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Steak 'n' Fries Salad

Steak 'n' Fries Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub sirloin steaks with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Let the steaks warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Spread French fries onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake French fries in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  6. 6 While the fries bake, cook steaks on preheated grill until beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove steaks to a cutting board.
  7. 7 Mix romaine lettuce, cucumber, and egg together in a salad bowl. Pile French fries atop the salad mixture.
  8. 8 Cut steaks into bite-size pieces and arrange atop the French fries. Sprinkle croutons and mozzarella cheese over the entire salad.

By foodpassion

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the Caesar dressing: Mash anchovy fillets and garlic in a large salad bowl. Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and creamy. Gradually stream in olive oil while whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 To serve: Gently mix romaine lettuce and Parmesan cheese into dressing until thoroughly coated.
  4. 4 Top Caesar salad with croutons and enjoy!

By sarahcrites

Salsa Chicken Meatloaf

Salsa Chicken Meatloaf

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
65 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Mix together croutons and salsa in a large bowl; set aside to soften, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic in hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Mix ground chicken, ground pork, pepper Jack cheese, cilantro, egg, taco seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce into crouton mixture; mash any unbroken croutons. Mix into onion mixture in the skillet, then transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  5. 5 Mix together barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Brush over meatloaf. Fold a 12-inch-long piece of aluminum foil into a tent and place over meatloaf.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. Remove the foil tent for the last 10 minutes of baking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of loaf should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Remove meatloaf from the oven, cover with foil, and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

By HockeyMom

Mexican-Inspired Breakfast Casserole

Mexican-Inspired Breakfast Casserole

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a square baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Chop when cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Stir in bell peppers, onion, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4 Arrange croutons in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer bacon, pepper Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese on top, then pour egg mixture over top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven; let sit before serving for 20 minutes.

By RCOSTIC

Potato Dumplings

Potato Dumplings

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl combine 2 cups mashed potatoes with flour and egg. Using about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mixture each, shape into dumplings. Press a crouton into the center of each and seal dough around it.
  3. 3 Drop dumplings into simmering soup or broth, cover and cook 20 minutes. Do not remove lid while dumplings are cooking.

By Helen

Cheesy Chicken

Cheesy Chicken

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread soup over chicken, sprinkle cheese over soup and top with croutons.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

By Michael Rondeau

Broccoli Cheese Layer Bake

Broccoli Cheese Layer Bake

3.9

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook broccoli in boiling salted water until tender.
  2. 2 Mix cheese and chicken soups in a large bowl. Add 2 cups of croutons; blend together well. Drain broccoli.
  3. 3 In a 15x10x2 inch baking pan, place half the cooked broccoli in a layer. Spoon half the soup mixture over the broccoli. Finish with a second layer of broccoli and top vegetable with remaining soup mix. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbling.

By AUNTIEREE1

Cheddar, Bacon, and Egg Casserole

Cheddar, Bacon, and Egg Casserole

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
545 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix croutons, Cheddar cheese, and bacon together in a bowl; transfer to an 11x7-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, mustard, onion powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over croutons mixture. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove plastic wrap from dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Let casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By CRITE

Spinach Quiche with Cottage Cheese

Spinach Quiche with Cottage Cheese

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie or quiche pan.
  2. 2 Place spinach in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until soft. Drain off any remaining liquid. Stir in green onions, eggs, cottage cheese and Cheddar cheese. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with crushed croutons. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until eggs are set.

By Bettina J

Hunt's Bruschetta Chicken Skillet

Hunt's Bruschetta Chicken Skillet

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together drained tomatoes, cheese, and basil in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Top evenly with tomato mixture, pressing onto chicken.
  3. 3 Combine tomato sauce and garlic in large skillet; add chicken. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and measures 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  4. 4 Top with croutons just before serving.

By Hunt's

Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole

Aunt Millie's Broccoli Casserole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in the boiling water for 1 minute. Drain, and set aside.
  3. 3 In a saucepan over medium heat, mix cheese, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Add broccoli, stirring to coat. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Mix in the croutons, and sprinkle over the broccoli mixture.
  5. 5 Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the topping is browned and the broccoli is tender.

By Kaylee

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon slice in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slice on paper towels, cool slightly, and crumble.
  2. 2 Combine bacon, lettuce, shredded chicken, croutons, dressing, and Parmesan cheese for the filling a a bowl. Toss gently to combine and everything is evenly coated with dressing. Adjust dressing amount to your personal preference - for me 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons is about right.
  3. 3 Warm tortilla in the microwave for about 15 seconds to make it more pliable.
  4. 4 Lay filling ingredients down the center, and roll your wrap up! Enjoy!

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg of Lamb

Mozzarella-Stuffed Leg of Lamb

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Toss bread cubes with cheese, mint and chili sauce until well combined.
  2. 2 Lay meat fat side down and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Spread evenly with bread mixture, leaving a 1-in (2.5-cm) border at one end. Starting at the narrow end, roll up meat jellyroll style.
  3. 3 Tie rolled roast together with kitchen string. Transfer to a rack set in a roasting pan and roast, basting occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in centre of meat registers 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for rare or 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) for medium doneness. Rest roast for 10 minutes. Slice thickly. Makes 8 servings.

By Heinz

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread croutons on bottom of greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Crumble sausage into medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any drippings. Spread sausage over croutons.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well blended. Stir in soup, spinach, mushrooms, cheeses and mustard. Pour egg mixture over sausage and croutons. Refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 The next morning, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve hot.

By Shannon Marie

Buffalo Chicken Mason Jar Salads

Buffalo Chicken Mason Jar Salads

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ranch dressing and hot sauce in a small bowl. Divide dressing equally between 5 wide-mouthed, quart-sized glass canning jars, forming the first layer. Add equal amounts of celery and carrots, forming the next 2 layers.
  2. 2 Place 3 ounces of chicken in each jar. Top chicken with 2 cups of salad greens in each jar. Place 1/4 cup blue cheese on top of salad greens. Seal and refrigerate jars until ready to use.
  3. 3 Divide croutons evenly into 5 small lidded containers. When ready to eat, dump jar contents and croutons into a bowl and toss.

By B Tario

Mom's Squash Casserole

Mom's Squash Casserole

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add squash and onion and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl combine soup, cheese and eggs. Mix well and pour into dish with squash.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle croutons on top. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes more.

By Tami Weaver

Crab and Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

Crab and Lobster Stuffed Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush a large baking sheet with about 1/4 cup melted butter.
  2. 2 Arrange mushroom caps, gill sides up, in a single layer on baking sheet.
  3. 3 Combine lobster, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, crushed croutons, remaining 1/2 cup melted butter, crabmeat, and garlic. Spoon into mushroom caps.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; serve hot.

By MINNESOTAMOM

Bermuda Spinach Salad

Bermuda Spinach Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Once cool, peel and chop.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  3. 3 Prepare the dressing in a blender by combining the onion, sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, pepper, celery seed and Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4 In a large salad bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, spinach, croutons and mushrooms. Toss to mix. Pour enough dressing over salad to lightly coat. Toss and serve.

By Dee

Chef Salad

Chef Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine romaine and butter lettuce in a large bowl and tear into bite-sized pieces. Toss to mix.
  2. 2 Add turkey, turkey ham, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, and eggs; mix to combine. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine. Another option is to place all the ingredients into individual dishes to allow guests to customize their chef salads to taste.

By thedailygourmet

Homemade Cream of Asparagus Soup

Homemade Cream of Asparagus Soup

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus and bone broth; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Stir in cream, Marsala wine, lemon zest, salt, Aleppo pepper, and black pepper until well blended. Return to low heat and simmer (do not boil) until flavors are mixed and soup is hot, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls. Garnish with sour cream and croutons.

By Dan Toomey

Spam-a-licious Not-So-Caesar Salad

Spam-a-licious Not-So-Caesar Salad

2.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the meat in the preheated skillet until it is golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Cook the mushrooms in the same skillet until softened. Remove from skillet and set aside. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook while stirring until they are cooked through and scrambled. Turn off the heat.
  2. 2 Divide the red leaf lettuce and baby spinach leaves between two large salad bowls. Top the salad greens with the fried luncheon meat, mushrooms and scrambled eggs. Sprinkle both salads with crumbled feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped peanuts, and dill. Arrange the anchovy fillets across the top of the salads and drizzle two tablespoons of Ranch dressing on each serving. Garnish with croutons.

By Jemma

Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

4.6

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 broccoli and cauliflower in separate saucepans, cover with water, and bring to a boil; cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and arrange in an 11x7-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a bowl until creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and onion; pour over vegetables. Pour melted butter on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Scatter crushed croutons evenly on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

By MUSTANGSTEPH21

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Noodle Soup

5.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook egg noodles as directed on package, drain.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook until mixture is thickened and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour in Swanson® Chicken Broth; add chicken, hot pepper sauce, and parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cream and cooked noodles; continue cooking until soup is heated through, about 3 more minutes.
  4. 4 Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and/or ranch flavored croutons if desired.

By Campbell's Kitchen

Greek Mason Jar Steak Salad

Greek Mason Jar Steak Salad

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide Greek dressing evenly among the 5 jars, forming the first layer. Divide tomato halves evenly among the jars, forming the next layer. Top the tomatoes with Kalamata olives and red onions.
  2. 2 Place 3 ounces of steak over the onions in each jar. Top steak with 2 cups romaine. Place 1/4 cup feta cheese over the romaine. Seal and refrigerate jars until ready to serve.
  3. 3 Divide croutons among 5 small resealable plastic bags.

By B Tario

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 11x7 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. While bacon is cooking, wash tomatoes and slice off stem ends. Gently scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2 inch wall. Finely chop pulp and place 1/3 cup of it in a medium bowl. You may discard remaining pulp.
  3. 3 Stir crumbled bacon, green pepper, cheese, croutons, and salt and pepper into tomato pulp. Spoon an equal amount of mixture into each hollowed out tomato. Place stuffed tomatoes into prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until heated through. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

By AJRHODES3