Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo - seriously delicious! Chicken, pasta, alfredo sauce and 4 cheeses! The BEST chicken alfredo EVER!!! Can make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for later. Spaghetti, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, chicken, Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Serve with a simple salad and garlic bread. Great for dinner parties and potlucks! Everyone loves this easy casserole! I never have any leftovers!! #casserole #chickencasserole #pasta #freezermeal

As I said, we LOVED this Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo. It is so creamy and delicious. I didn't want to stop eating it! We served this with a quick salad and a pan of Garlic Parmesan Skillet Bread. It makes a ton, so this is a great casserole for dinner parties or potlucks.

This casserole uses cottage cheese. I already know the emails and comments that are coming. I like cottage cheese in pasta casseroles. I never ever eat it straight out of the container - yuck! BUT it is heavenly in casseroles. If you haven't tried it, I really encourage you to branch out and try it. If you aren't ready to trust the word of a tried and true picky eater, you can try and substitute ricotta for the cottage cheese. If you don't use cottage cheese or ricotta, I have lots of other casseroles on the blog. Check them out! https://www.plainchicken.com/search/label/casserole

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Yield: serves 8 to 10Author: Stephanie - Plain Chicken.comPrint Recipe

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Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo

prep time: 10 minscook time: 35 minstotal time: 45 mins

Million Dollar Chicken Alfredo - seriously delicious! Chicken, pasta, alfredo sauce and 4 cheeses! The BEST chicken alfredo EVER!!! Can make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for later. Spaghetti, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, chicken, Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Serve with a simple salad and garlic bread. Great for dinner parties and potlucks! Everyone loves this easy casserole! I never have any leftovers!! #casserole #chickencasserole #pasta #freezermeal

ingredients:

• 12-oz spaghetti
• 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 cups cooked chopped chicken
• 1 (15-oz) jar Alfredo sauce
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
3. Combine cooked spaghetti, cottage cheese, cream cheese and sour cream. Spread into bottom of prepared pan.
4. Spread chicken evenly on top of pasta mixture. Top with Alfredo sauce.
5. Sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top of casserole.
6. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 45 minutes.

https://www.plainchicken.com/2018/09/million-dollar-chicken-alfredo.html

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Fancy enough for tea with Mom or casual enough for a summer barbecue, these personal-sized (or couple-sized) treats consist of a creamy lemony filling with crunchy graham cracker crust and fresh berries and mint on top. In fact, if you want to take a step out of the ordinary this Labor Day, this lovely Gluten Free Cheesecake Tarts recipe is the way to do a fun and easy dessert!

Start with a simple gluten-free graham cracker crust and fill them up with a cream cheese filling with a special ingredient that gives these a boost of nutrition – NeoCell Super Collagen Powder.

Collagen is great for people of all ages, but is particularly important for those over the age of 25, as our bodies stop producing collagen and that begins to show with signs of aging – wrinkles, joint pain, etc. Collagen supplements help that and can be incorporated into recipes flawlessly, like this cheesecake tarts recipe.

These can be made a day ahead, so they are perfect for entertaining guests. You can top them with any fresh berries of your choice – perhaps use what’s in season or on sale at your local market.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

For the crust:

Gluten-free nonstick cooking spray
2½ cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter

For the filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons NeoCell Super Collagen Powder
1 lemon, zest finely grated and juiced
2 cups heavy cream

For the topping:

Fresh berries
Mint sprigs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray 6 (4-inch) tart pans with removable bottoms with cooking spray or a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl and mix until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into the tart pans. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and collagen until smooth. Add the lemon juice and zest and mix well.

In a clean bowl, whip the cream using the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form. Take a big scoop of the whipped cream and stir it into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it up and then gently fold in the rest of the cream cheese mixture. Spoon into cooled tart crusts. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Can be made 1 day ahead.

Before serving, top with berries and mint sprigs.

Servings

Serves 6

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Today I’ve selected some more great recipes(below) that will make it easy for you to enjoy a home-cooked meal this weekend.  First, I have a secret recipe for a pizza casserole.  This is a great make-ahead dish that you can just simply pop in the oven when you’re ready to eat.

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Pizza Casserole

2 lb Ground beef
2 lg Onion, chopped(2 cups)
2 -28 oz cans whole tomatoes
1 -15 oz can tomato sauce
2 Tbs Italian seasoning
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 -5 oz pkgs spiral macaroni
2 c Shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 oz)
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese

Cook and stir ground beef and onions in 4 qt dutch oven until beef is light brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes (w/liquid), tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; break up tomatoes w/fork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 min.

Cook macaroni as directed on pkg; drain. Stir macaroni into beef mixture. Divide mixture between 2 ungreased 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pans. Sprinkle each pan with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

(To serve 1 pan immediately, cook uncovered in 350 F oven until hot and golden brown, about 30 minutes) Wrap, label and freeze no longer than one month)

TO SERVE: About 1 1/2 hrs. before serving, remove 1 pan pizza casserole from freezer and unwrap. Cook uncovered in 375 deg. oven until hot & golden about 1 1/2 hours. 2 meals, 6 servings each

Source: Easy Casserole Recipes

Enjoy these great tasting recipes from our forum:

– Chicken Divan Casserole

– Alabama Shrimp Bake

– Pringles Chicken Nuggets

These Whole30 compliant sausage balls can keep in the freezer for a quick and easy breakfast!

We are no longer on the Whole30 plan, but we try to maintain as healthy a diet we can to keep feeling great!  Breakfast can get tricky especially when you are in a hurry and need something fast and convenient.  I used to make regular sausage balls using Bisquick to keep in the freezer for a fast breakfast option, but those aren’t exactly the healthiest (although they definitely are the tastiest!)

I developed this Whole30 compliant sausage ball recipe and was very pleased with the results!  Ben and the kids like them, too.  Don’t get me wrong, they are not as delightful and greasy and cheesy as those sausage balls you’ve known to love.  BUT, they really are a good alternative if you want something healthy and quick.  I really look forward to eating them with my morning coffee or quickly grabbing a few before heading on the road.  (We typically leave at 4:00 AM for our road trips which means no time to make breakfast.)

Because there is no cheese in these, I added onion and apples to help with the flavor and moisture (similar to my breakfast sausage recipe).  Sage is one of my favorite breakfast sausage spices, and I also added dried rosemary, garlic powder and parsley.  And, instead of Bisquick, we’re using almond flour.

Do you love the original sausage balls too much to give these a try?  Do it, and let me know what you think!

My 2018 holiday gift guide is HERE and it’s jam-packed with my favorite products for him, for her, for the cook, for the fitness lover, for the traveler, for the teen, for the cookbook collector, and STOCKING stuffers!! Aside from the standard links and prices for you, I’ve also included a virtual shop area for each one! SO helpful and easy. So, if you’ve loved my 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 gift guides, this one takes the cake!I’ll also come back in and add Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for you that will begin then!

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 (Something For EVERYONE!)

For your mom, sister, MIL, wife, girlfriend, friend, and so on!

1. Ugg Slippers ($129)
2. Mini Lip Gloss Valut ($89)
3. PJ Pants ($44) or PJ Set ($59)
4. Silk Pillowcase ($85)
5. Necklace ($48)
6. Hair Wand ($60)
7. Dyson Hair Dryer ($400)
8. Shimmer and Shine Body Set ($59)
9. Beanie ($24.95)
10. Scarf ($29)
11. Robe ($130)
12. Earrings ($58)
13. Ugg Boots ($120)
14. Limited Edition Cleansing Balm ($89)
15. Ugg Blanket ($98)

Bonus Favorites:

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For Coworkers, Teacher gifts, friend gifts, etc.

1. Letter Mug ($10)
2. Lip Balm Set ($18 + 10% off with code LEXI)
3. Stainless Steel Straws ($7.99)
4. Hand Cream Trio ($30: great gift to break apart and have for 3 gifts)
5. Diamond Pop Socket ($13)
6. Nude Lip Gloss Trio ($49: great gift to break apart and have for 3 gifts)
7. Monogram Travel Jewelry Case ($59)
8. Agate Coasters ($14)
9. Two Minute Gratitude Journal ($11.91)
10. Candle ($36)
11. Transforming Lip Duo ($30)
12. Warm & Cozy Mug ($14.99)
13. Touchscreen Gloves ($39)
14. Cable Knit Beanie ($29)
15. Bluetooth Speaker ($99)

Bonus Favorites under $30:

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For dad, FIL, husband, brother, boyfriend, friend, coworker, etc.

1. Adidas UltraBOOST Sneakers ($200)
2. Ugg Jogger Pants ($85)
3. Counterman Travel Set ($45)
4. Ugg Zip Hoodie ($95)
5. Bose Ear Buds ($199)
6. Charcoal Set ($49)
7. Slippers ($39)
8. Mizzen & Main Shirt ($145)
9. Men’s Nail Set ($14.88)
10. Mike’s Favorite Long Sleeve Tee ($59.50)
11. Shinola Watch ($700)
12. Apple AirPods ($144)
13. Ted Baker Belt ($65)

Bonus Favorites:

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1. Le Creuset Dutch Oven ($379)
2. Vitamix (this link for a discount + FREE Shipping)
3. All-Clad Roasting Pan ($129)
4. Two Set Green Pan Ceramic Non-Stick Pan ($99)
5. Instant Pot Pressure Cooker ($89)
6. Thermoworks Thermapen (Our kitchen BFF) ($99)
7. Citrus Juicer ($199)
8. Hand Mixer ($99.99)
9. Stand Mixer ($227)
10. Le Creuset Skillet ($149.95)
11. Air Fryer ($299)
12. Pie Pans ($59.95)
13. Slow Cooker ($139.99)
14. Shun Knife Set ($249)
15. Green Pan Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set ($399)

Bonus Favorites:

1. The Inspiralizer ($34.95)
2. Silicone Baking Mats ($8.38)
3. Espresso Machine ($499)
4. Salad Serving Set ($39)
5. Recipe Cocktail Shaker ($39)

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1. Travel Body Wash Essentials Set ($35)
2. Sony A6000 ($650) + 50mm Lens ($248)
3. Portable Steamer ($30.99)
4. Ugg Blanket and Eye Mask ($79)
5. Reusable Mug and Water Bottle Combo ($24.99)
6. Neck Pillow ($30)
7. Lip Conditioner ($22)
8. Passport and Luggage Tag ($25)
9. Wireless Headphones ($149)
10. Luggage Set ($223)
11. Eye Masks ($5)
12. Portable Charger ($48.79)
13. Travel Jewelry Case ($104.50)
14. Cozy Sweatshirt ($49)
15. Slip On Sneakers ($39)

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Here we are, the first post of the new year.

I want to do something different this year and really, it’s something I started last year but now I really want to make it a thing: Cakes without frosting. I’m calling it #cakeunfrosted (you know, “life-unplugged”….that sort of thing). I want to see how many ways I can decorate a cake without using frosting. I hope you all will join me in this challenge, as well!  If you bake something and happen to post it on Instagram, use that #cakeunfrosted hashtag so that I can see it and share it in my stories! I’d love to see what you all come up with!

First up in a long line of cakes to come (I hope!) is this Candied Orange Olive Oil Cake with Rum & Cornmeal.

Oh, you guys. This cake is dreeeeeeamy.

It’s two layers of soft, fragrant, orange-scented olive oil cake studded with flecks of cornmeal and coated with an orange syrup and candied oranges. The combination of rum and olive oil gives the cake an almost buttery flavor that I can. not. get. enough. of.

Obviously I’ve used orange here but feel free to customize this cake with any citrus! Orange, mandarin, lemon, blood orange, cara cara orange, grapefruit, satsuma, tangerine….so many glorious options lie in front of you!

Happy New Year to all of you and happy #cakeunfrosted baking!

Other citrus-y favorites for your baking pleasure:

Semolina Cake + Grapefruit & Rose syrup

Paleo Coconut Lemon Meringue Tartlets

Lemon & Cardamom Polenta Cake

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What happens when a cocktail collides with a smoothie? You get Boozy Smoothie Popsicles! 4 ingredients are all you need to be on your way to enjoying these pop-tails! Perfect for poolside, deck side or just because you feel like a little something extra.

This post is sponsored by The Frozen Garden. Opinions are my own. NOTE: In case it wasn’t obvious with the word boozy in the title these popsicles are intended for the 21 and over crowd. If you’d like to make a family friendly version you can omit the alcohol.

Smoothies are something we’re all familiar with. They’re delicious and filling. Problem is though, sometimes you just don’t know how much of which ingredients to combine together to create that perfect combination. It’s all about balance.

If you fall into that category or if you’re looking for a little more convenience in your life, Frozen Garden smoothies are a great option! They’re made with WHOLE, REAL ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, seeds and spices—with no added sugar or chemical preservatives. They come in NINE different flavor pouches. So there’s bound to be one that suits your taste.

Their nutrient-dense smoothies go from freezer to glass in about a minute! Fast and flavorful. The Frozen Garden sources local ingredients, when available, from farms within a 100 miles of their headquarters in Northwest Indiana. They’re also:

• Non-GMO
• Plant-based
• Gluten Free
• Dairy Free
• Soy Free
• Nut Free (except Jungle Breeze)
• Vegan
• Paleo and Whole 30 friendly

I chose Jungle Breeze for these boozy popsicles. It has coconut inside and I knew I wanted to highlight that summer flavor. We added coconut rum and sprinkled additional coconut flakes onto the popsicle for even more punch and a little texture.

To keep the popsicles extra creamy and dreamy we went with Greek yogurt and milk. As with any smoothie, you chunk all those into your blender and then blend until smooth. They couldn’t be easier to make.

Pour the smoothie mixture into your popsicle mold and freeze until firm. It’s really just that simple. To easily remove the popsicles, just run a little warm water onto the outside of the mold and they should pop right out.

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Taco Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a fun twist for Taco Tuesdays! This easy meatball recipe is taken to the next level with your favorite taco flavors and colby jack cheese.

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

Helpful Tips to make Taco Cheese Stuffed Meatballs:

• Do not overmix the meat or you can end up with tough meatballs.
• Use a cookie dough or ice cream scoop to get uniform meatballs.
• Be sure to fully seal the cheese within the meatballs or all of the cheese will ooze out while broiling.
• To make extra meatballs to keep in the freezer, double or triple this recipe. Transfer extra meatballs to a rimmed baking sheet and freeze completely. Then transfer frozen meatballs to a ziploc bag or container.
• This recipe makes a mild flavored taco meatball. If you prefer extra taco flavor, double the amount of taco seasoning.

Check out more of our favorite meatball recipes: 

Italian Herb Baked Meatballs  
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Sriracha Honey Slow Cooker Meatballs
Crockpot Italian Meatballs and Marinara 
Creamy Swedish Meatballs   

Taco Meatballs, Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, Stuffed Meatballs

Easy Dinner

American

Yield: 15 large meatballsAuthor: Nicole HarrisPrint Recipe

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Taco Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Taco Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a fun twist for Taco Tuesdays! This easy meatball recipe is taken to the next level with taco seasoning and colby jack cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 package taco seasoning (or 2 Tablespoons Homemade Seasoning)
• 6 ounces Colby Jack cheese - cut into cubes

Instructions

1. Mix beef, bread crumbs, eggs, milk and taco seasoning until just combined. Do not over mix.
2. Scoop out 4 tablespoons of beef mixture, flatten then place cheese cube into the center. Bring the edges together to form a ball. Ensure that the meatball is completely sealed.
3. Transfer meatballs to a greased rimmed baking sheet.
4. Freeze meatballs on baking sheet for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
5. Raise oven rack to top and preheat broiler on high.
6. Broil meatballs on high for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Some cheese may escape while broiling.

https://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2018/09/taco-cheese-stuffed-meatballs.html

Recipe developed by Nicole Harris for The Slow Roasted Italian
Copyright ©2018 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.

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