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Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Honey Butter Skillet Corn is an easy 15 minute side dish made with simple ingredients. So creamy, sweet, and delicious. This creamy honey butter skillet corn is one of our favorite side dishes!

French Dip Sandwich Recipe

French Dip Sandwich Recipe

French Dip Sandwiches with Au Jus is a great dish to whip up and serve your family or friends. Smoked roast beef is piled on a soft roll with provolone cheese and served with Au Jus that is bursting with flavor!

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Homemade mozzarella sticks are made with a delicious crispy outer coating followed with a soft, gooey and cheesy middle. These easy cheese sticks are the best appetizer ever!

Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 12 Sticks

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Mozzarella String Cheese
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • Oil for Frying

For Serving

  • Ranch Dressing
  • Marinara Sauce

Instructions
 

  • In shallow bowl or plate add flour.
  • In another shallow bowl whisk together egg, salt, pepper and milk
  • In a shallow bowl or plate add breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and mix with fork.
  • Dredge each cheese stick in the flour, dip in the egg mixture and coat them well in the bread crumb mixture.
  • Repeat dipping each one in the egg mixture and place into the bread crumbs pressing the crumbs on each piece of cheese to make sure it's coated all around so the cheese doesn't leak out, so you have a double coated mozzarella stick.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 1-2 hours.
  • Add about 2 inches of oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the mozzarella sticks (in batches) in the hot oil and fry them for 2 minutes (turning them as needed) until golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Serve immediately with favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy!
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Homemade Corn Dogs

Homemade Corn Dogs

No need to head to the fair to get your Corn Dogs. These Hand Dipped Corn Dogs are delicious, fried to golden brown perfection. You’ll be surprised on how easy it is to re-create homemade corn dogs from scratch.

Coffee Smoothie

Coffee Smoothie

 This coffee smoothie is delicious. If you don’t have time for breakfast before work, this is something for you! This coffee smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.

Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburger Sliders

Cheeseburger Sliders are fun and easy to make, they are perfect for parties or fun game days. These sliders are an easy way to impress a crowd!

Cheeseburger Sliders

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 12 Sliders

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 12 Dinner rolls, or Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 6 Slices of cheese, I used pepper jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Combine the beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a 9×13-inch baking dish, mixing thoroughly with your hands, then press the beef into the bottom of the baking dish into a flat and even layer. Bake for 20 minutes. Drain the liquid and set the cooked beef aside.
  • While the beef is in the oven, In a skillet over medium/high heat add 1-2 tablespoon olive oil. Add in the diced onion and cook until onion is translucent and fragrant.
  • Slice the rolls in half lengthwise. Place the bottom half in the same baking dish.
  • Then place the cooked beef on the rolls, followed by the onions and cheese. Top with the top half of the rolls.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Slice into individual sliders, then serve. ENJOY!
  • We love these sliders we our favorite sauce which is Mayo and Ketchup mixed together.
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Homemade Waffles

Homemade Waffles

These Waffles are Fluffy, crispy, and so easy to make. This will become your new family favorite waffle recipe!

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

 Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies makes the best, easy, and filling dinner that the whole family will love! This quick 20-minute meal is full of flavor, and also great for meal-prep!

Grape Salad

Grape Salad

This Creamy Grape Salad is a perfect side dish for the Holidays, and great for a summer BBQ. With just a few minutes of prep and a couple of simple ingredients, you will have a crunchy, creamy, and sweet salad that everyone will love!

Grape Salad Recipe

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds Grapes (seedless, green or red or combination of both)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Toppings

  • 1 cup Pecans (chopped)
  • 2-3 tbsp Brown Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry grapes and place aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract and beat together until fully blended.
  • Add grapes and mix until they are fully coated. Sprinkle brown sugar and pecans on top. Serve immediately or refrigerate over night.
  • Prior to serving, sprinkle more brown sugar, pecans. ENJOY!
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Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti

For those nights when you need something fast and easy turn to, this 15 minute Instant Pot Spaghetti recipe is one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a fast family dinner! Everything cooks together in one pot!