Easy Buttery Biscuits

                                                                           

Crispy Biscuit on the outside fluffy on the inside and so easy. Not my recipe but saw Drew Cooks on Facebook and gave them a try. Best biscuits I ever made!

                                                                                     

                                                                                       

2 and 1/2 Cup Flour. I needed more flour my dough was to wet. You want wet but not heavy wet. I added another 1/2 cup.

1 &1/2 Tablespoon Sugar

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1 & 1/2 Teaspoons of Salt

Mix all of those together. Now add 1 & 3/4 Cups Buttermilk. If you do not have buttermilk just add 1 tablespoons Lemon Juice to regular milk to make the 1&3/4 Cups. Pour all of the milk into your dry and stir well with a heavy spoon. Now take a 9x9 inch baking dish and pour in 1 stick of melted butter. 1 stick = 8 tablespoons of butter. Now spread your dough over the melted butter in your baking dish. Some butter will come to the top and go over the biscuits. That is perfect. Now take a large sharp knife and cut biscuits into 9 squares. I did 12 squares for a smaller biscuit either works do what works for you. Bake in a 450 degree preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes. Mine were done at 25 minutes. Serve piping hot with butter and jam or do what I did. I made chicken gravy and served it over the biscuits, Really Good!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Great Big Breakfast Casserole

                                                                        

This is a great casserole for large gatherings. Just cut the recipe down to the size you need!

4 Dozen Eggs

2 Pounds Shredded Cheddar Cheese

2 Pounds Browned Sausage. I got mine in the freezer section already cooked in patties, I just had to chop them into small bite sized pieces

2 Pounds Frozen Diced Obrien Hash Brown Potatoes

Milk about 1 cup divided between the 2 batches of eggs 

Seasonings to taste, I used Salt, Pepper, Garli Powder, Onion Powder, and Parsley

In a large pan, I used my electric roaster, spray the pan first, then dump in the thawed Obrien Hash Browns. Season, then spread out the prepared sausage, now spread over the sausage half of the cheddar cheese. Beat the eggs and milk I did it in 2 batches. Season and pour over the top of the cheese. Mix up the next round of eggs and milk beat then pour over the top. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour. Give mixture a stir if eggs have not fully set up bake until they are cooked mine took another half an hour. Once it is cooked spread the remaining cheese over the top and return to the oven until cheese is melted about 10 minutes. Makes at least 30 nice sized servings. I provided ketchup and hot sauce. Everybody raved over it! And all was eaten too! 

Smore Brownies

                                                                              

Delicious Smore Brownies & so easy to make!

1 Box of your favorite Brownie Mix, I used Chocolate Fudge Brownies, 9x13 pan sized

The ingredients called for on the box mix of Brownies

Graham Crackers

Marshmallows

2 Cups Chocolate Chips I used Semi Sweet Chips

Spray your baking pan 9x13 size. Separate Graham Crackers into squares and lay them into your prepared pan. Now sprinkle the chocolate chips over the graham crackers. Place 1 Marshmallow on each square. Squeeze in more if you like! Now preheat oven according to the box directions. Mix up your brownie batter following the directions on the box. Spoon batter over each Marshmallow, be sure to spread in down into all the surface area. Bake according to box directions. Check to be sure batter is baked. Cool and cut into squares! These are amazing! I made a double batch and baked in a throw away foil full sheet cake pan! Great for any event you need a large dessert, picnics, church events, potlucks! Enjoy!     

                                                                             

The full pan after baking! 

                                                      

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

                                                                             

                              Huge Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies! Makes 9 Dozen!   

1&1/3 Cup Softened Butter

1 & 1/3 Shortening

2 Cups Granulated Sugar

2 Cups Brown Sugar   

4 Eggs

4 TSP Vanilla

5 & 1/4 Cups Flour

3/4 Cup Baking Cocoa I used Hersheys Extra Dark

2 TSP Baking Soda

2 TSP Salt

2 Bags 12 Ounce Chocolate Chips I used one bag Milk Chocolate One Bag Semi Sweet

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees

Beat the Shortening and the Butter together until fluffy. Add the sugars and beat again until fluffy. Now add the eggs and vanilla and beat again. In a separate bowl stir all the dry ingredients together until mixed well. Slowly beat this into your butter mixture, Beat until mixed well. Now stir in by hand the Chocolate Chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets, Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Really Good! 

Cheeseburger Soup For A Crowd

                                                                          

Hearty, Cheesy, Creamy, Beefy!

1 and 1/2 Pounds, Ground Beef brown and drain

2 Large Onions Peeled and Diced Large Dice

4 Large Carrots Peeled and Sliced

2 TBS Chopped Garlic

1, 16 Ounce Can Tomato Paste

Salt and Pepper to taste I used Season Salt

Garlic Powder, Onion Powder 1 TBS each

2 TBS Chopped Parsley

3, 32 Ounce Containers of Beef Stock or Broth, I used stock

3 Boxes Elbow Macaroni 1 pound each

2 and 1/2 Pounds, Shredded Cheese, I used Mexican Blend but use your favorite

1 Gallon Water

1/2 Gallon Milk

1 Heaping Cup Sour Cream

2 Heaping TBS Cornstarch stirred until smooth into 1 Cup of Milk

I made this in my large electric roaster. You may use a large stockpot on your stovetop but the roaster is easy for stirring & monitoring. First brown your burger and drain. Put back into your roaster or pot. Add the parsley, chopped onions, carrots, and garlic. Add your seasonings. Add your tomato paste and the gallon of water and stir well. Now add the elbow macaroni and cook and stir until pasta is tender and carrots are cooked. Now add the milk and cheese and stir and cook until cheese is melted and blended well. Now stir in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the soup is thick and creamy. Now stir in the Sour Cream. Taste and check your seasoning to add more if needed. This serves about 30 servings, Cut recipe to 1/3 for about 10 servings. Creamy Cheesy Beefy eating! Enjoy!

Crispy Vanilla Sugar Cookies

 

Crispy loaded with vanilla flavor and easy!

1/2 Cup Butter Softened

1/2 Cup Shortening

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

2 Teaspoons Vanilla

2 Eggs

2 and 1/2 Cups Flour

Preheat oven to 375 Degrees

Cream the softened butter and shortening together. Add Vanilla and salt and beat well. Add eggs and beat well. Add sugar and beat again. Add flour and beat until mixed well. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar, Sanding Sugar, Sprinkles, or Cinnamon and Sugar. You choose. Bake 8 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove from sheets and let cool. These  store very well. Recipe makes 5 and one half dozen! 

Homemade Vegetable Noodle Soup

Vegetable Noodle Soup Bliss!

1 Can Chopped Tomatoes 29 Ounce Size do not drain

1 Can Tomato Sauce 29 Ounce Size

1 Container Chicken or Vegetable Broth, I used Chicken 32 Ounce Size

1 Bag Fine Egg Noodles 12 Ounce Size

4 Large Potatoes peeled and diced

1 Onion Peeled and Diced

1 Cup  Baby Carrots Diced

1/4 Head of Cabbage Chopped

1 Bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables 32 Ounce Size

Salt and Pepper to taste 

1 Tablespoon Chopped Garlic, optional

2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley

I a large pot dump in all the liquids including the chopped tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add  the garlic, the chopped parsley,  chopped carrots, onions, potatoes and frozen vegetables. Let simmer until all the vegetables are soft about half an hour. Test the carrots and potatoes with a fork to be sure they are done. Now add the noodles and cabbage and cook until done stirring every now and then. Now add your salt and pepper and taste to be sure it has enough seasoning. I doubled this recipe and it was delicious. If you need more liquid just add water until you have enough broth. Mine did not need it but if yours does just add water!