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Sometimes it’s nice to have a pop-in-your-mouth, cheesy and saucy Italian inspired treat that doesn’t require 10 napkins and stretchy pants…lol!  And this is one of those times!

I thought it would be fun, and yummy to create some crispy Lasagna noodle chips, dripping in all things Nacho!

 Yep~  Cheese, sauce, seasoning, and even a little spice.

And WOW~  did this thought ever turn out to be a one of a kind, scrumptious, Italian inspired snack reality!  🙂

The light, and crispy Lasagna noodles are the perfect ‘utensil’ for getting that melty mozzarella, and tangy, seasoned sauce into your mouth during even the most tense of football games..lol!

You’ll be the VIP/MVP of snacks – prepare to be tackled!

What you’ll need:

Boiled and cooled Lasagna noodles..amounts are up to you!

Shredded Mozzarella

Marinara

Italian Seasoning

Grated Parmesan

Red Pepper Flakes

Oil for frying..I used Canola

Directions:

Make the Lasagna noodle chips! 

Boil the noodles…

While they’re boiling, mix the seasoning..

In a small bowl combine the parmesan, italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste…set aside

Let the noodles cool, and cut them into approx. 2″ squares

Fry them in small batches in about 2″ or so in (350 degree) oil until they’re golden on both sides…

Let them drain on some paper towel, and sprinkle them with the parmesan, seasoning while they’re warm…

Stack them up on a pan and top them with some shredded mozzarella …

Bake them at 350 for approx. 12 minutes, or just until the cheese is melty.

NOW~ drizzle that perfect pile with some Marinara sauce and a dash of red pepper flakes if you so choose.  

Serve warm and dig in! ~Enjoy! 🙂

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Ohhh~ it seems as though I’m just in time for yet another National Doughnut Day!  HAPPY NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY!

How many Doughnutty-days do we get?, jeez //  not that I’m complaining about too many doughnuts, but I simply can’t keep track of all of the days…haha

No biggie, when it comes to doughnuts, we can celebrate them any day we want to… as far as I’m concerned anyway! 

I mean..just look at these things.  

I’m talking about flaky, buttery, fried dough.. stuffed with scrumptiously seasoned fried mozzarella sticks!  And o.m.g. they are SO good!

Each warm, marinara ‘frosted’ doughnut literally melts in your mouth as the creamy and flavorful cheese sticks try and pull you back in.  Whip up a quick batch of these as a spaghetti side dish, or simply alone for some TV marathon snacking!

What you’ll need:

1 can of Grands Flaky Layers Biscuits (8 count)

Mozzarella sticks.. 1 per each biscuit

oil for frying..either veg or canola

grated parmesan for sprinkling

sauce for dipping

Directions:

Carefully slice the biscuit in half, making sure NOT to cut through the entire thing.  You’re just creating a pocket…

Now, cut one mozzarella stick in half and place them inside the biscuit pocket…

…sealing the dough up all around it VERY well…

Fry them in the hot (350 degree) oil, one at a time until they’re evenly golden on all sides, and cooked through…

Serve them warm…

with some marinara for dipping…

And some parmesan on top…

Then..DIG in!  ~Enjoy! 🙂

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Sometimes the very best things in life are the simplest, and when it comes to food.. simple equals delicious!

There’s nothing like something ordinary coming out of nowhere and surprising everyone with its greatness.  This ‘recipe’ is one of those things…

Simplicity at its finest are these burritos, simply stuffed with layers of ooey-gooey, perfectly seasoned mozzarella sticks!  Yep, that’s right.. an entire burrito stuffed with our favorite cheese.  🙂

These don’t need all that other burrito stuff, nope.. each crispy burrito is flavor filled with seasoned fried cheese sticks .. all balanced with the sassy spice of green chiles.

…and add some classic mozzarella dipping marinara sauce too, we can’t forget about that.

~Whip these up in a matter of minutes, and you’ll see how fast they go.  Make LOTS!

What you’ll need:

flour tortillas.. one per burrito

mozzarella sticks.. approx. 4-6 per burrito

chopped green chile.. either fresh, or canned (and drained)

oil for frying..veg or canola

sauce for topping and dipping…

Directions:

Spread some of the chile (as much as you like).. evenly onto the tortilla…

Add the cheese sticks…

Wrap it up.. burrito style, secure it with a toothpick if you need to…

…and fry it in the hot (350 degree) oil until it’s evenly golden on all sides…

Serve super hot/warm for maximum cheesy pleasure! Don’t forget the salsa!   ~Enjoy! 🙂

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Well, can we just talk rainbows for a few minutes seconds?  Now, I love color, and I enjoy happiness just as much as the next guy, but what I’ve seen happening here lately with rainbow this and rainbow that has put me in a color-coma.

Don’t get me wrong..it didn’t stop me from jumping on that beautifully colored culinary wagon, in fact~ I found it inspiring.  And by inspiring, I mean..I wanted to ruffle that rainbow with some ooey-gooey cheese..on a crunchy crust, ..in the form of PIZZA!

That’s right, taste the rainbow slice by psychedelic, unicorn-ish slice.  Forget wrestling a bunch of dough to get this rainbow beauty into your mouth, in a matter of minutes and some simple swirls, you’re in beautifully bright business.

Birthday parties, work lunches, and friday pizza night will never be the same.  🙂

Never has there been such a beautiful, tasty, and awe-inspiring way to get our Pizza on.  Each slice comes to life before your very eyes, in their own bright and beautiful way.

And then when you take a bite, and that crispy crust becomes one with that kind of beauty~  Ahhh…you’ll be annoying your family and friends with your happiness long after the pizza is gone..haha!

~Make LOTS!

What you’ll need:

one 8″ or 10″ pizza pan, sprayed with non stick spray and dusted with cornmeal

1 container of pre-packaged pizza dough

1 cup pizza sauce

pepperoni.. and/or any other pizza toppings you like

1 cup shredded mozzarella

5 oz. fresh mozzarella

1 tsp. pizza seasoning or oregano

2 tbsp. olive oil

food coloring~  choose your fave rainbow colors

Directions:

Roll out the dough, and trim to fit the pan, making sure to leave an edge for the raised crust.

Now, start with some sauce…

Then some pepperoni…

…shredded mozzarella, and a sprinkling of seasoning…

And the glorious fresh mozzarella…

Brush the crust edges with some olive oil…

Bake at 375 for approx. 15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is super melty…

Remove from the oven and start adding some color..drop by drop…

Swirl as you go, a little drop of color goes a very long way, so go slow.

When it’s the desired color combo that you like, swirl it around, but not too much~

Put it back into the oven at 350 degrees for approx. 5 minutes, just to set the color.

Then let it cool for a few seconds to set it all…  Ohh and Ahh while you wait..

And slice it up…

Get to serving that glorious thing…

Then dig the heck in.  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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When it comes to spicy snacks, I personally can’t think of anything better than a super-stuffed, super-cheesy, jalapeño popper.  They’re easy to eat, and the fun filling possibilities are literally endless.

This time I chose to fill those spicy babies with a simple, yet scrumptious scoop of Queso and WOW~  did that ever work out perfectly!

The smooth and creamy cheese-filled queso is the best popper filling ever, and these will disappear as fast as you can make them.

Make more than you think you’ll need…!

Make LOTS!

What you’ll need:

15 fresh jalapenos

1-15 oz. jar of Salsa Con Queso

8 oz. shredded mozzarella..with half (4oz.) reserved for topping

1 – 8oz. cream cheese

red chile peppers or habaneros for topping..to taste

cilantro for garnish

A nice cast iron skillet~  of course you can make these on a sheet pan as well, for a less charred result..but still good! 🙂

Directions:

CAREFULLY slice the peppers in half and remove the seeds…  Remember that jalapeños are HOT so don’t touch anything unless you want to feel the burn..lol

In the food processor, or with muscles…combine the cream cheese, 4oz. of the mozzarella, some chopped red peppers, and the queso..pulse until well blended…

Fill each halved pepper with the cream cheese/queso, top them with the remaining shredded mozzarella and place on the skillet.

~Bake them at 435 degrees until they’re gooey and golden…

Top them with some cilantro and any other toppings you like…and serve them on the skillet…

Or on a plate if you prefer a more “civilized” presentation..lol

Either way~  DIG IN!  ~Enjoy! 🙂

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So there I was, with like 50 pounds of Mashed Potatoes left over from a family dinner.  Okay, maybe it wasn’t quite 50 pounds, but pretty darn close…lol!

I just couldn’t throw them away, so I needed to find a new and delicious way to use them up that didn’t include any of the boring typical inter-web, leftover mashed potato ideas…lol!

Here’s what I came up with~  A creamy, gooey, cheese-stuffed, deep fried Mashed Potato Ball, coated in nutty Bread Crumbs and crispy, salty, Bacon!

~Each Potato ball explodes with cheesy goodness.. with every bite through that crisp, bacon shell!

That about sums it up!  Not quite your typical leftover mashed potato idea…right??! …RIGHT!  🙂

~These are So good, it’s worth making some mashed potatoes, if you don’t have any just hanging around!

What you’ll need:

2 cups leftover and chilled Mashed Potatoes

Bacon..one slice per Bomb

1 Egg

1/2 cup Dry Bread Crumbs

Cheddar Cheese cut into 1″ chunks (one chunk per Bomb)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Skewers or toothpicks

Oil for frying~  I used Canola

Sour Cream and toppings for dipping

Directions:

In a large bowl combine the Mashed Potatoes, Egg, and S&P until well blended.

Grab a small scoop of the Mashed Potatoes and gently form it around a Cheddar Chunk…

Place the Bread Crumbs into a shallow bowl, and roll that baby evenly in the Bread Crumbs….

Now wrap the Bomb with one slice of Bacon and secure it with a toothpick or skewer…

Place them one or two at a time into about 2″ of hot oil (350 degrees is best)

Fry them until they’re evenly golden on all sides…

Let the drain on some paper towel .

And let them cool…if you can…

BUT~  serve them super warm…

And cheesy…

And gooey…

Remember to share,,,lol!

And share with YOU…with some Sour Cream of course!!!

NOW Dig in!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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So it’s been a while since I’ve bombed anything, and that’s kind of surprising since everyone has LOVED delicious bombs ever since I started bombing..lol!

I had some leftover beef and cheese…and yes, even bacon so this just made sense!

These ingredients make such an amazing combo that I think all 3 of them moved closer to each other inside the fridge all on their own..haha!  They’re super simple and the WOW factor will “blow” everyone way!

Find a safe spot to enjoy these juicy, bacon wrapped, gooey cheese-filled bombs and let them explode all over your cravings!

~Make LOTS!

What you’ll need for a nice stock-pile of bombs (double accordingly for more damage):

1/2 lb. of ground beef..mixed with one egg and seasoned to your taste!

1/2 lb. bacon..OR one slice per bomb!

Fresh Mozzarella..approx. a 1″ cube per bomb

oil for frying..I used Canola

Directions:

Roll approx. 1 tbsp. or so of ground beef in your hands and stuff it with one cube of the cheese, making sure to cover the chess completely with  the beef…

Now, wrap a slice of bacon around the meatball, making sure to cover it all as best as you can…

Secure the end of the bacon with a toothpick…

Now fry them up a few at a time in the hot (350 degree) oil… until they’re crispy on all sides and fully cooked…

Serve them warm…

With those you love LOTS…

And don’t forget about YOU!  ~Enjoy! 🙂

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This spicy little meatball recipe is really just a classic case of one thing leading to another..in a delicious way!!

It started out as a Meatball, but needed some kick, so clearly it needed to be stuffed with a Jalapeno..but what’s a Jalapeno without cheese oozing out of it?  So in went the Cheese!  And of course..it needed to be held together…sooooo…DUH, Bacon!!

Just like a normal Jalapeño Popper..that’s um, stuffed inside a cheese-filled, bacon wrapped meatball..that’s right! 🙂

Not only are these super scrumptious, but they’re fun..get your hands involved and grab a popper..yes, pick them up…do it!

What you’ll need for 12-15 Poppers:

1/2 lb Ground Beef

15 Jalapenos

1/2 Block of Mozzarella

1 lb. Bacon..1 slice per Popper

Directions:

**WARNING** Jalapeno Peppers are HOT, don’t touch anything for a LONG time after you’ve handled them! 🙂

Cut the tip off of each Pepper (NOT the stem end)

With a knife, gently scrape out all the seeds and veins.

Stuff each Pepper with some cubed Mozzarella.

Form a Meatball around the bottom of each Pepper, and wrap it in a slice of Bacon.

Place them Meatball-side down, stem side up (because pretty).. into a baking dish and bake them at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes, then if the bacon and stems are getting to dark, cover it with foil and continue baking for another 10 or so minutes.  Total time in the Oven is approx. 40-45 minutes.  This could vary depending on your Oven and size of Pepper, Meatballs etc..  Bottom line..don’t serve raw Meatballs..LOL!  🙂

Grab a cold one and dig in!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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I’m no baker, but I do love making quick and tasty breads at home.  You can get SO creative and do things your way, and for me..that means EASY! 🙂

This Pizza Pinwheel Bread is the perfect example of impressive meets super simple!  And as a BONUS..it’s beyond delicious!  There’s just something about a warm, crusty loaf of bread that’s totally stuffed with all things Pizza..isn’t there??!

This tender, crispy, seasoned crust, is held lovingly together by ooey-gooey cheese, succulent sauce, and spicy pepperoni!  You can fill these bread loaf babies with any of your favorite Pizza toppings and call it a day!

~TV marathon..here you come! 🙂

What you’ll need:

A standard bread loaf pan

One container of Pillsbury classic pizza crust dough

1/2 cup or so of Pizza Sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella

pepperoni..as much as you like

1 tbsp. oregano or italian seasoning

1/2 cup parmesan

1 tbsp. olive oil, or olive oil spray (a few spritz)

Directions:

Roll out the dough, so it’s even in thickness.

Add on the layers of filling…

Roll it up…

And put it into the loaf pan.  Tuck the sides and ends into the pan.

Top it with some olive oil, seasoning..and parmesan…

Bake it at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes, or until it’s golden and bubbly, and it will smell AHHHMAZING!

Let it cool a bit before you slice it up…

NOW~~  you can slice that baby…

And eat that baby..lol!  ~Enjoy! 🙂

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