trying to hold up until fall. I was having a hard time figuring out what to cook and had some pumpkin on hand I wanted to use up so I prepared a breakfast supper of Pumpkin Pancakes. Looking around the web there were quite a few different recipes for pumpkin pancakes but they all were pretty close to the same. Like most pancake recipes this Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe is simple to put together but when you add the milk into the recipe, add it a little at a time. I like to have my pancake batter to have the consistency, so that I can pour it into the griddle, but still on the thick side. The best tip I can give for making pancakes is be patient. Wait until bubbles form well on top of the pancake before you flip them. It seems like I always get anxious and rush the first one.

The next time you’re in the mood for pancakes give this Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe a try. It’s not your regular buttermilk pancake recipe, but for something different it’s really good.

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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
  • 1¾ cups milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
  1. In a medium size bowl, mix together the milk, pumpkin, egg, oil and vinegar.
  2. In a separate bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
  3. Stir into the pumpkin mixture just enough to combine. (I like to have my pancake batter to have the consistency, so that I can pour it into the griddle, but still on the thick side-add more milk if necessary to thin it out a little bit-but do this carefully so it doesn’t get away from you.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle for the size pancakes you desire. Brown one side until the bubbles start to form in the batter on top, then flip the pancake and cook until done.

 

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Ginger Glazed Carrots Recipe

Posted on February 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Ginger Glazed Carrots Recipe

Usually when I prepare a vegetable for a side dish I cook or steam them without any type of a sauce; salt, pepper, and butter works out fine for me. I had fish on the menu for tonight and thought this Ginger Glazed Carrots Recipe would go really well with baked fish. This is a simple recipe with most of the prep time dedicated to cutting the carrots in half. I used the pre peeled baby carrots from the market for this recipe. Cooking time will very a little bit depending how tender you like the carrots. If you like ginger, give this Ginger Glazed Carrots Recipe; it’s really good.

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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 pound baby carrots (peeled and sliced lengthwise)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
  1. Place the carrots and water in a 10 inch skillet. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to simmer, cover and cook until carrots are tender. Drain the carrots and remove them from the skillet.
  2. Melt the butter in the skilled and stir in the honey, lemon juice, ginger and salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the carrots back in. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered stirring occasionally to glaze the carrots (about 10 minutes).

 

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Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe

Posted on January 30, 2013 · 2 Comments
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Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe

This Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe has a good blend of flavors and like most slow cooker recipes there is not much prep time involved. One of the things I like about making soup in the slow cooker is that it is almost impossible to overcook it. If you get tied up on something and can’t get back to the slow cooker on time, the soup just gets better. This is a mildly seasoned recipe with a little bit of a bite from the cayenne pepper. Thyme is the dominant spice in this recipe, so if you don’t care for that seasoning, you may want to decrease the amount a little bit. I prepared the recipe as written and enjoyed a good hot bowl of soup on a winter’s night.

If you want to warm up your night a little bit get this Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe into the slow cooker in the morning, and by night time, you will have hot soup ready to go on the table. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Main-Side
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-2 inch pieces)
  • 1 package frozen okra (10 ounces-thawed)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups reduced sodium tomato juice

Instructions
  1. In a slow-cooker, combine the chicken and all remaining ingredients. Mix well to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

 

This Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe has a good blend of flavors and like most slow cooker recipes there not much prep time involved. One of the things I like about making soup in the slow cooker is that it is almost impossible to overcook it. If you get tied up on something and can’t get back to the slow cooker on time, the soup just gets better. This is a mildly seasoned recipe with a little bit of a bite from the cayenne pepper. Thyme is the dominant spice in this recipe, so if you don’t care for that seasoning, you may want to decrease the amount a little bit. I prepared the recipe as written and enjoyed a good hot bowl of soup on a winter’s night. If you want to warm up your night a little bit get this Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe into the slow cooker in the morning, and by night time, you will have hot soup ready to go on the table. Enjoy Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo Soup Recipe

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Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips Recipe

Posted on January 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips Recipe

Cease salad croutons add crunch and seasoning to this Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips Recipe. This is a great recipe for any type of get together and would certainly be a great addition to the menu for a super bowl party. This is a simple recipe that only requires several ingredients, has very little cooking or prep time, so you can have it in front of your guests quickly. I used sweet and sour sauce when I served this recipe and it was very good.

Use your favorite dipping sauce and give this Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips Recipe a try.

Crunchy Baked Chicken Strips Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main or Side
Serves: 3-4

Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup baking mix
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cup Cesar salad croutons (crushed)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • Dipping Sauce of Choice

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450F.
  2. Place crushed Cesar salad croutons in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  3. Place the baking mix in another shallow bowl and whisk in the salt and pepper.
  4. Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1 inch strips.
  5. Roll the chicken in the flour; then dip them in the beaten eggs, and then roll them in the crushed croutons.
  6. Place the chicken in a lightly greased (or sprayed) shallow baking pan and drizzle the melted butter over the top.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until chicken in no longer pink inside turning once during the cooking cycle.
  8. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

 

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Bacon Potato Soup Recipe

Posted on January 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Bacon Potato Soup Recipe

I enjoy soup any time of the year but during the cold weather it is especially good. When I saw this Potato Soup Recipe with bacon added in as one of the ingredients I decided to give it a try. As usual the bacon did a remarkable job of adding flavor to the soup.

It was real cold here last night and the hot soup was just what we needed. I served the Bacon Potato Soup with hot biscuits and it was the perfect supper for a cold night.

Unlike most soup recipes this Potato Soup Recipe doesn’t require much prep or cooking time. This recipe is mildly seasoned with cayenne pepper so it would be very easy to turn up the heat a little bit by adding the pepper to taste.

If you’re looking for a good soup recipe for a side dish, or want to use it as a good main dish; give this Bacon Potato Soup Recipe a try: it tastes really good on a cold night. Enjoy

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup carrots (chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 4 cups low chicken broth
  • 4 cups cubed potatoes
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
  1. Slice bacon into 1 inch pieces and cook until crispy. Drain on paper toweling.
  2. While bacon is cooking dice the vegetables.
  3. In a 3 quart sauce pan using the oil cook the onion until translucent, then add the carrot, potatoes, and celery.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and season with the salt and cayenne pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a high simmer; cook until the potatoes are tender. (About 15 minutes)
  6. Remove from the heat, stir in the cheese until melted, and then add the bacon.
  7. Serve Hot

 

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Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe

Posted on January 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe

It’s always great to have a good side dish siting in the recipe file, so if you need a recipe to go with those spur of the moment dinner decisions, there is one available without doing a lot of searching. This Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe is much like macaroni and cheese except the texture is a little different because of the pasta shells. This is a simple recipe that does not require much prep or cooking time. This side dish can easily be prepared while the main dish is cooking. I prepared this recipe as written and the results were a creamy, and cheesy, Pasta Shells dish with excellent flavor.

The next time you’re in the mood for mac and cheese, or you are looking for a good side dish, give this Pasta Shells and Cheese Recipe a try. Enjoy

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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 8 ounces small pasta shells
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta Shells according to package directions.
  2. While the shells are cooking melt the butter in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Mix in the flour then add the salt and pepper and gradually stir in the milk. Continue cooking stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Then mix in the cheese-stirring until melted.
  3. Drain and rinse the pasta shells, then mix them together with the cheese sauce.
  4. Garnish with green onion slices if desired.

 

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Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Posted on January 16, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe

I was planning on serving mashed potatoes with dinner but was in search for a recipe that was a little different. This Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe seemed to fit into the dinner menu very well. This mashed potato recipe is a little more work but it is worth the additional effort. This is a simple recipe but takes a little more time because you have to precook the potatoes and mash them before they go into the oven which requires an additional 20 minutes of cooking time. I followed the recipe as written and the end result was a nice cheesy, creamy mashed potato dish; topped with gray it was delicious.

If you’re in the mood for a change from regular mashed potatoes give this Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe a try. Enjoy

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Recipe type: side
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 2 pound potatoes (peeled, diced and cubed)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Cook potatoes in a large pot with salted water until tender; drain.
  3. In the same pot add the butter and let stand until melted. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or electric mixer, then mix in the milk. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and ⅓ cup of the Parmesan; salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spray a 1½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray and spoon in the mashed potatoes.
  5. Mix together the remaining Parmesan cheese with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the mashed potatoes.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes uncovered, or until breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  7. Serve Hot

 

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