Taco Pizza

Ingredients 2 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls or sheets 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans 1 cup taco sauce or salsa 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, etc.) 2 tablespoons (1 packet) taco seasoning 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Optional toppings: shredded iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes,Continue reading “Taco Pizza”

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 pound small elbow macaroni pasta 10 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/3 cup dill relish 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish) SaltContinue reading “Deviled Egg Pasta Salad”

Spinach Artichoke Orzo Bake

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) orzo pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened  1-1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend Salt andContinue reading “Spinach Artichoke Orzo Bake”

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients 1 package (17.5 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 2 eggs, room temperature (one for cookie mix) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened  1/2 cup brown sugar  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350° and place parchment paper in aContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars”

Crock Pot Peanut Clusters

Ingredients 2 pounds vanilla almond bark 1 bar (4 ounces) Baker’s German’s sweet chocolate bar 6 ounces peanut butter baking chips 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking chips 24 ounces salted dry-roasted peanuts Instructions Break the almond bark into pieces and place in the Crock Pot in as even a layer as possible. Break the Baker’sContinue reading “Crock Pot Peanut Clusters”

Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1/4 red/purple onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground meat (turkey, pork, beef, etc.) 4 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes 1 package (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cupContinue reading “Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad”

Sausage Loaf

Ingredients 1 tablespoon bacon grease (or oil) 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 tube (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust 1 package (8 ounces) shredded Italian blend cheese 1 egg, beaten Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a large (at least 11-by-17-inch) baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large skillet, cook and crumbleContinue reading “Sausage Loaf”

Peanut Butter Ice Box Cake

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter Cookies (or generic equivalent) 1-3/4 cups milk, divided 1 box (3.4 ounces) cheesecake pudding mix 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, divided Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, for garnish Reese’s Pieces, for garnish Instructions Pour 1/2 cup milk into a small bowl. Dip aboutContinue reading “Peanut Butter Ice Box Cake”

Pickle Pasta Salad

Ingredients 1 box (1 pound) rotini pasta, prepared according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 jar dill pickles, diced 1/3 cup pickle juice (from jar) 1/2 white onion, diced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2Continue reading “Pickle Pasta Salad”

Easy Cherry Cheese Danish

Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) Pillsbury Crescent dough sheet or rolls (be prepared to pinch seams) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2/3 cups cherry pie filling Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line an 11-by-17 baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an electric hand mixer, beatContinue reading “Easy Cherry Cheese Danish”