MEATLOAF (CRACKER BARREL KOPY KAT) with MINI Loaf Option

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.

MINI LOAFS

Shape into 8 loaves.

Place in greased 13x9 pan

Spread sauce over the top

Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees to internal temp of 160 degrees.

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.

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.

SHREDDED BEEF SAMMYS (CROCK POT)

3-4 lb. roast

1/2 cup banana pepper juice

1/2 tsp beef bouillon

1 envelope ranch dressing mix

1 envelope Italian dressing mix

Cook on low 8-10 hours.

Shred

Serve on bun with provolone cheeses, banana pepper rings and giardiniera .

CHEESY BACON DIP

8oz cream cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1 env. Ranch mix

1 TBL dehydrated onion OR 1 cup green onion

2 cups cheese

1/4-1/2 cup bacon

4oz green chili or jalapeno (optional)

SMOOTHIES

Basic recipe to make 2 smoothies

2 cups fruit (fresh or frozen)

1/2-1 cup yogurt (greek or regular, plain or flavored)

1/2 cup liquid (milk or juice)

Drizzle honey (1 tsp - 1 TBL for your desired sweetness)

Ice if using fresh fruit

All recipes below make 2 smoothies

Add 2 tsp flax seed or protein powder for a nutrition boost

CINNAMON STRAWBERRY

1 small ripe banana (optional)

1 cup frozen strawberries substitution Substitutions available

1 container (6 ounces) vanilla nonfat Greek-style yogurt

1/2 cup orange juice

1 TBL honey

1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

STRAWBERRY PEACH

1 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup strawberries
1 1/2  peach
1/2 banana (optional)

1/2 cup greek yogurt (try vanilla, peach, strawberry or honey flavor)
drizzle of honey

PEACH COBBLER

2 cups peaches

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup greek yogurt (try peach, vanilla, honey or strawberry flavor)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla

3 TBL oats

Drizzle of honey

PEACH

2 peaches

8oz peach yogurt

1/2 cup orange juice

Drizzle honey

MANGO

2 cup frozen mango

1/2 cup greek yogurt (try vanilla, honey or peach flavor)

1/2 cup milk or vanilla milk

1 tsp vanilla

STRAWBERRY

10-12oz strawberries

1 cup greek yogurt (try vanilla, honey or strawberry flavor)

1/2 cup milk

Drizzle honey

MIXED BERRY

2 cups berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)

1/2 cup yogurt

1 cup milk or orange juice

1 banana (optional)

Drizzle honey

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

1/2 cup milk

4-6 oz yogurt (try vanilla, honey or blueberry flavor)

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 banana

3 TBL oats

Splash of lemon juice