T.G.I. Fridays Nine Layer Dip Recipe - This is a Mexican dip loaded with flavor. It is not on the menu anymore, so the only way you can have it is to make it at
home.
SERVES 3-4
Ingredients:
2 strips of diced bacon
1 (16-ounce) can of plain refried beans
1 (1.25-ounce) package of taco seasoning
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup guacamole
1/3 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely sliced green onions
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
Method:
Fry bacon in a skillet until done. Add refried beans and cook with the bacon and drippings.
Stir frequently and cook on low for 15 minutes.
Mix taco seasoning with sour cream and set aside.
Place the refried beans on a platter and spread 1″ thick. Top the beans with ½ cup of cheese. The next layer is ½ cup of the sour cream mixture. Top with ¾ cup guacamole.
Top with the diced tomatoes, onions, and black olives and garnish with ¼ cup of cheese.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
T.G.I. Fridays Baked Potato Skins
T.G.I. Fridays Baked Potato Skins Recipe - This is another often-duplicated restaurant recipe and a great way to use leftover baked potatoes.
SERVES 5
Ingredients:
10 baked potato halves
1 tablespoon melted butter
Seasoned salt, to taste
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon
1 green onion, diced
Method:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Remove as much of the potato flesh as you can, leaving only the skins.
Brush potato shells with butter and season with salt. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crisp.
Remove and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion. Place back in the oven for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Potato Skins History:
T.G.I. Friday's has a long history of innovation in the restaurant industry. They have been credited with naming the happy hour, inventing Long Island Iced Tea, and creating loaded potato skins.
SERVES 5
Ingredients:
10 baked potato halves
1 tablespoon melted butter
Seasoned salt, to taste
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
5 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon
1 green onion, diced
Method:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Remove as much of the potato flesh as you can, leaving only the skins.
Brush potato shells with butter and season with salt. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until crisp.
Remove and sprinkle with cheese, bacon, and onion. Place back in the oven for 6–8 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
Serve with sour cream or ranch dressing.
Potato Skins History:
T.G.I. Friday's has a long history of innovation in the restaurant industry. They have been credited with naming the happy hour, inventing Long Island Iced Tea, and creating loaded potato skins.
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe - Everyone's favorite cheese biscuit at Red Lobster is so easy to make that you will serve them all the time.
SERVES 6-8
Ingredients:
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup melted butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Method:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix baking mix, milk, and cheese until a soft dough forms.
Drop by the spoonful onto an ungreased cooking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Mix the butter and garlic powder.
Brush the butter mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.
SERVES 6-8
Ingredients:
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup melted butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Method:
Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix baking mix, milk, and cheese until a soft dough forms.
Drop by the spoonful onto an ungreased cooking sheet.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Mix the butter and garlic powder.
Brush the butter mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.
Outback Steakhouse Creole Marmalade Dipping Sauce
Outback Steakhouse Creole Marmalade Dipping Sauce Recipe - This sweet and tangy dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to the Coconut Shrimp recipe and is what makes this dish quite unique.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
1 teaspoon white horseradish sauce
Dash Tabasco sauce
Salt, to taste
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons Grey Poupon mustard
1 teaspoon white horseradish sauce
Dash Tabasco sauce
Salt, to taste
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp
Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp Recipe - Coconut-crusted deep-fried shrimp is a popular appetizer on many restaurant menus. Red Lobster also has a version using coconut rum.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
12 jumbo shrimp
1 (7-ounce) divided bag shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup beer
Method:
Peel and devein the shrimp. Leave the tails on.
In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup coconut, sugar, salt, flour, and beer. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
Pour the rest of the coconut flakes into a shallow bowl. Dip one shrimp at a time into the batter, then roll the battered shrimp in the coconut.
Fry the shrimp a few at a time for 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp become golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
12 jumbo shrimp
1 (7-ounce) divided bag shredded coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 cup beer
Method:
Peel and devein the shrimp. Leave the tails on.
In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup coconut, sugar, salt, flour, and beer. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
Pour the rest of the coconut flakes into a shallow bowl. Dip one shrimp at a time into the batter, then roll the battered shrimp in the coconut.
Fry the shrimp a few at a time for 2–3 minutes, or until the shrimp become golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Dipping Sauce
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Dipping Sauce Recipe - This creamy and delicious sauce is the perfect companion for the blooming onion. One thing is for sure, everyone will wonder how you made this sauce.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl with a lid.
Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
YIELDS ½ CUP
Ingredients:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash ground black pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
Method:
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl with a lid.
Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion Recipe - The blooming onion from Outback may be one of the most popular appetizers in America; millions are sold every year. Now you can make these at home in no time at all.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
Seasoned Flour:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Batter:
1/3 cup cornstarch
1½ cups flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces beer
1 Vidalia or Texas sweet onion
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
In a shallow bowl, combine all seasoned flour ingredients. Prepare the batter: mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add the beer and mix well.
Cut about ¾" off top of onion and peel. Cut 12–16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion.
Dip prepared onion in seasoned flour and remove the excess by shaking. Separate the petals and dip into the batter to coat thoroughly.
Gently place in the fryer basket and deep-fry 1½ minutes. Turn the onion over and fry an additional 1½ minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
Blooming Onion History
Outback Steakhouse was the first national restaurant chain to serve the blooming onion when it opened back in 1988. Lone-star Steakhouse currently has it on the menu and Applebee's carried the appetizer in the past as the Awesome Blossom.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
Seasoned Flour:
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Batter:
1/3 cup cornstarch
1½ cups flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 ounces beer
1 Vidalia or Texas sweet onion
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
In a shallow bowl, combine all seasoned flour ingredients. Prepare the batter: mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add the beer and mix well.
Cut about ¾" off top of onion and peel. Cut 12–16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion.
Dip prepared onion in seasoned flour and remove the excess by shaking. Separate the petals and dip into the batter to coat thoroughly.
Gently place in the fryer basket and deep-fry 1½ minutes. Turn the onion over and fry an additional 1½ minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
Blooming Onion History
Outback Steakhouse was the first national restaurant chain to serve the blooming onion when it opened back in 1988. Lone-star Steakhouse currently has it on the menu and Applebee's carried the appetizer in the past as the Awesome Blossom.
Olive Garden Tomato Basil Crostini
Olive Garden Tomato Basil Crostini Recipe - Most Italian restaurants serve some type of tomato bruschetta appetizer, which is served on grilled bread rubbed with garlic. This is a very inexpensive recipe to make at home.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 chopped medium tomatoes
6–8 chopped fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices of crusty bread
2–3 cloves of garlic
Method:
In a medium bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, and olive oil together.
Grill or toast the bread.
Rub the bread with garlic and top with the tomato mixture.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 chopped medium tomatoes
6–8 chopped fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices of crusty bread
2–3 cloves of garlic
Method:
In a medium bowl, mix the tomatoes, basil, and olive oil together.
Grill or toast the bread.
Rub the bread with garlic and top with the tomato mixture.
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli
Olive Garden Toasted Ravioli Recipe - Serve these tasty appetizers with your favorite marinara sauce.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
¼ cup water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup flour
1 (16-ounce) package meat-filled ravioli
Method:
In a bowl, mix the water and eggs and beat well. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix the Italian seasonings and garlic salt with the bread crumbs and set aside.
In a third bowl, measure the flour and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or skillet to 350°F for deep frying.
Dip the ravioli in flour, then in the egg wash, then in bread crumbs and carefully place in hot oil.
Fry about 2–3 minutes until golden, remove from oil, and drain.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
¼ cup water
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup flour
1 (16-ounce) package meat-filled ravioli
Method:
In a bowl, mix the water and eggs and beat well. Set aside.
In another bowl, mix the Italian seasonings and garlic salt with the bread crumbs and set aside.
In a third bowl, measure the flour and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or skillet to 350°F for deep frying.
Dip the ravioli in flour, then in the egg wash, then in bread crumbs and carefully place in hot oil.
Fry about 2–3 minutes until golden, remove from oil, and drain.
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms
Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms recipe - These are the perfect appetizers for the mushroom lovers in your house.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) can clams
8–12 fresh mushrooms
1 finely minced green onion
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup melted butter, for garnish
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese, for garnish
Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Drain and finely mince the clams, saving ¼ cup of clam juice for the stuffing. Lightly oil a small baking dish. Gently wash the mushrooms, pat dry, and remove the stems.
In a bowl, combine the clams, onions, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter, and oregano and mix well. Add the bread crumbs, egg, and clam juice and mix well. Add the cheeses and mix well.
Put about 1½ teaspoons of the stuffing mixture inside the mushroom cavity and slightly mound.
Place the stuffed mushrooms in the baking dish and pour ¼ cup melted butter over the top. Cover and bake in the oven for about 35–40 minutes.
Remove the cover and sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella on top and put back in the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
Garnish with freshly diced parsley.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) can clams
8–12 fresh mushrooms
1 finely minced green onion
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons grated mozzarella cheese
¼ cup melted butter, for garnish
¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese, for garnish
Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Drain and finely mince the clams, saving ¼ cup of clam juice for the stuffing. Lightly oil a small baking dish. Gently wash the mushrooms, pat dry, and remove the stems.
In a bowl, combine the clams, onions, garlic salt, minced garlic, butter, and oregano and mix well. Add the bread crumbs, egg, and clam juice and mix well. Add the cheeses and mix well.
Put about 1½ teaspoons of the stuffing mixture inside the mushroom cavity and slightly mound.
Place the stuffed mushrooms in the baking dish and pour ¼ cup melted butter over the top. Cover and bake in the oven for about 35–40 minutes.
Remove the cover and sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella on top and put back in the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
Garnish with freshly diced parsley.
Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fondue
Olive Garden Smoked Mozzarella Fondue Recipe - This cheese dish is sure to be a hit at your next party. Serve with toasted bread sticks or fried mozzarella cheese.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
6 cups of shredded Sargento 6 Cheese Italian Blend
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 diced Roma tomatoes
Fresh minced parsley or basil
1 loaf of fresh Italian bread
Method:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix all the cheeses together. Add the sour cream and spices and stir until well combined.
Spray a medium casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add the cheese mixture and spread out evenly with a large spoon.
Bake the casserole on the center rack of the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly on the edges.
Garnish with tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Slice the bread into ¼ ″–½″ slices and place them on a lightly greased cooking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the bread is toasted.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
6 cups of shredded Sargento 6 Cheese Italian Blend
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 diced Roma tomatoes
Fresh minced parsley or basil
1 loaf of fresh Italian bread
Method:
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
In a large bowl, mix all the cheeses together. Add the sour cream and spices and stir until well combined.
Spray a medium casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add the cheese mixture and spread out evenly with a large spoon.
Bake the casserole on the center rack of the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly on the edges.
Garnish with tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Slice the bread into ¼ ″–½″ slices and place them on a lightly greased cooking sheet. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the bread is toasted.
Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella
Olive Garden Fried Mozzarella Recipe - Everyone loves fried mozzarella sticks, and you can easily match the restaurant taste with this inexpensive recipe. Serve these with your favorite warm marinara sauce.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
1 pound block mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1½ cups Italian bread crumbs
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
Slice the block of cheese lengthwise, into about ½″ sections. Cut each section in half. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water and set aside.
In another small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and basil and set aside. In another small bowl, blend the flour with the corn starch and set aside.
Dip the cheese in flour, then in egg wash, then coat with bread crumbs.
Place carefully in hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so you need to watch them closely. Drain on paper towels.
SERVES 2-4
Ingredients:
1 pound block mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1½ cups Italian bread crumbs
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
Slice the block of cheese lengthwise, into about ½″ sections. Cut each section in half. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water and set aside.
In another small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, and basil and set aside. In another small bowl, blend the flour with the corn starch and set aside.
Dip the cheese in flour, then in egg wash, then coat with bread crumbs.
Place carefully in hot oil and fry until golden brown. This should only take a matter of seconds, so you need to watch them closely. Drain on paper towels.
Olive Garden Bread Sticks
Olive Garden Bread Sticks Recipe - Many people crave the bread sticks at Olive Garden and now you can make them at home in almost no time at all.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (10.5 ounce/6 count) package frozen bread sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush each bread stick with olive oil.
Sprinkle the tops of the bread with Parmesan cheese.
Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 12–15 minutes, according to package directions.
Dipping Sauces
Olive Garden also serves dipping sauces for an extra charge. To get the restaurant feel, place some warm bowls of marinara and Alfredo sauce on the table to dip the bread sticks into.
SERVES 4-6
Ingredients:
1 (10.5 ounce/6 count) package frozen bread sticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brush each bread stick with olive oil.
Sprinkle the tops of the bread with Parmesan cheese.
Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 12–15 minutes, according to package directions.
Dipping Sauces
Olive Garden also serves dipping sauces for an extra charge. To get the restaurant feel, place some warm bowls of marinara and Alfredo sauce on the table to dip the bread sticks into.
Johnny Carino's Italian Nachos
Johnny Carino's Italian Nachos Recipe - With this recipe, Carino's created a tasty change from the traditional Mexican nachos.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package wontons
1 (1 pound) package ground pork
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup Alfredo sauce
1 (6-ounce) package grilled chicken pieces
2 diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup sliced olives
¼ cup pepperoncini peppers
Jalapeño peppers, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the wontons on the diagonal to form triangles. Cook pork in a sauté pan for 10–12 minutes until brown.
Toss wonton triangles in olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 6 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain.
Pile the wontons on a large serving platter and drizzle them with Alfredo sauce.
Add pork, grilled chicken, tomatoes, olives, and peppers to the wontons. Top with mozzarella. Microwave for 1–2 minutes, to melt the cheese.
About Carino's
Carino's Italian Grill is a United States-based chain of Italian food casual dining restaurants. It has more than 170 restaurants with branches in about thirty states. All the food is made from scratch and served family style on large serving platters meant to be shared.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package wontons
1 (1 pound) package ground pork
3–4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup Alfredo sauce
1 (6-ounce) package grilled chicken pieces
2 diced Roma tomatoes
½ cup sliced olives
¼ cup pepperoncini peppers
Jalapeño peppers, to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut the wontons on the diagonal to form triangles. Cook pork in a sauté pan for 10–12 minutes until brown.
Toss wonton triangles in olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 6 minutes, or until lightly brown. Remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain.
Pile the wontons on a large serving platter and drizzle them with Alfredo sauce.
Add pork, grilled chicken, tomatoes, olives, and peppers to the wontons. Top with mozzarella. Microwave for 1–2 minutes, to melt the cheese.
About Carino's
Carino's Italian Grill is a United States-based chain of Italian food casual dining restaurants. It has more than 170 restaurants with branches in about thirty states. All the food is made from scratch and served family style on large serving platters meant to be shared.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Nachos
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Nachos Recipe - What do you get when you combine crispy, salty chips with seafood? You get some amazingly delicious nachos.
SERVES 3-4
Ingredients:
16 baked tortilla chips
1 (8-ounce) package of chopped imitation crabmeat
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ teaspoon paprika
Method:
Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine the crab, sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each chip.
Sprinkle cheese, olives, and paprika on top of the chips.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
SERVES 3-4
Ingredients:
16 baked tortilla chips
1 (8-ounce) package of chopped imitation crabmeat
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ teaspoon paprika
Method:
Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
In a bowl, combine the crab, sour cream, mayonnaise, and onion. Spoon about 1 tablespoon onto each chip.
Sprinkle cheese, olives, and paprika on top of the chips.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 6–8 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip
Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip Recipe - Who doesn't love a good crab dip? Serve this restaurant copycat with tortilla chips, slices of bread, or crackers.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (5-ounce) can drained crab meat
1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons diced onion
2 teaspoons diced red pepper
2 teaspoons diced green pepper
2 teaspoons diced tomato
2 teaspoons diced green onion
2 teaspoons white wine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Dash of Tabasco sauce, to taste
Method:
In a small microwave-safe dish, combine all the ingredients.
Microwave on medium power for 4 minutes.
Remove from microwave, stir, and serve with bread or chips.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 (5-ounce) can drained crab meat
1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons diced onion
2 teaspoons diced red pepper
2 teaspoons diced green pepper
2 teaspoons diced tomato
2 teaspoons diced green onion
2 teaspoons white wine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Dash of Tabasco sauce, to taste
Method:
In a small microwave-safe dish, combine all the ingredients.
Microwave on medium power for 4 minutes.
Remove from microwave, stir, and serve with bread or chips.
Dave and Buster's Philly Steak Rolls
Dave and Buster's Philly Steak Rolls Recipe - This appetizer is a Chinese twist on the traditional Philly cheese steak that we all love to eat.
YIELDS 10
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup diced onions
1 box of Steakums (7 slices)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (15-ounce) jar of Cheez Wiz
10 egg roll wraps
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Method:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
Break up Steakums pieces and add to skillet. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink (about 6 or 7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Place an egg roll wrap on a clean, dry surface with a corner facing you, like a baseball diamond.
Place 2 tablespoons of beef and onions onto the center of an egg roll wrap and top with 1–2 tablespoons of Cheese Wiz. Don't overfill your wrapper.
Fold the corner closest to you over mixture, then flap side corners over and roll. Use water or an egg wash to seal roll.
Heat and fill a high-sided pan with 1" of oil. Slowly add the rolls to oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
Drain on paper towels, and serve warm with ketchup.
YIELDS 10
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup diced onions
1 box of Steakums (7 slices)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 (15-ounce) jar of Cheez Wiz
10 egg roll wraps
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Method:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 2–3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
Break up Steakums pieces and add to skillet. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste; cook and stir until steak is no longer pink (about 6 or 7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Place an egg roll wrap on a clean, dry surface with a corner facing you, like a baseball diamond.
Place 2 tablespoons of beef and onions onto the center of an egg roll wrap and top with 1–2 tablespoons of Cheese Wiz. Don't overfill your wrapper.
Fold the corner closest to you over mixture, then flap side corners over and roll. Use water or an egg wash to seal roll.
Heat and fill a high-sided pan with 1" of oil. Slowly add the rolls to oil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on all sides.
Drain on paper towels, and serve warm with ketchup.
Chili's Texas Cheese Fries
Chili's Texas Cheese Fries Recipe - Once you make these you will come back to this recipe time after time. Serve with ranch salad dressing on the side.
SERVES 3–4
Ingredients:
Half a (28-ounce) bag frozen steak fries
4 slices bacon
1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese
Jalapeño pepper slices, to taste
Ranch salad dressing, for dipping
Method:
Spread the fries evenly over a cookie sheet and bake according to package directions.
Line strips of bacon on another cookie sheet and bake about 15–20 minutes, until crispy.
When the fries and bacon are done, remove from the oven.
Add a thick layer of cheese and jalapeños on top of the cooked fries, then crumble the bacon on top.
Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts.
SERVES 3–4
Ingredients:
Half a (28-ounce) bag frozen steak fries
4 slices bacon
1 (8-ounce) bag shredded Cheddar cheese
Jalapeño pepper slices, to taste
Ranch salad dressing, for dipping
Method:
Spread the fries evenly over a cookie sheet and bake according to package directions.
Line strips of bacon on another cookie sheet and bake about 15–20 minutes, until crispy.
When the fries and bacon are done, remove from the oven.
Add a thick layer of cheese and jalapeños on top of the cooked fries, then crumble the bacon on top.
Return to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Chili's Southwestern Eggrolls
Chili's Southwestern Eggrolls Recipe - This recipe has an assortment of traditional Southwestern-style ingredients wrapped inside small tortillas and deep fried.
SERVES 15
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans
1 (16-ounce) can drained corn
2 cups washed and drained fresh spinach
2 chopped jalapeños
2 pressed garlic cloves
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
15 small whole-wheat tortillas
Cooking oil
Prepared salsa
Sour cream
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, spinach, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cheese and mix well.
Put 2 tablespoons of mixture on each tortilla and roll into a thin eggroll.
Heat a frying pan to medium-high heat.
Using 1 tablespoon of cooking oil per 2–3 eggrolls, shallow fry in sauté pan. Garnish with salsa and sour cream.
SERVES 15
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans
1 (16-ounce) can drained corn
2 cups washed and drained fresh spinach
2 chopped jalapeños
2 pressed garlic cloves
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
15 small whole-wheat tortillas
Cooking oil
Prepared salsa
Sour cream
Method:
In a large mixing bowl, combine beans, corn, spinach, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cheese and mix well.
Put 2 tablespoons of mixture on each tortilla and roll into a thin eggroll.
Heat a frying pan to medium-high heat.
Using 1 tablespoon of cooking oil per 2–3 eggrolls, shallow fry in sauté pan. Garnish with salsa and sour cream.
Chili's Skillet Queso
Chili's Skillet Queso Recipe - Queso is turning up on many restaurant menus. Don't miss this easy appetizer. You can make it quickly and easily since it only contains two ingredients.
SERVES 6–8
Ingredients:
1 pound block Kraft Velveeta cheese
2 cans no-bean chili
Method:
Cut the cheese into small chunks.
Place the cheese in a baking dish and add the chili.
Microwave on medium-high for 3–4 minutes, until the cheese melts. Stir frequently, every 30 seconds.
Share an Appetizer:
Chili's has joined a number of other restaurants in promoting the share an appetizer or dessert concept along with the entrée for a fixed price. The current promotion is the $20 dinner for 2, where you get 1 appetizer and 2 full-size entrées from a select list. Past promotions featured 3 courses for $20, where you share both the appetizer and dessert.
SERVES 6–8
Ingredients:
1 pound block Kraft Velveeta cheese
2 cans no-bean chili
Method:
Cut the cheese into small chunks.
Place the cheese in a baking dish and add the chili.
Microwave on medium-high for 3–4 minutes, until the cheese melts. Stir frequently, every 30 seconds.
Share an Appetizer:
Chili's has joined a number of other restaurants in promoting the share an appetizer or dessert concept along with the entrée for a fixed price. The current promotion is the $20 dinner for 2, where you get 1 appetizer and 2 full-size entrées from a select list. Past promotions featured 3 courses for $20, where you share both the appetizer and dessert.
Chili's Chicken Fajita Nachos
Chili's Chicken Fajita Nachos Recipe - Yummy, crisp nachos get a special twist when topped with a fajita mixture. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 sliced Vidalia onion
1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
16 large tortilla chips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
16 jarred jalapeño pepper slices
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup thick and chunky salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons guacamole
Method:
Cook the chicken, onions, and bell peppers in a skillet according to fajita seasoning packet. Drain and set aside.
Place tortilla chips on a large microwave-safe plate.
Layer the cooked chicken fajita on top of the tortilla chips.
Add the cheeses on top of the chicken.
Place the jalapeño slices on top of the chicken. Microwave the plate on medium 2–3 minutes, to melt the cheese.
Put lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on top of the cheese.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 sliced Vidalia onion
1 bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
16 large tortilla chips
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
16 jarred jalapeño pepper slices
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup thick and chunky salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons guacamole
Method:
Cook the chicken, onions, and bell peppers in a skillet according to fajita seasoning packet. Drain and set aside.
Place tortilla chips on a large microwave-safe plate.
Layer the cooked chicken fajita on top of the tortilla chips.
Add the cheeses on top of the chicken.
Place the jalapeño slices on top of the chicken. Microwave the plate on medium 2–3 minutes, to melt the cheese.
Put lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on top of the cheese.
Chili's Boneless Buffalo Wings
Chili's Boneless Buffalo Wings Recipe - Chili's serves these spicy breaded chicken tenders with celery sticks and blue cheese, just like the famous wings, but without the bone.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2–4 cups cooking oil
¼ cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon margarine
Method:
In a medium bowl, combine salt, peppers, flour, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
Slice each chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
Preheat oil in deep fryer or skillet.
Dip pieces of chicken into the egg mixture 1 or 2 at a time, then into the flour/spice mixture. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated.
When all the chicken pieces have been breaded, arrange them on a plate and chill for 15 minutes. Drop each piece of chicken into hot oil and fry for 5–6 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the hot sauce and margarine. Microwave for 20–30 seconds, or just until the margarine has melted.
When the chicken pieces are done frying, remove them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
Place the chicken pieces into a covered container. Pour the sauce over the chicken, put the lid on, and shake gently until each piece of chicken is coated with sauce.
Recipe Variations:
You can buy frozen chicken nuggets to make this recipe. Cook according to package directions and then toss in the hot sauce. For a lower-calorie option, use grilled chicken breast.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2–4 cups cooking oil
¼ cup hot sauce
1 tablespoon margarine
Method:
In a medium bowl, combine salt, peppers, flour, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
Slice each chicken breast into bite-size pieces.
Preheat oil in deep fryer or skillet.
Dip pieces of chicken into the egg mixture 1 or 2 at a time, then into the flour/spice mixture. Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated.
When all the chicken pieces have been breaded, arrange them on a plate and chill for 15 minutes. Drop each piece of chicken into hot oil and fry for 5–6 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown.
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the hot sauce and margarine. Microwave for 20–30 seconds, or just until the margarine has melted.
When the chicken pieces are done frying, remove them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
Place the chicken pieces into a covered container. Pour the sauce over the chicken, put the lid on, and shake gently until each piece of chicken is coated with sauce.
Recipe Variations:
You can buy frozen chicken nuggets to make this recipe. Cook according to package directions and then toss in the hot sauce. For a lower-calorie option, use grilled chicken breast.
Chi Chi's Seafood Nachos
Chi Chi's Seafood Nachos Recipe - If you love seafood, this recipe is a must have. This modified nacho recipe is a healthier alternative to the traditionally greasy morsels. Serve them up as a tasty appetizer, a light snack, or even an exciting lunch.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
16 large tortilla chips
1 (8-ounce) package Louis Kemp Crab Delights
1 (8-ounce) package Louis Kemp Lobster Delights
1 (8-ounce) thawed frozen package salad shrimp
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Method:
Spread tortilla chips on a 10" plate.
Layer the crab, lobster, and shrimp over the chips.
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Microwave on medium until melted, 1½–2½ minutes.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
16 large tortilla chips
1 (8-ounce) package Louis Kemp Crab Delights
1 (8-ounce) package Louis Kemp Lobster Delights
1 (8-ounce) thawed frozen package salad shrimp
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
Method:
Spread tortilla chips on a 10" plate.
Layer the crab, lobster, and shrimp over the chips.
Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Microwave on medium until melted, 1½–2½ minutes.
Carrabba's Bread Dipping Mix
Carrabba's Bread Dipping Mix Recipe - This bread-dipping spice sauce is a real favorite. Carrabba's serves the spices on a small plate and the waiter adds olive oil. Serve with warm fresh bread.
SERVES 3–4
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
Salt, to taste
Method:
Combine the ingredients in a zip-top bag and crush.
Use 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the dipping bowl.
Drizzle the spices with olive oil and add a little fresh-squeezed lemon juice, if desired.
SERVES 3–4
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
Salt, to taste
Method:
Combine the ingredients in a zip-top bag and crush.
Use 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the dipping bowl.
Drizzle the spices with olive oil and add a little fresh-squeezed lemon juice, if desired.
Bennigan's Broccoli Bites
Bennigan's Broccoli Bites Recipe - These little fried nuggets are a great way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
Broccoli Bites
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
3 eggs
¾ cup shredded Colby cheese
¾ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
5 tablespoons real bacon bits
1 tablespoon diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups oil, for frying
Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce
¾ cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
4 teaspoons lemon juice
Method:
Thaw and drain broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended.
Place the broccoli, eggs, cheeses, bacon bits, onion, and flour into a plastic container. Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour. This will help to bind the mix, making preparation much easier.
Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan at 350°F. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow pan. Scoop a 1 tablespoon portion of the broccoli mixture into the bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well in the bread crumbs.
Place the broccoli bites into the fry basket or frying pan. Make sure they do not stick together. Fry for 1 minute.
Remove and place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
For the dipping sauce, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice and continue mixing until smooth and well combined. Serve with broccoli bites.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
Broccoli Bites
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
3 eggs
¾ cup shredded Colby cheese
¾ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
5 tablespoons real bacon bits
1 tablespoon diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups oil, for frying
Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce
¾ cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
4 teaspoons lemon juice
Method:
Thaw and drain broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended.
Place the broccoli, eggs, cheeses, bacon bits, onion, and flour into a plastic container. Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour. This will help to bind the mix, making preparation much easier.
Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan at 350°F. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow pan. Scoop a 1 tablespoon portion of the broccoli mixture into the bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well in the bread crumbs.
Place the broccoli bites into the fry basket or frying pan. Make sure they do not stick together. Fry for 1 minute.
Remove and place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
For the dipping sauce, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice and continue mixing until smooth and well combined. Serve with broccoli bites.
Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Applebee's Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe - Anyone who has ever visited an Applebee's restaurant falls in love with their mouth-watering spinach-artichoke dip. Serve it with fresh bread or tortilla chips.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 (14-ounce) can drained and chopped artichoke hearts
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1 (10-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 cup of shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
2 diced Roma tomatoes
4 ounces softened cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Spread the mixture into a small baking dish.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheeses melt.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 (14-ounce) can drained and chopped artichoke hearts
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1 (10-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 cup of shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
2 diced Roma tomatoes
4 ounces softened cream cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Spread the mixture into a small baking dish.
Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheeses melt.
Applebee's Pico de Gallo
Applebee's Pico de Gallo Recipe - Pico de Gallo is a versatile accompaniment to Mexican dishes and eggs. You will use this recipe time and time again.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup diced red onion
1 finely diced jalapeño pepper
1/8 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salad oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Method:
In a medium bowl, add tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño.
Add the cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oil, and vinegar and mix gently.
Store the leftover pico de gallo in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours to add to your favorite dishes and salads.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup diced red onion
1 finely diced jalapeño pepper
1/8 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salad oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Method:
In a medium bowl, add tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño.
Add the cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oil, and vinegar and mix gently.
Store the leftover pico de gallo in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours to add to your favorite dishes and salads.
Starbucks Bran Muffins
Starbucks Bran Muffins Recipe - This recipe is a healthy muffin just like the ones served at your favorite coffee shop. Combine it with yogurt and fruit for a full breakfast meal.
YIELDS 24 MUFFINS
Ingredients:
2½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons salt
2 cups crushed bran cereal
½ cup chopped dried apple
½ cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
½ cup softened unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
½ cup honey
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
½ cup walnut pieces
Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin with baking cups.
In a small bowl, stir flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine bran cereal and dried fruit with the boiling water.
In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in sugar, honey, and eggs.
Add the buttermilk to the butter mixture and beat in. Then add the flour mixture, then bran mixture, and the walnuts.
Divide the batter into the lined muffin tins. Bake muffins for 20 minutes.
Notes:
Starbucks: More Than Just Coffee - Starbucks started business as a coffee bean roaster and retailer in the early 1970s and has become the largest coffeehouse company in the world. The expansion brought with it a line of food products that includes salads, sandwiches, pastries, and snacks.
YIELDS 24 MUFFINS
Ingredients:
2½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons salt
2 cups crushed bran cereal
½ cup chopped dried apple
½ cup dried cherries
1 cup boiling water
½ cup softened unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
½ cup honey
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
½ cup walnut pieces
Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin with baking cups.
In a small bowl, stir flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, combine bran cereal and dried fruit with the boiling water.
In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually beat in sugar, honey, and eggs.
Add the buttermilk to the butter mixture and beat in. Then add the flour mixture, then bran mixture, and the walnuts.
Divide the batter into the lined muffin tins. Bake muffins for 20 minutes.
Notes:
Starbucks: More Than Just Coffee - Starbucks started business as a coffee bean roaster and retailer in the early 1970s and has become the largest coffeehouse company in the world. The expansion brought with it a line of food products that includes salads, sandwiches, pastries, and snacks.
McDonald's Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich
McDonald's Steak, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich Recipe - McDonald's currently serves only two types of bagel sandwiches. Since you are making them at home, you can put whatever you like on them such as ham, bacon, or sausage and switch the cheese to Monterey jack or Swiss.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 beef cube steak, cut into 2 pieces
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1½ teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon minced onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 split bagels
2 eggs
2 slices American cheese
Method:
Place the steaks in a plastic bag with the Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and onion.
Cook the steak on a George Foreman indoor grill for about 5 minutes, or until done. Remove.
Butter the insides of the bagel and toast on the grill. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and cook the eggs.
Once the egg has set, fold in half like an omelette and cut into 4 equal pieces.
Place the steak on the bottom of a bagel half, add egg and cheese, then top with the other half of the bagel.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 beef cube steak, cut into 2 pieces
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1½ teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon minced onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 split bagels
2 eggs
2 slices American cheese
Method:
Place the steaks in a plastic bag with the Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and onion.
Cook the steak on a George Foreman indoor grill for about 5 minutes, or until done. Remove.
Butter the insides of the bagel and toast on the grill. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and cook the eggs.
Once the egg has set, fold in half like an omelette and cut into 4 equal pieces.
Place the steak on the bottom of a bagel half, add egg and cheese, then top with the other half of the bagel.
McDonald's Breakfast Burrito
McDonald's Breakfast Burrito Recipe - Now you can get your fast food breakfast craving at home using this recipe, which can be modified according to your tastes.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 ounces pork sausage
4 teaspoons minced onion
½ tablespoon minced mild green chilies
4 beaten eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 (8") flour tortillas
4 slices American cheese
Method:
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the sausage is browned. Add the chilies and sauté for 1 minute more.
Pour eggs into the pan and scramble with the sausage, onion, and chilies. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat tortillas in the microwave on a moist paper towel for 1 minute.
Add the egg mixture and cheese to the tortilla and roll into a burrito.
Notes:
The First Fast Food Breakfast McDonald's pioneered the breakfast fast food concept with the introduction of the Egg McMuffin in 1972.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 ounces pork sausage
4 teaspoons minced onion
½ tablespoon minced mild green chilies
4 beaten eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 (8") flour tortillas
4 slices American cheese
Method:
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage and onion to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until the sausage is browned. Add the chilies and sauté for 1 minute more.
Pour eggs into the pan and scramble with the sausage, onion, and chilies. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat tortillas in the microwave on a moist paper towel for 1 minute.
Add the egg mixture and cheese to the tortilla and roll into a burrito.
Notes:
The First Fast Food Breakfast McDonald's pioneered the breakfast fast food concept with the introduction of the Egg McMuffin in 1972.
McDonald's Yogurt Parfait
McDonald's Yogurt Parfait Recipe - This is a healthy option for a quick breakfast on the run. Make these up ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Place the granola is a separate bag and you can top it when ready to eat.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 cups vanilla yogurt
2 (10-ounce) packages thawed sliced strawberries
1/3 cup thawed frozen blueberries
½ cup crunchy granola
Method:
Pour ½ cup of yogurt into a cup.
Top with ½ cup of strawberries.
Add 1 tablespoon of blueberries.
Pour ½ cup of yogurt over the fruit.
Top the yogurt with granola, and serve.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
4 cups vanilla yogurt
2 (10-ounce) packages thawed sliced strawberries
1/3 cup thawed frozen blueberries
½ cup crunchy granola
Method:
Pour ½ cup of yogurt into a cup.
Top with ½ cup of strawberries.
Add 1 tablespoon of blueberries.
Pour ½ cup of yogurt over the fruit.
Top the yogurt with granola, and serve.
IHOP Stuffed French Toast
IHOP Stuffed French Toast Recipe - Using prepared cheesecake filling makes a quick and simple recipe that tastes amazingly similar to the stuffed French toast served at IHOP.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 loaf of French bread
4 eggs
Splash of milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 (24.2-ounce) tub Philadelphia Ready to Eat Cheesecake Filling
Fresh strawberries or canned strawberry pie filling, for garnish
Whipped cream, for garnish
Method:
Slice bread into 1″-thick slices.
Beat eggs in a bowl with milk. Dip the bread slices into the egg batter.
Add a few pats of butter to a skillet and allow it to melt. Fry bread 2–3 minutes on each side until slightly brown.
Put a few tablespoons of the cheesecake filling on one piece of the toast. Top with another slice.
Garnish with sliced strawberries or canned strawberry pie filling. Top with whipped cream.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 loaf of French bread
4 eggs
Splash of milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 (24.2-ounce) tub Philadelphia Ready to Eat Cheesecake Filling
Fresh strawberries or canned strawberry pie filling, for garnish
Whipped cream, for garnish
Method:
Slice bread into 1″-thick slices.
Beat eggs in a bowl with milk. Dip the bread slices into the egg batter.
Add a few pats of butter to a skillet and allow it to melt. Fry bread 2–3 minutes on each side until slightly brown.
Put a few tablespoons of the cheesecake filling on one piece of the toast. Top with another slice.
Garnish with sliced strawberries or canned strawberry pie filling. Top with whipped cream.
IHOP New York Cheesecake Pancakes
IHOP New York Cheesecake Pancakes Recipe - The New York Cheesecake Pancakes are a new item on the menu and have become one of their most popular signature pancakes. Top these pancakes with strawberry jam, whipped cream, or maple syrup.
YIELDS 15 PANCAKES
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups Bisquick mix
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 eggs
Method:
Slice the cream cheese into 4 pieces and freeze overnight. The next day, preheat a skillet or griddle on medium high.
In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients.
Cut the frozen cream cheese into bite-size pieces and add to the batter.
Spray a skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Add 1/3 cup of batter and cook about 2 minutes per side until done.
YIELDS 15 PANCAKES
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups Bisquick mix
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 eggs
Method:
Slice the cream cheese into 4 pieces and freeze overnight. The next day, preheat a skillet or griddle on medium high.
In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients.
Cut the frozen cream cheese into bite-size pieces and add to the batter.
Spray a skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Add 1/3 cup of batter and cook about 2 minutes per side until done.
IHOP Loaded Country Hash Brown Potatoes
IHOP Loaded Country Hash Brown Potatoes Recipe - This recipe is a skillet hash filled with meat and cheese. It is a great way to use leftover baked potatoes.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
2 cold baked potatoes
½ cup cooking oil
2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
½ cup of cooked and diced breakfast meat
¼ cup cooked and diced onion and green peppers
½ cup of shredded American cheese
Method:
Dice the potatoes and leave the skin on.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes to the pan and season with salt.
Put in the cooked meat, onions, green peppers and top with cheese.
Cover with a lid and simmer for 6–8 minutes, until the potatoes are warm and the cheese is melted.
Potato Variations:
These were a LTO (Limited Time Offering) on the menu at IHOP and came in 3 varieties. Ham, Swiss & Mushroom Browns were loaded with sautéed mushrooms, diced ham, and melted Swiss and Parmesan cheese and topped with green onions. Jack, Cheddar & Bacon Browns were stuffed with chopped hickory-smoked bacon and melted Cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses and topped with sour cream and green onions. Country Sausage Browns were overflowing with pork sausage links, cheddar cheese, and grilled onions and topped with creamy country gravy.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
2 cold baked potatoes
½ cup cooking oil
2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
½ cup of cooked and diced breakfast meat
¼ cup cooked and diced onion and green peppers
½ cup of shredded American cheese
Method:
Dice the potatoes and leave the skin on.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes to the pan and season with salt.
Put in the cooked meat, onions, green peppers and top with cheese.
Cover with a lid and simmer for 6–8 minutes, until the potatoes are warm and the cheese is melted.
Potato Variations:
These were a LTO (Limited Time Offering) on the menu at IHOP and came in 3 varieties. Ham, Swiss & Mushroom Browns were loaded with sautéed mushrooms, diced ham, and melted Swiss and Parmesan cheese and topped with green onions. Jack, Cheddar & Bacon Browns were stuffed with chopped hickory-smoked bacon and melted Cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses and topped with sour cream and green onions. Country Sausage Browns were overflowing with pork sausage links, cheddar cheese, and grilled onions and topped with creamy country gravy.
IHOP Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes
IHOP Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes Recipe - IHOP offers this healthier option to traditional pancakes. Instead of using regular pancake syrup, keep a supply of your favorite jams and jellies on hand. Pie fillings in the can are another nice alternative to put on top of your pancakes.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
¾ cup rolled oats
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Method:
Preheat a skillet or griddle on medium heat and spray with cooking oil. Grind oats in a food processor or blender until a fine consistency.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, oil, and sugar and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix. Add the nuts and mix.
Add 1/3 cup of batter onto a hot griddle or skillet and cook for 2–4 minutes per side, until brown.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
¾ cup rolled oats
¾ cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups buttermilk
1 egg
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Method:
Preheat a skillet or griddle on medium heat and spray with cooking oil. Grind oats in a food processor or blender until a fine consistency.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, oil, and sugar and mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix. Add the nuts and mix.
Add 1/3 cup of batter onto a hot griddle or skillet and cook for 2–4 minutes per side, until brown.
IHOP Colorado Omelette
IHOP Colorado Omelette Recipe - Although IHOP is famous for its pancakes, they offer eight different types of omelettes. The Colorado is a very meaty omelette.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced green pepper
1/8 cup water
4 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup cooked and diced bacon
¼ cup cooked and diced ham
¼ cup cooked and sliced sausage links
¼ cup diced deli roast beef
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Method:
In a skillet on medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and green peppers to the skillet.
In a mixing bowl, add water, eggs, and salt. Stir and beat well.
Pour egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes to let the egg set. Add tomatoes and all the meats plus ½ cup of cheese.
Fold the omelette in half and top with remaining cheese.
Serve with salsa and sliced green onions.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced green pepper
1/8 cup water
4 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup cooked and diced bacon
¼ cup cooked and diced ham
¼ cup cooked and sliced sausage links
¼ cup diced deli roast beef
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Method:
In a skillet on medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and green peppers to the skillet.
In a mixing bowl, add water, eggs, and salt. Stir and beat well.
Pour egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes to let the egg set. Add tomatoes and all the meats plus ½ cup of cheese.
Fold the omelette in half and top with remaining cheese.
Serve with salsa and sliced green onions.
IHOP Chicken Fajita Omelette
IHOP Chicken Fajita Omelette Recipe - Everywhere you look on the menu these days you see fajitas. There are fajita burritos, fajita nachos, and now fajita
omelettes. This is a great recipe to use leftover fajita fixings.
SERVES 1
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon water
½ cup leftover fajitas (chicken, onions, and peppers)
½ cup Mexican cheese, shredded
¼ cup salsa
Method:
In a small bowl, beat eggs and water together.
Pour egg mixture in a medium skillet and cook over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until the egg starts to set. Add the chicken, peppers, and onions.
Fold the omelette in half. Turn heat off. Top with cheese and salsa.
Cover skillet with a lid and let it sit until the cheese melts.
omelettes. This is a great recipe to use leftover fajita fixings.
SERVES 1
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon water
½ cup leftover fajitas (chicken, onions, and peppers)
½ cup Mexican cheese, shredded
¼ cup salsa
Method:
In a small bowl, beat eggs and water together.
Pour egg mixture in a medium skillet and cook over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until the egg starts to set. Add the chicken, peppers, and onions.
Fold the omelette in half. Turn heat off. Top with cheese and salsa.
Cover skillet with a lid and let it sit until the cheese melts.
Denny's Pancake Puppies
Denny's Pancake Puppies Recipe - If you like fresh donut holes then you will definitely like these little bite-sized pancake balls rolled in powdered sugar. Serve with a small bowl of syrup for dipping.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup Aunt Jemima Original Pancake Mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
½ cup chopped dried blueberries
1 tablespoon finely chopped white chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer.
In a medium bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, and egg. Add blueberries and chocolate chips and stir.
Let the batter sit for 10 minutes to thicken. When the oil is hot, use an ice cream scoop coated with oil to make a batter ball, and drop it into the hot oil.
Cook for 2½–3 minutes, or until the batter is dark brown. Drain on paper towels and coat with powdered sugar.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup Aunt Jemima Original Pancake Mix
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
½ cup chopped dried blueberries
1 tablespoon finely chopped white chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Method:
Preheat oil in a deep fryer.
In a medium bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, and egg. Add blueberries and chocolate chips and stir.
Let the batter sit for 10 minutes to thicken. When the oil is hot, use an ice cream scoop coated with oil to make a batter ball, and drop it into the hot oil.
Cook for 2½–3 minutes, or until the batter is dark brown. Drain on paper towels and coat with powdered sugar.
Denny's Country Gravy
Denny's Country Gravy Recipe - This traditional milk gravy is made in the same skillet that the country fried steak is cooked in. The pan drippings give the gravy its unique flavor.
YIELDS 2 CUPS
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
2½ cups milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Method:
Use the same pan that you cooked the Denny's Country Fried Steak in to make the gravy.
Heat the oil and whisk in the flour.
Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, or until light brown.
Whisk in the milk a little at a time until the mixture thickens. Salt and pepper the gravy to taste.
YIELDS 2 CUPS
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
2½ cups milk
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Method:
Use the same pan that you cooked the Denny's Country Fried Steak in to make the gravy.
Heat the oil and whisk in the flour.
Stir constantly for about 5 minutes, or until light brown.
Whisk in the milk a little at a time until the mixture thickens. Salt and pepper the gravy to taste.
Denny's Country Fried Steak
Denny's Country Fried Steak Recipe - serves this golden, fried chopped beef steak smothered in a rich country gravy.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 pound beef cube steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
Method:
Tenderize the meat by pounding it with a mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
Stir together the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Put the buttermilk in a separate dish. Dredge steaks in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk, and dip again into the flour mixture.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the steaks 5 minutes on each side. Serve with Denny's Country Gravy, if desired.
Notes:
The History of Chicken Fried Steak The origins of chicken or country fried steak are unknown, but it is closely associated with southern cuisine and hospitality. The meat consists of a cheap cut of beef steak, which is pounded and tenderized. It is then coated with seasoned flour and pan fried in hot oil.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 pound beef cube steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup vegetable oil
Method:
Tenderize the meat by pounding it with a mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
Stir together the flour, salt, paprika, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Put the buttermilk in a separate dish. Dredge steaks in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk, and dip again into the flour mixture.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the steaks 5 minutes on each side. Serve with Denny's Country Gravy, if desired.
Notes:
The History of Chicken Fried Steak The origins of chicken or country fried steak are unknown, but it is closely associated with southern cuisine and hospitality. The meat consists of a cheap cut of beef steak, which is pounded and tenderized. It is then coated with seasoned flour and pan fried in hot oil.
Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole Recipe - This is a wonderful breakfast side dish at Cracker Barrel that can be served any time of the day. Make it ahead of time
and put it in the oven an hour before you plan to eat.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 pound frozen hash browns
¼ cup margarine
1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ pint sour cream
¼ cup peeled and chopped onion
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Place combined ingredients into the baking dish.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until brown on top.
Notes:
The Cracker Barrel restaurant chain has a southern-themed country store at each location with rocking chairs on the front porch. The menu consists of southern comfort food, and breakfast is served all day.
and put it in the oven an hour before you plan to eat.
SERVES 6
Ingredients:
1 pound frozen hash browns
¼ cup margarine
1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
½ pint sour cream
¼ cup peeled and chopped onion
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
½ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Place combined ingredients into the baking dish.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until brown on top.
Notes:
The Cracker Barrel restaurant chain has a southern-themed country store at each location with rocking chairs on the front porch. The menu consists of southern comfort food, and breakfast is served all day.
Cracker Barrel Ham and Red Eye Gravy
Cracker Barrel Ham and Red Eye Gravy Recipe - Cracker Barrel uses country ham. This is a lighter and less salty version of the original.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 (¼ -thick) ham steak
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons strong black coffee
4 tablespoons water
Method:
Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ham and fry for 6–8 minutes until done. Remove ham from skillet.
Add coffee and water to the ham juice.
Bring to a boil. Serve the gravy over the ham steak.
SERVES 2
Ingredients:
1 (¼ -thick) ham steak
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons strong black coffee
4 tablespoons water
Method:
Melt margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the ham and fry for 6–8 minutes until done. Remove ham from skillet.
Add coffee and water to the ham juice.
Bring to a boil. Serve the gravy over the ham steak.
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe - These are a popular breakfast side dish at Cracker Barrel. The fried apples are also great with pork chops, and can be used on top of pancakes or ice cream.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
8 red apples
¼ pound butter
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Method:
Do not peel the apples. Slice the apples into slices about ½″ thick. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the apples and sugar to the skillet.
Place a lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and juicy.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg before serving.
SERVES 8
Ingredients:
8 red apples
¼ pound butter
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Method:
Do not peel the apples. Slice the apples into slices about ½″ thick. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the apples and sugar to the skillet.
Place a lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes, or until the apples are tender and juicy.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg before serving.
Cracker Barrel Apple Streusel French Toast
Cracker Barrel Apple Streusel French Toast Recipe - This recipe is a nice variation of the basic French toast. You may use any kind of flavored fresh bread from the bakery if you do not want to make your own bread.
Yields 2 small Loaves
Ingredients:
2½ cups Bisquick baking mix
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
4 beaten eggs
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
1 cup apple sauce
¾ cup brown sugar
2/3 cup cooking oil
2 eggs
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 small loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine baking mix, flour, and apple pie spice. In another large bowl combine 4 eggs, apple pie filling, apple sauce, ½ cup of the brown sugar, and oil.
Add this to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Top each loaf with remaining brown sugar.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store overnight for easier slicing.
In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs. Cut the bread in thick slices. Dip each slice of bread in the egg.
Fry on a griddle until golden brown on each side.
Notes:
Cracker Barrel Anniversary As part of its fortieth anniversary, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores announced a special limited time only menu featuring two new breakfast items, and the Apple Streusel French Toast is one of those items.
Yields 2 small Loaves
Ingredients:
2½ cups Bisquick baking mix
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
4 beaten eggs
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
1 cup apple sauce
¾ cup brown sugar
2/3 cup cooking oil
2 eggs
Method:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 small loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine baking mix, flour, and apple pie spice. In another large bowl combine 4 eggs, apple pie filling, apple sauce, ½ cup of the brown sugar, and oil.
Add this to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Top each loaf with remaining brown sugar.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store overnight for easier slicing.
In a small bowl, beat the 2 eggs. Cut the bread in thick slices. Dip each slice of bread in the egg.
Fry on a griddle until golden brown on each side.
Notes:
Cracker Barrel Anniversary As part of its fortieth anniversary, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores announced a special limited time only menu featuring two new breakfast items, and the Apple Streusel French Toast is one of those items.
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Recipe - These breakfast sweets are easy to make since the recipe uses prepared pizza dough. They are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
Filling:
1 cup brown sugar
2½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup softened butter
Icing:
4 tablespoons softened butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Method:
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish. Spread the pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface.
To make the filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside. Spread the butter all over the dough.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the surface of the dough. Roll the long side of the dough up like you would a jelly roll.
Cut dough into 12 even slices and line up in a baking dish. Bake rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. While the rolls are baking, combine the icing ingredients.
Blend well with an electric mixer until fluffy. Spread the icing over the warm rolls.
Ingredients:
1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
Filling:
1 cup brown sugar
2½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup softened butter
Icing:
4 tablespoons softened butter
3 ounces cream cheese
1½ cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Method:
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish. Spread the pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface.
To make the filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside. Spread the butter all over the dough.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the surface of the dough. Roll the long side of the dough up like you would a jelly roll.
Cut dough into 12 even slices and line up in a baking dish. Bake rolls for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. While the rolls are baking, combine the icing ingredients.
Blend well with an electric mixer until fluffy. Spread the icing over the warm rolls.
Bob Evans Sausage Gravy
Bob Evans Sausage Gravy Recipe - This simple milk gravy will give you all the flavors of a country breakfast, and is served with the traditional biscuits.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 pound roll pork sausage
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
Salt and black pepper, to taste
8 prepared biscuits
Method:
Crumble and cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in the milk.
Cook gravy until thick and bubbly. Cook for about 5–7 minutes stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve over hot biscuits.
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
1 pound roll pork sausage
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
Salt and black pepper, to taste
8 prepared biscuits
Method:
Crumble and cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in the milk.
Cook gravy until thick and bubbly. Cook for about 5–7 minutes stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve over hot biscuits.
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