Pepperoni Pizza Cups

Ingredients

  • Pillsbury Pizza Dough
  • Marinara or Pizza Sauce
  • Pepperoni Slices
  • Shredded Mozzarella
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Olive Oil or Cooking Spray

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
  2. Stretch out the pizza dough.
  3. Press down a 12 cup muffin pan on top of the the dough and outline the bottoms with a knife.
  4. NOTE: You can also cut out 12 squares to place in the bottom of the muffin cups.
  5. Spray the bottoms of the muffin pan.
  6. Press the pizza dough cut-outs into the bottom of the pan.
  7. Put 1 Tbs/Spoonfull of marinara or pizza sauce on top of the pizza dough.
  8. Place one or two pepperoni slices on top of the sauce.
  9. Top with cheese, either one or two pinches. Your preference.
  10. Put a pinch of Italian seasoning on top and a dash of grated parmesan.
  11. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. If the cheese has not browned, place the oven on high broil and move to the highest rack. Broil until the cheese is slightly browned.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
  13. Serve and enjoy!

Spicy Ranch Cheez-Its

Ingredients

  • 1 box Cheez Itz
  • 1 box White Cheddar Cheez-Its
  • 2 oz Ranch Seasoning
  • Cayenne
  • Olive Oil Spray

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees (F).
  2. Dump both boxes of Cheez-Its into a large bowl.
  3. Spray the top of the Cheez-Its with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle a tsp of the Ranch seasoning and a pinch of cayenne.
  5. Toss the Cheez-Its.
  6. Repeat steps 2 through 4 until all of the Ranch seasoning is gone.
  7. On an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, lay out the seasoned Cheez -ts.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
  9. Place the Cheez-Its into a bowl and serve!

Cheese-Crusted Crunchwrap Supreme

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Flour Tortilla
  • 4 Flour Tortillas
  • 4 Corn Tostada
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Nacho Cheese
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Diced Tomato
  • Pickled Jalapeños (Optional)
  • Taco Sauce

Directions

  1. Brown your ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet. Breaking the meat into smaller pieces as it cooks.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and finish as directed on the packet.
  3. Warm your large flour tortillas and cover with a damp paper towel.
  4. Assemble your Crunchwrap.
  5. Place one large flour tortilla on a clean surface. Spoon about a quarter cup of the nacho cheese into the center of the tortilla. Spread it out to approximately the size of your tostada. Spread about a quarter of the taco meat on top of the nacho cheese. Then top it with the tostada. Spread the guacamole on top of the tostada, followed by the sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños (optional). Finally, place one flour tortilla on top.
  6. On a non-stick griddle, spread out about 1/4 Cup of shredded cheese and melt over medium-low heat.
  7. Once the cheese has melted, fold the Crunchwrap closed. Fold the bottom flour tortilla up towards the center of the smaller flour tortilla. Using both hands, rotate the Crunchwrap clockwise and do another fold. Repeat until the bottom tortilla is fully folded up and covering the top tortilla, likely 5 or 6 folds. The Crunchwrap is now fully secured by the folded tortilla.
  8. Use both hands to carefully flip the Crunchwrap Supreme so the folded seams face down and place it on the melted cheese. This will give the Crunchwrap another seal on top. Toast for 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Once the Crunchwrap has browned and before you burn the cheese, flip the Crunchwrap using a spatula and toast the bottom side. About 1 to 2 minutes, be careful not to burn.
  10. Remove from the heat and repeat steps 4 through 10 until complete.
  11. Serve with your favorite taco sauce, additional sour cream, guacamole, whatever you would like!

Queso Blanco

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs Unsalted Butter – Melted
  • 2 Tbs Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Whole Milk
  • 8 oz Block Pepper Jack Cheese – Freshly shredded into 2 Cups (not from the bag)
  • 1/8 Tsp Salt
  • 1/8 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/8 Tsp Chili Powder

Directions

  1. In a small sauce pan, add 1 Tbs of unsalted butter and heat over medium heat until the butter melts.
  2. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk until it makes a paste and makes a paste to remove the flour taste.
  3. Add the whole milk and stir to combine. Ensure you whisk until the clumps are dissolved.
  4. Add the shredded cheese and stir to combine.
  5. Add the remaining seasonings and continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the queso is smooth.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Quesadilla

Ingredients

  • 2 Baking Sheet Pans
  • 8 to 10 Large Burrito Tortillas
  • 10 Frozen Hash Brown Patties
  • 1 lb Jimi Dean Hot Breakfast Sausage
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Salsa, Taco Sauce, Ketchup, etc.

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees (F) to cook the hash brown patties.
  2. Spray aluminum foil with cooking spray and lay out the hash browns to bake in the oven. Season the hash browns with salt and spray with cooking spray.
  3. Cook the hash browns for about 15 to 17 minutes.
  4. While the hash browns cook on the first side, mix the eggs well in preparation to scramble, then cook and brown 1 lb of Jimi Dean hot breakfast sausage. Break the sausage into small pieces. Drain the grease and set the cooked sausage aside.
  5. After about 15 to 17 minutes, flip the hash browns, then salt and spray the tops of the hash browns with cooking spray.
  6. Place the hash browns back into the oven and cook for another 15 to 17 minutes.
  7. While the hash browns finish cooking, in a sauté pan add the olive oil or butter and heat the pan over medium-low heat.
  8. Add the eggs to the sauté pan and cook your eggs, mixing while cooking to scramble the eggs to the doneness of your liking.
  9. Remove the eggs from the heat and set them aside.
  10. Lower the heat of the oven down to 375 degrees (F)
  11. Time to build the quesadilla!
  12. Lay the burrito tortillas around the sheet pan, ensure that the bottom of the pan is covered by the tortillas and part of the tortillas are hanging over the edge.
  13. Add the cooked hash browns on the bottom layer, then spread out the sausage, half of the cheese, the eggs, and remaining cheese.
  14. Lay the two burrito tortillas on top to ensure max coverage when you fold the overhanging tortillas on top.
  15. Place another sheet pan or casserole dish on top and press down slightly.
  16. Bake, with the additional sheet pan or casserole dish on top, for 15 minutes.
  17. Remove the top sheet pan or casserole dish, and bake for another 7 to 8 minutes. Keep an eye on the tortillas to ensure they do not burn.
  18. Take the quesadilla out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. You can use a pizza wheel to make it easier.
  19. Serve with your preferred condiments. Whether it is taco sauce, salsa, sour cream, ketchup ep, etc.

Italian Burrata Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 Baguette Loafs (around 8 inches each, or adjust accordingly based on length)
  • 2 x 4 oz Burrata
  • 1 Jar Basil Pesto
  • 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Cups Arugula
  • Balsamic Glaze

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small casserole dish, toss the tomatoes with olive oil and salt.
  3. Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes and remove.
  4. Slice the loafs in half. Toast in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Spread the basil pesto on the bottom halves, and top with the arugula.
  6. Take the burrata, place it on top of the arugula, smash it, and spread it.
  7. Place the cooked tomatoes on top of the burrata and smash them as well.
  8. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and replace the top side of the loaf.
  9. Slice and enjoy!

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Cornbread Baking Mix
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Creamed Sweet Corn
  • 1/3 Cup Unsalted Butter – Melted
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Jalapeños – Seeded and Diced

Directions

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees (F).
  2. In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except the cheese and jalapeños. Mix well with a whisk until relatively smooth.
  3. Fold in the cheese and jalapeños.
  4. Spray an 8 x 8 square pan, or an 8 to 9 inch circular pan, and pour the cornbread mixture into the pan.
  5. Let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes to set before placing in the oven.
  6. Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. The corn bread is ready to be removed from the oven when a toothpick or the end of a knife inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.
  8. Slice and enjoy.

Wonton Taco Cups

Ingredients

  • Wonton Wrappers
  • Taco Meat
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Taco Sauce
  • Tomatoes – Diced
  • Lettuce – Shredded
  • Jalapeños
  • Sour Cream
  • Black Olives

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray each muffin tin (large sized) with the cooking spray.
  3. Layer two wontons in each cup, rotating 45 degrees for the second.
  4. Place one large spoonful of taco meat at the bottom, then top with a little taco sauce and shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. It may take longer than 13 minutes, but keep an eye on them so you do not burn the tops and corners of the wontons.
  6. Top the cups with a little taco sauce and your favorite taco accoutrements. Tomatoes, sour cream, lettuce, jalapeños, black olives, more taco sauce, cilantro…
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Mexicorn Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 8 Oz Mayo
  • 8 Oz Sour Cream
  • 8 Oz Pepper Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 12 Oz Mild Cheddar Cheese – Shredded
  • 2 Cans Mexicorn – Drained
  • 1 Can Rotel – Drained
  • 1/4 Cup Jalapeños – Diced
  • 1 Packet Old el Paso Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro – Chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix the softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and taco seasoning with a hand mixer.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to mix.
  3. Place in a large serving container and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  4. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Hot Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 8 oz Sour Cream
  • 16 oz Refried Beans – Canned
  • 4 oz Green Chilis – Dice and drained
  • 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 1 Packet Mild Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Mexican Cheese Blend- Shredded
  • 2 Plum Tomatoes – Diced
  • Cilantro – Chopped
  • Black Olives – Sliced
  • Corn Tortilla Chips

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, pepper jack cheese, diced green chilis, and taco seasoning. Mix well with a hand mixer until smooth.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 9 dish. Let it settle and top with the cheddar Mexican cheese blend.
  4. Bake on the center the center rack for between 25 and 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the dip and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Top with the tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro.
  7. Serve with your favorite corn tortilla chips or chips.