Paula Deen's Favorite Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

12 oz. lasagna noodles
 2 T. olive oil
 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
 1 lb. ground beef
 ½ t. salt
 ¼ t. black pepper
 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
 5 oz. cream cheese, cut into bits
 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
 1 ½ C. grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter, oil, or cooking spray.
3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, parboil the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
4. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a fork, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
9. Add spaghetti sauce and cream cheese.
10. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
11. Spoon ½ cup of meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
12. Top with a single layer of noodles, 1 cup of sauce, ⅓ of the mozzarella, and ½ cup of Parmesan.
13. Repeat the layering two more times, until all of the ingredients have been used, ending with a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan.
14. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until golden on top and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.

I found this recipe on the NBC website after watching the Tonight Show segment.

Grandma's Homemade Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground lean beef
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 C. parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 C. bread crumbs
1/8 C. milk
chopped parsley to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 C. canola oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Begin to roll meatballs to desired size.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet and add canola oil.
5. Fry each meatball to golden brown (it is okay if they are not yet cooked through).
6. Remove meatballs to a paper towel covered plate to drain while cooking the remaining meatballs.
7. Place meatballs on tray and bake for 30 minutes.

Note:

This recipe will also make great hamburgers.  For every pound of ground beef it makes 4 good sized hamburgers.

Teriyaki Chicken

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 1/2 pounds)
1 cup long-grain white rice
 

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the garlic and 1/4 cup of the teriyaki sauce.
2. Add the chicken, turn to coat, cover, and let marinate for 30 minutes
3. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
4. Meanwhile, heat oven to 450 degrees F.
5. Place the chicken o a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and roast, basting with the remaining 1/3 cup of teriyaki sauce, until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
6. Serve over cooked rice.

Tip:
To make your own teriyaki sauce, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 clove garlic (chopped), and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.

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.