Cheesy Eggplant Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 eggplant, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup dry bread stuffing mix
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place the eggplant in a medium microwave safe dish. cook, stirring once, in the microwave 5 minutes on high, or until tender. transfer to a 9x9 inch baking dish. mix in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, stuffing mix, garlic, onion, and egg. season with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. top with remaining cheese, and continue baking 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Cauliflower With Dijon Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place cauliflower florets in a large glass bowl or casserole dish, and cover with plastic wrap. poke a few holes in the plastic with a knife. cook in the microwave for 5 to 7 minutes, or until tender.
• in a cup or small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, and dijon mustard. spread over the top of the cauliflower. sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. return to the microwave, and cook just until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.

peanut butter bars i

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
• in a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. spread over the prepared crust. refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Cheesy Chili Dip Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 (8 ounce) packages shredded mozzarella cheese
• garlic powder to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 12 mins


• preheat the broiler.
• in a shallow, medium baking dish, spread the chili and mix in cream cheese. microwave on high 1 minute, or until cheese is melted and creamy.
• stir in 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, garlic powder and pepper. microwave on high 1 minute, or until melted.
• top the mixture with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• broil 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

cherry almond cheesecake on a stick

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/3 cup chopped dried tart red cherries
• 2 tablespoons (cherry-flavor ) or apple juice
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup coarsely crushed graham cracker pieces
• 16 round paper lollipop or wooden craft sticks
• 2 (10 ounce) bags ghirardelli® 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
• 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds, toasted*

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• in a small bowl, combine dried cherries and . let stand while preparing cheesecake filling. line the bottom and sides of an 8x8x2-inch square baking pan with foil, making the foil as smooth as possible.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f. for cheesecake filling, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, flour, and almond extract; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. using a spatula or wooden spoon, stir in eggs (do not over mix). stir in the cherries, , and graham cracker pieces.
• pour filling into prepared pan. bake on the middle oven rack for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center appears set when gently shaken.
• cool cheesecake in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. cover and freeze cheesecake for 2 hours or until firm.
• line a large tray or plate with parchment paper or waxed paper; set aside. remove cheesecake from pan. peel away foil. using a sharp knife dipped in warm water, cut the cheesecake into 16 small squares. insert a stick into the side of each piece of cheesecake. lay on the prepared tray.
• in a large microwave-safe bowl, place the ghirardelli® 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips. microwave on medium power (50 percent) for 1 minute. remove and stir. if chocolate is not melted, return to microwave and repeat heating step, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid scorching. stir until smooth. place almonds in a shallow dish.
• carefully hold a cheesecake by the stick over the bowl and spoon melted chocolate over the cheesecake pieces, spreading with the back of a spoon to evenly coat. dip one end of coated pieces into chopped almonds. return to the prepared tray. if necessary, refrigerate before serving to set. enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

tuna noodle casserole ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 4 slices processed american cheese
• 1 1/2 cups crushed potato chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• boil pasta in lightly salted water for 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well. return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
• mix tuna with cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a medium saucepan. place pan over medium low heat, and heat through. alternatively, place these ingredients in a microwave safe dish, and warm in the microwave.
• mix tuna mixture with pasta. spread 1/2 of the noodles into the prepared dish. arrange the cheese slices over the noodles, then spread the remaining noodle mixture over the cheese. top with crushed potato chips.
• bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes; cook until the casserole is hot, and the chips begin to brown. let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Simple French Toast In A Cup

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 slices bread, cut into cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• melt butter in the bottom of a large microwave-safe mug in the microwave, about 30 seconds. tilt mug to coat all sides with melted butter.
• stir melted butter, milk, egg, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract together in the mug. press bread cubes into milk mixture.
• microwave on high until set, about 90 seconds.