Mac & Cheese

The kids wanted some Mac & Cheese the other day for lunch, but of course we didn't have any. I found this recipe and decided to give it a try. We had the left overs with BBQ Brisket. Ingredients: -1 2/3 Cups Dry Elbow Macaroni, Cooked and Drained -2 TBSP Cornstarch -1 Tsp. Salt -1/2 Tsp. Dry Mustard -1/4 Tsp. Pepper -1 Can Evaporated Milk -1 Cup Water -2 TBSP Butter -3-4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Combine cornstarch, salt, mustard, pepper, evaporated milk, water and butter in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups of cheese until melted.Add macaroni, mix well.Pour mixture into 2 qt greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 375* for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted.

Serve and enjoy!! I added a little more cheese when it came out! It was CHEEEESY!

Chipotle Burritos

I made this dish the other day when we had 2 doctor appointments. dance, baseball practice and school. It was a busy busy day so I decided to make something in the crock pot so that when we got home dinner would be ready. It turned out to be so yummy and I can't wait to make them again. Ingredients: -2 Pounds Boneless, Beef Round Steak, Cut Up -1 Can Diced Tomatoes, Undrained -1/3 Cup Chopped Onion -1 Can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce -1 Tsp. Dried Oregano -1/4 Tsp. Ground Cumin -1 Clove Garlic, Minced -Tortillas -3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Place meat, tomatoes, onion, peppers, oregano, cumin and garlic in crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender.Pull apart meat and serve in warm tortillas along with cheese. Serve and enjoy. I served mine with beans, rice, guacamole and salsa. Enjoy!

Stovetop Beef and Penne Casserole

I made this dish a couple of weeks ago but I'm not a huge pumpkin fan, so it wasn't that great to me. I wasn't going to post it, but just because I don't like pumpkin does not mean everyone does not like it. So, if you like pumpkin then you will probably like this recipe. Ingredients: -2 Cups Dry Penne Pasta -2 Pounds of Ground Beef -1 Onion, Chopped -2 Cans Evaporated Milk -1 Can (15 oz) 100% Pure Pumpkin -1 Can Tomato Sauce -1 TBSP. Packed Brown Sugar -1 TBSP. Paprika -1 TBSP. Worcestershire Sauce -2 Tsp. Salt -1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder -1/2 Tsp. Pepper -2 Cups Frozen Peas, Thawed Cook the pasta in large pan for 1-2 minutes less than package directions. Drain. Cook beef and onion in saucepan until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in evaporated milk, pumpkin, tomato sauce, sugar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder and pepper.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to simmer. Add pasta and peas. Serve and enjoy!

Baked Potato Casserole

I made this as a side dish the other night when I made Spicy Jack Mac & Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli. The potatoes were so creamy and tasted delicious! This would go great with any dish!Ingredients-

-Around 8 Medium Potatoes peeled and cut into 1" chunks

-1 Cup Evaporated Milk

-1/2 Cup Sour Cream

-1 Tsp. Salt

-1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

-2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

-6 Slices Cooked Bacon, Crumbled

-Sliced Green OnionsCook potatoes in water for about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl combine potatoes, evaporated milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat with hand mixer until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of cheese and half of the bacon. Pour mixture into greased baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 until heated through. Top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions.
Bake for additional 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with any dish and enjoy!

Mini Morsel Pancakes

Tonight for dinner we had breakfast. The kids love pancakes so when I saw this recipe, I had to try it. They turned out so yummy and Steven Paul has already asked me if I could make him more for breakfast in the morning.
Ingredients:
-2 1/2 Cups Flour
-1 Cup Chocolate Morsels
-1 TBSP Baking Powder
-1/2 Tsp. Salt
-1 3/4 Cups Milk
-2 Eggs
-1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
-1/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
-Powdered Sugar
- Syrup
Combine flour, morsels, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Mix well.
Combine milk, eggs, vegetable oil and brown sugar in bowl. Mix well.Pour milk mixture into flour mixture. Stir until well mixed. Batter will be lumpy.

Heat skillet and pour 1/4 cup of batter into skillet. Cook until bubbles begin to burst. Flip and cook for another minute.
Top with syrup and powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy! I served with bacon, eggs and leftover Pepperoni Pizza Quiche.

Mexican Meatloaf

I am not a big meatloaf fan, but i found this recipe and decided to give it a try. I really did like it believe it or not. I think the taco seasoning mix made it have more flavor than the normal meatloaf. I made it with the Cheddar Bacon Scalloped Potatoes and okra. It was delicious! Also, this recipe makes 2 meatloaf's, so I just froze the other one for another night. If you only want to make one, cut the recipe in half.
Ingredients:
-3 Pounds Ground Beef
-1 Can Evaporated Milk
-2 Large Eggs
-1/2 Cup Ketchup
-2 Cups Quick Cooking Oats
-2 Packets Taco Seasoning Mix
-1 Tsp. Pepper
-1 TBSP. Dried Parsley
Combine ground beef, evaporated milk, eggs, ketchup, oats, taco seasoning meat, pepper and parsley in large bowl.

Mix well.Divide meat mixture into two ungreased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until no longer pink.

Serve and enjoy!

Baked Potato Soup

It was a little chilly here today, so I decided to make some warm soup to help everyone warm up. I really like potato soup and this soup tasted just as good as any other potato soup I have had.
Ingredients:
-1/2 Stick of Butter
-1/4 Cup Chopped Onion
-1/4 Cup All-Purpose Flour
-1 Can Chicken Broth
-1 Can Evaporated Milk
-5 Small-Medium Potatoes, Baked or Microwaved (I put ours in the microwave for 15 minutes)
-Cooked and Crumbled Bacon
-Shredded Cheddar Cheese
-Sliced Green Onions
Melt butter in large sauce pan with onions. Cook until onions are tender.Stir in flour, broth and evaporated milk. Scoop pulp from 1 potato, reserve the skin and mash. Add pulp to broth mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Dice remaining potatoes (without skin) and potatoe skin from 1st potatoe and add to the soup. Heat through. Season with salt and pepper.

Top with bacon, green onion, and cheese.I served it with french bread and salad. Enjoy!