Thursday, December 30, 2021

Crescent Pizza Rolls (Kristi Original)

Ingredients

2 Rolls of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
Pizza Sauce
Pepperoni
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • Unroll each of the crescent rolls 
  • Add a spoon full of the pizza sauce and spread it onto the crescents
  • Add 3 pepperoni to each
  • Top with Mozzarella Cheese
  • Roll up each crescent
Bake according to the crescent package instructions.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Shredded Chicken Sandwiches (Kristi Original)

My sister in law has been very very sick for 6 months. I was looking for a meal that would be easy to make for me and easy to rewarm as they needed food. This is what I came up with. Success!

Ingredients

2 Lbs Cooked Chicken Shredded (I did a few pounds)
1-2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp Bacon Bits - as much as you like
Ranch Salad Dressing (I used Light House Homestyle Ranch) - As much as you need to get the chicken saucy.
Salt and Pepper to Taste
2 Tbsp Butter

Instructions

I cooked the chicken in the instant pot for 20 minutes with 1 cup of chicken broth. Then I shredded the chicken breast, melted in butter and added in all of the other ingredients. It can be used cold or warmed. We ate it on buns. 

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Mashed Potatoes (Kristi Original)

I had some left over mashed potatoes, so I thought I'd give them an opportunity to shine again. You could do this recipe with new mashed potatoes or left overs. My son told me I should make a cook book for all my recipes after trying this one. ❤ Unfortunately I don't measure cook, I do more of a dumping creative cooking approach. That makes it harder for people to follow. Do your best! This one is great.

Ingredients

3-5 Lbs Mashed Potatoes
Milk or Cream - Pour in enough to help the consistency of the potatoes to be what you like
1-2 Tbsp Butter
1-2 Tbsp Bacon Bits (I just sprinkled in as much as I wanted)
1-2 Cups Shredded Cheese
3 Long Squeezes - Ranch Salad Dressing (I used Light House Home Style) I just poured in a bunch. I tried it as I went for a taste test
Shake of Salt if needed
1 Tsp Garlic
1/2 Tsp Pepper

Instructions

Rewarm the mashed potatoes or make new potatoes. Take the hot potatoes and add all of the ingredients. Serve and Enjoy!

Chicken Enchilada Hotdish (Kristi Original)

Tonight my son wanted Chicken Enchiladas, but we did not have any tortillas. Instead I created this hotdish. 

Ingredients

2 Cans of Refried Beans
2 Cans of Enchilada Sauce
2 Cups of Shredded Mexican or Cheddar Cheese (You can do more if you like)
1 Small Can of Sliced Black Olives
1/2 Bag of Tortilla Chips
1 Can of Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (My son would prefer me to leave out the tomatoes though my husband and I liked them)
2 Cans of Chicken (Or Shredded chicken)
1/2 Onion Diced
1 Tbsp of Butter
Cumin
Cayenne Pepper 

Instructions

1. Saute the Onion with a sprinkle of Cumin in the melted Butter over a medium heat until it is cooked.
2. Take a 9 x 13 pan and layer the following ingredients spread out evenly
  • Smash the 2 cans of Refried Beans across the bottom of the pan
  • Cooked Onion
  • Chicken (Drained and Shredded)
  • 1 Can of Enchilada Sauce
  • 1/2 of the Cheese
  • Tortilla Chips (fill with whatever looks good)
  • Black Olives (Drained)
  • Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Drained)
  • 1 Can of Enchilada Sauce
  • Sprinkle with Cumin and Cayenne Pepper
  • Top with Remaining Cheese
Bake in the Oven at 350 Degrees for 20 Minutes (Longer if it isn't warm)

Optional: Serve with Salsa, Avacado, Sour Cream and/or Guacamole

NOTE: Vegetarian Option, Removed the Chicken.