High Protein Whole Wheat Pancakes

1 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 Cup Rolled Oats
6 egg whites
1/2 Cup whole wheat flour
1/4 Cup Greek Vanilla Yogurt
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 TBSP honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Heat large skillet or large frying pan or griddle to medium heat (between 325-350)

Pour all batter onto greased skillet.
Cook until small bubbles start to appear and edges start to look dry.

Flip and continue to cook another 1-2 minutes

Top with fresh berries and syrup or whatever you like!

I made these this morning and they were DELICIOUS!

Funeral Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

• 6 c. diced potatoes
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 2 c. grated cheddar cheese, or use a mix of cheddar and gruyere
• 1/4 c. grated onion (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 c. crushed cornflakes or panko bread crumbs (optional for crumb topping)
• Additional 2 T. butter (optional for crumb topping)

PREPARATION

1. Prepare the potatoes: Scrub 6-8 medium russet potatoes and wrap in foil. Bake the potatoes in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they are easily pierced with a fork but not too tender. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and dice them. If you want, you can substitute plain frozen diced (not shredded) potatoes. Let the potatoes thaw before using them in the recipe.
2. Combine soup, butter, sour cream or yogurt, milk, cheese, onion, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add the diced potatoes and stir gently until combined.
3. Place potato mixture in a 2-3 quart casserole dish or 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
4. Optional: Mix 2 T melted butter with crushed corn flakes or panko bread crumbs. If using panko, season with a little salt and pepper. Sprinkle crumb mixture over potato mixture.
5. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Crescent Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup warm water, 110 - 115 degrees
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup + 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 1/3 cups whole milk, warmed to 110 - 115 degrees
• 3/4 cup salted butter, at room temperature, divided
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour*

Directions

• Mix warm water, yeast and 1/4 tsp sugar; let rest 5-10 minutes.  Pour into bowl with whisk attachment, add 1/3 cup sugar, warm mmilk, 5 Tbsp butter, egg and salt.  Once blended, add 2 cups flour; switch attachment to a dough hook, with mixer on low speed slowly add remaining 2 1/2 cups flour and mix until dough is smooth and elastic.  (dough should be slightly sticky when touched). Cover and allow dough to rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
• Punch dough down and divide dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Roll each dough ball out on a lightly floured surface into a large circle about 13 inches across Cut each circle into 4 equal quarters, then each quarter into 3 wedges (just imagine cutting pizza slices or pie slices). Roll each wedge up, beginning on wide (outside) edge. Transfer rolls to a buttered 10 x 15 inch cookie sheet. Cover rolls loosely and let riseabout 1 hour.
• Bake rolls in preheated oven for 15 - 19 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush with remaining 3 Tbsp butter (you may not need all of it). Serve warm or allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Pizza Pasta Bake

What You Need

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 each small green and red pepper, chopped (I usually skip this=picky eaters!)
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups Pepperoni slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Make It

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peppers to the boiling water for the last 2 minutes; drain.  Return to pan.  Stir in spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, Parmesan and 1/4 cup of each shredded cheese.  Spoon into 8- or 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese.

Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Cover pan with foil.  Bake 55 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 45 minutes.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Taquitos

INGREDIENTS

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt + pepper
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• ⅓ cup water
• ½ cup shredded colby or Mexican blend cheese
• 12 6 inch corn or flour tortillas
• optional: cilantro, salsa, sour cream, or other toppings as desired

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, cream cheese, and water to crock pot. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.
2. minutes before serving, remove chicken from crock pot, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker. Give it a stir. Let it cook about 15 minutes longer.
3. Preheat oven to 400. Place about ¼ cup of the chicken mixture onto the middle of each tortilla. Top with 1-2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Roll tightly and place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, until tortillas are slightly browned and shredded cheese is melted. Serve with desired toppings and sauces.

* * If you use corn tortillas, heat each tortilla on a skillet for about 15-20 seconds before trying to rolls them with the chicken mixture.  I found this prevents them from cracking and breaking open.  After you have them on the pan, spray the tops of the taquitos with cooking spray to make them nice and crispy!

* * We love them with guacamole!

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Rated: Submitted By: BUCHKO Photo By: cookin'mama Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 35 Minutes Servings: 40

"Peanut butter cups wrapped in a peanut butter cookie for the most peanut buttery of treats."

INGREDIENTS:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.
2.	Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.
3.	Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

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Make-Ahead Pizza-Pasta Bake

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 each small green and red pepper, chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups pepperoni slices
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

* COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peppers to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain.  Return to pan.  Stir in spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, Parmesan and 1/4 cup of each shredded cheese.
* SPOON into 8- or 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining shredded cheese.  Cool.  Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.  Freeze up to 2 months.  Refrigerate overnight to thaw.

* HEAT oven to 375 degrees.  Remove plastic wrap from baking dish; cover with foil.  Bake 55 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 45 minutes.