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    • Cheesy Poblano Pepper Casserole

      Posted at 7:28 am by turnipcreations, on October 29, 2020

      As the weather starts transitioning to cooler temperatures, I start craving warm & spicy foods. This cheesy poblano casserole hits the spot. A perfect blend of summer flavors with the warmth & spice of fall. With the layers of roasted poblano, seasoned ground beef and cheese, you will be making this again & again!

      This recipe is really a good base for experimenting with different spices and ingredients. For example, if you want to take the heat level up, add some red pepper flakes or for added spice, toss in a dash of smoked paprika. And of course you can always add a can of rotel or green chili’s for added flavor.

      To start, you want to give your poblano peppers a nice char by roasting them. You can achieve this on an open flame such as your grill or gas stove; however, I just pop them in the oven at 450 degrees for about 20 minutes.

      Once you take them out of the oven, pop them into a zip lock bag for a little steam action. This will make it much easier to peel the skin.

      While the peppers are roasting, sauté your chopped onions and garlic in a glug of olive oil, until tender. Add ground beef, cumin and any other spice or ingredient you want and cook until meat is browned. Drain grease.

      Once the peppers steam in the ziplock bag for about 15 minutes, peal the skin, cut in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds out.

      Finally assemble the casserole by layering the sliced poblanos in the bottom of a greased 9″ baking pan. Follow that with the ground beef mixture and then cheese; repeat the layers.

      Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned on top. Enjoy with some homemade avocado salad or rice and beans.

       

      Cheesy Poblano Pepper Casserole

      This warm and hearty casserole with layers of poblano peppers, seasoned ground beef and cheese is sure to be a favorite!
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      Prep Time 35 mins
      Cook Time 30 mins
      Course Main Course
      Cuisine Mexican
      Servings 4 people

      Ingredients
        

      • 4 Poblano Peppers
      • 1 lb Ground Beef
      • 1 Small Onion, chopped
      • 3 cloves Garlic, mincedd
      • 1 tsp Cumin
      • Salt & Pepper to taste
      • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
      • 1.5 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Combine the two cheeses together

      Instructions
       

      • Preheat Oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil.
      • Wash and dry the peppers; place them on the baking sheet. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the skin is charred and blacken. You may want to turn the peppers after 10 minutes of cooking.
      • Once roasted, take the peppers out of the oven and transfer to ta zip lock bag, to steam for 15 minutes. This will loosen the skin. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin, slice in halve lengthwise and scrape the seeds out.
      • Turn oven down to 350 degrees.
      • While the peppers are roasting, saute onions and garlic in a glug of olive oil over a medium heat. Once soft, add ground beef, cumin, salt, pepper and any other spices you want. Once the beef is thoroughly cooked, drain grease and return to pan.
      • In a 9" baking dish, spray with a non stick cooking spray. Place four poblano pepper halves on the bottom of the baking dish, then spread half of the beef mixture on top of the peppers and then layer half of your cheese mixture. Repeat the layers once more, peppers, beef then cheese.
      • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.
      • Serve with chips and an avocado salad or with rice and beans.
      Posted in Cook | 0 Comments | Tagged casserole, mexican cuisine, poblano pepper, Recipe
    • Cinnamon Spice Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bites

      Posted at 3:49 am by turnipcreations, on September 7, 2019

      The temperature dipped down to a cool 92 degrees for one day last week, which can only mean one thing – Fall in Texas is right around the corner! Even though it climbed back to 100 degree days soon after, I felt the first hint that my FAV season of the year would be here soon.

      September has rolled around and it makes me crave all things Fall! And these Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bites, with a punch of spicy clove, are all things fall, rolled into a perfect bite size portion.

      The best part is how super simple they are to make and whip up in just a matter of minutes. Perfect for last minute guests or just when you are craving a taste of Fall.

      Canned Apples and Snickerdoodle Cookie mix makes this recipe super simple and easy; but, the added addition of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon gives it a warm homemade taste.

      The best part about this recipe, besides the AH-mazing flavor, is that you get to use the mini-muffin pan! I love anything & everything in a mini version & that’s what makes this sweet treat all the better.

      Mix the Snickerdoodle Cookie mix according to package direction. Using a small ice cream scoop, dip out 1″ balls of dough and roll in the cinnamon mixture, that came with the cookie dough mix. I highly recommend a small ice cream scoop…it is invaluable in the kitchen. But, you can just drop the dough by the tablespoon and roll in the cinnamon/sugar.


      Poop each dough balls individually into the muffin pan and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown .

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      When done take out of the oven and quickly press the back of a tablespoon size measuring spoon into the dough, to form the indention for the cup.

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      Let cool in pan 3-5 minutes then carefully pop out and sit aside to cool completely.

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      Now for the yummy filling– Apple Pie in a Can! I like to mix in some added flavor using cinnamon, nutmeg and ground clove to give it a powerful punch of all the yummy flavors of the Fall Season. Now, I know canned apple pie filling is already flavored, and of course can be used as is straight from the can and will be delicious. If you do not like the added punch of spice flavor, just omit the added cinnamon, clove and nutmeg or season to taste.

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      Of course you could also cook down fresh apples to form the filling or even use peaches instead of apples. The spices will really stand out on their own regardless of the fruit you use.

      Pour the canned apples into a bowl, add a touch of cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg and smidge of ground clove and give the apples a good chop. You want to chop and turn the bowl, then stir with a spoon and repeat until the apples are diced small.

      Once mixed, use the small ice cream scoop to fill the Snickerdoodle cups with the apple mixture and serve (or save them all for yourself!)

      Perfect as is or even better drizzled with caramel or served with ice cream! I love serving these mini treats even as an appetizer and they are perfect to take for a pot luck or to the office to share with co-workers.

       

      Cinnamon Spice Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bites

      These Cinnamon Spice Snickerdoole Apple Pie Bites combine all my favorite flavors of Fall into a bite sized treat!
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      Prep Time 15 mins
      Cook Time 10 mins
      Servings 30 bites

      Ingredients
        

      • 1 package Betty Crocker Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix (1 cookie mix + cinnamon sugar mix that comes with cookie pouch)
      • 1 tbs water
      • 1 egg
      • 1/2 c butter, melted
      • 1 can apple pie filling
      • 1/8 tsp ground clove
      • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
      • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

      Instructions
       

      • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a mini muffin pan with cookie pray, thoroughly.
      • Mix cookie mix, according to directions. If using the Betty Crocker mix, stir together egg, butter, water and cookie mix until dough forms.
      • Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture from the cookie mix into a plate or flat bottom bowl.
      • Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop the dough into balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture and then place into the mini muffin pan.
      • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Immediately after removing pan from oven, use the back of a tablespoon measuring spoon to press down and make an indention in the top of each cookie.
      • Let cookie cups cool in pan for 3-5 minutes and then gently pop out each cookie using a knife or edge of a spoon and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
      • Pour the contents of the apple pie filling into a bowl. Add the ground clove, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon. Using a knife, chop up the apples then stir the mixture to combine the spices.
      • Using the small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, place a little apple mixture into each cookie cup. If desired, you can sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture or serve with ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.
      Posted in Cook | 0 Comments | Tagged apple pie, baking, fall baking, snickerdoodle
    • The Easiest Peach Cobbler, Ever! Seriously!

      Posted at 2:11 pm by turnipcreations, on August 19, 2019

      This Bisquick Peach Cobbler, will be the easiest recipe you will ever make, with an added spicy twist. Use fresh, frozen or canned peaches. You just can’t go wrong with this simple yet flavor packed summer treat.

      When we moved into our dream home four years ago, we planted two peach trees. One peach tree would produce early summer and the other in the late summer. Perfect for two people!

      Two years later we had our first crop of peaches. I was amazed at how many peaches two little trees could produce! And this year, they produced even more.

      I have always been a fan of peaches. Nothing sweeter than a fresh picked, juicy, wonderful peach. But, these peaches weren’t going to last long. I made hand pies, cobblers, preserves and then processed and froze the rest to be enjoyed all year long.

      A few weeks ago, I was looking for a quick sweet treat to whip up for friends, who were popping in. It just so happened to be right in the middle of peach season and we had them dripping off the tree. Everyone loves Peach Cobbler…at least everyone I know! So, a quick & simple Cobbler it would be.

      Now, it’s a fact, that down here where I’m from, everyone swears by their Grandmother’s old fashioned recipe. You know the one. Hand made from scratch, hours in the kitchen, rolling, kneading, cutting, prepping & baking. What? I ain’t got time for that! I said I need quick and easy.

      So, it was a box of Bisquick to the rescue. That’s right, Bisquick. I baked the most delicious and easiest peach goodness I ever tasted, from a biscuit mix!

      I started with fresh from the tree peaches. They were still warm from the summer heat. Give them a good wash, peel and slice into chunks and you are basically finished…just a quick toss of ingredients and you are done!

      Stir together Bisquick mix, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground clove in an 9″ baking dish. Stir in melted butter. In a large bowl, toss the sugar and peaches and spoon over batter.

      If you need a simple summer dessert, you will definitely want to try this go to recipe. Even with a few ingredients, the flavor is delicious and inviting.

       

      Bisquick Spicy Peach Cobbler

      A yummy summer dessert packed with powerful flavor.
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      Prep Time 20 mins
      Cook Time 55 mins
      Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
      Course Dessert
      Cuisine American
      Servings 6 Servings

      Ingredients
        

      • 1 cup Original Bisquick Mix
      • 1 cup Milk
      • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
      • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
      • 1/2 tsp Ground Clove
      • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
      • 2 cups Fresh Peaches, peeled and sliced
      • 1/2 cup Butter, melted

      Instructions
       

      • Heat oven to 375 degrees
      • In a 9” baking dish, stir together Bisquick mix, milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and ground clove. Stir in melted butter until blended.
      • In a separate bowl, stir together sugar and peaches; spoon over batter, evenly.
      • Bake 50-60 minutes or until top is golden.

      Notes

       

      Posted in Cook | 0 Comments | Tagged peach cobbler, Recipe
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