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Broccoli Casserole

 

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Broccoli Casserole
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

We typically eat this as a main course, but it also makes an excellent side dish.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Steve
Ingredients
  • 20 oz. frozen broccoli
  • 2 cans cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 soup can full milk
  • 1 stick butter
  • 7 oz. box Minute Instant Rice
  • 6-8 slices American Cheese (I prefer Kraft.)
  • Lawry's Seasoned Salt (to taste)
Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients except the sliced cheese and cook at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

  2. Top with sliced cheese.

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Apple Muffins

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Apple Muffins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

These are a family favorite. They do take a while to make, but they are worth it!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Author: Linda
Ingredients
To make muffins:
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil (can use coconut or avocado)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 large peeled diced apple (or approx. 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans/walnuts (optional)
To make topping:
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. melted butter
Instructions

  1. Combine in a large mixing bowl brown sugar, vegetable oil and egg.

  2. Combine in a small bowl buttermilk, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract. You can make sour milk if you don't have buttermilk by putting 1 Tbsp. of vinegar in the bottom of a measuring cup and adding up to the 1 cup mark with plain milk.

  3. Using a small bowl, measure out 2 1/2 cups flour.

  4. Add milk and flour in 1/3 increments alternately to the sugar mixture, which is in the bigger bowl. Stir well with a rubber scraper after each addition.

  5. Fold in the apple. Can fold in chopped pecans or walnuts. This is optional and I use nuts if I have them on hand. Nuts can be expensive so I make them both ways and we love them both ways.

  6. You can either use muffin papers or spray a muffin tin. Fill the cups about 2/3 full.

  7. Mix the topping and sprinkle a little on top of each muffin before you put them in the oven.

  8. Bake in a 350 degree oven approximately 30 minutes.

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Sweet Potato Pineapple Rings

 

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Sweet Potato Pineapple Rings
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

This is another family favorite, especially around the holidays. We typically double this recipe for large family functions.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Steve
Ingredients
  • 1 can sliced pineapple (very well drained)
  • 1 #2 can sweet potatoes, drained (1 lb. 4 oz.)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1 dash cinnamon
  • miniature marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions

  1. Mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.

  2. Add sugar, vanilla, melted butter, cinnamon, egg and pecans and mix well.

  3. Arrange pineapple rings in a baking dish and cover rings with mounds of sweet potato mixture.

  4. Bake 20-25 minutes in 350 degree oven.

  5. Remove from oven and cover sweet potatoes with marshmallows and bake another 5 minutes.

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Cornbread

 

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Cornbread
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Here's a recipe for a sweet (almost cake like), moist cornbread that is always a winner. Recipe can be easily doubled for a large family function.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Steve
Ingredients
  • 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
  • 1 8 oz. sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 stick melted butter
  • 10 oz. frozen creamed corn (Green Giant preferable)
  • butter to coat the dish
Instructions

  1. Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  3. Mix all the ingredients except the corn. When well blended, stir in the corn and mix well.

  4. Pour into the pan.

  5. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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