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Meatloaf Burgers

Meatloaf Burgers

If you are craving meatloaf, but don’t have a lot of time then this is the dish for you. These burgers were literally packed with flavor and took minutes to prepare. You can serve these with French fries or prepare mashed potatoes and serve the 

Peanut Butter Espresso Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Espresso Reese’s Pieces Oatmeal Cookies

When I wake up in the morning to workout I am starving. These cookies are the perfect pre-workout snack filled protein, espresso, and extra ingredients that support nursing (Brewer’s yeast and flaxseed). I have two cookies each morning and they fuel my workout. I make 

Tex-Mex Chicken Fried Steak

Tex-Mex Chicken Fried Steak

This was a meal inspired by my oldest son. He loves chicken fried steak, so I decided to give it a shot. I normally do not eat fried food, but this steak topped with peppers and onions over the creamy gravy was a hit.

Ingredients:

4-8 thin sirloin or rib eye steaks

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 larges eggs beaten

1 cup milk

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 poblano pepper diced

2 bell peppers diced

1/2 sweet onion diced

Gravy-

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

Serve with biscuits

Directions:

  1. Use a meat mallet to flatten the steaks (if they are thick).
  2. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.
  4. Mix the eggs in a second dish and whisk to beat.
  5. Bread the steaks by dredging them in flour. Then dipping the steaks in the egg mixture. Finally coat both sides once more with the flour mixture.
  6. Set steaks on a clean surface.
  7. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat until the oil is hot and the butter has melted.
  8. Add the steaks and cook until golden brown approximately 2 minutes per side.
  9. Meanwhile cook the peppers and onions in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle the flour over the grease left from the steaks and whisk to combine. Stir for 2-3 minutes and gradually add in the milk and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Stir until thick and smooth.
  12. Serve the steaks by placing steaks over a dollop of the gravy. Top the steaks with peppers and onions.
  13. Enjoy!
Sausage and Pepper Grit Casserole

Sausage and Pepper Grit Casserole

I wish I had discovered grits years ago because I am obsessed with them. This easy to prep casserole combines breakfast sausage with peppers and cheese over creamy grits with a little baked eggs in there to hold everything together. This is a dish I 

Supreme Pizza Cabbage Lasagna

Supreme Pizza Cabbage Lasagna

I frequently make lasagna since it is an easy dish to prep in advance. This lasagna mimics the flavors from a supreme pizza and is loaded with veggies. I substituted shredded cabbage for lasagna noodles to reduce carbs since I had an extra head of 

Veggie Loaded Frittata

Veggie Loaded Frittata

This is a simple meal to prepare that is packed with veggies. You can serve this with a side of sausage, bacon, toast, or biscuits to make a complete meal if you are feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

2 bell peppers chopped

1/2 sweet onion diced

1 garlic cloved minced

2 cups spinach chopped

6 ounces sundried tomatoes jullienned

2 tablespoons oil (I used the oil from the sundried tomatoes)

12 eggs beaten

1 tablespoon oregano

Optional: balsamic glaze for topping

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet to medium with 2 tablespoons oil.
  3. Cook the peppers and onions for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add the sundried tomatoes and spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir everything to combine.
  7. Pour the eggs over the vegetables.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until eggs are set.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

Taco Meatballs

Taco Meatballs

I love tacos and these were an interesting twist on tacos. I prepared these two ways. The air fried were crispier than the baked and were my families favorites. If you want more spice you can add a poblano or jalapeño pepper to the mixture. 

Sundried Tomato and Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Sundried Tomato and Chicken Parmesan Pasta

I am not going to lie, I love sundried tomatoes so much I could eat them straight from the jar. This pasta dinner combines sauteed chicken tenders with fettucine (or a pasta of your choice) in a creamy parmesan sauce filled with sundried tomatoes. Ingredients: 

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

I love chicken parmesan! This meatloaf mimics the flavor profile of chicken parm and lightens it up in a quick and easy meat loaf. I served this with angel hair parmesan pasta, mozzarella sticks, and vegetables.

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground chicken

1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

1 cup marina sauce

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

Topping:

1 cup marina sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

fresh basil

Directions:

  1. Spray a bread pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Gently mix chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, eggs, and spices in a medium bowl.
  3. Press mixture into a bread pan.
  4. Spread extra marinra sauce on top.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Sprinkle fresh basil on top of the cheese.
  7. Spray olive oil spray on aluminum foil (to prevent cheese sticking) and cover the meatloaf with the foil.
  8. If baking immediately bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for 5-10 more minutes.
  9. If baking after prepping and refrigerating bake for an hour before removing the foil. Then bake an additional 5-10 minutes.
  10. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Cake-a-dilla  aka Baked Quesadilla

Cake-a-dilla aka Baked Quesadilla

If you are preparing meals for a family this baked quesadilla is a wonder. You can prep this ahead of time and just throw it in the oven when you are ready to eat. You can use any meat (I used ground beef) and vegetables