meatball sub casserole

Meatball Sub Casserole

adapted from Kelly The Kitchen Kop

1 pkg frozen meatballs

1 loaf french bread, sliced 1 inch thick

1 jar pasta sauce

2 cups shredded mozzarella

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayo

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Cook frozen meatballs according to package directions. Meanwhile, place bread slices on the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan (or two 9x9s). Mix cream cheese, mayo, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread slices being generous (I still had some left over for a yummy dip). Place meatballs over bread slices, pour pasta sauce over meatballs, and top with shredded mozzarella. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

One Pot Cheesy Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded or diced chicken
• 2 Tbsp minced green onion
• 2 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 can Manwich +1 can water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound of small dry pasta (I used penne)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1. Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic and saute for one minute, then add cooked chicken* and saute for a couple of minutes.
2. (*Tip: I happened to have cooked, shredded chicken on hand so I used that, but I think I would start with raw chicken next time and cook the diced chicken and in the pot).
3. 2. Add chicken broth, Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, water and pasta to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 25-25 minutes.
4. 3. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar until well incorporated, reserving a handful to sprinkle on the top. Cover for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt, and stir.
5. 4. Serve.

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Ingredients:
-2 cans pillsbury butter crescent rolls 
-2 (8oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
-1 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1/4 cup butter (melted)
-Cinnamon and sugar (I used about 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tbs cinnamon)

Instructions: 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If you are using a glass pan, adjust the temperature to 325 degrees. Unroll and spread one can of crescent rolls on bottom of ungreased 9x13 inch pan. be sure to smooth out the seams before adding the filling. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Unroll and spread remaining crescent rolls over mixture, being sure to press together any seams. Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake for 20-30 minutes.

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients
1 cup butter melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners’ sugar (aka powdered sugar)
1 cup + 4 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan. (I did mine in a 9X9 square pan because I wanted them thicker) In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted until smooth. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.