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Homemade Caramel Coffee Creamer

Homemade Caramel Coffee Creamer

3.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup half-and-half, brown sugar, and corn syrup; bring to a boil. Boil, without stirring, until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water and placed on a flat surface, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining half-and-half and vanilla extract.

By Aminta bruzas

Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

Frosting for German Chocolate Cake

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine the half and half, butter, sugar, yolks and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and walnuts. Cool to room temperature before frosting cake.

By Sierra

Frozen Strawberry Yogurt

Frozen Strawberry Yogurt

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries, sugar, vanilla extract, and half-and-half in a blender; puree until smooth. Add yogurt (see Cook's Note) and pulse until combined.
  2. 2 Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer frozen yogurt to a lidded plastic container. Cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, let it ripen in the freezer for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

By JENHYBR

Warm Blue Cheese Dip with Garlic and Bacon

Warm Blue Cheese Dip with Garlic and Bacon

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; leave grease in the pan. Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Cook garlic in bacon grease over medium heat until soft, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Beat cream cheese and half-and-half in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until blended. Stir in bacon, garlic, blue cheese, and chives. Transfer mixture to a medium baking dish and cover.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

By Carol Palaika

Cheesy Keto Biscuits

Cheesy Keto Biscuits

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine almond flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix in Cheddar cheese by hand. Create a small well in the middle of the bowl; add eggs and half-and-half to the center. Use a large fork, spoon, or your hands to blend in the flour mixture until a sticky batter forms.
  3. 3 Drop 9 portions of batter onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.

By Scuttles

Salted Caramel Spritz

Salted Caramel Spritz

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine caramels and half-and-half in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until caramels are melted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat butter and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in egg and salt. Beat in fluid caramel sauce. Add flour; beat until combined.
  4. 4 Fill a cookie press with the dough and press onto baking sheets, 1 to 2 inches apart.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Barb Rockenbach

Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken

Easy Creamy Lemon Chicken

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Place in a baking dish.
  3. 3 Stir lemon juice and zest into the leftover butter in the pan, and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half-and-half slowly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth. Pour sauce over chicken.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top.

By Jess Staldine

Egg in a Hole French Toast Grilled Cheese

Egg in a Hole French Toast Grilled Cheese

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk half-and-half, 1 egg, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
  2. 2 Place 2 bread slices on a work surface and top each with 1 slice American cheese, 1 slice Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Top each with a second piece of bread, making a sandwich. Cut a 2-inch hole in the center of each sandwich using a biscuit cutter or 2-inch wide glass.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, tilting the skillet to cover entire surface with butter. Dip both sandwich rings and cut-out holes in the batter until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place the dipped sandwich rings and cut-out holes in the melted butter in the skillet. Immediately crack an egg into the hole of each ring. Cook until egg white is set, bread is golden brown, and cheese is softly melted, about 2 minutes per side.

By Julie Hubert

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine white chocolate chips and half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Stir continuously until chocolate has completely melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in milk and vanilla extract until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  5. 5 Pour into mugs and serve.

By Dawn

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
610 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter. Pour yogurt into the sieve set over a measuring cup; drain in the refrigerator until about 1/2 cup whey is collected, about 8 hours.
  2. 2 Whisk half-and-half and drink mix in a large bowl. Stir in strained yogurt and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into and ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze about 2 hours.

By zeebee

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Gelato

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Gelato

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
785 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, half-and-half, and cocoa powder in a pot over medium heat. Cook until heated through, reaching about 130 degrees F (54 C) but not boiling. Stir occasionally to break up lumps and prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine egg substitute and sugar in a separate bowl. Whisk until sugar is incorporated. Pour in a little of the hot milk mixture to temper the eggs; mix well and add back to the mixture on the stove. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir until mixture reaches 185 degrees F (85 C) and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, but do not let boil.
  3. 3 Turn off the heat. Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until melted and combined. Let ice cream base cool, stirring occasionally, until steam stops rising, at least 20 minutes. Place pot over an ice water bath if desired. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Pour base into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions until texture resembles soft-serve, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

By talifuss

Mom's Best Spiced Eggnog

Mom's Best Spiced Eggnog

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl.
  2. 2 Whip egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Reduce speed to medium and beat, gradually adding 1/2 of sugar mixture, until stiff peaks form.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until thick and lemon colored. Mix remaining sugar mixture into the yolks. Fold yolk mixture into the egg whites. Add milk and half-and-half; combine gently. Garnish with remaining cinnamon.

By AdamJenkins

Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce

Baked Asparagus with Cheese Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange asparagus spears in a shallow baking dish.
  3. 3 Whisk together half-and-half, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Pour mixture over asparagus and swirl the dish so that liquid coats the bottom of the dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is soft and cheese sauce starts to bubble, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Amaretto Ice Cream

Amaretto Ice Cream

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir heavy cream, half-and-half, and sugar together in a large bowl until sugar dissolved. Stir in liqueur and vanilla.
  2. 2 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions until ice cream reaches 'soft-serve' consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze about 2 hours before serving.

By ly1310

Summa Borscht

Summa Borscht

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place diced potatoes into a large saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the green onions, dill, and buttermilk; bring back to a simmer. Stir in the half-and-half before serving.

By Robin C

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce

Creamy Mushroom Garlic Sauce

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to create a smooth paste. Slowly add half-and-half and continue to stir to prevent any lumps. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

By thedailygourmet

Coconut-Pineapple Ice Cream

Coconut-Pineapple Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cream of coconut, half-and-half, chopped pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut flakes, and coconut extract together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Pour cream of coconut mixture into an ice cream maker and process until thickened according to manufacturer's instructions; transfer to an airtight container, and place in the freezer until firm, about 3 hours.

By lutzflcat

Banana Walnut Ice Cream

Banana Walnut Ice Cream

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
690 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 1/2 cups half-and-half in a large saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly stir in warmed half-and-half, stirring constantly. Transfer egg yolk mixture to the same saucepan; heat over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges. Transfer to the same bowl; stir in heavy cream.
  3. 3 Combine bananas and remaining 3/4 cup half-and-half in a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer banana purée to the cream mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Stir in walnuts. Transfer to 1 quart containers and freeze before serving, 8 hours to overnight.

By franklint99

Five Star Cheesecake

Five Star Cheesecake

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Wrap the outside of an 8 inch springform pan with foil. Generously butter the inside of pan and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, then shake out excess.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed until smooth. Beat in heavy cream, sour cream and half-and-half. Add vanilla and beat in the eggs one at a time. Pour filling into prepared pan. Wrap bottom of the pan on aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.
  3. 3 Place cheesecake in a water bath. Bake in the preheated oven for 75 minutes, or until filling is set.

By PAMSTER2

Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip

Restaurant-Style White Queso Dip

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine American cheese and half-and-half in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 1 1/2 minute intervals, stirring in between each interval, until melted and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in jalapeños, jalapeño juice, cumin, and cayenne. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and serve immediately.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Easy Ice Cream in a Bag

Easy Ice Cream in a Bag

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla extract in a pint-size resealable plastic bag; seal tightly.
  2. 2 Place pint-size bag of milk mixture, scoop of ice, and 3 tablespoons rock salt into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; seal tightly.
  3. 3 Rock gallon-size bag back and forth (do not shake) until thickens into ice cream, about 10 minutes. Wipe salt from top of the pint-size bag before opening to prevent salt from getting into ice cream.

By JOLEANB

Lavender Ice Cream

Lavender Ice Cream

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat heavy cream, half-and-half, honey, and lavender flowers in a heavy 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally, until cream just starts to bubble. Remove from heat and cover; let steep for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain cream mixture into a bowl using a fine-mesh sieve; discard lavender flowers. Clean saucepan and pour strained cream mixture back in. Heat over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and salt together in a bowl. Whisk in 1 cup hot cream in a slow stream.
  4. 4 Pour egg mixture into the remaining hot cream in the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard coats the back of the spoon and reads 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Let cool completely, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Chill, covered, for at least 3 hours.
  6. 6 Freeze custard in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and place in the freezer to firm up.

By Evermore

Roasted Asparagus with Smoky Gouda Cheese Sauce

Roasted Asparagus with Smoky Gouda Cheese Sauce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus on a large baking sheet in one layer and season with salt. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, for the cheese sauce melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth and golden, about 2 minutes. Add half and half, mustard powder, and paprika; whisk for an additional 2 minutes. Add smoked Gouda cheese and whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer asparagus to a serving tray and spoon cheese sauce on top.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Famous Restaurant Alfredo Sauce

Famous Restaurant Alfredo Sauce

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine the butter, cream cheese, and half and half in a saucepan. Season with garlic salt and lemon pepper. Bring to a low boil over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened slightly. Serve over 12 ounces of pasta.

By GOODNIGHTGRACIE2

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ham and Cheese Quiche

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat together flour, salt, half-and-half and eggs in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Place Swiss cheese flat in the pie crust. Arrange spinach evenly over Swiss cheese, then cover with mushrooms. Pour the flour and egg mixture over mushrooms. Cover with flaked ham and top with Cheddar cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven 45 to 55 minutes, until surface is golden brown.

By Judy L. Bishop