Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

I was so excited when I discovered this way of making meatloaf! Making them in muffin tins is the perfect portion control, and less mess with nothing to cut! Even my young boys liked the idea of having a muffin shaped meatloaf on their plate!

 

Ingredients:

1 (6 ounce) box Stove Top stuffing mix (any flavor is fine)
2 eggs
1 cup water
2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs turkey

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray (Pam), esp for turkey.
3. Fill muffins tins to top.
4. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

Be creative, make this recipe your own. I added some garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup to my mix, because that is what my family loves. There are many different ways you can spice up this recipe, based on your family's taste. Don't be shy, give it a try tonight!

Pepperoni Pasta Casserole

I love simple recipes, especially casseroles. I am a super busy college-student, wife, and mom, to two very active boys. Finding recipes that are easy to make that also is kid-friendly is not always an easy task. So when I am fortunate enough to  accomplish that, I cherish those moments. When my two young sons ask for seconds, I know I have done my job well. I hope your family enjoys this simple recipe like mine does. 

 

Ingredients:

 

•  16 oz pasta, your choice, cooked and drained
• 32 oz pasta sauce
• 20 slices pepperoni
• 1 lb cottage cheese (substitute with ricotta if you prefer)
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup of shredded cheese

Optional: onions, green peppers

 

 

 Directions:

1. Mix ingredients in a mixing bowl
2. Transfer to a casserole dish
3. Top with a few slices of pepperoni, shredded cheese, and parmesan cheese (optional)
4. Bake on 350F for 30 minutes

Apple Pie Cake

I love Apple Pie. I mean, who doesn't? And now that fall is upon us, I will be making a lot more things with apples in them. Except, I don't just make the traditional apple pie. I like to try different variations. This is a recipe I have been making for years, especially for the holidays. My family greatly enjoys it, and I hope yours will as well.

Ingredients:

•  3/4 cup margarine
• 1 1/2 cups sugar (white or brown, or half of each)
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups apples, peeled and chopped (peeled is optional, I keep the peels on it)
• 1 cup nuts (optional) 

Directions:

1. Cream the butter and sugar together
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing each in before adding the next one
3. Sift in dry ingredients. Mix well. 
4. Stir in apples and nuts
5. Bake in a greased and floured 13 x 9 pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour