Easy Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1/2 cup ricotta
pinch of oregano
pinch of basil
1 tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1 - 26 oz jar of pasta sauce
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Pepperoni slices (about 1/2 a bag)
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup shredded aged Provolone
Herbed Parmesan Drop Biscuits
Additional Parmesan cheese for topping

Herbed Parmesan Drop Biscuits

2 1/4 cup baking mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2/3 cup milk

Directions

1. Brown sausage in skillet; drain fat.
2. Mix in pasta sauce and pepper flakes; set aside.
3. Mix ricotta cheese with the herbs and Parmesan in a separate bowl; set aside.
4. Mix the dry ingredients for the biscuits.
5. Add milk and stir until combined
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
7. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with non-stick spray.
8. Drop biscuit dough by teaspoons in the bottom of pan, spacing evenly. It's OK if there is space between the dough--it will expand as it's cooked.
9. Top with sausage mixture and dot with the ricotta cheese mixture.
10. Bake at 375 for about 20 min or until biscuits are puffed and beginning to get golden brown.
11. Top with mozzarella and provolone cheeses and distribute pepperoni slices evenly over top, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
12. Return to oven and bake until cheeses are melted and beginning to bubble. This should take about 10 minutes.
13. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
14. May be topped with the additional Parmesan cheese.

Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup roasted garlic light cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
3. Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
5. Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

This recipe also makes for great chicken patties.  Makes 5 or 6 patties depending on what size you make them.  Put on a bun with lettuce, mayo, and tomato.

Chicken Pot Pie With Bisquick

Filling Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup Bisquick
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup milk
1 3/4 cup chicken, cooked, and diced or torn
10 oz. pkg. frozen peas and carrots

Crust Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Bisquick
3 tablespoons hot water
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, Bisquick, onion, pepper and thyme; bring to a boil.
3. Stir in the chicken broth and milk.
4. Bring to a boil again, stirring constantly.
5. Boil for 1 minute.
6. Add in the chicken and frozen vegetables.
7. Mix thoroughly and take pan off of the heat.
8. Pour mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish.
9. Make crust and place over pie.
10. Bake 45 minutes or until crust is a light, golden brown.

Frank's RedHot Buffallo Chicken Dip

Ingredients

8 oz. pkg.cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing (Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe)

1/2 cup Frank's® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish.
3. Stir until smooth. 
4. Mix in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese.
5. Stir in chicken. 
6. Bake 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir.
7. Garnish as desired.
8. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Blue Cheese Dressing

Ingredients

1 cup regular mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

6 oz blue cheese

1 Tablespoon apple cider or wine vinegar

1/ 2 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Directions

Crumble the blue cheese, and mix it all together. Thin with water if desired.


Note:  This worked well for the Franks RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip

90-Minute Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope active dry yeast
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Directions

1. Mix 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt, and undissolved yeast.
2. Heat milk, water and margarine to 120 - 130 degrees F. 
3. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer.
4. Add 1/4 cup flour.  Beat at high speed of electric mixer 2 minutes.
5. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
6. On a floured surface knead 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
8. Shape into balls.
9. Place in greased 8-inch round pan.
10. Pour a 1-inch depth of boiling water into large pan on bottom rack of cold oven.
11. Cover rolls with a cloth.
12. Set rolls on rack above water.
13. Close oven door; let rise 30 minutes.
14. Uncover rolls; remove pan of water.
15. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
16. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until done.
17. Remove from pan.
18. Serve warm.

Yield:  1 Dozen
Proof Time:  30 minutes
Bake Time:  20-25 minutes

Beef and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 cups diced roast beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup beef gravy or prepared brown gravy

2 tablespoons dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled

dash garlic powder

1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

beef broth or water, if needed

2 cups prepared mashed potatoes, seasoned

2 tablespoons butter

1 egg

1/2 to 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

 

Directions

1. Grind or finely chop the beef and onion.
2. Add gravy, wine, and seasonings.
3. Add broth, if necessary, to make a moist mixture.
4. Put beef mixture in a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
5. Combine mashed potato with butter and egg; mix well then spread over the meat mixture.
6. Sprinkle with the cheese.
7. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

 

Serves 6