Wednesday October 14th

Bruschetta Minute Steaks






What You Need!

1 Tbsp. oil

6 thin boneless beef steaks (1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, 1-1/2 lb.)

2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)

1 yellow pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup Zesty Italian Dressing

1 pkg. (6 oz.) Stuffing Mix for Chicken, prepared as directed on package

1 cup Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Make It!

HEAT oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook 1 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.

MEANWHILE, mix tomatoes, peppers and dressing; spoon over steaks. Top with prepared stuffing; sprinkle with cheese.

REDUCE heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted and steak is cooked to medium doneness (160°F.)

Monday Oct 12th Sloppy Tacos

Sloppy Tacos


What You Need!

1 lb. ground beef

1 jar (16 oz.) Thick 'N Chunky Medium Salsa

1 pkg. (12 oz.) hamburger buns (8 buns)

1 pkg. (6 oz.) slice cheese

Make It!

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain.

STIR in salsa; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

FILL buns with meat mixture and Singles.

Woohoo it's the weekend Brownie Pumpkin Cheesecake

Brownie Pumpkin Cheesecake


INGREDIENTS

Brownie Base

1 box (1 lb 3.9 oz) dark chocolate fudge brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

Filling

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for basic recipe; spread in pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in pumpkin until well blended. On low speed, beat in eggs 1 at a time, just until combined. Stir in vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. Reserve 1/2 cup filling in small bowl. Pour remaining filling over baked brownie base.

3. Stir melted chocolate into reserved filling; place chocolate in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; cut off 1 corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe jack-o'-lantern face on cheesecake.

4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 30 minutes. Run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool 30 minutes longer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

A fun one to get it rolling before the weekend!!

Cinnamon Cappuccino Cookies


1 cup butter (two sticks), softened

1 1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 3/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons powdered coffee (instant)



Preheat oven to 350°.

Cream together sugar, butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add powdered coffee.

Combine remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture gradually. Chill resulting dough for 5 minutes.

Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and roll them in cinnamon and sugar; place on chilled cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until centers are set.

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.

Ok, had a question come in sure it would be fine to use decaf coffee

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