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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Charley's Cheesies Pancakes :)

The Holiday Collection- Start with Bisquick pancakes- 2 cups original Bisquick  1 cup milk  2 eggs  Aprox. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese  Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary. Stir in all ingredients until blended. Batter will be lumpy. Scoop batter by little less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden brown. (Source:  Betty Crockers Bisquick Cookbook) Do not put cheese on top of pancakes.

The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 11


Festive Hash and Eggs

The Holiday Collection- A breakfast favorite from my mom. 1 15-oz can corned beef hash  4 eggs  1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup (2oz) shredded swiss cheese  Spread corned beef hash evenly in four individual casseroles. Make a slight depression in center of each with back of spoon. Break one egg into each depression; do not salt. Spoon 2 TB milk over each casserole. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese.  Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 18-20 min or till eggs are almost set. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Let stand 5 min before serving. Makes 4 servings.


The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 10


Creamettes Beef Italiano

The Holiday Collection-  1 (7oz) pkg elbow macaroni (2 cups uncooked) 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 lb lean ground beef 1 TB salad oil  1 (15 1/2 oz) jar spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tsp sweet basil and salt (each) 2 TB butter or margarine 3 TB flour 2 cups milk 1 (8oz) pkg shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper   Prepare macaroni according to pkg directions. Drain. In large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and beef in salad oil. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce,  1 tsp salt, water, and basil.  Bring to a boil, cook 5 min, stirring often. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour and gradually blend in milk. Cook 'til thick. Remove from heat and add cheese, 1/2 tsp salt,pepper. Stir until cheese melts. Pour meat sauce into 3-quart greased casserole or 13 by 9 by 2" pan. Spoon macaroni on top. Convectional Oven Directions:  Bake 30 min at 400 degrees.  Microwave Directions:  Cover baking dish with glass cover or plastic wrap. Microwave 8-10 min. (Source: Creamettes)  Serves 6-8 

The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 9


Pepper Steak with Rice :)

The Holiday Collection - This is a recipe that I grew up with. One of my favorite recipes from my mom.  3 cups hot cooked rice  1 lb lean beef round steak, cut  1/2" thick  1 TB paprika  2 TB butter or margarine  2 cloves garlic, crushed  1 1/2 cups beef broth  1 cup sliced green onions,including tops  2 green peppers, cut in strips  2 TB cornstarch  1/4 cup each- water and soy sauce  2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in eighths   While rice is cooking, pound steak to 1/4" thickness.  Cut into 1/4" wide strips.  Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meat in butter.  Add garlic and broth.  Cover and simmer 30 min. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Blend cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened- about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Makes 6 servings.