Biscuits + Groovy The Donna Summer

I watch the show Eat Street on the Cooking Channel because I love food trucks. Whenever there’s one near me I stop and get something, anything. One of the episodes of Eat Street had the host, James Cunningham, stop at the Biscuits + Groovy trailer in Austin, TX. Because my wife and I love biscuits and gravy I knew instantly that I was going to make some of the dishes they serve up. I mean, dang, look at the menu! Everything sounds fantastic, including the Biscuits + Groovy The Donna Summer.

Biscuits + Groovy The Donna Summer

Start The Day Out Right

Biscuits, white pepper gravy, breakfast sausage and scrambled eggs topped with cheese and garnished with green onions. This ain’t no light breakfast, it’s the breakfast of champions!

Start With Great Biscuits

I’m definitely not a food industry expert, but I do recognize a good concept when I see it. All of the biscuit dishes from Biscuits + Groovy start with great buttermilk biscuits. You can then build from there. Like with the Donna Summer, which is definitely loaded with all things good and breakfasty.

Get Real Deal

If I was anywhere near Austin, Texas right now I’d be in line at the Biscuits + Groovy trailer and my stomach would be growling! I would also order The Johnny Hash while I was there!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my country breakfast tots.

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Biscuits + Groovy The Donna Summer

Biscuits, white pepper gravy, breakfast sausage and scrambled eggs topped with cheese and garnished with green onions. This ain’t no light breakfast, it’s the breakfast of champions!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword biscuits, gravy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 778kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from the Biscuits + Groovy Food Truck

Ingredients

  • 3 Pillsbury Flaky biscuits or use my homemade black pepper biscuits
  • white pepper gravy see below
  • 3 large eggs see below
  • Colby jack cheese shredded
  • green onions chopped, for garnish

For the white pepper gravy

For the scrambled eggs

  • 2 tablespoons Bisquik
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

For the white gravy

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
  • Whisk in the flour.
  • Whisk in the milk until smooth. Gravy will continue to thicken. If too thick add a bit more milk.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the scrambled eggs

  • Thoroughly beat eggs with mix until there are no clumps or lumps.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add eggs and season with salt and pepper. Let sit for 1 minute.
  • Once eggs start to cook start pushing toward middle with a spatula. Continue until eggs are completely cooked

For the biscuits

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Add biscuits and cook per package instructions.

Making the biscuits

  • Split biscuits and place on a plate.
  • Add eggs, gravy and cheese.
  • Top with chives or green onions. Serve.

Notes

Use whole milk for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 778kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 590mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1306IU | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

I’m a Teriyaki sauce addict. Give me a plate of fried rice and some crockpot chicken drowned in teriyaki sauce and I’m one happy guy. For me it’s the Asian-inspired equivalent of beef gravy over prime rib and I just can’t get enough. I used chicken thighs in this slow cooker Teriyaki chicken because they have the most flavor and are so tender. You could substitute chickens breasts but you’ll probably have to increase the cook time if they are large.

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

A Nice Meal From The Slow Cooker

I made the rice a day in advance in my slow cooker. It was slow cooker week here after all. I was quite busy and with just a little planning I was able to enjoy great dinners all week right out of the slow cooker, like this slow cooker Teriyaki chicken.

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For a little crunch, add roasted peanuts just before serving.

Also try my slow cooker Mongolian beef and my slow cooker creamy bacon chicken. My teriyaki chicken pineapple bowls are a big hit too!

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Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

I used chicken thighs in this slow cooker Teriyaki chicken because they have the most flavor and are so tender. You could substitute chickens breast but you’ll probably have to increase the cook time if they are large.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian, chicken, crockpot, slower
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 621kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Whisk together the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Pour mixture over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and falling apart.
  • Remove chicken to a platter or bowl.
  • Combine the cornstarch and water and whisk into the slow cooker.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker and warm through.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Notes

You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1796mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Homemade Pizza Rolls

Back when I was knee-high to a grasshopper I was lucky enough to live right next to my school. That meant that some days I could run home and grab a quick lunch (while watching The Gong Show, but that’s a whole other story). Now, mom usually made me a sandwich or maybe heated some soup, but on rare occasions she’d heat up frozen pizza rolls (at my request… or begging!). I could devour them no matter how many she made and no matter how much they burned the top of my mouth (who waits for them to cool off?).

Homemade Pizza Rolls

Pizza Rolls Are For All Ages

Well, here I am a few years later. And I still love pizza rolls. But now I make them at home. A little pizza sauce, some baby pepperoni, cheese and a little heat, all wrapped in a wonton wrapper. In no time I’m burning the roof of my mouth again, enjoying the snacks and memories from years ago.

The Perfect Party Bites

These homemade pizza rolls are great for parties. You can make them ahead of time and freeze them. Bake just before your guests arrive. You can also make all sorts of variations on them, using your favorite pizza toppings. Just don’t use anything too wet, such as canned mushrooms, without first patting it dry. Otherwise the wrappers might get too soggy and they’ll pop while baking.

You can also use homemade spaghetti sauce when making these. If you prefer the pre-made pizza rolls, but want to improve on them, try my garlic Parmesan pizza rolls.

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Also try my pizza pretzel nuggets and mini deep-dish pizzas.

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Homemade Pizza Rolls

A little pizza sauce, some baby pepperoni, cheese and a little heat, all wrapped in a wonton wrapper. In no time I’m burning the roof of my mouth again, enjoying the snacks and memories from years ago.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword pizza rolls
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 40 rolls
Calories 2112kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Amy’s Cooking Adventures

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Combine the pepperoni, cheese, sauce, and red pepper flake in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the egg and water.
  • Working in batches, lay the wonton wrappers out on a flat surface in the shape of a diamond, with one point pointing towards you.
  • Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with the egg wash.
  • Spoon about a tablespoon of the sauce mixture into the center of the wonton.
  • Grab the topmost (furthest away from you) point of the diamond and fold over the sauce mixture.
  • Press down around the edges to seal.
  • Fold in the left and right sides and press down on the edges to seal.
  • Finally, fold over the bottom side (the point pointing towards you) and then press lightly around the edges to seal. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with foil or use a silpat.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve hot with warmed additional pizza sauce for dipping if desired.

Notes

You can make these ahead and freeze them. Just pop them in a 425 F oven for 15-20 minutes when ready to heat and eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 2112kcal | Carbohydrates: 278g | Protein: 103g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 384mg | Sodium: 5265mg | Potassium: 1356mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2816IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 1411mg | Iron: 19mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamed Spinach Deviled Eggs

These creamed spinach deviled eggs were definitely the star of the show when we made them for our Thanksgiving dinner. They looked elegant and they tasted fancy. And yes, I admit, several of them never made it to the platter thanks to some ‘quality control’ by myself and my wife. Hey, you have to make sure they pass the muster (and boy do they)!

Creamed Spinach Deviled Eggs

Use Fresh Or Frozen Spinach

You can use frozen spinach if you cannot find fresh. Just make sure that it is completely thawed and drained very well. Wet spinach will make the filling far too thin. When I say drain it, I mean squeeze the heck out of it, several times, to make sure you get every last drop of water out of it.

I am not the world’s expert hard boiled egg cooker person. Instead, I ‘cheat’. I use this little egg cooker instead. It makes 7 eggs in about 15 minutes and they come out perfectly each and every time.

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If you’re taking the creamed spinach deviled eggs to a get-together you can pipe them before leaving. They seem to travel pretty well. I would wait until you get to your destination before adding the crumbled feta.

Also try my jalapeno popper deviled eggs and my insanely-good chili deviled eggs.

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Creamed Spinach Deviled Eggs

These creamed spinach deviled eggs were definitely the star of the show when we made them for our Thanksgiving dinner.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword deviled, Easter, eggs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 halves
Calories 92kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shallot and garlic and saute until softened and starting to turn golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in the spinach, stirring. Cook until wilted and bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the cream cheese. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
  • Slice the eggs in half. Transfer the egg yolks to the spinach mixture and stir until smooth. You might have to add a bit more mayonnaise. You want the mixture to be just thin enough to pipe thru a piping bag or icing tool.
  • Transfer mixture to a piping bag or icing tool and pipe into the center of each egg.
  • Serve topped with the crumbled feta.

Notes

Make sure that the spinach is nice and chopped evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Popeyes Popcorn Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

It’s a treat when I get to fire up my deep fryer. And because I’m a sucker for being influenced by cheesy ads on TV for fast food joints, I had to make a copycat recipe of the popcorn chicken you can get at Popeyes. I couldn’t help myself. I was weak. Crunchy, spicy and addicting, I gobbled them up just like Annie (the lady on the Popeyes commercials) said I would.

Popeyes Popcorn Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

All You Need Is A Good Dipping Sauce

I figured I needed a few dipping sauces for my copycat recipe Popeyes popcorn chicken. I decided to pick up a few bottles of Sweet Baby Ray’s dipping sauces at the store. SBR makes great BBQ sauces (perfect as-is or as a base for your own creation), so I was pretty darn sure that their dipping sauces would be great too. And they were. Between the popcorn chicken and the dipping sauces and a few fries, it was a happy deep-frying kind of day!

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my chipotle popcorn chicken bites. Chicken with a kick!

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Popeyes Popcorn Chicken (Copycat Recipe)

It’s a treat when I get to fire up my deep fryer. And because I’m a sucker for being influenced by cheesy ads on TV for fast food joints, I had to make a copycat of the popcorn chicken you can get at Popeyes.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken nuggets, copycat, popcorn chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 285kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into small pieces.
  • Heat 3″ of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Combine flour, salt, white and cayenne pepper and paprika in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Whisk together the eggs in a separate shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Working in batches, dip chicken pieces into the egg.
  • Shake off excess and transfer to the flour mixture, coating well.
  • Shake off excess and place into the hot oil.
  • Fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack or paper towel-lines plate.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Serve along with some Popeye’s Delta Dipping sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1847mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Slow-Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

I wasn’t going to post these slow-cooker bourbon cocktail sausages when I first made them. I didn’t think that the world needed another cocktail sausage recipe. But after making them, and watching them disappear at a family get-together, I decided I just had to share.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

Tasty Yet Easy

Slow-cooker bourbon cocktail sausages are very, very simple, yet very, very delicious. I actually left out the bourbon and was still left with a (just slightly) spicy sauce that was wonderful with the smoked sausage slices. It’s hard to stop eating these sausages.

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I used sliced smoked sausage when I made these slow cooker bourbon cocktail sausages, but you could just as easily add Lit’l Smokies cocktail links. Make sure you let everything get happy in the slow cooker for the full 3 hours. The sauce will flavor the sausages over time, so give them time.

Also try my sweet-and-sassy slow cooker appetizer meatballs and my tailgate cocktail smokies.

Slow Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages
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Slow-Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Sausages

I wasn’t going to post these slow-cooker bourbon cocktail sausages when I first made them. I didn’t think that the world needed another cocktail sausage recipe. But after making them, and watching them disappear at a family get-together, I decided I just had to share.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cocktail, crockpot, sausage, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 223kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage cut diagonally into 1/2″ slices
  • 1 12 ounce chili sauce
  • â…“ cup bourbon optional
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons white onion grated
  • dried red pepper flake or hot sauce, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain well.
  • Combine the chili sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, onion and red pepper flake or hot sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Add the sausage and stir.
  • Cook on low for 3 hours.

Notes

You can also use Polish sausage, kielbasa or even large hot dogs.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Maple Cranberry Sauce

I’m not usually a cranberry sauce-kind-of-guy, so I have no prior experience making it from scratch. But when I came across this recipe for maple cranberry sauce it sounded good (even to me) so I hopped right in and made a double batch for Thanksgiving. It was a big hit. I also discovered that cooking fresh cranberries can be fun. They go ‘pop’ as they cook. Cool!

Maple Cranberry Sauce

Surprisingly Good And Different

Use real maple syrup in this maple cranberry sauce. Only the real stuff. And as I note, I could not find fresh oranges. Substituting bottled came out just fine. Add about 1/4 cup, taste, and see if you want to add more. I used no-pulp orange juice. The sauce came out fantastic!

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This sauce goes best with a turkey roasted on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Maple Cranberry Sauce
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Maple Cranberry Sauce

I’m not usually a cranberry sauce-kind-of-guy, so I have no prior experience making it from scratch. But when I came across this recipe for maple cranberry sauce it sounded good (even to me) so I hopped right in and made a double batch for Thanksgiving. It was a big hit.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry, sauce, sweet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 44kcal
Author Inspired by Gimme Some Oven

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce fresh cranberries rinsed and picked over
  • â…“ cup maple syrup
  • â…“ cup water
  • 1 orange juiced and zested

Instructions

  • Transfer all ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir and let the mixture simmer.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened and all of the cranberries have burst. Stir occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

I could not find fresh oranges so I substituted just over 1/4 cup of bottled no-pulp orange juice

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy

This slow cooker white chocolate peppermint pretzel candy was divine. I don’t know why I didn’t think of melting chocolate in a slow cooker. I’ve always been somewhat challenged at melting chocolate, be it in the microwave or in a double boiler. I always over melt it or something and it ends up thick, gloppy and just a big huge pile of chocolate sadness. My success rate was pretty low.

The slow cooker made it as easy as it could be, turning out the perfectly creamy smooth chocolate. They are nice and crunchy and packed with peppermint flavor. These were an instant holiday success in our household (and at my wife’s office!).

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy

Delicious Crunchiness

The chocolate mixture in this slow cooker white chocolate peppermint pretzel candy was very easy to work with. I didn’t have to rush to get the mix onto the baking sheets before it began to set. I had plenty of time to do it right.

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This candy was easy to make in part because of the shortening. I think that the low-and-slow melting of the chocolate in the slow cooker also helped. I plan on using this same approach with any future chocolate goodies that I make.

Also try my chocolate-dipped peanut butter Bugles.

Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy
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Slow Cooker White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Candy

This slow cooker white chocolate peppermint pretzel candy was divine. I don’t know why I didn’t think of melting chocolate in a slow cooker. I’ve always been somewhat challenged at melting chocolate, be it in the microwave or in a double boiler.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 449kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the shortening into your slow cooker set to low.
  • Add the white chocolate chips. Cover and let melt at least 20 minutes, until creamy smooth, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir in the peppermint extract.
  • Slowly stir in the pretzel pieces and 1/2 cup of the crushed candies. Make sure they are all well combined.
  • Spoon the mixture out onto the baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining crushed peppermint candies. Let sit at least 30 minutes until firm.
  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips per the package instructions.
  • Drizzle or pipe over the pretzel candies.
  • Let cool before serving or packaging.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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White Garlic Chicken Pizza

This white garlic chicken pizza reminded me that I really need to eat more white sauce pizza. I usually opt for red, making my own sauce, but the creamy, garlicky, cheesy sauce on this pizza was fantastic. Black olives, shallot, moist and tender chicken and mozzarella topped it all off delicious bite-after-bite.

White Garlic Chicken Pizza

Chicken Greatness

I used chicken that I had roasted on my Char-Broil Big Easy when making this white garlic chicken pizza, but any cooked chicken will do. Grab a rotisserie chicken next time you’re at the store and shred or chop it. Perfect.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also try my BBQ chicken and muffuletta flatbread pizzas.

White Garlic Chicken Pizza
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White Garlic Chicken Pizza

This white garlic chicken pizza reminded me that I really need to eat more white sauce pizza.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, garlic, pizza
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 pizzas
Calories 581kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the white garlic pizza sauce

For the pizza

  • 2 10 inch pizza crusts
  • 10 ounces cooked chicken shredded, chopped or cubed
  • 2 medium shallots sliced thin
  • black olives sliced
  • mozzarella cheese shredded
  • parsley chopped, for garnish, if desired

Instructions

For the white garlic pizza sauce

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Whisk in the flour, pepper, salt and oregano. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly add the milk while whisking.
  • Remove from heat and add the cheese. Stir to melt.
  • Use sauce immediately.

For the pizza

  • Preheat oven per package instructions.
  • Spread sauce out on both crusts.
  • Add chicken, shallots and olives, followed by the cheese.
  • Bake until the crusts are crisp, golden brown, and the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with parsley, slice and serve.

Notes

Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 808IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Melting Potatoes

Buttery creamy goodness. I could not have been happier with these melting potatoes. So good, so easy, and boy, did I ever eat more than my share. And then some. Good thing it was just my wife and me, because I would’ve had to explain where all the potatoes went if we would’ve had company over for dinner. This is one of those dishes where half of them never make it to the table because you’ve eaten much of them in the kitchen.

Melting Potatoes

Keep The Ketchup Far Away

If you’re normally tempted to put ketchup on your potatoes, don’t. These potatoes are absolutely perfect just as they are.

Yukon potatoes are the best potatoes by far for making melting potatoes. They are so tender and velvety. They get just a little golden brown crunchy edge to them. Just enough to contrast the tender insides.

You can use a knife to cut the potatoes. Or if you have a mandolin, use it instead to make quick work of slicing them. You want the slices to be pretty much the same thickness throughout so that they cook evenly.

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Also try my roasted spiral potatoes and my Mississippi Mud cheesy potatoes. They’re pretty looking and pretty darned good tasting too!

Melting Potatoes
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Melting Potatoes

Buttery creamy goodness. I could not have been happier with these melting potatoes. So good, so easy, and boy, did I ever eat more than my share.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword potatoes, roasted potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 146kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Place the potatoes into a large bowl.
  • Add the butter, thyme, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Flip the potatoes and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and garlic and stir.
  • Cook another 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove and serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a change, try Pecorino-Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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