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Cheesy Spinach Squares
By Caitie
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 lb chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Layered Fiesta Casserole
By Caitie
HEAT oven to 375°F. BROWN meat with peppers in large skillet; drain
- 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
- 12 corn tortillas (6 inch)
- 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus
By Caitie
Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
- garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
- 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Banana Banana Bread
By Caitie
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
Chocolate Trifle
By Caitie
Directions Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely
- 1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
- 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (1.5 ounce) bar chocolate candy
BAKED AVOCADO FRIES
By Caitie
Preheat oven to 450. Coat avocado slices in the four, then egg, then panko
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 2 firm-ripe medium avocados, pitted, peeled, and sliced into 1/2-in. wedges
- Grated parmesan for serving (optional)
Gourmet Sweet Potato Classic
By Caitie
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 5 sweet potatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Roasted Potatoes, Chicken Sausage and Peppers
By Caitie
Cut the potatoes into small 1" x 1/2 inch pieces
- 1.5 lb (about 3 large) potatoes, russet or new
- 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered, layers separated
- 2 red bell peppers, seeds removed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chopped rosemary (fresh or dry)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- olive oil spray (I use my Misto)
- 1 lb Italian chicken sausage (al fresco's) cut each link into 6-7 slices
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
By Caitie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 9-10 small baby Dutch yellow potatoes
- 3-4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Pineapple Chicken Tenders
By Caitie
Directions In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light soy sauce
- 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
- skewers