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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Delicious, Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are so easy to make and beginner friendly, everyone in the home will enjoy having a sweet filling change too the menu. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes are perfect as a side or standalone snack. Sweet Potatoes are one of natures filling sweet and delicious rewards that require very little influence from seasoning to be very tasty. We love our sweet potatoes around here and hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

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Clean, peel & cut sweet potatoes into cubes. Place potatoes in a pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes (above 1″). Optional: add a pinch of salt to the pot.

Bring the pot to a boil (uncovered). Then turn down the heat to medium and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Drain potatoes. Place in a bowl. Add butter, salt & garlic then smash with a potato masher.

Add milk & sour cream.

Smash until smooth.

Season with salt, cinnamon or black pepper if you prefer.

Garnish with butter or sour cream. Enjoy!

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Smooth Mashed Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and very tasty.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup whole milk or heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 garlic clove grated

Instructions
 

  • Clean, peel & cut sweet potatoes into cubes. Place potatoes in a pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes (above 1"). Optional: add a pinch of salt to the pot.
  • Bring the pot to a boil (uncovered). Then turn down the heat to medium and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Drain potatoes. Place in a bowl. Add butter, salt & garlic then smash with a potato masher. Add milk & sour cream. Smash until smooth.
  • Season with salt, cinnamon or black pepper if you prefer.

Garnish with butter or sour cream. Enjoy!

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    Cranberry Pineapple Sauce

    Wonderfull Cranberry Pineapple Sauce is a fresh, sweet, and tart delicious treat. This affordable and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion.  Full of flavor, textures and at a budget price. Quick and tasty this recipe everyone will enjoy. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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    Rinse, drain and discard bruised cranberries. Fresh cranberries, crushed pineapples, sugar and water in a sauce pan or small pot.

    Mix well.

    Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then, turn down the heat to medium. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst. Be sure to stir frequently. 

    Remove from heat source. Let cool completely to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Then transfer to an airtight container to store for later use. 

    Refrigerate up to a week.

    Serve & enjoy when ready!

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    Cranberry Pineapple Sauce

    Fresh sweet and delicious Cranberry Pienapple Sauce is a must try.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Course Appetizer, Condiments, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
    • 8 oz crushed pineapples with juice
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse, drain and discard bruised cranberries.
    • Fresh cranberries, crushed pineapples, sugar and water in a sauce pan or small pot. Mix well.
    • Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Then, turn down the heat to medium. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst. Be sure to stir frequently.
    • Remove from heat source. Let cool completely to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Then transfer to an airtight container to store for later use.

    Refrigerate up to a week. Serve & enjoy when ready!

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      Pepper Jack Queso

      Smooth creamy and delicious Pepper Jack Quest is good to the last bite. Simple recipe for making restaurant quality dip made from scratch. Best served warm this dip is a comforting addition to any snack or nacho salad. Everyone will be devouring this tasty rich dip as fast as they can once this conversation starter hits the table. We love to snack and dip and this homemade recipe is excellent with a range of chips, tacos, tortillias burritos or even salad. I enjoyed this recipe and recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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      Shred pepper jack cheese. Place it in a bowl. Add cornstarch and gently toss/mix together. Set aside. FOR THINER SAUCE USE ONLY 1 ½ TSP OF CORNSTARCH.

      In a sauce pan: turn up the heat to medium.

      Add butter and wait until it melts.

      Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 

      Pour the milk, salt, pepper, cumin and whisk. 

      Repeat these increments: add ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese and mix until melted. Continue with this step until all the cheese is gone. Do not add all the cheese at once or it will clumpy and not smooth. Add fire roasted green chiles and mix. Season with salt if needed. Turn down the heat to low and cook for 5-8 minutes (make sure to stir frequently). 

      Garnish with chopped cilantros, chopped tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños.

      Serve with warm tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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      Pepper Jack Queso

      Smooth Pepper Jack Queso is addictive and delicious.
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      Prep Time 5 minutes
      Cook Time 15 minutes
      Total Time 20 minutes
      Course Appetizer, Dip
      Cuisine Mexican
      Servings 2 cups
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      Ingredients
        

      • 12 oz evaporated milk
      • 8 oz pepper jack Cabot brand
      • ½ cup onion finely chopped
      • 1 tbsp butter
      • 1 tbsp cornstarch
      • ½ tsp ground cumin
      • ½ tsp pepper
      • ¼ tsp salt
      • 2 garlic cloves minced
      • 4 oz fire roasted green chilies

      Instructions
       

      • Shred pepper jack cheese. Place it in a bowl. Add cornstarch and gently toss/mix together. Set aside. FOR THINER SAUCE USE ONLY 1 ½ TSP OF CORNSTARCH.
      • In a sauce pan: turn up the heat to medium. Add butter and wait until it melts. Add onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
      • Pour the milk, salt, pepper, cumin and whisk. 
      • Repeat these increments: add ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese and mix until melted. Continue with this step until all the cheese is gone. Do not add all the cheese at once or it will clumpy and not smooth.
      • Add fire roasted green chiles and mix. Season with salt if needed.
      • Turn down the heat to low and cook for 5-8 minutes (make sure to stir frequently). 

      Garnish with chopped cilantros, chopped tomatoes, and pickled jalapeños. Serve with warm tortilla chips. Enjoy!

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        One Pot Macaroni & Cheese

        Creamy rich buttery One Pot Macaroni & Cheese is full of tender cheesy noodles that are filling and delicious to the last bite. This affordable quick and easy to make selection is perfect on any occasion as a side or nice featured bowl of warm comforting food.  Full of flavor, chewy cheesy textures and at a budget price, this is perfect normal meal planning or a holiday celebration. This homemade one pot recipe is a compliment to the table as it offers warm smoldering noodles covered with melted cheese that everyone will enjoy.

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        In a non-stick pot or dutch oven: add milk and bring to a simmer (medium heat). Add dried elbow macaroni then cook until al dente. Make sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom of the pot.

        Add butter and mustard. Mix everything together until the butter has completely melted.

        Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix until fully melted. Add the other 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix.

        Then, add 1 cup Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted.

        Remove from heat source.

        Season with salt & pepper to taste.

        Serve & enjoy!

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        One Pot Macaroni & Cheese

        One Pot Macaroni & Cheese is rich with creamy buttery warm cheese and tender noodles.
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        Prep Time 5 minutes
        Cook Time 15 minutes
        Total Time 20 minutes
        Course Side Dish
        Cuisine American
        Servings 8
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        Ingredients
          

        • 16 oz dried elbow macaroni
        • 5 cups whole milk
        • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
        • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
        • ½ cup butter unsalted or salt
        • ½ tsp ground mustard

        Instructions
         

        • In a non-stick pot or dutch oven: add milk and bring to a simmer (medium heat).
        • Add dried elbow macaroni then cook until al dente. Make sure to stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom of the pot.
        • Add butter and mustard. Mix everything together until the butter has completely melted. Add 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix until fully melted. Add the other 1 cup of cheddar cheese and mix. Then, add 1 cup Parmesan cheese and mix until fully melted. Remove from heat source. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

        Serve and enjoy this creamy macaroni & cheese.

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          Glazed Carrots

          Quick and easy Glazed Carrots are sweet tender and delicious. Caramelized in butter and melted sugar these carrots are colorful, smell great and are pretty darn tasty. Full of flavor, textures and at a budget price, this is recipe is perfect normal meal planning. The glazing is harmonious with the natural sweetness of the Carrot making the simple to prepare treat a delight to enjoy. Also this is a great side item in more ways than one. The prep is so simple and requires very little clean up that you can multitask in your kitchen with confidence. I recommend you try it at least once to see for yourself how delicious it really is.

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          In a non-stick pan: add water, butter, brown sugar, and carrots.

          Cover with a lid. 

          Turn up the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Open the lid and stir everything gently. Cover with the lid again. Turn up the heat to high and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat source and let rest for 10 minutes with lid on.

          Enjoy!

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