Taco-Stuffed Crescent Pockets

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground turkey (or ground beef)
• 2 heaping tablespoons Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
• 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Directions

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 8-inch skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and salsa.
• Separate dough into 4 rectangles on ungreased cookie sheet. Firmly press perforations to seal.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture on center of each rectangle. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese.
• Fold short sides of dough up over filling, meeting in center; pinch edges to seal, leaving center open.
• Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Source

• https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/taco-stuffed-crescent-pockets/bcb79ae1-75f5-47e3-a5df-3ed727264a38

Tortellini with Tomatoes and Creamy Pesto

  Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 20 oz. tortellini (cheese or chicken)
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese pearls
• 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
• balsamic glaze (optional)
• lemon juice (optional)

Directions

1. In a large 12-inch skillet, add 2 cups heavy cream and ¼ cup prepared pesto. Whisk to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
2. Add 2 (10 oz.) packages of cheese tortellini, stirring to combine. Cover and continue cooking for 6 minutes or until tortellini has softened and the sauce is thick and creamy.
3. Meanwhile, halve the 10 oz. container or tomatoes and season liberally with salt and pepper.
4. Turn off heat and stir in 1 (8 oz.) package mozzarella cheese pearls and the cut tomatoes; toss to combine.
5. Optional Extras: 
1. Crisp 1 (4 oz.) package diced pancetta in the same skillet before you begin cooking the tortellini. After crisping, set aside on a paper towel lined plate and continue cooking in the same skillet.
2. Once the dish is complete, finish with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar or glaze and freshly torn basil leaves.

Notes

• Serve with crusty bread and a simple green salad.
• If using a homemade pesto, make and store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Swap Suggestions
• Protein: Add the crisped pancetta or swap the cheese tortellini for a meat filled option.
• Heavy cream: Swap heavy cream for marinara sauce.
• Mozzarella cheese: Swap mozzarella for shredded Parmesan.

Source

• Kelsey Nixon Recipe Club
• https://kelseynixon.kartra.com/portal/RecipeClubLogin/post/1440

Bisquick Quick Quiche

 Ingredients

• 4 Eggs
• 2 Cups milk
• 1 Cup Bisquick
• 1 Sweet onion diced then sautéed
• Meat of choice (ham, cooked breakfast sausage, lunch meat, leftover chicken, you name it)
• 1 Cup cheese shredded (about 4 ounces)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F
2. Lightly grease a baking dish (10-inch pie pan or similar)
3. Sprinkle 1 cup (4 oz) cheese and other fillings into pan evenly
4. In a bowl beat eggs + salt + pepper
5. Add in milk
6. Mix the Bisquick into egg mixture 1/4 cup at a time until TOTALLY smooth
7. Pour the liquid egg mixture over the ingredients in the pie plate.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes
9. Let cool 15 minutes before cutting
10. Slice and serve!

Notes

• You can add in whatever you like to this Bisquick recipe. The original one calls for ham or bacon and Swiss cheese.
• Make this an easy vegetarian recipe as well, just use your favorite vegetables in this dish instead of the bacon or ham.
• Make sure that you let it cool down. The quiche will fall apart if you serve it too soon. Let it cool and rest out of the oven for a while.
• You can double this recipe and bake it in a 9×13 pan, which is something my mom would do for large crowds. Quiche squares are just as delicious as the pie shape!

Source

• TikTok
• https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/the-bisquick-impossible-quiche-recipe/

Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice or wild rice
• 1/2 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chicken or veggie broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 package boneless skinless chicken thighs OR boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can (19 oz) red enchilada sauce
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Layer rice, black beans, chili powder, garlic powder, broth and chicken breasts in baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over all. Cover with foil.
4. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
5. Stir rice and beans around the pieces of chicken.
6. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Replace foil cover; let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes
- Serve with romaine + red onion + corn + lemon juice and sour cream
- Try using 1 can (19 oz) green chile enchilada sauce for a flavor twist.
- Jazz it up with a squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, diced avocado and taco sauce.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/cheesy-southwest-chicken-and-rice-casserole/648fbf0d-61d6-4403-8abc-26591602c57d

Best Taco Meat

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water 
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda 
• 12 ounces 90 percent lean ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
• 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 ½ tablespoons paprika
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)

Directions

1. Combine water and baking soda in large bowl.
2. Add ground meat and mix until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
4. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in tomato paste and cook until paste is rust-colored, 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add ground meat mixture and cook, using wooden spoon to break meat into pieces until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until cheese has melted and mixture is homogeneous.

Source
https://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/11068-crispy-tacos-tacos-dorados?incode=MCSCD00L0&ref=new_search_experience_1

Parmesan-Lemon Chicken Bake

Ingredients

• 1 package (14 oz) chicken tenders (not breaded), cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
• 2 1/2 - 3 cups low sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In baking dish, mix all ingredients well.
3. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes
- Garnish with additional grated lemon peel, chopped fresh chives or chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/parmesan-lemon-chicken-bake/f27858b6-5211-4c94-acff-18d0c70c7b72

Cheesy Corn Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 oz) frozen whole kernel sweet corn
• 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 pouch (6.5 oz) cornbread & muffin mix
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. 
3. In medium bowl, mix frozen sweet corn, cream-style corn, sour cream and melted butter.
4. Add muffin mix; stir to combine. 
5. Spread mixture in baking dish.
6. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown. 
7. Top with bacon and cheese.
8. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
9. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes
- An easy way to crumbled bacon is to cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces before cooking.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/bacon-cheddar-corn-casserole/83ce74cd-9a94-47de-81a6-17fe3145e92a

Blueberry Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 slices bread
• 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
• 2 slices havarti 

Directions

1. Heat blueberries, vinegar, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil for 5 minutes. 
2. Strain and set aside. 
3. Layer half of havarti and spinach leaves onto one slice of wheat bread. 
4. Spread blueberry mixture over spinach. 
5. Top with remaining havarti.
6. Place another bread slice over cheese. 
7. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwich on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melty.

Notes
- It's good!

Source
- Pepperidge Farm Insta

Baked Brie

Directions

1. Allow ceramic baking dish to come to room temp before placing in a preheated oven.
2. Unwrap brie and place into the ceramic dish.
3. Cut a 2" cross into the surface of the cheese.
4. Place dish on a baking tray in the center of the oven.
5. Cook for 20 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and peel back the rind. Gently stir to ensure cheese is smooth and lump free.
7. When smooth, place nuts, syrup, topping, jam, sauce or glaze onto the cheese and place back in the oven for another 5 minutes.

Classic Carolina Sausage Balls

Ingredients

• 1 pound Neese’s Country Sausage
• 1 (10-ounce) package mild or sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 2 cups biscuit mix (up to 3 cups of biscuit mix for desired texture)
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Bring sausage and cheese to room temperature
2. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (about 3 minutes)
3. Use small cookie scoop then roll into small balls
4. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes

Notes
- Try this recipe with Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar or Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions

- Dipping suggestion - Sweet Hot Mustard (Hickory Farms)

Source
https://www.ourstate.com/an-ode-to-sausage-balls/

Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
• 24 slices (about 5 oz) pepperoni
• 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup tomato pasta or pizza sauce, heated

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F separate dough into 8 triangles; pat out each triangle slightly.
2. Place 3-5 slices pepperoni, slightly overlapping, on center of each triangle.
3. Top each with about 1 tablespoon cheese.
4. Roll up, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point.
5. Place rolls, point side down, on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Serve warm crescents with warm pasta sauce for dipping.

Notes

• Shape these crescents up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate them. Bake them just before they'll be served.
• Serve a couple of these tasty rolls with a big green salad.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/pepperoni-pizza-crescent-rolls/051c5e19-4557-44d0-892b-c5ddb72e4637

Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 can buttermilk biscuits
• 1 bag frozen small broccoli and cauliflower florets, thawed
• 3/4 cup chopped cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup Alfredo pasta sauce
• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.
4. In medium bowl, mix biscuit pieces, broccoli, chicken, Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder; stir well to evenly distribute biscuit dough
5. Spoon mixture into basking dish.
6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown and biscuits are baked through.

Notes
- Can use left over turkey meat

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chicken-alfredo-biscuit-casserole-for-two/75f4d09c-4298-4e51-afda-b9f1b1ced42c

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chile sauce
• 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 package flour tortillas for burritos (8 tortillas; 8 inch)

Steps

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
3. In medium bowl, mix chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 of the green chile sauce and sour cream.
4. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the mix on each tortilla.
5. Roll up tortillas; arrange, seam side down, in baking dish.
6. Top enchiladas with remaining enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. 
7. Optional: Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
8. Bake 20 - 25 minutes or until hot.
9. If desired, remove foil during last 5 minutes of baking time.
10. If desired, serve with lettuce, tomato, avocado and additional sour cream.

Source
https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chile-chicken-enchiladas/1281b32c-f1d4-43b7-bd33-9b61ea55cbf6

Oven fried Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients

• buttermilk
• chicken tenders, 1 in pieces
• Panko
• Bread crumbs
• cheese, shredded
• eggs, 2-3
• Garlic Powder with Parsley seasoning
• salt & pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Place chicken in 1 gallon tip top bag with buttermilk and Garlic Powder with Parsley seasoning. Let sit overnight.
3. In a small-medium bowl mix eggs and more Garlic Powder with Parsley seasoning for the egg wash
4. In a second dish combine Panko, bread crumbs and cheese. Fork through so cheese is covered in the breadcrumb mixture.
5. Dip pieces of chicken, one at a time, into egg then into breading/cheese mix.
6. Place on half sheet pan with silpat in a single layer
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes

Notes
Use different combos of cheese flavors and bread crumb flavors

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded chicken breast
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 baguette, cut into 3-4 equal pieces, toasted, for serving
• 2 cups arugula, for serving
• 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced, for serving
• 8 ounces mozzarella, sliced
• 1/2 cup pesto

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1/2 cup pesto, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Serve sandwiches on baguette with arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella and chicken pesto mixture.

Notes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Yield 4 servings

Source
http://damndelicious.net/2012/10/22/chicken-pesto-sandwich