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    Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    November 20, 2018

    Close up photo of a slice of Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole on a white plate

    This post is sponsored by Nellie's Free Range Eggs. I received a monetary gift card and coupons in order to facilitate this recipe. All opinions, as always, are my own. This Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole, made with eggs, chorizo, diced tomatoes, peppers, and cheese, can be prepared ahead and is perfect for weekend mornings. 

    Close up photo of a slice of Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole on a white plate

    With the holidays quickly approaching and all the running around we have to do, I've been looking more and more towards recipes I can make ahead and still have something healthy. Actually, this Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole would be great on Christmas morning. Nellie's Free Range Eggs are something I buy whenever I can. The chickens are raised on Certified Humane® free range farms, making quality eggs your family can enjoy.

    This recipe uses Nellie's extra large eggs because they are the only size available at my local grocery store. If you can only find the large eggs simply increase the eggs in the recipe to a full dozen instead of 10. 

    Photo of ingredients for Mexican Chorizo Breakfast casserole

    You can prepare the breakfast casserole recipe the night before, then bring it out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

    How to Make Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole 

    Cook the chorizo over medium high heat until fully cooked, drain in a colander to remove all the grease. Grease a baking dish with butter. Spread the cooked chorizo across the bottom of the baking dish. 

     Top with the tomatoes, green peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro.

    Photo of chorizo topped with tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro

    Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat with a fork until well combined. Pour the eggs over the chorizo/vegetable mixture.

    Photo of uncooked eggs, chorizo, and veggies in a baking dish

    Top with shredded cheese.

    Photo of shredded cheese topped unbaked Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    If baking now, place the baking dish a preheated to 375F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through. If baking the next day, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. 

    Photo of baked Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    Here are some more breakfast casserole recipes you might enjoy:

    Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

    Slow Cooker Ham, Cheese, and Veggie Breakfast Casserole 

    Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole 

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    4.25 from 8 votes

    Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    This Mexican Chorizo Breakfast Casserole, made with eggs, chorizo, diced tomatoes, peppers, and cheese, can be prepared ahead and is perfect for weekend mornings. 
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Bring to room temp30 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast/Brunch
    Cuisine: Mexican/American
    Keyword: breakfast casserole, Mexican casserole, Mexcian breakfast
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 292kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 10 extra large eggs
    • 7 ounces pork Mexican chorizo
    • 1 tomato , seeded and chopped
    • 1 jalapeno , seeded and minced
    • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1 packed cup Mexican 4 cheese blend

    Instructions

    • Cook the chorizo over medium high heat until fully cooked, drain in a colander to remove all the grease.  
    • Grease a baking dish with butter. If your are not preparing ahead, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Otherwise, proceed to step 3. 
    • Spread the cooked chorizo across the bottom of the baking dish. Top with the tomatoes, green peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro.
    • Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat with a fork until well combined. Pour the eggs over the chorizo/vegetable mixture. Top with shredded cheese. 
    • If baking now, place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through. If baking the next day, cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 376mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 341mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter

    November 2, 2018

    Photo of Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter in a glass baking dish

    This Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter is quick and easy to make, and great for grown-ups and kids. Ready in less than 20 minutes, with little work, it's the perfect weeknight dinner for the busy holiday season.

    Photo of Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter in a glass baking dish

    I can't believe it's November already. I'm not mentally prepared for the holiday season. Do I say that every year? I feel like I do. With the holiday season comes a lot of running around in the evenings after work and school, and this year we have vocal and theater lessons for our daughter on top of everything else.

    Even though I should know better by now, I'm still not great at making quick and easy dinner recipes that aren't just spaghetti or tacos. Except, one of our favorites is baked fish recipes with lemon and butter. Sometimes I add garlic, or paprika, or Italian seasoning, and the type of fish changes, but the lemon butter base is always the same.

    How to make Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter

    Photo of a measuring tablespoon of minced garlic on a white cutting board

    Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Mince a tablespoon of garlic. Combine butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, the garlic, and black pepper in a microwave safe cup or bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave again for 30 seconds. Stir and check that the butter is completely melted. I thought I took pictures of this process, but they seem to have disappeared!

    If you don't have a microwave, melted the butter with the garlic mixture over low heat in a small pan on the stove.

    Pat flounder fillets dry with paper towels and place in a glass baking dish. Pour the melted butter mixture over the flounder.

    Photo of unbaked flounder in a glass baking dish with melted butter garlic and parsley

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the flounder fillets. Serve with rice and a vegetable for a complete meal.

    Looking for more quick and easy fish recipes? Try these family favorites:

    Italian Panko Baked Haddock

    Honey Garlic Salmon

    Crunchy Baked Flounder 

    Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Rainbow Trout

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    4.17 from 12 votes

    Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter

    This Baked Flounder with Lemon Garlic Butter is quick and easy to make, and great for grown-ups and kids. Ready in less than 20 minutes, with little work, it's the perfect weeknight dinner for the busy holiday season.
    Prep Time8 minutes mins
    Cook Time12 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked flounder, baked flounder with lemon garlic and butter
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound flounder fillets
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
    • Combine butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and black pepper in a microwave safe cup or bowl. Melt the butter for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave again for 30 seconds. Stir and check that the butter is completely melted. Alternately, melt the butter mixture in a small pan over low heat on the stove.  
    • Pat flounder fillets dry with paper towels and place in a glass baking dish. Pour the melted butter mixture over the flounder.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the flounder fillets. Serve with rice and veggies, if desired. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 181mg | Vitamin A: 830IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake #PumpkinWeek

    September 21, 2018

    Photo of a piece of Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake on a small white plate

    This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek . I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions, as always, are mine alone. Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake, made with boxed triple chocolate cake mix and canned pumpkin puree, is an easy Fall dessert.

    Photo of a piece of Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake on a small white plate

    Welcome to the final day of #PumpkinWeek 2018 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures!

    I probably should have called this a One Bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Cake because that's really what it is, but I wanted to highlight the cream cheese as well. Whatever you want to call it, this pumpkin, cream cheese, cake mix cake is really easy to make.

    Photo of cake mix in a mixing bowl with a carton of Eggland's Best Eggs open next to it.

    In a large mixing bowl combine boxed triple chocolate fudge cake mix with pudding in the mix and three #PumpkinWeek sponsor Eggland's Best Eggs. Add one cup water and 1/cup of vegetable oil. Pour into a 9x13 glass baking pan that has been greased with butter. Scrap the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.

    In the same bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and melted butter. It's fine if there is still some cake mix in the bowl.

    Photo of cream cheese being mixed with melted butter

    Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Here's a really bad photo:

    Photo of pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and cinnamon mixed with cream cheese

    Mix it until it's as smooth as possible, then drop by spoonfuls on top of the prepared cake mix.

    Photo of prepared cake mix topped with spoonfuls of pumpkin cream cheese mixture

    Using a butter knife, swirl the cream cheese mixture into the cake mixture. Keep swirling, then swirl some more, if you don't the pumpkin mixture will sink to the bottom and not combine with the cake. Trust me on this one, I know!

    Photo of swirled cake mix

    Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

    Photo of baked Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake

     

    Looking for more Fall desserts, or desserts perfect for the holidays? Here are just a few:

    Mini Apple Pies

    Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies with Whipped Cream Cheese Icing

    Chocolate Walnut Cranberry Pie 

    Read on after the printable recipe for Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake to see all the other recipes shared today.

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    Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake

     Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake, made with boxed triple chocolate cake mix and canned pumpkin puree, is an easy Fall dessert.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time40 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cream cheese cake, Fall dessert, pumpkin cake
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 1 box Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (with pudding in the mix)
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 3 large eggs
    • 8 tablespoons butter ,melted
    • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • butter for greasing the cake pan

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 glass baking pan. 
    • In a large mixing bowl combine triple chocolate fudge cake mix with pudding in the mix and the eggs. Add 1 cup water and ½ cup vegetable oil. Beat with a whisk until completely smooth, about two minutes. 
    • Pour into the baking pan. Scrap the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
    • In the same bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and melted butter. 
    • Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Mix it until it’s as smooth as possible, then drop by spoonfuls on top of the prepared cake mix.
    • Using a butter knife, swirl the cream cheese mixture into the cake mixture. Keep swirling, then swirl some more, if you don’t the pumpkin mixture will sink to the bottom and not combine with the cake.
    • Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
    • Allow to cool completely on a raised rack before slicing. You can ice the cake if desired, or serve plain. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 3730IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2.2mg

    Here are today's #PumpkinWeek recipes:

     

    Beverages:

    Pumpkin Juice from House of Nash Eats
    Pumpkin Old Fashioned from The Redhead Baker
    Pumpkin Pie Milkshake from The Beard and The Baker

    Savory:

    Black Futsu Pumpkin Pizza from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
    Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake from Hezzi-D's books and Cooks
    Ham & Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin Rolls from Amy's Cooking Adventures
    Mincemeat Pumpkin Pie from 4 Sons 'R' Us
    Pumpkin Seafood Curry from A Day in the Life on the Farm
    Pumpkin Cheddar Ale Soup from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
    Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Sticks from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    Pumpkin Pepper Jack Macaroni and Cheese from Cooking with Carlee
    Pumpkin Ravioli (Tortelli di Zucca) from Caroline's Cooking
    Pumpkin Sausage Penne Pasta from Jonesin' For Taste

    Baked Goods & Desserts:

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Pumpkin Cake from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
    Chocolate Truffle Pumpkin Pound Cake from Family Around the Table
    Easy Healthy Pumpkin Muffins from Everyday Eileen
    No Bake Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie from Eat Move Make
    Pumpkin Bacon Waffles with Cinnamon Syrup from For the Love of Food
    Pumpkin Caramel Scones from Cookaholic Wife
    Pumpkin Chia Pudding from April Golightly
    Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars from Who Needs A Cape?
    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins from The Crumby Kitchen
    Pumpkin Chocolate Donuts from The Bitter Side of Sweet
    Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting from Daily Dish Recipes
    Pumpkin French Toast from Seduction In The Kitchen
    Pumpkin Fudge from Sweet Beginnings
    Pumpkin White Chocolate Lava Cakes from The Spiffy Cookie
    Pumpkin Pecan Pie Layer Cake from Love and Confections
    Pumpkin Pie Dessert Dip from Hardly A Goddess
    Pumpkin Pie Krispie Treats from The Mandatory Mooch
    Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts from Platter Talk

    Disclaimer: Thank you PumpkinWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.

    THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED 

     

    Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes #PumpkinWeek

    September 20, 2018

    Photo of Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes in a white bowl with a pat of butter melting on top

    This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek . I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions, as always, are mine alone. These creamy Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes, made with pumpkin puree, light cream, and brown sugar, make a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

    Photo of Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes in a white bowl with a pat of butter melting on top

     

    Welcome to day 4 of #PumpkinWeek 2018 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! You can read all about the giveaway prizes right here. 

    Oh, my gosh! I had been thinking about making Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes for #PumpkinWeek for a long time, but they turned out better than even I expected! So creamy, just the right amount of pumpkin, a touch of brown sugar that just gave the mashed potatoes extra flavor, not really sweetness. I think they are the best mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving.

    This isn't a "mashed" potato recipe, exactly. These are whipped. Over time I've learned how to make whipped potatoes that aren't gummy. These mashed potatoes are not lumpy, either. Too be honest, there were a few lumps, but not many. Most of the potatoes are perfectly smooth. Excuse, me, I have to go get a bowl of leftover pumpkin mashed potatoes.

    Photo of sliced peeled potatoes on a white cutting board next to a knife

    I figure one large potato per person, so this recipe should be enough for 6 people.

    Start by peeling and slicing Yukon Gold or yellow potatoes. You can slice them however you want, for this recipe I sliced them about ¼ inch thick and they were ready to mash within 20 minutes of starting the stove.

    As you are slicing the potatoes, place them in a large pot filled with cold water. Once all of the potatoes are sliced, drain the water out of the pot by tilting it and using a plate or colander place over the pot to keep the potatoes in the pot. Fill the pot once again, and drain again. This removes some of the starch from the potatoes so they are less sticky when whipped.

    Fill the pot again with water, and place on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil and let boil until the potatoes are tender. Drain, keep the potatoes in the pot and return to the stove with the heat off.

    Photo of cooked potatoes in a pot about to be mixed with a hand mixer.

    Lightly whip the potatoes on low using an electric hand mixer. You can also whip them in a stand mixer, and then return to the pot to finish on the stove.

    Photo of lightly whipped potatoes in a pot with softened butter and pumpkin puree

    Add melted butter, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar. Whip again on low, stopping and checking for smoothness, until desired consistency is reached. Be careful not to over mix. Once mixed, pour in light cream. Turn the heat back on to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the cream is absorbed into the potatoes. Stir in salt, then spoon into a serving bowl and serve hot.

    Close up photo of Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes in a white bowl with a pat of butter

     

    Check out my best Thanksgiving side dishes:

    Cornbread Pecan Walnut Stuffing  

    Cream Cheese and Parsley Mashed Potatoes 

    Slow Cooker Stuffing with Bacon Onions and Sage 

    Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onions 

    Read on after the recipe for Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes to see all the other recipes shared today.

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    Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

     These creamy Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes, made with pumpkin puree, light cream, and brown sugar, make a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Keyword: How to make whipped potatoes, pumpkin mashed potatoes recipe, pumpkin whipped potatoes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 6 large Yukon Gold or yellow potatoes , peeled and sliced
    • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • 8 tablespoons butter ( 1 stick)
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¾ cup light cream
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Peel and slice Yukon Gold or yellow potatoes around ¼ inch thick. Place them in a large pot filled with cold water. Once all of the potatoes are sliced, drain the water out of the pot by tilting it and using a plate or colander place over the pot to keep the potatoes in the pot. Fill the pot once again, and drain again.
    • Fill the pot again with water, and place on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil and let boil until the potatoes are tender. Drain, keep the potatoes in the pot and return to the stove with the heat off.
    • Lightly whip the potatoes on low using an electric hand mixer. You can also whip them in a stand mixer, and then return to the pot to finish on the stove.
    • Add melted butter, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar. Whip again on low, stopping and checking for smoothness, until desired consistency is reached. Be careful not to over mix. 
    • Once mixed, pour in light cream. Turn the heat back on to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the cream is absorbed into the potatoes.
    •  Spoon into a serving bowl and serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 760mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10150IU | Vitamin C: 39.7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.9mg

    Here are today's #PumpkinWeek Recipes:

    Beverages:

    Pumpkin Hot Chocolate from Sweet Beginnings

    Savory:

    Pumpkin Alfredo Stuffed Shells from The Crumby Kitchen
    Pumpkin Joes from A Day in the Life on the Farm
    Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
    Roasted Pumpkin Queso from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
    Spicy Pumpkin Soup from Cindy's Recipes and Writings

    Baked Goods & Desserts:

    No Churn Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream from Daily Dish Recipes
    Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cookie Butter Filling from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
    Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins from Family Around the Table
    Pumpkin Crumb Bread from The Nifty Foodie
    Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream from The Redhead Baker
    Pumpkin Pudding with Sour Cream Vanilla Topping from Karen's Kitchen Stories
    Pumpkin Spice Dessert Hummus from For the Love of Food
    Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe from April Golightly

    Disclaimer: Thank you PumpkinWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.

    THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED 

    Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos #PumpkinWeek

    September 18, 2018

    Photo of a cut open Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burrito on a white plate

    This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek . I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions, as always, are mine alone. Spicy, Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos are easy to make, with Mexican chorizo mixed with pumpkin puree and Colby Jack cheese, and put a Fall twist on Mexican night.

    Photo of a cut open Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burrito on a white plate

    Welcome to day 2 of #PumpkinWeek 2018 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures! You can read all about the giveaway prizes right here. 

    Here is how to make Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos.

    Crumble bulk Mexican chorizo (the kind I buy is all beef) in a large pan. I find it easiest to do this with with my hands, it just doesn't crumble nicely when trying to do it with a spoon or spatula.

     

    Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking the meat up even more,  until cooked through. Once it is fully cooked there shouldn't be much fat left that would need to be drained. I don't drain it at all, usually.

    Photo of fully cooked Mexican chorizo

    While cooking the chorizo, I shredded #PumpkinWeek sponsor Cabot's Colby Jack cheese. We really do love all of their products here, but their cheeses are my favorite!

    Photo of a package of Cabot Colby Jack cheese on a white cutting board next to a cheese grater with the Cabot logo on it

    Once the chorizo is fully cooked, turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and ½ cup of pumpkin puree.

    Photo of cooked chorizo mixed with shredded cheese and pumpkin puree

     

    Heat tortillas according to package directions. I always heat tortillas in the microwave.

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place each tortilla on a flat surface, and place about ¼ cup of the mixture in the middle of each tortilla.

     

    Photo of chorizo mixture on an open tortilla

     

    I didn't take a picture of rolling the burritos, but you want to take both sides of the tortilla and fold them over to the middle of the filling, then take the bottom and roll up. Place the rolled burritos in a baking pan and top the burritos with remaining cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

    Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos 

     

    Here are some more recipes using Mexican chorizo:

    Cheesy Mexican Chorizo Puff Pastry Tarts 

    Chorizo and Black Bean Chili

    Eggs with Chorizo and Potatoes 

    Read on after the recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos to see all the other recipes shared today.

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    Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos

    Spicy, Cheesy Pumpkin Chorizo Burritos are easy to make, with Mexican chorizo mixed with pumpkin puree and Colby Jack cheese, and put a Fall twist on Mexican night.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Cuisine: Mexican/American
    Keyword: chorizo burrito recipe, how to roll burritos, pumpkin burrito recipe
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 592kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound bulk Mexican chorizo sausage (I use beef chorizo)
    • 1 ¾ cup Colby Jack cheese , shredded (divided)
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • 6 flour tortillas

    Instructions

    • Crumble bulk Mexican chorizo in a large pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often and breaking the meat up even more, until cooked through.
    • Once the chorizo is fully cooked, turn off the heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese and ½ cup of pumpkin puree.
    • Heat tortillas according to package directions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place each tortilla on a flat surface, and place about ¼ cup of the mixture in the middle of each tortilla.  Take both sides of the tortilla and fold them over to the middle of the filling, then take the bottom and roll up. Place the rolled burritos in a baking pan and top the burritos with remaining cheese. 
    • Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1373mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3560IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2.8mg

    Here are today's #PumpkinWeek Recipes:

    Savory:

    Fall-Flecked Stuffed Grape Leaves from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
    Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
    Pumpkin Harvest Stew from Wholistic Woman
    Pumpkin Mac N Cheese from Sweet Beginnings
    Rosemary Cheddar Pumpkin Rolls from Cookaholic Wife

    Baked Goods & Desserts:

    Cinnamon Pumpkin French Toast Casserole from Daily Dish Recipes
    Easy Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze from Family Around the Table
    Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe from April Golightly
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Danish Braid from The Redhead Baker
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Milkshake from A Day in the Life on the Farm
    Pumpkin Chiffon Pie from House of Nash Eats
    Fluffy Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip from The Crumby Kitchen
    Pumpkin Dulce de Leche Bread Pudding from The Nifty Foodie
    Pumpkin Halwa from Caroline's Cooking
    Pumpkin Pasties- Harry Potter Style from Jonesin' For Taste
    Pumpkin Tart with Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream from Love and Confections

    Disclaimer: Thank you PumpkinWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.

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    Creamy Pumpkin Risotto #PumpkinWeek

    September 17, 2018

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    This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek . I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions, as always, are mine alone. This Creamy Pumpkin Risotto recipe is made with arborio rice and finely diced onions simmered in white wine and chicken broth. Pumpkin puree and a touch of light cream added at the end of cooking make this a perfect Fall main course or appetizer.

    Creamy Pumpkin Risotto 

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    Welcome to #PumpkinWeek 2018 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures! This year is even bigger and better than ever with a giveaway! Thirty nine bloggers from around the country are showcasing their best pumpkin dishes. Get ready for Fall with over 130 pumpkin recipes throughout the week including cocktails, main courses, pizzas, pastas, pastries, breads, muffins, and plenty of desserts! Our PumpkinWeek Sponsors are helping us give away some great prizes. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and we’d love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!

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    Long time, no see! I know, I know. Summer got away with me, I barely shared anything new this summer, and now it's almost Fall. If you have stuck with me for a long time, you already know that pretty much the only thing I like about Fall is pumpkin, so #PumpkinWeek is the perfect time for me to come back.
    I thought about making this Creamy Pumpkin Risotto in the Instant Pot or as an oven baked risotto, but I've only ever made traditional risotto recipes, so I decided to stick with what I know, and now I'll show you how to make risotto.
    Start by putting butter and olive oil in a high rimmed pan or pot over medium heat.
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    Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in another medium pot. I used a roasted chicken broth that is a lot deeper in color than some other store-bought chicken broths. You want to have the broth hot, but not boiling or even simmering.
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    Add chopped onions to the melted butter and saute for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat. I forgot to get a picture of this part. Then add in arborio rice and stir continuously for 3 minutes.
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    Add white wine, and cook, stirring continuously, until the wine is fully absorbed into the rice. You can skip this part if you want to and use chicken broth only.
    Photo of wine added to rice in a large pan
    Add the chicken broth, one soup ladle at a time.
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    Let each ladle full of broth fully absorb into the rice before adding more. You will need to stir the rice often, almost continuously, at this point. You want the broth lightly simmering, not at a full boil, in order to give the rice time to fully cook, so adjust the heat as needed.
    When you are down to the last ladle or two of broth, taste the rice before you add more. The rice is done when it is al dente (fully cooked, but firm to the bite). It will look like this.
    Photo of fully cooked risotto
    Next, stir in pumpkin puree, grated Romano cheese (or Parmigiano-Reggiano) and light cream.
    Photo of fully cooked risotto with pumpkin puree cheese and cream stirred in
    Cook for just a minute or two more, stirring continuously, until the cream is fully absorbed and the pumpkin clings to the rice. Serve this Creamy Pumpkin Risotto immediately. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated, but the risotto may not be as creamy reheated.
    Read on after the Creamy Pumpkin Risotto recipe to see all the other recipes shared today.
    Looking for more recipes with pumpkin and cream? Try these:
    Pumpkin Soup
    Pumpkin Manicotti with Sage Cream Sauce 
    Pumpkin Ravioli with Parmesan Sage Cream Sauce 

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    Creamy Pumpkin Risotto

     This Creamy Pumpkin Risotto recipe is made with arborio rice and finely diced onions simmered in white wine and chicken broth. Pumpkin puree and a touch of light cream added at the end of cooking make this a perfect Fall main course or appetizer.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Keyword: creamy pumpkin risotto recipe, Fall recipes, how to make risotto
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 423kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
    • 1 cup arborio rice (uncooked)
    • ½ cup white wine (optional, but may need to replace with more chicken broth)
    • 3 cups chicken broth (I used a roasted chicken broth)
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmig1ano Reggiano)
    • ¼ cup light cream
    • salt and pepper , to taste

    Instructions

    • Put butter and olive oil in a high rimmed pan or pot over medium heat. When the butter melts,add chopped onions to the melted butter and saute for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
    • Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in another medium pot. You want to have the broth hot, but not boiling or even simmering.
    •  Add the arborio rice to the sauteed onions and stir continuously for 3 minutes.
    • Add white wine, and cook, stirring continuously, until the wine is fully absorbed into the rice. Substitute additional chicken broth if desired. 
    • Add white wine, and cook, stirring continuously, until the wine is fully absorbed into the rice. You can skip this part if you want to and use chicken broth only.
    • Add the chicken broth, one soup ladle at a time. Let each ladle full of broth fully absorb into the rice before adding more. You will need to stir the rice often, almost continuously, at this point. You want the broth absorbing into the rice lightly simmering, not at a full boil, in order to give the rice time to fully cook, so adjust the heat as needed. When you are down to the last ladle or two of broth, taste the rice before you add more. The rice is done when it is al dente (fully cooked, but firm to the bite).
    • Stir in pumpkin puree, grated Romano cheese (or Parmigiano-Reggiano), and light cream. Cook for just a minute or two more, stirring continuously, until the cream is fully absorbed and the pumpkin clings to the rice.
    • Serve this Creamy Pumpkin Risotto immediately. Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated, but the risotto may not be as creamy reheated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9835IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 3.5mg

    Here are today's #PumpkinWeek recipes:

    Beverages:

    Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
    Cold Brew Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte from The Nifty Foodie
    Slow Cooker Pumpkin Apple Cider from The Crumby Kitchen
    The Great Pumpkin Cocktail from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

    Savory:

    Chicken Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce from House of Nash Eats
    Creamy Pumpkin Risotto from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
    Harvest Pumpkin Soup from Everyday Eileen
    Pumpkin & Sausage Pizza from Hardly A Goddess
    Pumpkin Carbonara from The Redhead Baker
    Pumpkin Chili from The Chef Next Door
    Savory Pumpkin Gnocchi from Platter Talk
    Pumpkin Quiche from Jonesin' For Taste
    Stuffed Pumpkin from A Day in the Life on the Farm
    Taiwanese Pumpkin Rice Noodles from Caroline's Cooking

    Baked Goods & Desserts:

    Chai Frosted Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from Who Needs A Cape?
    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Skillet Cookie from The Bitter Side of Sweet
    Pumpkin Pecan Pie Dump Cake from For the Love of Food
    Chocolate Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake from Karen's Kitchen Stories
    Classic Pumpkin Roll from Cookaholic Wife
    Glazed Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones from Family Around the Table
    Homemade Pumpkin Pancakes from Tip Garden
    Make-Ahead Pumpkin-Chai Egg Bites from Wholistic Woman
    No Bake Pumpkin Cookies from Seduction In The Kitchen
    Pumpkin Cake Pops from The Beard and The Baker
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ebelskiver from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
    Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls from Amy's Cooking Adventures
    Pumpkin Cookie Bars from Eat Move Make
    Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie from 4 Sons 'R' Us
    Pumpkin Noodle Kugel from The Spiffy Cookie
    Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Sweet Beginnings
    Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups from It Bakes Me Happy
    Pumpkin Pie Pull Apart Muffins from Daily Dish Recipes
    Pumpkin Snickerdoodles from The Mandatory Mooch
    Pumpkin Spice Latte Whoopie Pies from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
    Pumpkin Spice Pancakes from April Golightly
    Pumpkin Spice Popovers from Grumpy's Honeybunch
    Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    Semi-Homemade Pumpkin Angel Food Cake from Love and Confections
    Simple Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes from Cooking with Carlee

    Disclaimer: Thank you PumpkinWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are my own.
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    Sweet Horseradish Pickles

    July 25, 2018

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    Sweet Horseradish Pickles are sweet and hot pickles made with fresh chopped horseradish and honey. They are easy to make refrigerator pickles ready to eat in three days.

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    My husband made this Sweet Horseradish Pickle recipe after trying them first from a local restaurant and then a store-bought kind. The restaurant brand was sweeter, and the store-bought spicier, his recipe is somewhere in between.

    The one thing we've decided is the strength of horseradish can vary greatly. When my husband chopped the horseradish for this recipe, he noticed it didn't smell nearly as strong as the horseradish he and his Uncle use to make red beet horseradish for the holidays. Your horseradish pickles may turn out spicier than our's did, or even less spicy.

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    Horseradish refrigerator pickles will keep, unopened, for months. Once opened, they will keep for several weeks.

    These sweet spicy pickles are great for snacking on, or serve with a sandwich for lunch.

    Sweet Horseradish Pickles

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    Looking for more great summer produce recipes? Here are just a few:

    Creamy Cucumber Salad

    Chicken Fajita Stuffed Summer Squash

    Bacon Pesto

    Pasta Primavera 

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    Sweet Horseradish Pickles

    Sweet Horseradish Pickles are sweet and hot pickles made with fresh chopped horseradish and honey. They are easy to make refrigerator pickles ready to eat in three days.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sweet and spicy pickles, sweet horseradish pickle chip recipe
    Servings: 24 (approximate, at ¼ cup per serving)
    Calories: 45kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds pickling cucumbers
    • 16 ounces white vinegar
    • 32 ounces water
    • 1 ½ tablespoons pickling spice (wrapped in cheesecloth)
    • 1 tablespoon pickling salt
    • ¾ cup honey
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ½ cup finely chopped horseradish (peeled and chopped horseradish root), divided

    Instructions

    • In a large pot combine the vinegar, water, pickling spice (wrap in cheesecloth for easy removal), salt, sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature. Remove the pickling spice. 
    • Pour ¼ cup each chopped horseradish into two clean pickle jars. Slice the cucumbers around ¼ inch thick. Pack into the jars. 
    • When the brine has cooled pour it over the cucumbers. Cover the jars with the lids tightly and shake to mix. Keep refrigerated, and open after at least 3 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg

     

     

    Garlic Butter Crab Pasta

    July 12, 2018

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    This Garlic Butter Crab Pasta made quick and easy with sauteed garlic in butter tossed with flaked canned crab and mixed with angel hair pasta is perfect for dinner.

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    I have a bad habit of going to the grocery store and picking up random cans of things that I think I might want to use someday. Some of them I have used over and over again and know what to do with them, but I had no idea what to make with canned crab. I usually use fresh crab meat in recipes, and I wasn't sure it would be the same.

    A few weeks ago I saw a crab and angel hair pasta recipe on Pinterest and was reminded of it the next time my daughter asked for pasta for dinner, so I decided to try a canned crab pasta recipe.

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    Use canned crab labeled "white crab meat" in this Garlic Butter Crab Pasta. The ones labeled "pink crab meat" are crab claw meat, and have a lot of tiny shell pieces that are impossible to pick out. The butter absorbs into the pasta pretty quickly, if you want more of a buttery crab pasta melt additional butter to mix into the pasta when serving.

    You can follow the crab meat pasta sauce recipe and use whatever kind of pasta you like.

    Garlic Butter Crab Pasta 

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    Looking for more recipes with different kinds of pasta for dinner? Try these:

    Easy Italian Sausage Lasagna

    Skillet Meaty Shells and Cheese 

    Pumpkin Ravioli with Parmesan Sage Cream Sauce

    American Pierogi Casserole 

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    Garlic Butter Crab Pasta

    This Garlic Butter Crab Pasta made quick and easy with sauteed garlic in butter tossed with flaked canned crab and mixed with angel hair pasta is perfect for dinner.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 minutes mins
    Total Time13 minutes mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Cuisine: Italian American
    Keyword: crab and angel hair pasta recipe, easy crab pasta
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 365kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter
    • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
    • 18 ounces canned white crab meat (reserve liquid from the cans to add to the pasta)
    • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • pinch red pepper flakes
    • 1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked in salted boiling water for the time indicated on the box

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add salt to keep the pasta from sticking.  Cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package, then drain and return to the pot. 
    • As soon as the pasta goes into the pot, melt the butter in a saute pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for two minutes or until the garlic is soften, being careful not to let it burn. Add the reserved juices from the cans and turn off the heat. Stir in the crab meat, parsley,,salt, and red pepper flakes. 
    • Stir the garlic butter crab mixture into the pasta and serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet

    June 14, 2018

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    This Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet recipe is made with large fresh shrimp and asparagus sauteed in butter, olive oil, and lemon juice, then topped with crispy bacon. It's easy to make, flavorful, and can easily include any additions you might like.

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    Skillet shrimp recipes are something we all love in this house, this is the second one I've shared with you. They are just about the easiest shrimp recipes because the shrimp only takes a few minutes to cook. Serve the skillet meal over rice or pasta for a delicious, easy dinner that can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

    The first time I made this Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet recipe I used thawed cooked shrimp, and you could absolutely do that to make it easier on yourself, but you have to watch that the shrimp doesn't overcook. In this recipe, I used uncooked shrimp that I peeled and removed the tails.

     

    The bacon can be cooked and crumbled ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator. The shrimp can be peeled ahead of time as well, and will keep thawed in the refrigerator for a day.

    You might want to add a clove or two of minced garlic to the pan when you add the shrimp, if you like. I feel like I add garlic to EVERYTHING and chose not to with this recipe, but I'll admit I felt it was missing. You could also use chopped onions, or scallions, or replace the asparagus with broccoli.

    Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet Dinner 

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    Check out more of my favorite shrimp recipes:

    Warm Avocado Shrimp Soup

    Baked Seafood Stuffed Avocados

    Shrimp and Bell Pepper Skillet 

    Spicy Shrimp and Bacon Casserole 

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    Shrimp Bacon Asparagus Skillet

    This Shrimp Asparagus Bacon Skillet recipe is made with large fresh shrimp and asparagus sauteed in butter, olive oil, and lemon juice, then topped with crispy bacon. It's easy to make, flavorful, and can easily include any additions you might like.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: skillet dinner, shrimp recipes,
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 579kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count)
    • 12 ounces asparagus, washed, bottom two inches cut off, and cut into two inch pieces
    • 8 slices lower sodium bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 8 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the olive oil and lemon juice and stir. Add the chopped asparagus and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is slightly soft.
    • Add the shrimp and garlic, if using. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the shrimp is no longer translucent and is white all over. Stir in the crumbled bacon and remove from the heat.
    • Serve with cooked pasta or rice, or by itself along with some of the butter sauce. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 375mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 4.4mg

     

    Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Chops

    May 17, 2018

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    These Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Chops are made with boneless pork chops marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, then quickly seared on a hot grill. They cook in about 5 minutes, and can be cooked on a outdoor grill or stove top grill pan.

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    I wish the weather was better grilling weather. We have only had a few truly nice days this Spring, and I've fallen into a rut with dinner recipes. Taco Tuesday, pasta once a week, fish once a week, and so on. With a child that is a real picky eater, sometimes it's hard to come up with new recipes for this blog that I can honestly say we all really liked. These Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Chops were a winner!

    Neither myself nor the picky eater really like pork chops all that much. We will eat them, but it's not something we ask for or crave often. My husband does like them, however, so I end up buying them and freezing them until I decide I really want them.

    Then I decided to marinate them, and we all loved these! My daughter even asked when I can make this grilled pork chop recipe again. 

    Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Chops 

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    This is the easiest grilled pork chops recipe. The pork chop marinade uses dried Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and lemon juice. I suggest a minimum of thirty minutes marinating time, but no more than two hours or the acid lemon juice will start to cook the pork.

    Since better summer weather is coming, at least I hope, here are some other grilling recipes you might like.

    Grilled Cajun Blueberry BBQ Ribs

    Grilled Sweet Caprese Chicken 

    Beer Marinated Grilled Porterhouse Steak 

    Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon 

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    Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Chops

    These Garlic Herb Grilled Pork Chops are made with boneless pork chops marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, then quickly seared on a hot grill. They cook in about 5 minutes, and can be cooked on a outdoor grill or stove top grill pan.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time6 minutes mins
    Marinating Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time11 minutes mins
    Course: MAIN COURSES/ENTRÉES
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: grilled pork chop recipe, Quick Pork Chops Recipe
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • 6 boneless pork chops (about 1 ½ pounds)
    • 1 cup olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup; mix well. 
    • Place the pork chops in a large zipper freezer bag. Pour the marinade over the pork chops and seal the bag. Flip the sealed bag over a few times to coat the pork with the marinade. Lay the bag flat on a plate so all the pork is covered and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. 
    •  GRILL INSTRUCTIONS: Heat an outdoor propane grill to 400 degrees F. Remove the pork chops from the marinade and brush off the pieces of garlic. Discard the marinade. 
    • Place the pork chops on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 3 minutes or until cooked with grill marks on the bottom, then turn. Cook for about 3 minutes more, or until the pork reaches 145 degrees F. 
    • STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Heat a cast iron grill pan over high heat. Place the pork chops on the pan, working in batches.  Lower the heat just slightly and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked with grill pan marks on the bottom. Turn and cook for 3 minutes more or until the pork reaches 145 degrees F. 

    Notes

    Nutritional information for this recipe is estimated and will vary depending on the size of the pork chop and amount of marinade remaining on the pork. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 777mg | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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