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Dutch Oven Cheese Potatoes

July 28, 2015 by Margaret 3 Comments

Update: We cook with our Dutch oven on a camping stove. Please keep that in mind when you use this recipe.

I really look forward to camping food… because as you know this family loves food. Dutch Oven cooking is still new to me but I’ve already found a favorite recipe – Dutch Oven Cheese Potatoes. These potatoes always seen to taste even better when camping. [Read more…]

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Chicken & Veggies with Cheese

July 28, 2014 by Margaret 4 Comments

I have grown very tired of rice, so we are moving to potatoes for a while. One of my favorite things to do with potatoes is oven fried potatoes, but I don’t always like having to turn on the oven and heat up the entire house during the summer. So, I set out to mimic the idea of oven fried potatoes in the skillet, they are nothing like it of course, but it was my starting point. I also remembered a dish I had made last summer that I can not find the recipe for, so I was really on my own.

This simple dish has lots of veggies, I went for some that gave color variety but there are others that could be used instead. The really good news on this dish is that I even got my three-year-old to taste it and she did not mind when we asked her to take a few more bites. Not sure if she really liked it, but she did not fight eating it! We have been fighting her about trying new things lately, so to have her try it and eat it was a major win for us. As usual Patrick thought it was wonderful! I think he likes everything I cook, but this time I think it was all the melted cheese on top.

Mary Catherine

Ingredients:
1 lb potatoes, cubed
2 zucchini, sliced

1-2 cups carrot

1-2 cups broccoli, chopped
chicken sausage
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or more if desired)
1 tbls olive oil, could use less

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet. Once warm toss in potatoes, carrots, and sliced chicken sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Potatoes should be starting to soften. I do this with the lid on for good measure.

2. Add the zucchini and broccoli and cook until everything is tender, between 5 and 10 minutes.

3. Pour into 9×13 baking pan (broiler safe). Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if it doesn’t look covered enough, add more.

4. Stick under the broiler until cheese has melted and is slightly browned. Enjoy!

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Funeral Potatoes

January 27, 2014 by Margaret 6 Comments

Many years ago, when my oldest son was probably not yet 12 years old, we were having these potatoes for Christmas Eve dinner at my mother’s house. David to one look at them and said, “who died?” It has been a family joke ever since, and I might say the potatoes are a family favorite as well.

There are probably a thousand and one recipes for “Cheesy Potatoes”, “Potatoes Casserole”, “Funeral Potatoes” and what ever else they are called. I have eaten many different recipes but this one is by far my favorite. They are definitely not low fat.

Funeral Potatoes - The Ultimate Comfort food. Classic recipe from www.spindlesdesigns.com #funeralpotatoes

1/2 cup grated onion
1 pint sour cream
2 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup (we use the large can about 24 oz)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 30 oz bag frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups grated medium cheddar cheese

Topping

3 cups corn flakes, crushed to make 1 cup
1/4 cup butter, melted

Stir together corn flake crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are well coated.

Mix all ingredients together in order and spoon into buttered 9″ X 13″ X 2″ baking dish. Sprinkle with corn flake mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 45 – 60 minutes or bubbles around the edges. You can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook. If refrigerated cook a few minutes longer (15-20 minutes).

These are great any time of year. Make some today.

Mary Ellen

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Hamburger Gravy

January 23, 2014 by Margaret 7 Comments

Do you ever start browning hamburger with no plan? On crazy days I’ll grab hamburger from the freezer and start browning it in hopes inspiration strikes before I crispy-critter the hamburger and have to start all over.

Hamburger Gravy is another fast easy dinner for your busy days. My husband likes because it’s still meat and potatoes. The kids like it because – I have no idea but I’m going to complain.

1 lb. ground beef
2-3 Tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth ( I use bouillon cubes)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Brown hamburger, drain. Add flour. Stir until hamburger is lightly coated. Add beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil. Simmer while you set the table and then serve.

We like hamburger gravy over potatoes or rice.

Other easy hamburger recipes:

Easy Tacos

Porcupine Meatballs

Shepherd’s Pie

Spaghetti ~Easier than Opening a Jar

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Shepherd’s Pie

November 5, 2013 by Margaret 7 Comments

Yet again, this is one of my “I’m in a hurry” dinners. I really like soup this time of year and its almost homemade even if you are opening a couple of cans.

Shepherd’s Pie

1 pound hamburger, browned and drained

1 – 10.5 ounce can Vegetable Beef soup

1 can Sweet Corn

4 servings instant potatoes (following directions)

1 cup cheese.

Stir together in sauce pan until heated through. Pour into large casserole dish. Spread potatoes out to cover soup. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

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