Monday, August 12, 2013

Meatloaf With Italian Sausage

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 Johnsonville Italian sausage links (casings removed)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 spring onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cream Of Wheat hot cereal
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • dash Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 strips bacon, uncooked
  • tomato ketchup
Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, egg, green bell pepper, onions, cereal, milk, Worcestershire, and salt and pepper.  Mix well.  Press into un-greased loaf pan forming a bread like loaf.  Place bacon strips across the top length-wise and drizzle with ketchup.

Bake for one hour or until cooked through.  Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.

~ I've never made meatloaf with anything other than ground beef, so this was a nice change with loads of flavor from the sausage.  Bacon on top and ketchup are a tradition no matter what sort of meatloaf  I make.  Enjoy! ~

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Potato Kugel


Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 zucchini, peeled and grated
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and grated
  • 4 spring onions, diced
  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Drain any excess liquid from potatoes, zucchini, carrots, and onions and place vegetables in bowl.

Into vegetable mixture, add eggs, flour, oil, salt and pepper and blend well.  Pour mixture into greased casserole dish and bake for about an hour or until golden brown.

~ I'm always looking for new ways to use my garden veggies and this made use of the zucchini, carrots, and spring onion.  Nice hearty side dish that's a nice change to ordinary potatoes.  Enjoy! ~ 

Monday, August 5, 2013

Cheesy Zucchini And Bacon Casserole


Ingredients

  • 4 slices of bread, cubed
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups cubed zucchini
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 spring onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 strips bacon, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In small frying pan, fry bacon to desired consistency and drain off grease.  Set aside.

Place bread cubes in a medium bowl and pour the melted butter over the bread, toss lightly.  Add zucchini, onion, garlic salt and egg, toss well.

Transfer mixture into covered baking dish and top with grated cheese and bacon.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.  Remove cover and continue baking for another 20 - 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

~ Our first ever real vegetable garden is starting to give us the fruits of our labor and zucchini is one of those little goodies.  We picked the first two zucchini today and I wasn't sure what I wanted to make with it.  With a little thought and creativity, you can turn it into a delectable side dish even your kids will love.  I mean, really, who doesn't love cheese AND bacon?  Enjoy! ~