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Sunday, February 21, 2021

EGG BITES (STARBUCKS KOPY KAT)


Makes 8
4 cooked slices Bacon (optional)
4 eggs
½ cup cottage cheese or 4 oz cream cheese
1 cup grated cheese, divided (any kind)
Silicone egg molds or ice cube molds

1. Spray molds.
2. Blend: together the eggs, cottage/cream cheese and ¾ cup cheese until smooth.
3. Put ½ strip bacon in each egg mold if using.
4. Sprinkle a little of the remaining cheese into mold.
5. Pour: the egg mixture into the silicone mold about ¾ way up.
6. Cover: the egg mold tightly with aluminum foil.
7. Put 1 cup water in instant pot.
8. Put filled egg mold on trivet and lower into instant pot.
9. Steam on high (egg molds 10 minutes) (ice tray molds 14 minutes).
10. Quick release.
        Note: For a true Starbucks kopy kat, use gruyere cheese with bacon.

I haven’t tried the following variations -- 
#1
5 eggs
½ cup grated cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 TBL water
7 slices cooked bacon cut in half
S&P to taste
1. Grease a silicone egg bite mold with butter or olive oil.
2. Put 2 pieces bacon into the bottom of the mold.
3. Blend the eggs, cheese, cream, 2 tablespoons S&P until smooth and a bit frothy.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the molds. Cover the mold tray tightly with foil.
5. Pour 1 cup (236 ml) of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet with handles inside. Carefully place the egg bite mold onto the trivet. Close the lid, set the steam valve to Seal, press the Manual button, and set the time to 9 minutes at High pressure.
6. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.

#2
6 large eggs
1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream (you can also use just milk)
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
non-stick spray
1 egg bites mold
Aluminum Foil

Step 1: Spray egg bites mold well in non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Scramble eggs and heavy whipping cream together.
Step 3: Carefully pour scrambled egg mixture evenly into the egg bite mold cups.
Step 4: Sprinkle Shredded cheese on top of scramble eggs mixture.
Step 5: Put 1 cup water into instant pot.
Step 6: Cover egg bites mold with aluminum foil, place on trivet and lower into instant-pot.
Step 7: Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.
Step 8: Natural release 6 minutes then quick release the rest of pressure.
Step 9: Let cool for 1 minute.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

MEATLOAF (CRACKER BARREL KOPY KAT)


LOAF:
2 lbs of lean ground beef (use 90-93% lean)
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 1/2x sleeves of Ritz crackers, crushed (48-50 crackers)
2x eggs
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1/2 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 cup of bell pepper – finely diced (optional)

TOPPING:
1/2 cup of ketchup
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of mustard

1. Mix well all the loaf ingredients EXCEPT the ground beef.

2. Once everything is thoroughly combined, GENTLY mix in the beef. DO NOT OVER MIX.

3. Place parchment or foil on a rim lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray.

4. Form the meat into a loaf.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

6. Mix the topping ingredients.

7. After the loaf has cooked 30 minutes, take it out and cover it with the topping.

8. Continue cooking for 30-40 minutes until thermometer reads 160 degrees.

9. Let stand 15 minutes.

Hint: you can place the cooked loaf on top of bread slices to absorb any extra grease.

Saturday, February 6, 2021

DON'T MIX IT DUMP DESSERTS


Fill Bottom Of 9x13 with 1st Ingredient Listed
Top with The Next Ingredient(S) Listed in Order
     DON’T MIX
Sprinkle with Cake Mix
     DON’T MIX
Top With 1.5 Sticks Butter Cut into Thin Slices
     DON’T MIX
Bake At 350 For 45 Minutes


CINNAMON DELIGHT
2 tubes cinnamon rolls
1 tub whipped cream cheese frosting
1 can pie filling (try blueberry)
1 box cake mix (try lemon)


BLUEBERRY LEMON
2 tubes blueberry biscuits
1 tub vanilla or cream cheese frosting
1 can blueberry pie filling
1 box lemon cake mix


CHOCOLATE OREO
Oreos
14oz Sweet Condensed Milk
8 Oz Cool Whip
Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix


BETTER THAN PEACH PIE
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
2 Cans Peach Pie Filling
Chopped Pecans (Optional)
White Cake Mix


CHERRY CHEESE CAKE
Chessman Cookies
2 Cans Cherry Pie Filling
8 Oz Whipped Cream Cheese (Spread as Even as Possible)
Vanilla Cake Mix


PUMPKIN
2 Cans Pumpkin (4 Cups)
Lightly Sprinkle with Pumpkin Pie Spice
Swirl In 1 Can Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot or Spice Cake Mix


CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY
2 Cans Strawberry
Chocolate Chips
Red Velvet Cake Mix


MANGO CHEESECAKE
2 Cans Diced Mangos
8 Oz Whipped Cream Cheese Spread as Even A Possible
French Vanilla Cake Mix


BETTER THAN PUMPKIN PIE
Milano Cookies
30 Oz Pumpkin Pie Mix
Cinnamon Swirl Cake and Muffin Mix Package 1
Cinnamon Swirl Cake and Muffin Mix Package 2


CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRY TAKE 2
26 Oz Nutella
One Can Strawberry Pie Filling
Strawberry Cake Mix


BETTER THAN APPLE PIE
2 Cans Apple Pie Filling
Sprinkle with A Little Bit of Cinnamon
Drizzle with Caramel Ice Cream Topping
Spice Cake Mix

S'MORES PIE


1 9 " pre-made graham cracker crust
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla

Filling:
4 oz cream cheese soft
1 7 oz container marshmallow fluff
1 Tbs vanilla extract
1 8 oz container whipped topping
Graham cracker crumbs for topping (optional)

Instructions

In heat safe bowl add your chocolate chips.
Heat your heavy cream until just simmering and pour over chocolate chips and let sit 5-7 minutes then stir until smooth.
Pour into bottom of graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes until set.
Meanwhile to make the filling in large bowl beat together cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and vanilla until smooth.
Fold in your whipped topping.
Spread over chocolate in crust and refrigerate about 2-3 hour until set.
Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

PUFF PASTRY CHEESY BREAD TWISTS


Makes 12

1 17.3-oz package frozen puff pastry (both sheets)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic salt, to taste
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Allow dough to thaw on a floured surface (you'll know it's thawed enough when you can unfold it).
Unfold each sheet and lay flat. Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over each sheet, pressing it down firmly into the dough with your fingers.
Fold in half and press to ensure that cheese is not loose.
Cut each sheet into 8 strips.
Twist each strip and set it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, until cheese is melted and breadsticks start to turn golden.