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Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

I was a little scared to make this recipe.... breakfast casserole in the crock pot???? But I am very glad I did and I think that is the only way I will make it. I made this Saturday night to be ready for breakfast Sunday.  I love finding easy breakfast recipes to have Sunday before church.  I absolutly love this recipe and using the crock pot.  It was very easy and soooo good.  Everyone ate it, well my daughter Lily did not like the peppers in it so she ate around them.  I highly recommend this for breakfast especially if you have company or just for your family. Enjoy!!

Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

1 lb sausage or any breakfast meat

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 bag of shredded frozen hashbrowns or you could use the simple potatoes one bag ( I used simply potatoes)

1 cup milk

12 eggs

1/2 cup to 3/4 cup three pepper and onion frozen blend in the freezer section (you could use fresh)

Salt  to taste

Pepper to taste

1 1/2  tsp garilc powder if you like

First spray your slow cooker with a non stick pray, make sure it is well coated.  Cook your choice of breakfast meat,drain off excess grease ( I used fully cooked Jimmy Dean turkey sausage in the package, I used the whole package)  In the same pan saute the peppers and onions until tender.  (I used frozen and skipped this step). Mix the vegetables and meat and the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl until well mixed, then dump in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8- 10 hours.  Mine only took 8 hrs.

Side Note:  I used egg beaters instead of eggs and turkey sausage and made this a low calorie and low weight watchers points.  mine came out to 2.5 points per serving.... you can't beat that!!

Oven Roasted Potato Wedges

I made a very simple recipe for oven roasted potato wedges yesterday. Here is how I did it.  I took about 5 potatoes and I peeled them,(you do not have to this you can leave the skin on if you like) then I used my Pampered Chef potato wedger to cut them into 6 wedges.  You can most defiantly just use a knife to cut the potatoes into wedges. Place the potato wedges in a large bowl and add 1 tbsp of olive oil, stir (you may need a little more if all your potatoes do not get covered) the I added 2 tbsp of Tastefully Simple Italian Garlic Bread seasoning. Now, I know you all may not have this, I actually just got it and love it but If I did not have it I would have used garlic powder and some salt, then when finished I would have sprinkled some parm cheese on them.  OK now back to the recipe..... I then tossed the wedges to make sure they all were coated well.  Place wedges on a baking sheet and bake at 400 for 35 min. After 35 min. pull potatoes out and check with a fork to see if they are done, some bigger wedges may take longer.  Then eat and Enjoy!  I love these as an alternative to fries and they really are so easy.  Here are some pictures of my process.

Candy Cakes...Amazing!!!!!

OK... You have got to see these cakes.  I am making these very soon.  It is an awesome way to dress up a ordinary cake and make it look extraordinary.  You just make your favorite recipe for any kind of cake or even use a box cake mix, then frost the cake as usual, and then decorate it up with the candy, then finish with a ribbon. So gorgeous!!  Love it!

http://texasmonkey.blogspot.com/2010/04/dress-up-cakes-without-stress.html

40 Things I Want My Daughter To Know

1. You are special.
2. There is no one else exactly like you in the whole world. Cherish your unique self.
3. You deserve love, admiration, honesty, respect, and second chances.
4. You have the right to use your voice – any time, any place, on any topic.
5. You are beautiful.
6. Beauty is as beauty does and while physical beauty is fleeting, a beautiful soul lasts forever.
7. True friends make you laugh and feel good about yourself.
8. True love makes you want to be a better person.
9. Girls can do anything boys can do … and some things boys can’t.
10. Magic is real – you just have to know where to look for it.
11. Taking time for yourself is important – be your own best friend.
12. You can always come home. Always.
13. You can tell me anything.
14. You don’t always have to follow the rules, but …
15. … always follow your heart.
16. You are a creative genius and your creations are your gift to the world. Give them freely and joyfully.
17. There’s no such thing as failure. Learn from every experience.
18. You are loved more than you will know until you have your own child.
19. Anything is possible if you believe.
20. Put God first in all you do... this is the most important one.
21. Go after your passion with a vengeance, but …
22. … remember to slow down and savor the journey along the way.
23. Sometimes it’s okay to eat dessert first.
24. Don’t wait for things to be “perfect” before you do something.
25. Keep your eye on the Big Picture, but revel in the details.
26. Trust yourself. You are smart enough, strong enough, and brave enough.
27. When in doubt, pray
28. It’s okay if you don’t know the answers. Sometimes it’s a better place to start from.
29. The Golden Rule is the easiest standard by which to measure any choice.
30. Travel is the best teacher, but always be safe and be wise. The world is a beautiful place, but it is not without its sharp edges.
31. Never compromise your beliefs – not for stature, approval, or anything else.
32. Manners count.
33. Learn to laugh at yourself and life will suddenly seem much easier.
34. It’s okay to be fragile sometimes. Life can be like that.
35. I am always so proud of you.
36. I will always be with you. Even when I’m gone I will be holding you in my heart and wrapping my love around you.
37. Family is forever... never forget that, take care of your family.
38. Love with your whole heart.
39. God is good all the time.
40. I am blessed because God choose me to be your mom and my life is better for it!!!

I encourage all of you mother out there to take time and read this and maybe make a list for your daughter!!

Mini Cheeseburgers.. Easy weeknight meal

This recipe for Mini Cheeseburgers is a different take on regular cheeseburgers.  First they are delicious and easy.  Second kids love them.  Third they are fun because they are small and bite size. I find I get in a food rut and this helps make something you have often seem different and fun.  The garlic in this recipe really makes the burgers so good, trust me you have to try this recipe and you will love it too! Enjoy.

Mini Cheeseburgers

• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley (fresh)  I skipped this part.. I have kids that would take one look at that and run… just keeping it honest.
• 1 ½ lbs 90% lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 slices American cheese
• 8 hot dog buns
• 24 slices dill pickles

Directions:

1.  

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Finely chop onion and parsley. Combine beef, onion, parsley, garlic and salt and mix well. Press beef mixture evenly over bottom of a Large Bar Pan. Bake 10-12 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.

2.  

Meanwhile, cut cheese into quarters and set aside. Slice Buns into thirds (you can square off the ends to be fancy).

3.  

Remove Bar pan from oven and pour off the grease. Cut into 24 squares. Place burgers on buns and top with cheese. You can place back on pan and cover with foil to melt cheese and warm buns. 3-5 minutes.

4.  

Top with pickles and any other condiments desired

The Marlboro Man Sandwich!! Awesome recipe!

This is a recipe I love and so does my husband.  I like this recipe because it gives me something else to do with cubed steak.  When I make this recipe I do use a little less butter but it is an amazing sandwich, everyone I know that has tried it loves it.  I hope you make it and love it as much as we do, Enjoy!

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/marlboro_mans_f/

The Marlboro Man Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 whole Large (or 2 Small) Onions
• 2 sticks Butter (lots And Lots Of Butter)
• 2 pounds (to 3 Pounds) Cube Steak (tenderized Round Steak That's Been Extra Tenderized)
• Lawry's Seasoned Salt (or Similar Seasoned Salt)
• ½ cups (approximately) Worcestershire Sauce
• Tabasco Sauce, To Taste
• 4 whole French/deli Rolls (earthgrains Are Best!)

Preparation Instructions

Slice onions and cook in 1/4 stick butter until soft and light brown. Remove and set aside.

Slice cube steak against the grain. Season with Lawry’s.

Heat 2 tablespoons butter over high heat (in same skillet) until melted and beginning to brown. Add meat in single layer. Cook one side until brown, then flip and cook until brown, about a minute on both sides.

Add 1/2 cup (at least) Worcestershire sauce, 5 to 6 shakes Tabasco, and 2 tablespoons butter. Add cooked onions. Stir to combine.

Butter halved French rolls and brown in skillet.

To assemble, lay bottom half of French roll on plate. Place meat mixture, followed by a spoonful of juice from the pan. Top with other half of roll, cut in half, and devour!