Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes Recipe

Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes Recipe

1 can refrigerated crescent rolls (I used the seamless sheet)
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
pizza toppings - pepperoni, ham, sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms

Preheat oven to 375.

Spray 8 regular muffin cups with cooking spray.  Cut crescent roll dough into 8 squares.  Press into muffin cups.

Sprinkle some of cheese (about 1 Tbsp) in the bottom of each muffin cup.  Top with 1 Tbsp of pizza sauce.  Add remaining cheese and top with pizza toppings.  Sprinkle garlic powder over toppings.

Bake 15-18 minutes. Remove from pan and serve immediately.

Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 glove garlic, grated
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juice
• 2 tablespoons cotija (or feta), crumbled
• chili powder to taste

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the corn, toss and let it sit cooking until charred, mix it up and let it char again, about 6-10 minutes.
3. Add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and remove from heat.
4. Mix everything and serve warm or at room temperature.

Potato & Bacon Potato Salad

Ingredients

4	cups cubed red potatoes
1	cup chopped onion
7	bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2	tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-⅓	cups mayonnaise
3	tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3	tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
2	tablespoons prepared mustard
4	teaspoons white vinegar
½	teaspoon minced garlic
¼	teaspoon salt
¼	teaspoon pepper (Source)

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, bacon and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Yield: 8 servings.

Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar

Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon & Cheddar

Ingredients:

• 5 lb russet potatoes
• 10 sli bacon
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 0.5 c unsalted butter, melted
• 1 c sour cream
• 0.25 c chives, minced
• 2.5 c cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 t kosher salt
• 0.5 t pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a paring knife, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain; return to pan, cover, and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, and cook until crisp and browned, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool, and crumble into pieces.

3. Using a fork, mash the potatoes in pan until light and fluffy. Add the cream cheese, butter, and sour cream, and stir until combined and smooth. Add the chives, 2 cups cheddar cheese, half the bacon, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

4. Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake until top is slightly golden and potatoes are heated through, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; garnish with remaining bacon. Serve immediately.

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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

1 1/2 tablespoons salt
12 ounces bite-size pasta, your choice
2 cups medium diced seedless cucumber, lightly sprinkled with salt
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, lightly sprinkled with salt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped coarse
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Ground black pepper

Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a large pot. Add salt and pasta to the boiling water. Using back-of-the-box times as a guide, cook pasta until just tender.  Drain pasta (do not rinse), pour into a shallow baking pan, and cool to room temperature.

When ready to serve, place pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, olives, onion, and oregano in a large bowl, Add oil; toss to coat. Add vinegar and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Adjust seasonings and serve.