Yummy Two-Day Sliders

I’m calling these sliders “two-day sliders” because they are seriously more delicious reheated the second day than they are on day one! Thanks to my friend Leigh Ann for the recipe, which was just perfect for my book club meeting. The book was “contemporary” and “American” … and so was the fare. (Themes are more exciting when the book takes place somewhere else, unfortunately!)

Two-Day Sliders

Mix 1 lb. of ground beef or turkey (I used 96% lean beef) with 1 tablespoon of mayo, 1 packet of lipton onion soup mix, and 8 oz of shredded cheddar.  Pat into mini-burgers.

Slice one package of Hawaiian butter rolls in half (making a top and bottom) and put the mini-burgers inside.

Put in a 9×13 baking pan and cover tightly with foil. Cook at 350 for 35 minutes (yep — bun and all).

This makes 12 sliders (one pack of buns). I doubled it for 24 mini-burgers because you really want leftovers.

Enjoy!

 

Crock Pot Apple Pie

Just threw together my Super Bowl party crock pot contribution: Crock Pot Apple Pie. It’s my cousin Monica’s recipe, and with four whole ingredients, it’s as easy as it is delish. First prep by spraying some Pam or other nonstick spray in your crock pot. Then layer the four ingredients:

• Pour in two cans of apple pie filling
• Layer a jar of caramel topping over the filling
• Add a package of butter pecan cake mix
• Slice up a stick of butter over the top

Do not stir it up. Just let the layers percolate as you cook on high for about 2 hours, then move to low for another 2 hours. Scoop and top with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Taco Turkey Skillet

So I started the Paleo Diet in January. I haven’t cheated (too much) and have actually found that I feel pretty great cutting out carbs, sugars, dairy and processed foods. But I’ve had to get creative with my food. I’m lucky to be working from home this week, so I can actually cook my lunches. Though keep in mind I have about a 10-minute attention span!

The last two days I’ve had this yummy plate of goodness. I keep forgetting to take a picture…though this one tastes better than it looks!

Taco Turkey Skillet

Get out a skillet and cook up 1/4 lb. 97% fat free ground turkey, 1/2 cup chopped onion (I keep tons on hand in Tupperware because I add it to everything!) and a generous sprinkling of taco seasoning.

Line a plate with lettuce. Put the turkey concoction on top of the lettuce. Add chopped tomato, salsa and avocado chunks on top.

The taco seasoning and salsa gives it a kick, and the avocado adds moisture to the the could-be-dry turkey. Not bad!

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