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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

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

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

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

California Potato Salad

California Potato Salad

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool.
  2. 2 Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water and cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold. Dice the eggs.
  3. 3 In a salad bowl, lightly toss the potatoes, eggs, artichoke hearts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, croutons, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, and mayonnaise until all ingredients are coated with dressing.

By Ken_MartinezCA

BLT Salad

BLT Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside
  2. 2 Combine mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt.
  3. 3 Combine lettuce, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, and croutons in a large salad bowl. Toss with dressing, and serve immediately.

By D. L. Mooney

Crab Brunch Casserole

Crab Brunch Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. 2 In large bowl, mix the eggs, milk, croutons, cheese, onion, and parsley. Stir in the crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into center of the casserole comes out clean. Serve immediately.

By Doreen

Carrot Casserole

Carrot Casserole

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Sauté onion and stir in condensed soup, cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked carrots. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
  4. 4 Toss croutons with 1/3 cup melted butter; scatter over casserole.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Jane

My Amazing Tomato Basil Soup (Like Applebee's)

My Amazing Tomato Basil Soup (Like Applebee's)

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until tender and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in condensed soup and marinara. Fill the soup can halfway with water, swirl, and slowly pour into the soup.
  2. 2 Add oregano and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.
  3. 3 Ladle into bowls and top with croutons and Parmesan cheese.

By lainalee

Charleston Breakfast Casserole

Charleston Breakfast Casserole

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. 3 Melt butter in the microwave, or in a small pan on the stove over low heat. Spray a 9x12 inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Place croutons in the bottom of the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
  4. 4 Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking to break up the yolks. Add milk, peppers, mustard, salt, and pepper, and beat until well-combined. Pour over the croutons and cheese, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

By Scott M

The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have

The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. 3 Form mixture into meatballs by hand.
  4. 4 Melt butter in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in the hot skillet. Cook, turning constantly, until desired doneness is reached, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) for well done.

By BEARNESTA

Swiss Sherry Chicken

Swiss Sherry Chicken

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover each chicken breast with a slice of cheese.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl mix together the soup, sherry and sour cream, and pour mixture over chicken. Soften dill in melted butter; toss croutons in butter, and sprinkle them on top of chicken.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

By Janet Schaufele

Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze

Brown Sugar Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Spread a small amount of ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  4. 4 Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Shape into a loaf and put into the prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Shell Hargis

Easy Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

Easy Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend vegetable oil, Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, Dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth; season with salt.
  2. 2 Drizzle dressing over lettuce in a large mixing bowl; toss to coat. Top salad with croutons.

By Angielin

Tortellini, Steak, and Caesar

Tortellini, Steak, and Caesar

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven broiler. Season steak with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; rub with olive oil. Place steak in a baking dish, and broil 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Slice diagonally into thin strips.
  3. 3 In a bowl, toss the cooked tortellini, lettuce, olives, croutons, tomatoes, and dressing. Top with steak strips to serve.

By LROHNER

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and basil together in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Crumble bacon. Mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.

By SFORD1024

Zippy Egg Casserole

Zippy Egg Casserole

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
575 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  2. 2 In a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, arrange croutons in a single layer. Layer with Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and pepper Jack cheese. Top with the cooked sausage.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, beat together eggs, half-and-half, milk, mustard, onion, salt, and pepper. Pour into the dish over sausage. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

By ANY14TNS

Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme

Classic Thanksgiving Dressing With Parsley, Sage and Thyme

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread bread cubes in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets; dry for 3 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) with oven racks in lower- and upper-middle positions. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  6. 6 Stir in bread cubes, chicken broth, eggs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper; mix well. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until steamy, about 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is crusty, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Wild Rice Stuffing for Turkey

Wild Rice Stuffing for Turkey

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make the rice: Combine hot water and 3 crumbled bouillon cubes in a medium saucepan; stir to dissolve. Add wild rice and 1 1/4 cups cold water, or as much needed to cover; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a baking dish.
  4. 4 To make the stuffing: Dissolve a bouillon cube in 1 cup of hot water to make broth; set aside.
  5. 5 Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in reserved broth and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in cooked rice, croutons, and poultry seasoning; transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  6. 6 Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

By MCBETH24

Delicious Spinach Salad

Delicious Spinach Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix spinach, carrots, croutons, green onions, black olives, feta cheese, black beans, and pine nuts together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle over spinach mixture; stir to coat.

By Allrecipes Member

Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vinegar, sugar, water, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is bubbling, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Whisk egg into vinaigrette; return saucepan to low heat and simmer until thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine Mandarin oranges, spinach, mushrooms, bacon, almonds, red onion, and croutons in a large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss to coat.

By Suzanne S

Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs

Grandma's Applesauce Meatballs

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 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 Whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in croutons and let sit to allow croutons to soak up milk mixture, about 2 minutes. Lightly stir in applesauce, Cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix in ground beef with your hands until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Add condensed soup and evaporated milk to the same bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour sauce over meatballs in the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and thickened and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese 15 minutes before the end of baking and bake until cheese is melted and beginning to brown. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Pipster

Springtime Spinach Salad

Springtime Spinach Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, peel, and chop.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp and evenly brown. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
  3. 3 Toss eggs, bacon, spinach, strawberries, mushrooms, onion, kiwi, and orange together in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Combine ketchup, water, olive oil, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and brown mustard in a separate bowl: season dressing with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss salad with dressing: top with croutons.

By OZAHIRU

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