Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayo
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Pickled Jalapeños
  • 3 Tbs Pickled Jalapeño Brine
  • 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 Tsp Cumin
  • 2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Sugar

Directions

  1. Blend all of the ingredients well in a food processor, blender, or hand blender,
  2. Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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!

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.

Crispy Smashed Loaded Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Small Russet Potatoes
  • 8 Bacon Strips
  • 4 Oz Block of Cheddar Cheese – Freshly Shredded
  • 8 Oz sour Cream
  • 1/2 Packet Ranch Dip Mix
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne
  • Olive Oil Spray/Cooking Spray
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and Ranch mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Boil the small potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F).
  4. On an aluminum foil lined baking sheet, spray the olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Drain the cooked potatoes and let them sit for 5 minutes to cool.
  6. Spray the bottom of a cup, spatula, or whatever you will use to smash the potatoes.
  7. Lay the potatoes out on the baking pan and smash them gently. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Cook the potatoes for 40 minutes, flip them just after half-way and season again to ensure they get crispy.
  9. While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon on an aluminum foil lined baking pan for 18 to 22 minutes. Until crispy.
  10. Break the potatoes and bacon into small pieces.
  11. In a large bowl, mix the potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream/ranch mix, and cayenne.
  12. Place in a serving bowl and serve.

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!

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.

Fried Pickle Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 1/2 Cup Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/2 Cup Dill Pickles – Chopped
  • 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Dill – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tbs Fresh Chive – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 2 Tbs Butter – Unsalted
  • 3/4 Cup Panko

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl or container, mix all of the ingredients minus the butter and Panko. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Before serving, melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat and add the Panko.
  3. Toast the Panko in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes, until it turns dark brown. Move the Panko around periodically to avoid burning.
  4. Place the dip into your preferred serving dish and top with the toasted Panko. Serve with potato chips, preferably ones with ridges.

Taco Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 Lbs Ground Beef – Lean
  • 1 Large Onion – Diced
  • 2 x 10 oz Cans Rotel – Hot or Medium
  • 15 oz Can Black Beans
  • 2 x 11 oz Cans Mexicorn
  • 7 oz Jar Diced Pimentos
  • 10 oz Can Enchilada Sauce
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce
  • 14 oz Can Chicken Broth
  • 2 packages Old el Paso Taco seasoning (Mild)
  • 1 Tbs Chili Powder
  • 2 Tsp Cumin
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt

Toppings

  • Shredded Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Corn Chips
  • Cilantro
  • Green Onion

Directions

  1. In a large dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Break the beef into smaller pieces while it cooks. If needed, drain the grease. If you use lean ground beef at 93% or higher, there is no need.
  2. Add the packages of taco seasoning and continue cooking per package instructions. If water is needed per the instructions, add it a tablespoon at a time because you have a little bit of fat rendered from the ground beef already. Be careful not to add too much liquid.
  3. Once the beef is browned, add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30. Stir 2 to 3 times while it simmers.
  5. Build your Taco Chili bowl. Taco chili, topped with your favorite toppings. Cheese, sour cream, corn chip, green onions, cilantro, etc…

NOTE: If you use a crock pot, after step 2, add everything into the crock pot and stir to combine well. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. You can also cook the Taco meat the day before and keep it in the refrigerator before using.

French Onion Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo (Dukes)
  • 2 Cups Medium White or Yellow Onion – Diced (2 Onions)
  • 2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/3 Cup Chives – Diced
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium pan, heat 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onions in the medium pan for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not burn.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and continue to sauté for another 20 minute to brown all of the onions.
  4. Set the onions aside to cool.
  5. Place all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl, to include the cooled onions, and mix well to combine.
  6. Put the mixture in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, best it is overnight, and then spoon into a serving bowl.
  7. Serve with corn chips or your favorite chip that goes with onions and enjoy!!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sour cream
  • 8 oz Mayo
  • 8 oz Buttermilk
  • 2 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Dried Dill
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Dried Chives
  • 3/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, and buttermilk. Add the white vinegar and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, place in a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference and enjoy!