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Easter Egg Cheese Ball
Appetizer American

Easter Egg Cheese Ball

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Form into a large egg-shaped ball in the center of a serving plate.
  3. 3 Cut wax paper into strips. Lay them across the cheese ball, leaving spaces every two strips where the cheese is exposed. Sprinkle chopped chives on the exposed cheese, lightly pressing the chives down so they stick to the cheese. Remove the wax paper strips directly below the chives. Cover the newly exposed cheese stripes with bacon bits. Repeat by removing the final set of wax paper strips and adding chopped pecans in the remaining spaces.
  4. 4 Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

By fabeveryday

Bacon Popcorn
Appetizer

Bacon Popcorn

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon grease into a 6-quart pot and place over high heat. Add one or two popcorn kernels as testers. When test kernels pop, add remaining popcorn kernels and cover with a lid. As kernels start to pop, shake the pan back and forth constantly to keep unpopped kernels on the bottom. When popping slows down, remove the pan from heat and let it finish popping.
  2. 2 Pour popcorn into a large bowl or paper sack. Season with 1/2 of the seasoned salt and stir. Taste before adding more salt if desired. Toss with bacon bits and shredded Cheddar cheese for an extra special treat. Store leftovers in lunch sacks or sandwich bags.

By Jeannine Ross

Cherry Tomato Bites
Appetizer

Cherry Tomato Bites

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut off the top 1/4 of each tomato and a very small slice off of the bottoms, if needed, to sit upright. Scoop out pulp using a baby spoon or grapefruit spoon. Place tomatoes cut-side down on paper towels to drain.
  2. 2 Combine salad dressing, bacon bits, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a bowl. Spoon evenly into tomatoes. Cover and chill in a refrigerator until ready to serve.

By mamaG

Instant Pot® Jalapeno-Chicken Popper Dip
Appetizer

Instant Pot® Jalapeno-Chicken Popper Dip

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, chicken, green onion, bacon bits, and water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Manual; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add Cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir until cheese is melted.
  3. 3 Transfer dip to a serving dish and garnish with additional jalapenos, bacon bits, and Cheddar cheese if desired.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Baked Cheesy Potatoes
Dinner American

Baked Cheesy Potatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until melted. Stir in potatoes, mayonnaise, and onion. Spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with bacon bits.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 1 hour.

By Annette

Mashed Potato Pizza
Dinner American

Mashed Potato Pizza

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir in half of the Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.
  2. 2 Cut the pizza crust dough in half, and spread into the bottom of two 8-inch round pans. Bake for 4 minutes in the preheated oven, until about halfway done. Spoon the potato mixture over each crust. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  3. 3 Bake for an additional 5 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is golden, and cheese is melted. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with sour cream to taste.

By LAURATEATE

Cheesy Potato Salad
Lunch American

Cheesy Potato Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil and cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain; set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Combine sour cream, ½ cup Cheddar cheese, ½ green onions, mayonnaise, and sugar in a large bowl. Gently stir in cooled potatoes. Top salad with remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese, remaining ½ green onions, and bacon bits.

By KENNEDY5976

Green Beans in Cider
Dinner American

Green Beans in Cider

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine green beans and cider in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for 5 minutes; stir beans. Return to oven and cook until tender, 5 more minutes. Remove beans with a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving bowl; reserve cider.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bacon bits and onion in the hot oil until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour cider from green beans into the skillet; simmer until liquid is reduced, 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spoon bacon mixture over green beans. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Carol Shorter Hicks

Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes
Dinner American

Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mash potatoes with 1/4 cup butter until well combined. Beat in sour cream and cream cheese until smooth; mix in 2 cups Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese. Spread into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, and bacon bits.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, cheese is melted, and the edges are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Kimber E

All-American Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Salad American

All-American Loaded Baked Potato Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil. Simmer until potatoes are just tender enough to be pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until potatoes are slightly cool.
  2. 2 Mix sour cream, creamy salad dressing, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese, green onion, and bacon bits; add potatoes. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By spicejenmom

Creamy Cauliflower Salad
Lunch American

Creamy Cauliflower Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
  2. 2 Toss cauliflower florets, tomatoes, bacon bits, cheese, and eggs together in a bowl.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, dissolve sugar into vinegar and lemon. Whisk in mayonnaise until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad, and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled. Toss again gently, and serve.

By BOOKCHICKADEE

Keto Cauliflower Hash Browns
Side Dish American

Keto Cauliflower Hash Browns

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place grated cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Wring cauliflower in a clean dish towel, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. Transfer cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, egg, bacon bits, chives, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
  4. 4 Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Divide cauliflower mixture into 6 equal portions, making sure to leave space between each one. Flatten with your hands and shape into ovals.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Turn broiler on low and broil until crispy, about 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes to firm up.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Sausage
Dinner American

Peppers Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Sausage

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a square baking pan with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, and garlic in a bowl. Stir in cooked sausage and season with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. 4 Scoop sausage mixture into the pepper halves; press lightly to pack. Don't overstuff or understuff. Place in the prepared pan.
  5. 5 Bake until stuffing has hardened slightly on the top, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  6. 6 Let sit for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

By HazelCooks

Beaumont Ranch Potato Salad
Lunch American

Beaumont Ranch Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; steam-dry, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, vinegar, water, and Italian dressing mix together in a bowl until well blended. Set aside.
  3. 3 Slice potatoes until chunky; place in a large bowl. Stir in dressing; toss to coat, then cool. Stir in bacon, celery, pickle, and green onion; fold in mayonnaise until evenly distributed.

By ranch_maven

Hash Brown Potato Soup
Dinner American

Hash Brown Potato Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
185 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place hash browns into a slow cooker. Add chicken broth, condensed soup, potato, onion, and pepper. Cover and cook on Low until potatoes are tender and soup is hot, 3 to 5 hours.
  2. 2 Drop in softened cream cheese and stir with a whisk until melted and mixed in. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Cheddar, bacon bits, and green onions.

By nsupanda

Very Easy Potato Bacon Soup
Dinner American

Very Easy Potato Bacon Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot butter until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, water, dill weed, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and water is almost all evaporated, at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir milk and bacon bits into potato mixture; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir parsley into soup.

By Michelle Anne

Egg Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast American

Egg Breakfast Pizza

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Place pizza crusts upside down on cookie sheets and bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Do not allow to brown.
  3. 3 Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Scramble eggs until firm.
  4. 4 Remove crusts from oven, turn right side up, spread 1/2 can of cream of celery soup on top of each crust. Spread 1/2 of egg mixture on each crust. Sprinkle bacon bits on one pizza and cooked sausage on the other. Cover each with onions and peppers. Top each pizza with 2 cups of cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven, for 25 to 30 minutes, until cheese is golden brown.

By John Gaignat

Perfect Mixed Greens
Dinner American

Perfect Mixed Greens

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove leaves from collard, mustard, and turnip greens; discard stems. Gently wash leaves in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water; stir in 2 cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons salt. Allow greens to soak in chicken broth mixture for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Scoop greens into a colander and allow to drain; do not rinse. Discard chicken broth mixture down the sink.
  3. 3 Pour remaining 2 cups chicken broth into a large pot; mix in greens.
  4. 4 Stir in vegetable oil, bacon bits, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  5. 5 Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

By Mama Luvs Papa

Cauliflower Potato Soup
Soup American

Cauliflower Potato Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
195 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, and onion flakes in a pot. Add enough water to cover, then stir in bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer vegetable mixture and about 1 cup cooking liquid to a slow cooker. Stir in condensed soup, milk, cream cheese, and bacon bits. Cook on Low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir parsley into soup and continue cooking until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese.

By AMYL22

Savory French Toast Casserole
Breakfast American

Savory French Toast Casserole

3.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange baguette slices in the bottom of a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Beat eggs well in a bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese on top and mix until well combined. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the baguette slices and sprinkle with bacon bits.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar and bake until fully melted, about 5 more minutes. Serve hot.

By riri2

Hamburger Quiche
Breakfast American

Hamburger Quiche

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
65 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie dish.
  2. 2 Press hash browns onto the bottom and sides of pie dish. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until it begins to brown.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until beef evenly brown. Drain, crumble and allow to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and cornstarch. Stir in 1/2 pound shredded cheese and ground beef mixture. Mix in the liquid smoke, bacon bits, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Pour into hash brown crust.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle 1/4 pound of grated sharp cheddar on top, and place back in the oven. Bake 15 minutes, or until filling is puffed and golden brown. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

By Jeff