Southern Fried Cabbage !!!

Ingredients : 5-6 strips of bacon1 head cabbage, sliced1 onion, diced¼ cup chicken broth (I use low sodium broth)1 tsp vinegar (optional)½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper Directions : In large skillet, (I use cast iron) fry the bacon until crispy, remove to a paper towel to drainPlace chopped cabbage and onion in the skillet with … Read more

Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole

INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground beef1 (16 oz.) bag frozen tater tots1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup ketchup3 cloves garlic, minced, optional2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon red pepper … Read more

LAYERED TACO SALAD made in a cake pan!! This recipe is so great for potlucks (or dinner)!!! It’s number 4 on our list!!!

serves 8 to 12 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 small can green chilies, undrained 1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed (all other lettuces will wilt) 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or a mixture of cumin, chili powder and garlic powder) 1 cup ranch sour cream mayonnaise, divided (recipe below) 1 (15 oz.) … Read more

Crockpot Sausage & Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. smoked pork sausage, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2.5 lbs. medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup ¾ tsp. creole seasoning Spray crockpot with cooking spray unless you use a liner* Place all ingredients in crockpot. Stir. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. … Read more

Vegetable Barley Soup

Ingredients 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, cut into ½-circles 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ cups frozen green beans ¾ cup pearl barley 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried oregano ¾ tsp dried thyme ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground pepper … Read more

Slow Cooker Ham & White Beans

1 lb package dried northern beansham bone, hocks, shanks or diced ham (about 1 pound)2 tsp onion powder 6 cups watersalt & pepper to tasteRinse and sort the beans for any pebbles. Add the the rinsed beans, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ham to the crock pot. Add water. Cover and cook on low about … Read more

MUSHROOM CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS:3-4 cups diced cooked chicken1 pound sausage1 stalk celery, chopped fine1 tablespoon onion, chopped1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced8 ounces cream cheese, softened16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower, cooked well and drained8 ounces cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt1/2 teaspoon pepperPaprika, optional DIRECTIONS:Brown the sausage with the celery, onion and mushrooms. Stir the softened cream cheese into the sausage mixture until … Read more

SLOW COOKER HONEY BUFFALO MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTSMeatballs 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 eggs 22 saltine crackers, crushed (approx. 1 cup) 1/3 cup dry minced onion 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tsp EACH garlic pwdr, onion pwdr, salt 1/2 tsp EACH chili pwdr, smoked paprika, ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper Honey Buffalo Sauce 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce, plus more to taste 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 … Read more

Meatloaf Muffins

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed vegetable soup 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 3/4 cup ketchup (optional) Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan. Mix … Read more

THE BEST MEXICAN BEEF CASSEROLE EVER

Ingredients:1 lb extra lean ground beef1 medium onion chopped1 can kernel corn drained1 can black beans rinsed and drained1 pkg taco seasonings mix8 to 12 corn tortillas3/4 cup nonfat sour cream2 cans rotel tomatoes with green chiles drained1/3 cup Mexican blend or taco cheese shreddedSliced jalapeno peppers Instructions:Brown ground beef and onions together for about … Read more

Easy homemade salsa recipe

Ingredients 1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes1- 10 oz can original Rotel1/2 small onion, roughly chopped1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it)1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cuminsmall to medium size handful of cilantro, washedjuice of 1 lime How to make it : Put … Read more

Crock Pot Loaded Baked Beans Recipe

These Crock Pot Loaded Baked Beans are a family favorite! Last winter a friend sent me her bean recipe and the kids have been in love with them ever since she brought them over.  I personally love that they will eat this since it is packed full of protein between the beans and beef, but … Read more