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Baked Fennel with Parmesan

Baked Fennel with Parmesan

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  2. 2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.

By RUPERTLSSMITH

Tortellini Carbonara

Tortellini Carbonara

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and ham and saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  2. 2 Pour in half-and-half and cheese, stirring frequently, until sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  3. 3 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add peas to boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain from water and toss with ham and sauce mixture.

By KRISANN

Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine

Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Add asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half. Cook until thick and bubbly. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.
  3. 3 Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.

By STEPHNDON

Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Half-and-Half

Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Half-and-Half

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  2. 2 While pasta cooks, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until tails start curling in, about 2 minutes per side. Add remaining butter, Pinot Grigio, lemon juice, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to incorporate.
  3. 3 Drain linguine and divide noodles between 2 bowls. Serve shrimp mixture on top and garnish with parsley.

By thedailygourmet

Chicken Rotini Stovetop Casserole

Chicken Rotini Stovetop Casserole

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover and set aside.
  3. 3 Sauté chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in bell peppers and cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
  4. 4 Combine hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce in a casserole dish. Mix well and serve immediately.

By Terry

Crab Alfredo

Crab Alfredo

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Keep warm and covered.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until garlic releases its aroma, about 2 minutes, being careful not to let the garlic brown. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until cheeses melt and mixture is smooth. Mix in the crabmeat and continue cooking until crabmeat is heated through, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Divide the fettucine between 2 plates or bowls and top with the crab sauce.

By LisaJ

Baked Pasta

Baked Pasta

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Heat a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, gravy, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Stir ziti into meat sauce, then spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Lisa Stinger

Asparagus Carbonara

Asparagus Carbonara

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook bacon in the hot skillet, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet.
  3. 3 Add asparagus to bacon fat in the skillet and cook and stir until asparagus begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer asparagus and garlic to the plate with bacon.
  4. 4 Reserve 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese for garnish. Whisk together remaining Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Drain spaghetti, setting aside about 3/4 cup of the cooking water, and return spaghetti to the pot. Stir in egg yolk mixture and toss for 1 minute until evenly coated. Return the pot back to low heat and cook, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking water if necessary, 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Turn off heat, pour in half-and-half, and stir well. Mix in bacon and asparagus until evenly distributed. Garnish with reserved Parmesan cheese and parsley.

By lutzflcat

Tuscan Savory Sweet Potato Soup

Tuscan Savory Sweet Potato Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Puree potatoes in a food processor or blender in batches until smooth. Return pureed potatoes to the large pot; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until completely browned, breaking the meat apart with the back of a wooden spoon as it cooks. Stir the garlic, mushrooms, and Italian seasoning into the sausage-and-onion mixture; continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender, another 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to the pot with the potatoes.
  3. 3 Place the large pot over low heat. Pour the half-and-half over the mixture, stirring to mix. Allow the soup to slowly heat until hot and to your desired consistency. Garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Mark D Wilder

Chicken Florentine Casserole

Chicken Florentine Casserole

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, stirring constantly.
  5. 5 Arrange spinach in bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish; cover with mushrooms. Pour 1/2 soup mixture over mushrooms; arrange chicken breasts on top. Cover with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits; top with mozzarella cheese.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

By BRYAN0320

Vegetarian Zuppa Toscana

Vegetarian Zuppa Toscana

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes. Add kale, sausage, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until 1/2 of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in half-and-half; cover and simmer until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

By AleeKat5

Spicy Chicken Marsala

Spicy Chicken Marsala

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
110 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until very hot. Pour in the vegetable oil, tilt skillet to coat with oil, and place chicken breast halves into the hot skillet. Cook the chicken breasts until browned on each side, about 8 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Increase heat under skillet to medium-high, then stir in bacon, shallots, and green onions. Cook and stir until bacon begins to crisp, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in garlic until fragrant, then add fire-roasted tomatoes, Marsala wine, chicken bouillon cubes, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer for about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir half-and-half and Parmesan cheese into the sauce over medium heat. Continue to cook until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, and allow the chicken and sauce to rest while cooking the pasta.
  5. 5 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  6. 6 Transfer cooked spaghetti to a serving platter and serve topped with chicken breasts and sauce.

By CraigEstes

Creamy Rigatoni Florentine

Creamy Rigatoni Florentine

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; sauté until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir spaghetti sauce, half-and-half, and Italian seasoning into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Return cooked chicken to the skillet, then add spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Add cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese to the chicken and sauce; stir until melted. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

By Colleen

Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes

Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, basil, and oregano in oil for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and green onions, and saute for 3 minutes. Add bacon, half and half, Parmesan cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Cook until cheese is just melted. Stir in shrimp, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with pine nuts.

By Jessica

Pasta with Italian Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce

Pasta with Italian Sausage and Pumpkin Sauce

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Add onion and garlic to sausage; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir pumpkin purée, chicken broth, half-and-half, sour cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper into sausage mixture; cook, stirring often, until sauce is creamy and thick, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in campanelle and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and return to the pot.
  4. 4 Add sausage and pumpkin mixture to pasta; place over medium-high heat, gently stir until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Top servings with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.

By jmcnutt28

My Chicken Parmesan

My Chicken Parmesan

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
  2. 2 Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken tenderloins into flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
  3. 3 Beat egg and half-and-half thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a second shallow bowl. Dip floured chicken tenderloins into beaten egg mixture, let excess egg drip off, then press chicken into bread crumb mixture to coat. Let breaded chicken rest on a plate to set coating, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and coating is golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bring water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large pot. Cook angel hair pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  6. 6 Pour 3/4 cup marinara sauce into the prepared baking dish and top with cooked pasta. Pour remaining 3/4 cup sauce over pasta and arrange chicken tenderloins on top. Sprinkle with Italian cheese blend.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

By janice tofuri

Manicotti Alla Romana

Manicotti Alla Romana

4.6

Prep
60 min
Cook
50 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent. Saute garlic for 1 minute and stir in ground beef. Cook until well browned and crumbled. Season with salt and set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Cook spinach according to package directions. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and parboil for half of the time recommended on the package. Drain and cover with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent the shells from cracking.
  3. 3 To the ground beef mixture add the cooked spinach and ricotta cheese. When the mixture is cool, add the beaten eggs. Spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Gently drain the manicotti shells and carefully stuff each one with the meat and cheese mixture; place shells in prepared dish. Lightly cover the dish with plastic wrap or a clean, damp towel to prevent shells from cracking.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Prepare the white sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and chicken bouillon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble. Stir in half and half and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Pour or ladle the sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
  6. 6 Stir the basil into the remaining spaghetti sauce. Carefully pour or ladle spaghetti sauce over the white sauce, trying to layer the sauces without mixing.
  7. 7 Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.

By markblau

Salmon-Stuffed Pasta Shells

Salmon-Stuffed Pasta Shells

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a large baking dish lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a well-seasoned frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook salmon with onion, garlic, dill, and parsley in the hot oil until it easily flakes with a fork, flipping once, about 10 minutes total. Add white wine and cream cheese. Fold into the fish mixture until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Drain pasta shells. Stuff shells with mixture and place into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and heated through, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6 While the shells are cooking, mix half-and-half, wine, cream cheese, dill, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a saucepan and cook the sauce over medium heat until butter and cream cheese have melted, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove shells from the oven and top with cream sauce. Serve.

By LauraS

Delmonico Hash Brown Potatoes

Delmonico Hash Brown Potatoes

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place frozen potatoes in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 In a saucepan on the stovetop or in microwave on low, melt together cheese and butter or margarine. When melted, blend in the cream. Pour mixture over frozen potatoes, and cover pan with foil.
  4. 4 Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil, and bake 15 minutes more.

By irenedee

Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 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.
  2. 2 Heat half-and-half in the microwave until just warm.
  3. 3 Process unpeeled potatoes through a food mill into a medium bowl. (Or, using a potholder, peel and drop them into a bowl. Puree using a potato masher or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Stir in warm half-and-half and salt (or beat, if using a mixer) until smooth and fluffy.
  4. 4 Cool, cover, and refrigerate potatoes in a microwave-safe, airtight container for up to 2 days.
  5. 5 Thirty minutes before serving, microwave until warm. Transfer to a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in butter to melt. Cover and keep warm.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Best Cheese Sauce

Best Cheese Sauce

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and-half, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until serving.

By Pam Witzig

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Half-and-Half and Butter

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Half-and-Half and Butter

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt into a medium Dutch oven and cover with cold water over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 16 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Return potatoes to the pot, still over the heat. Cook until water evaporates and potatoes look dry, about 3 minutes. Move potatoes to a mound on one side of the pot. Add cream cheese, butter, and half-and-half to the other side of the pot. Cook until butter melts and mixture starts to boil, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat. Beat with a hand-held electric mixer to desired degree of smoothness, 30 seconds to 1 minute; do not overbeat. Serve immediately.

By Jasmine Primas

Incredible Red Smashed Potatoes

Incredible Red Smashed Potatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes and 1 tablespoon kosher salt into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mix half-and-half and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through and butter is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Blend potatoes with an electric hand mixer in the large bowl until mashed. Slowly pour 3/4 the cream-butter mixture into blended potatoes; mix on lowest speed until fully incorporated. Fold in the remaining 1/4 cream-butter mixture and sour cream. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and black pepper.

By Jennifer Hanson

Unbelievable Grilled Garlic Bread

Unbelievable Grilled Garlic Bread

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix the Cheddar cheese, half-and-half, and paprika. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. Pour into the bowl with mayonnaise mixture, stirring until well blended.
  3. 3 Place the French bread on the grill cut side down, and let it toast for a few minutes. Remove from the grill, and spread the cheese mixture on each side. Place the halves back together, and wrap the loaf in aluminum foil. Return to the grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the loaf is heated through and the cheese mixture is hot.

By Kimber

Pretty Darn Quick Potato Gratin

Pretty Darn Quick Potato Gratin

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Fit a food processor with a shredding disk and use it to shred cheese. Transfer to a small bowl. Fit processor with slicing disk and use it to slice potatoes.
  3. 3 Put potatoes in a large saucepan with half-and-half, garlic, salt, and nutmeg; stir gently to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook at a gentle boil, stirring often with a heat-safe spatula to prevent sticking, until half-and-half has reduced and thickly coats potatoes, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Spoon into prepared baking dish. Smooth top and sprinkle evenly with cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife and top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

By NickiSizemore

Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and blend together with the flour.
  3. 3 Add the corn, half and half, whipping cream, salt and sugar. Stir and heat until mixture begins to thicken.
  4. 4 Stir in cheese and pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

By Gina

Original Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Original Ranch Mashed Potatoes

3.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in large pan with water over high heat and boil until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes. Heat butter, half-and-half and peppers in saucepan over low heat until combined. Drain potatoes and place in mixer with butter sauce. Add dressing mix and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

By Hidden Valley Ranch

Carrots and Rice

Carrots and Rice

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, combine carrots, onion, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low, and cover pan. Allow to steam for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, half-and-half, and butter into rice mixture. Consistency should be creamy, not dry. Stir in some milk if necessary. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.

By Gayle Frazier

Apricot-Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites

Apricot-Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. 2 Place the phyllo cups on the baking sheet. Add about 1/4 teaspoon apricot preserves to each cup, followed by 1/4 teaspoon mini chocolate chips; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine pecans, brown sugar, half-and-half, honey, and rum extract in a small mixing bowl. Stir well. Distribute the pecan mixture equally among the phyllo cups.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

By lutzflcat