Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Alfredo

 

This dish takes the classic Swedish meatballs and replaces the brown gravy with a roasted garlic Alfredo sauce. Two classic and comforting dishes come together in one super easy crock pot meal. Dump everything in the crock pot except for the noodles and let it cook. Can't get any easier than that. 

I choose to make my own roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, which you can find here, since I do not like the jarred varieties. However, to keep the crock pot meal easy I made the Alfredo sauce the night before. 

Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs Alfredo

Ingredients:

• 30 ounces roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups sour cream
• 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 32 ounces frozen meatballs
• paprika
• 16 ounces wide egg noodles

Directions:

1. In a crock pot, add in the Alfredo sauce, heavy whipping cream, sour cream, hot sauce, garlic powder, dill weed and black pepper. Stir until well combined. Sir in the meatballs.
2. Cover the crock pot and cook on low until the meatballs are heated through, about 2-3 hours.
3. Cook the egg noddles according to the package directions and drain well. 
4. Add the noodles to the crock pot and sprinkle with paprika. Stir to combine.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 761
Total Fat		51g
Saturated Fat		23.8g
Trans Fat		0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		186.9mg
Sodium		680.6mg
Total Carbohydrates		42g
Dietary Fiber		2.6g
Sugars		5.7g
Protein		32.6g
Calcium		10.2%
Iron		18.1%
Potassium		180.9mg
Vitamin A		2.5%
Vitamin C		3.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Taste of Home.

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Breakfast Bagel

I love these bagels, not just because they are delicious, but they did not take long to make. It took about 20 minutes until I was enjoying these delicious breakfast bagels. 

Another benefit of these bagels is how easy they are to customize. Don't like or want bacon, use ground breakfast sausage. Use pepper jack cheese to add a hint of spiciness. Instead of a plain bagel use a cheese bagel or everything bagel or whatever bagel is you favorite. This is a great recipe to make your own.

Breakfast Bagel

Ingredients:

• 3 plain bagels, sliced in half
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 eggs
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• black pepper, to taste
• 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven not 415º F. 
2. Place the bagel halves onto an ungreased baking sheet. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic powder and black pepper.
4. In a nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Pour in the eggs and let the eggs cook for 1-2 minutes or until the edges start to set, without stirring. Stir the eggs and let them cook for another minute. Stir them one time again. Repeat this process until the eggs are done.
5. Remove the eggs from the heat and evenly place them on top of the bagels.
6. Crumble one slice of bacon over the eggs on each bagel.
7. Evenly sprinkle both cheeses over the eggs and bacon.
8. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 456
Total Fat		22.6g
Saturated Fat		10.9g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		268.5mg
Sodium		893.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		40.1g
Dietary Fiber		3g
Sugars		4.3g
Protein		25.9g
Calcium		31.9%
Iron		21.4%
Potassium		115.8mg
Vitamin A		10%
Vitamin C		10%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Busy Budgeter.

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Make Again Monday: Chipotle Ranch Burgers

 

I made these burgers and was thinking my youngest would not eat them since she is not a fan of spicy foods. But to my surprise she liked these burgers and did not find them too spicy. 

I love the flavor the chipotle peppers add to the burgers. The chipotle peppers in the burger and in the ranch dressing on top add just the right amount of smokey spicy flavor. 

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

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Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce

I already have two alfredo sauces, a basic one you can find here and one that has some seasonings in it that you can find here. I never thought I would have two Alfredo sauces let alone three of them. 

Just like my other sauces, this one is creamy and rich, but it differs in the delicious garlic flavor it has. This recipe calls for one whole head of garlic roasted. If you do not know how to roast garlic, you can find directions on how to do it here. 

Roasted Garlic Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 head roasted garlic
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, add in the butter and melt.
2. Pour in the heavy whipping cream and mashed roasted garlic, stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, while stirring often.
3. Add in the parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the heavy whipping cream and cornstarch until smooth. Pour into the saucepan and stir until the sauce has thickened.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

One batch of this sauce makes about 1 pound and 5 ounces.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 549
Total Fat		52.6g
Saturated Fat		33.7g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		177mg
Sodium		350.9mg
Total Carbohydrates		9.6g
Dietary Fiber		0.6g
Sugars		0g
Protein		15.4g
Calcium		27.9%
Iron		1.4%
Potassium		46.3mg
Vitamin A		0.1%
Vitamin C		5.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Chunky Chef.

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Seasoned Roasted Cauliflower

 

Fresh cauliflower is seasoned with six different seasonings, that you likely have in your spice drawer right now, which give it plenty of delicious flavor. The cauliflower is then roasted until tender and crispy. 

Seasoned Roasted Cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 2 heads cauliflower
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450º F. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets.
3. In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and all of the spices. Add the florets to the bowl and toss to combine.
4. Spread the florets out into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the cauliflower over and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy brown.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 200
Total Fat		14.5g
Saturated Fat		2g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.1g
Cholesterol		0.5mg
Sodium		1mg
Total Carbohydrates		22.9g
Dietary Fiber		7.6g
Sugars		0.1g
Protein		5.8g
Calcium		0.2%
Iron		3.2%
Potassium		27mg
Vitamin A		4.1%
Vitamin C		0.2%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Damn Delicious.

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Make Again Monday: Hawaiian Overnight Oats

 

Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast for those busy weekday mornings. Prepare it the night before and your breakfast is ready in the morning. There are so many different ways to flavor the oats and they keep me full until lunch time.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

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Cowboy Spaghetti

 

Spaghetti without the classic jarred spaghetti sauce, but a falvorful homemade sauce. Bacon is added for a delicious flavor. Plus it is ready to eat in under 30 minutes, making it a great dinner for those busy weeknights.

If you are a fan of spiciness, make sure you add the picked jalapeños on top. It adds a delicious spicy flavor to the spaghetti.

Cowboy Spaghetti

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes with chilies
• 15 ounce can tomato sauce
• 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• diced green onions
• pickled jalapeños

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
2. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add in the oil and heat. Add in the bacon and cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate.
3. To the skillet, add in the ground turkey and onions. Cook until the turkey is completely cooked. Add in the garlic, stirring and cooking for 30 seconds.
4. Add in the chili powder, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce. Stir until well combined.
5. Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet and toss to coat well in the meat sauce.
6. Top each serving with some shredded cheese, green onions and pickled jalapeños.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 530
Total Fat		20.4g
Saturated Fat		9.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Cholesterol		98.7mg
Sodium		1055.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		55.2g
Dietary Fiber		4.4g
Sugars		9.9g
Protein		32.5g
Calcium		24.6%
Iron		21.5%
Potassium		177.1mg
Vitamin A		38.1%
Vitamin C		14.7%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Recipe Critic.

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