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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a delicious lunchbox goody made with overripe bananas, eggs, flour, sugar, butter, and creamy peanut butter.  Add some fresh fruit, a hard-boiled egg, chunks of cheddar cheese and a quarter sheet of Brawny® Tear-A-Square® to the lunchbox for a balanced meal, your kids will want to eat!

Although it seems like summer literally just started, it is time to start school shopping and preparing for the back-to-school chaos. A top to-do on my back-to-school list is gathering some simple recipes perfect for lunches.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins supply your kids with peanut butter and bananas to power them through the afternoon. Peanut butter is high in protein and high in healthy fats your kids need. Bananas are loaded with nutrients! They aid in digestion, level blood sugar levels and help your kids stay full longer.

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are fluffy and moist with lots of banana and a burst of peanut butter. I like to put a little crunch on top with some chopped peanuts and an extra drizzle of peanut butter because in my book, you can’t have too much peanut butter!

Tips & Tricks

Freezing Bananas

We always have leftover bananas in my house. A great way to reduce waste is saving them for later for all kinds of recipes, including these Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. Simply peel, cut the bananas in halves, toss in a resealable bag, and place in freezer. Before use, defrost and then mash. Bananas can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Lunchbox Ideas

A balanced lunchbox is essential! Items the kids will actually eat is also essential. Fill the lunchbox with your kids favorites. Here are some ideas: 

  • Fruits- bananas, strawberries, blueberries, apple slices, mandarin oranges are some of my kids favorites. 
  • Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. 
  • Hard boiled eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. 
  • Cheese chunks or cheese stick. 
  • Yogurt. 
  • Celery sticks, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, bell peppers are some great raw vegetable choices. 
  • A salad with your kids favorite veggies and dressing on the side. 
  • Sandwich or wraps with peanut butter and jelly or turkey and cheese. 
  • Water bottle or juice box. 

Don’t forget a quarter sheet Brawny® Tear-A-Square® or a half sheet for messier lunches.

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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are a delicious lunchbox goody made with overripe bananas, egg, flour, sugar, butter and creamy peanut butter. 

Servings 16 muffins
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 egg large
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts pecans or walnuts can be used
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter creamy for garnish

Instructions

  • Smash 3 overripe bananas in a medium sized mixing bowl. You can use a potato masher or just a fork.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Add egg, melted butter and sugar. Mix well.

  • Add flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract and 1/2 cup peanut butter. Whisk until batter is thoroughly mixed.
  • Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers or spray with nonstick oil/butter.
  • Fill each wrapper 3/4 full of batter.
  • Bake for 22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool.
  • In a small ramekin/ bowl, melt 2 Tablespoons peanut butter in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and drizzle a little over each muffin.
  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve.

Have you tried Brawny® Tear-A-Square® in your home yet? Let me know in the comments below and give some more lunchbox ideas by telling me your favorite lunch items.

 

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are made with old fashioned oats, overripe bananas, fresh strawberries, cinnamon and basic baking ingredients. 

My kids love sweet treats in the mornings and muffins are a favorite. However, most muffins aren’t really “healthy” so it isn’t always the best option for you or your kids. These Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are guilt free though! They are sweet and delicious but still loaded with healthy ingredients like oats, banana and strawberry. 

You may also like this recipe for Banana Oat Muffins. 

Bananas

Bananas are affordable, convenient and readily available. Bananas also happen to have some great health benefits. Rich in the mineral potassium which helps regulate fluids in the body and assist in muscle contraction. Bananas are a fantastic addition to cereal, to thicken smoothies, for a quick snack and baking. 

Strawberries

Strawberries are sweet, delicious and full of antioxidants. Strawberries are full of vitamin C which helps the growth and repair of body tissues. 

Oats

Marketing of oatmeal has done a great job of telling everyone that old-fashioned oats are good for you! They can reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar levels and even help you lose weight. 

Try this recipe for a Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie that has banana, strawberries and oats as main ingredients! 

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins have a great banana base with a hint of cinnamon. The oats add flavor and heartiness and the strawberries add a delicious sweetness.  Perfect for breakfast, in the lunchbox or as an after school snack! 

Tips & Tricks

Strawberries

This muffin batter is fairly thick so you may not have a problem with the fruit sinking or getting soggy at the bottom. However, simply tossing the diced strawberries with a little flour is a trick to avoid that problem to create perfect little muffins with beautiful strawberry chunks inside. 

 

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Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Muffins are made with old fashioned oats, overripe bananas, fresh strawberries, cinnamon and basic baking ingredients. 



Course Breakfast, Snack
Keyword Muffins
Servings 12 Muffins
Author Amber

Equipment

  • Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large bananas overripe
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup strawberries hulled and diced
  • 1 Tablespoon flour mixed with strawberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line or use cooking spray in your muffin pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add softened butter, 2 bananas and half cup brown sugar. Using the hand or stand mixer, mix for a minute.
  • Add 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix another minute.
  • Wash, hull and dice strawberries. Toss in a separate bowl with 1 Tablespoon flour to coat well.
  • Stir in the cup of oats and strawberry mix into muffin mix and pour into muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle a few oats on top to garnish if you please.
  • Bake for 15 -20 minutes. I find 17 minutes to be perfect for my oven. You want them fully cooked and just beginning to brown on the tops.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!

What are some of your favorite healthier muffin recipes?? Let me know in the comments below. 

 

Fries with Garlic Aioli

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Fries with Garlic Aioli is winning game day snack time with a delicious dip made with mayo, roasted garlic cloves and lemon juice that goes perfect with McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries. 

This time of year is crazy busy in my household between holiday gatherings, Birthday parties, end of year school functions and game day hang outs with friends. Of course, I love hosting our game day events and one of my go-to spreads are fries with dips. So simple, so delicious and there is something for everyone. One of my favorite fry and dip pairings happens to be McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries with a homemade aioli. McCain® products are great for dipping and can be found at your local Walmart in the freezer section. 

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McCain Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products established in Canada and is on the path to be a household name here in the United States. Let McCain products help you easily create a tasty game day spread with the variety of fries all made with real potatoes with crispy exteriors for a satisfying crunch with every bite. Also try McCain® Smiles® Mashed Potato Shapes for super fun shapes that both kids and grow ups will enjoy. 

 

Hosting Game Day Tips

Hosting game day doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are my TOP 5 TIPS to make hosting a snap. 

  1. Use disposable plates, napkins, utensils and cups for easy clean up. 
  2. Have plenty of drinks and keep them cold so remember extra ice. 
  3. Finger foods will help you win big with your guests and give you easy party prep and cleanup. 
  4. Make sure the game viewing area is comfortable and has plenty of seating. 
  5. Are kids attending? Make sure there are snacks and drinks that are kid friendly. Also, set up a safe play area for the kids to run and jump. 

Fries with Garlic Aioli

Garlic Aioli may sound a little fancy but is quite easy to throw together and adds so much flavor to McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries or any other McCain fries. You start by roasting a bulb of garlic in the oven with just a little olive oil. The garlic becomes soft so you can easily squeeze the garlic out of the cloves to add to a little mayonnaise, lemon juice and more olive oil to create a yummy dip. 

More Dips

Make all your guests happy with a variety of dipping sauces. You can quickly toss together these other sauces for your fun party spread. 

  • Mix equal parts of your favorite tangy BBQ sauce with mayonnaise that is perfect for dunking fries. 
  • Honey Mustard is always a crowd pleaser made with equal parts honey, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. 
  • Spice things up with a touch of sriracha in mayonnaise for those hot sauce fans. 
  • Add the classics: ketchup, mustard and ranch. 

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Fries with Garlic Aioli

Fries with Garlic Aioli is winning game day snack with a delicious dip made with mayo, roasted garlic cloves and lemon juice that goes perfect with McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries. 
Course snacks
Keyword aioli, fries, sauces, snacks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Roasting Garlic 40 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Author Amber

Ingredients

Fries with Garlic Aioli

  • 26 ounces McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 garlic bulb
  • olive oil

Garlic Aioli

  • 2 roasted garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh

Instructions

Roasted Garlic

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. 
  • Cut the top off a head of garlic to expose the cloves slightly. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. 
  • Roast for 40 minutes and remove from oven to cool. 

Garlic Aioli

  • Squeeze the garlic out of two roasted garlic cloves and mash in small bowl using a fork. 
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil and 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Mash together well and then stir in the mayo. 
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Fries with Garlic Aioli

  • Cook your McCain® Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries according to instructions on the bag. I cooked mine in the oven at 425 degrees for a total of 22 minutes. 
  • Serve with Garlic Aioli. 

What’s your favorite dip to pair with McCain Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Potato Fries? Let me know in the comments below! 

 

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are made with basic baking ingredients, yogurt, poppy seeds, lemon zest and lemon juice with a lemon glaze on top.

Mornings get crazy hectic around here so making a batch of muffins on Sunday night reduces that morning ‘what are we eating’ panic before school. If your a mom- you know the rush. Poppy seed muffins have always been one of my favorites and I love the extra touch of lemon and so does the rest of the family.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are made with basic ingredients plus some poppy seeds and fresh lemon. I could wake up to these babies every morning !

Tips & Tricks

For easy icing of the muffins : Dip each muffin top in the icing when they come out of the oven and then let cool on a cooling rack. This method is easier than drizzling and makes the amount of icing more consistent for each muffin!

Egg whites : Separate the eggs and place the whites in a bowl to beat to a soft peak. A soft peak is when the egg white is beaten to the point where when you lift the beater out of the bowl, a peak forms and then droops within moments. This will help create a fluffier muffin.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are made with basic baking ingredients, yogurt, poppy seeds, lemon zest and lemon juice with a lemon glaze on top. Recipe adapted from Kitchen Addiction. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 muffins
Author Amber

Ingredients

Poppy Seed Muffins

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 eggs separated
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons poppy seeds

Lemon Glaze

  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • Add your dry ingredients together of flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix and set to the side. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cup of sugar.  
  • Add the mixture of dry ingredients, milk, yogurt vanilla extract and egg yolks. Place the egg whites into a separate bowl. Set the egg whites to the side. 
  • Juice and zest your lemon. You want about 2 Tablespoons of juice and 1 Tablespoon zest put into the muffin batter. Reserve an extra Tablespoon of lemon juice for the icing. 
  • Beat the egg whites to a soft peak and then fold it into the muffin batter. Also stir in the poppy seeds. 
  • Bake for 19-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
  • While the muffins bake, make the icing.  Whisk together the confectioners sugar and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice. 
  • Place icing on each muffin and let cool. 

Chicken Enchilada Dip

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is a fun way to enjoy all the deliciousness of enchiladas in appetizer form made with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, taco seasoning and loads of cheese.

Chicken Enchilada Dip is one of those “anytime, anywhere” sort of dips. It’s good on game day or while entertaining friends or because it’s Saturday and your hungry for enchiladas. It is just so gooood and a big hit while entertaining – make it for your friends only if you want to be stuck making this every time you see them there after.

I enjoy eating this with pretzel crisps but any sort of tortilla or cracker will be great. The Snack Factory Pretzel Crisp Buffalo Wing flavor is amazing for an extra kick of flavor with this!


Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is really easy to toss together. You do need to cook a chicken breast beforehand which can be something leftover, poached quickly or as I like to do which is cooked in a crockpot until fully cooked and shreds easily. I also like to get the cream cheese really creamy by beating it with a hand mixer, followed by adding the taco seasoning, cheese and enchilada sauce. This helps get a consistent flavor throughout the entire dish to ensure every single bite is tasty as can be!

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Chicken Enchilada Dip is a fun way to enjoy all the deliciousness of enchiladas in appetizer form made with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, taco seasoning and loads of cheese. 
Cook Time 25 minutes
Author Amber

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces black beans drained
  • 15 ounces corn drained
  • 1 cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • cilantro garnish
  • tortilla chips or pretzels crisps

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken. You can poach the chicken, use some leftover rotisserie or what I did which is place in the crockpot for a few hours. Shred the chicken breast. 
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add cream cheese and taco seasoning. Use a hand mixer to beat until creamy. Add the enchilada sauce and HALF the shredded cheese. Beat again. Stir in the drained corn and beans. Transfer to a casserole dish. 
  • Flatten the top and sprinkle on the other half of shredded cheese. 
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. The top should start to brown and bubble. 
  • Sprinkle fresh cilantro over top and serve with tortilla chips or pretzel crisps. 

Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine.

Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix is made with assorted nuts, pretzel twists, cayenne and other seasonings for an awesome quick and simple game day snack mix that pairs perfect with an ice cold beer.

Sure, Fall is for holidays and pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters but it is also time for some FOOTBALL! Sundays are all about turning the games on, snacking and having a beer with a few friends. Dollar General is favorite spot to pick up last minute goodies, drinks and party favors before kick-off for the great prices and convenience.

Not only can you find cold beer at Dollar General, you can also grab wine at Dollar General to make sure all your friends are happy.

Beverages are taken care so time for some snacks and party necessities! Dollar General has all kinds of chips, dips and everything needed to make Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix. Make sure to grab napkins, cups, plates and whatever fun decor you stumble upon to make any football gathering that much more convenient.

Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix

Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix may be the perfect snack to pair with beer. The flavor is really subtle but that spice creeps up on you – cue the iced cold beer now. Start with a mixture of nuts. Any nuts will do and bake in the oven for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes, add a bag of pretzels on top with melted butter and seasonings. Mix together and bake another 15 minutes. Cool and eat!

You have control over the amount of spice and seasoning is in this Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix. Like it extra spicy? Add more cayenne. Want more seasoning? Get crazy with it and double the butter and add another Ranch seasoning packet!

Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix
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Spicy Nut and Pretzel Mix is made with assorted nuts, pretzel twists, cayenne and other seasonings for the perfect quick and simple game day snack mix that pairs perfect with an ice cold beer. 

  • 8 ounces mixed nuts
  • 16 ounce pretzel twists
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1-2 teaspoons cayenne (use 2 for extra spicy)
  • 1 ounce packet Ranch seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the nut mixture on a large jelly roll pan.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring well halfway through.
  4. Remove the nuts from oven and add pretzels.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, celery seed, cayenne and Ranch seasoning together. Add on top of pretzels.
  6. Pour the melted butter over top and mix everything together.
  7. Place in oven another 15 minutes, stirring well halfway through.
  8. Let cool and serve.
  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 30 minutes

Are you ready for some football this Sunday? Let me know what team you are cheering for in the comments below and make to visit a Dollar General near you before kick off.

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Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda are a delicious appetizer perfect for a crowd made with crescent roll dough, cocktail sausages, Gouda cheese and poppy seeds paired with a honey mustard dipping sauce.

The holidays are HERE and that means there are many gatherings with friends, family and coworkers right around the corner. I’m not sure if any gathering is complete without some delicious Pigs in a Blanket as a simple appetizer that everyone loves. These Pigs in a Blanket are just like the original but we added in some Gouda cheese for extra flavor and sprinkled some poppy seeds to the top.

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

I usually don’t get excited over sausage links (there are a few exceptions) but there is just something about Pigs in a Blanket. They are additive and it is that dish you will see me hovering over at parties.

 

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Unroll the the sheets of crescent and cut along the perforated edges. Cut each of those 8 sections in half.
  3. Roll a mini sausage and a small slice of Gouda in each of those triangular sections and place onto a baking sheet. Your slice of Goua should be thin and the same length as the cocktail wiener.
  4. Melt some butter and brush onto the top of each roll.
  5. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes of until golden brown.

 

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  1. As the Pigs in a Blanket bake, make the dipping sauce using 1/4 cup of both Dijon and mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons honey. Mix well.
  2. Serve the Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda as an appetizer warm out of the oven with honey mustard sauce on the side.

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Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda are a delicious appetizer perfect for a crowd made with crescent roll dough, cocktail sausages, Gouda cheese and poppy seeds paired with a honey mustard dipping sauce. 

Yields: 32

  • Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda
  • 2 crescent rolls containers
  • 12 once package mini sausages (cocktail wieners)
  • 8 ounce block smoked Gouda cheese (you only need about half the block)
  • poppy seeds
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Unroll the the sheets of crescent and cut along the perforated edges. Cut each of those in half to make 32 triangles among the 2 containers.
  3. Roll a mini sausage and a small slice of Gouda in each of those triangles and place onto a baking sheet.
  4. Melt the butter and brush onto each roll.
  5. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes of until golden brown.
  7. As the Pigs in a Blanket bake, make the dipping sauce using 1/4 cup of both Dijon and mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons honey. Mix well.
  8. Serve as an appetizer warm out of the oven with honey mustard sauce on the side.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes

Are Pigs in a Blanket one your go-to appetizers also? Have you ever tried them Gouda or do you have another way you like to bake yours? Let me know in the comments below.

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

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Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is made with Velveeta, pepper jack cheese, ground beef with extra taco seasoning, black beans, Rotel and beer for the perfect game day snack.

You are going to LOVE this dip! The Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is always a big hit among friends and family and is crazy easy to make. The only item you need to cook is the ground beef before tossing all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a few hours. Cook on the low setting, stir and then place on warm so everyone can snack and watch the game.

This recipe makes a big batch of dip so make sure to invite your friends over to share the goods.

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Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is made with Velveeta, pepper jack cheese, ground beef with extra taco seasoning, black beans, Rotel and beer for the perfect game day snack. 

  • 32 ounces Velveeta original, cubed
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese block, cubed
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained
  • 10 ounces mild Rotel, drained
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef, lean
  • 1 cup beer
  • Tortilla chips
  1. Place the crockpot on low setting.
  2. Cube the Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Place into crockpot.
  3. Drain the Rotel and black beans. Place into crockpot.
  4. On the stovetop, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Add taco seasoning packets and a few tablespoons water. Simmer until seasoning has thickened.
  5. Place ground beef into crockpot with 1 cup of any beer.
  6. Cook for 2-3 hours. Stir well. Serve with tortilla chips.


Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

amazonThe airy fryer is making egg cooking way easier and more convenient than traditional methods. These Air Fryer “Hard Boiled” Eggs take only 20 minutes without any water to boil or pan to clean.

There can be some adjustment needed on the time and temperature depending on what air fryer you have. I use the Midea Air Fryer. Here are some other options below if you are in the market to purchase one.


Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are a go-to food for me and my kids in the morning to get some protein without eating too much. We all have a hard time eating in the mornings so eggs are perfect. Eat after a workout or put on salad for lunch. Lot’s of possibilities.

Place 4-6 eggs into the air fryer basket. Close and put temperature to 275 degrees. Place the timer on 20 minutes and let cook. If you like the eggs less done,  reduce time by 2 minutes.

I recommend testing out a couple batches with a single egg to get a feel for your air fryer and how you like your eggs. Note that the more eggs you put into the air fryer, the more time you will have to add for them all to cook thoroughly.

When the timer goes off, place the eggs into a bowl full of ice and water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel and eat. I like just a pinch of salt and cracked pepper on mine!

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The airy fryer is making egg cooking way easier and more convenient than traditional methods. These Air Fryer “Hard Boiled” Eggs take only 20 minutes without any water to boil or pan to clean. 

  • 6 eggs
  • water
  • ice
  1. Place 6 eggs into air fryer.
  2. Set temperature at 275 and timer for 20 minutes.
  3. Place into an ice bath when timer goes off.
  4. Peel and eat.

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins is a classic recipe to utilize those overripe bananas with basic baking ingredients and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top baked just right for a breakfast or snack the whole family is going to love.

WARNING!!!

More than one batch may be needed. I am not responsible for the family fight that may break out over last Banana Muffin. 

Sunday mornings in my household usually start with a brunch. We don’t typically do anything fancy but some scrambled eggs, mix of fruit, hash browns and homemade muffins are frequently on the Sunday brunch menu. There is just something so comforting about a muffin served hot from the oven that gives you all the good feels.

Banana Muffins

These Banana Muffins are quite delicious and incredibly easy to whip up. Just smash your overripe bananas and whisk in the remainder of the ingredients. Bake and eat. Easy peasy. I think this is a great recipe for kids to begin learning how to cook also. So get your kids in the kitchen on Sunday morning with you!

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Banana Muffins with walnuts, classic banana bread, overripe banana recipe

Banana Muffins is a classic recipe to utilize those overripe bananas with basic baking ingredients and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top baked just right for a breakfast or snack the whole family is going to love. 

  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  1. Smash 3 overripe bananas in a medium sized mixing bowl. You can use a potato masher or just a fork.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Add egg, melted butter, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and vanilla extract. Whisk until batter is thoroughly mixed.
  4. Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers or spray with nonstick oil/butter.
  5. Fill each wrapper 3/4 full of batter.
  6. Top each muffin with a few chopped walnuts. (optional)
  7. Bake for 20-24 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Serve warm.