Strawberry Dream Cheesecake Loaded BBQ Pork Spud Wraps Holiday Surprise Pockets Ice Cream Cookies Sloppy Joe Lasagna Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole Spaghetti Sub Garlic Parmesan Sauce Lasagna-Stuffed Garlic Bread

Strawberry Dream Cheesecake

Prep: 30 mins Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust:
    • In a medium bowl, mix the Strawberry's & Cream Pebbles with melted butter until well-coated. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a pie pan to form the crust.
  2. Add Cheesecake Filling:
    • Pour a layer of cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
  3. Layer the Shortcake Rolls:
    • Slice the chilled Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls into thin slices. Lay them on top of the cheesecake filling layer, using 1-2 rolls as needed to cover the layer.
  4. Add Ice Cream Layer:
    • Add a layer of the room-temperature Ben & Jerry's Strawberry's & Cream ice cream over the sliced shortcake rolls, spreading it smoothly.
  5. Final Cheesecake Layer:
    • Pour another layer of cheesecake filling over the ice cream layer, spreading it evenly.
  6. Top with Fresh Strawberries:
    • Top the cheesecake with fresh strawberries.
  7. Freeze:
    • Freeze the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Loaded BBQ Pork Spud Wraps

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 1 hour 15 mins Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bake the Potatoes:
    • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Wash and dry the potatoes. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
    • Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Prepare the Potatoes:
    • Once baked, let the potatoes cool slightly.
    • Cut the top off each potato and carefully scoop out the insides, leaving a thin layer to keep the shape intact. Save the scooped-out potato for another use, like mashed potatoes.
  3. Fill the Potatoes:
    • Stuff each hollowed-out potato with a generous amount of shredded BBQ pork.
    • Top the pork with shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Final Bake:
    • Place the stuffed potatoes back into the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve:
    • Remove the potatoes from the oven.
    • Top with chopped green onions, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro if desired.
    • Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce for added flavor.

Holiday Surprise Pockets

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Yield: 4-6 pockets (serves 2-3 people)

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare Stuffing Patties:
    • Take the 3 cups of stuffing and form it into small patties, about the size of your palm. Use a bit of water if the stuffing is too dry to stick together.
  2. Assemble Holiday Surprise Pockets:
    • Place a stuffing patty on a flat surface.
    • Spoon your choice of fillings (turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, roasted vegetables, crumbled cornbread, nuts, dried cranberries, cheese, and/or herbs) onto the center of the patty.
    • Top with another stuffing patty and press the edges together to seal, forming a pocket. Ensure there are no gaps to prevent filling from leaking.
  3. Air Fry the Pockets:
    • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
    • Lightly brush the pockets with olive oil or spray with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
    • Place the pockets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
    • Air fry for about 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the pockets are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  4. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Let the pockets cool for a couple of minutes before serving. These are great on their own or with a side of cranberry sauce or gravy for dipping.

Ice Cream Cookies

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 12 mins Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
    • Beat in eggs one at a time
    • Mix in vanilla extract
    • Add slightly melted ice cream and blend until smooth
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt
    • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture
    • Fold in any optional mix-ins
  3. Chill the Dough:
    • Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm
  4. Bake the Cookies:
    • Preheat oven to 350F (175C)
    • Scoop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheet, 2 inches apart
    • Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden
    • Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to wire rack

Sloppy Joe Lasagna

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ground Beef:
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
    • Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant
    • Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned
    • Stir in Sloppy Joe mix, simmer briefly, then set aside
  2. Assemble the Lasagna:
    • Preheat oven to 375F (190C)
    • Layer flattened bread slices in a greased baking dish
    • Add Sloppy Joe beef mixture layer
    • Sprinkle Tex-Mex cheese layer
    • Repeat layers, finish with cheese
  3. Bake:
    • Cover with foil, bake 20 minutes
    • Remove foil, bake 10 more minutes until cheese is golden
  4. Serve:
    • Let cool slightly before slicing
    • Garnish with parsley if desired

Stuffed Bell Pepper and Mashed Potato Casserole

Prep: 20 mins Cook: 35 mins Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prep:
    • Preheat oven to 375F (190C)
    • Boil halved peppers 5 minutes until slightly soft
    • Drain and set aside
  2. Make the Filling:
    • Brown ground beef in skillet
    • Add onion and garlic, cook until translucent
    • Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper
    • Cook few more minutes to blend flavors
  3. Assemble:
    • Arrange peppers in greased baking dish
    • Fill with beef mixture
    • Top with mashed potatoes
    • Sprinkle with cheese
  4. Bake:
    • Cover with foil, bake 20 minutes
    • Remove foil, bake 10 more minutes until cheese bubbles
    • Garnish with parsley if desired

Spaghetti Sub

Prep: 25 mins Cook: 30 mins Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the Spaghetti:
    • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente
    • Drain and set aside
  2. Prepare the Sauce:
    • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage (if using) over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well combined.
  3. Prepare the Garlic Bread:
    • Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined. Slice the footlong bun from Subway in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bun. Place the bun on a baking sheet and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
  4. Assemble the Sub:
    • Once the garlic bread is toasted and the cheese is melted and bubbly (about 10-15 minutes), remove it from the oven. Fill the bottom half of the garlic bread with a generous portion of the spaghetti and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and additional shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Serve:
    • Place the top half of the garlic bread over the spaghetti filling to create the sub. Slice into individual servings and enjoy!

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dipping Sauce

(For Garlic Bread & Spaghetti Sub)

Prep: 10 mins Chill: 30 mins Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients:
    • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic until well combined
  2. Add Flavorings:
    • Stir in the lemon juice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated
  3. Chill the Sauce:
    • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together
  4. Garnish and Serve:
    • Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Lasagna-Stuffed Garlic Bread

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 25 mins Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Set your oven to 375F (190C)
  2. Prepare Garlic Butter:
    • In a bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined
  3. Prepare the Bread:
    • Slice the baguette or loaf in half lengthwise. Hollow out the center of each half, leaving a shell to hold the filling. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bread
  4. Cook the Meat:
    • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage (if using) over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat
  5. Make the Cheese Mixture:
    • In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and egg until well combined. Season with salt and pepper
  6. Assemble the Lasagna Filling:
    • Layer the cooked meat mixture, marinara sauce, cheese mixture, and shredded mozzarella cheese inside the hollowed-out bread halves. Repeat layers until the bread is filled
  7. Top with Garlic Butter:
    • Spread the prepared garlic butter evenly over the top of the filled bread halves. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top
  8. Bake:
    • Place the stuffed bread halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is golden brown
  9. Serve:
    • Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing into individual servings. Enjoy your lasagna-stuffed garlic bread!