Copycat Denny’s Club Sandwich

This is ALMOST a copycat version of Denny’s club sandwich. I had to add a slight twist. After enjoying a copycat of Applebee’s Clubhouse Grille sandwich, which has BBQ sauce slathered on the bread, I just had to do the same with this club sandwich. Otherwise, yeah, it’s a spot-on fantastic copycat of the classic. So don’t hate me that it’s “almost” a copycat. It’s darned close.

I love the tang of the BBQ sauce. I used a hickory-smoked flavored sauce, which I think is the perfect sauce for this sandwich. What? You never thought of putting BBQ sauce on a club sandwich? Me either. But I’ve changed since I did. I’m much happier now. Club sandwiches need that little ‘twist’. You’ve been having the same sandwiches for years and years now. Make a simple change that has a huge impact on the flavor!

Copycat Denny's Club Sandwich

This Is The Perfect Club Sandwich

Now, if BBQ sauce isn’t your thing, substituting Sriracha instead would make for a totally different (and yummy spicy) copycat Denny’s Club sandwich. In fact, that’s a great idea. I am going to make my next club sandwich with Sriracha on it instead! I’m glad I thought of it! Again, it’s not a ‘copycat’ exactly, but darned close!

I like to keep some pre-cooked bacon on-hand for sandwiches like these. I grab a few packs at the store and bake them up. It’s super-easy to do. After they’ve cooled off I wrap them in paper towels and put them into a container that goes into the freezer. When it’s time to use them, I just pull out whatever I need, wrap it in a paper towel, and microwave it for about 10 seconds. Boom! Great crispy home-cooked bacon!

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also try my deviled egg salad sandwich.

Copycat Denny's Club Sandwich
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Copycat Denny’s Club Sandwich

This is ALMOST a copycat version of Denny’s club sandwich. I had to add a slight twist.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, sandwich
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 743kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 4 ounces turkey breast thinly sliced sandwich meat
  • 4 ounces ham thinly sliced sandwich meat
  • ½ cup Iceberg lettuce shredded or leaves
  • 4 slices bacon cooked
  • 4 slices tomato

Instructions

  • Toast the bread as desired.
  • Slather one side of two of the slices of the bread with mayonnaise.
  • Top with some lettuce, a slice of tomato, a slice of bacon, and the turkey.
  • Top each sandwich stack with a piece of bread.
  • Add more lettuce, tomato, another slice of bacon, and the ham.
  • Slather one side of two other slices of the bread with BBQ sauce (optional).
  • Add to sandwich.
  • Secure with toothpicks or skewers and serve.

Notes

For a nice twist, use a spicy BBQ sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1790mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Caribbean Shrimp Pasta

I love Louisiana gulf shrimp. Nothing tastes better, in my opinion, and it’s night-and-day different than the ‘other’ shrimp you get in your grocer’s freezer. It’s probably sacrilege then to have used a bottled salsa in this dish. But time was of the essence the night I made it. And I was very happy with the end result. This Caribbean shrimp pasta tastes and feels light despite having a bit of cream added in. The cilantro, avocado and peach mango salsa give it that fresh, tropical feel.

Caribbean Shrimp Pasta

Different Fruits, Different Dish!

You could easily make this Caribbean Shrimp Pasta a completely different dish just by using a different fruit salsa, such as citrus pineapple, or mango and habanero.

This dish is best prepared in a cast iron skillet. Nothing conducts heat better!

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Also try my pesto shrimp with mushrooms.

Inspired by a recipe from Kevin and Amanda.

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Caribbean Shrimp Pasta

This Caribbean shrimp pasta tastes and feels light despite having a bit of cream added in. The cilantro, avocado and peach mango salsa give it that fresh, tropical feel.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword caribbean, pasta, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 492kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the shrimp into a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle some of the flour over the shrimp and toss to coat. Continue adding flour and tossing the shrimp until they are coated and are no longer sticky.
  • Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp but do not overlap them. If you have to, work in batches.
  • Cook the shrimp about 2 minutes per side until they are pink and the coating has started to crust. Flip and cook the other side until pink and the coating crusts. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the broth to the skillet then stir in the cream, salsa and pasta.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
  • Add the shrimp and remove from heat. Stir and serve topped with avocado and cilantro.

Notes

Any tropical salsa works on this pasta dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 510mg | Sodium: 2108mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1218IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southern Fried Shrimp

These southern fried shrimp are darned good shrimp. I love shrimp, cooked any way you can imagine. Fried or boiled are my favorites. One of my favorite ways to devour shrimp is on a po boy sandwich. Tender with just a bit of coating and plenty of spicy flavor, I cannot stop devouring them shrimp after shrimp. I was already a borderline shrimp addict before these came along. These made it worse.

Southern Fried Shrimp

Spicy Crunchy Deliciousness

If you can’t find Tony Cachere’s fish fry in your grocery store you can use other fish fry mixes or just substitute all-purpose flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper. You want the good stuff for these southern fried shrimp.

The Presto Fry Daddy is perfect for making smaller batches of food. It only uses a few cups of oil and comes to temperature quickly. Clean-up is easy too!

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Also try my copycat of Applebee’s Sriracha shrimp, Bayou fried shrimp, coconut fried shrimp and my copycat of Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang shrimp. Did I mention how much I love fried shrimp?

Southern Fried Shrimp
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Southern Fried Shrimp

These southern fried shrimp are darned good shrimp. I love shrimp, cooked any way you can imagine.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy, deep-fried, shrimp, southern
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 3 pounds
Calories 563kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place shrimp into a resealable container or baggie.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the buttermilk and mustard.
  • Pour mixture in with the shrimp, seal, and shake gently to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Whisk together the fish fry mix and cayenne.
  • Heat 3″ of oil in a Dutch oven to 325 F.
  • Working in batches, remove shrimp from container.
  • Shake off excess marinade then transfer to the fry mix.
  • Roll and coat. Shake off any excess coating and place in hot oil.
  • Fry shrimp 1 1/2 minutes per side then transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or on a po boy.

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 98g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1161mg | Sodium: 3750mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 847mg | Iron: 10mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli

These creamy Cajun sausage ravioli are dangerous and I definitely cannot be trusted to control myself around them. Not even the least bit. I knew I was going to love them because I love absolutely anything with andouille sausage. These ravioli are packed with andouille, then topped with a simple Cajun-spice sauce. It takes a while to assemble and cook these little morsels, but once you get a system and assembly line down, you’ll be turning them out left and right.

Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli

Got Leftovers?

On the off chance that you have some leftover creamy Cajun sausage ravioli, store them in the fridge on wax paper and make sure they do not touch each other. They like to stick together, and not just a bit either. We’re talking seriously stuck together here. Trust me. I speak with experience.

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Also try my grilled creamy shrimp and mushroom pasta and my mushroom ravioli.

Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli
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Creamy Cajun Sausage Ravioli

These creamy Cajun sausage ravioli are dangerous and I definitely cannot be trusted to control myself around them. Not even the least bit. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, creamy, ravioli, sausage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 28 raviolis
Calories 45kcal

Ingredients

For the ravioli

For the sauce

Instructions

For the ravioli

  • Place the sausage into a food processor and pulse until it is minced.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the meat and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Working in batches, lay out the wonton wrappers and place one tablespoon of the meat into the middle.
  • Dip your finger in warm water and run it along the edges of the wrapper.
  • Take one corner of the wrapper and fold the filling, forming a triangle.
  • Push down on the meat filling to get as much air out as possible, then pinch the edges to seal.
  • Lower 5-6 ravioli at a time into the boiling water and boil for 1 minute. I found that using a spider (or large slotted spoon) helped make sure that the ravioli don’t fall apart.
  • Remove cooked ravioli to a plate but do not stack them or they will stick together.
  • Continue working in batches until all of the ravioli are cooked.
  • Serve with the sauce.

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and continue cooking for 1 minute.
  • Slowly add the milk while whisking.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue whisking until the sauce is as thick as you like.
  • Add Cajun seasoning, stir, and serve.

Notes

You can substitute smoked sausage if you cannot find andouille.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Shortcut Spaghetti

Yes, sometimes I just grab a big ole jar or two of spaghetti sauce at the grocery store instead of making a big batch of homemade. There’s nothing wrong with that. But I don’t just heat it up and toss it over cooked pasta. Nope, I gotta make my shortcut spaghetti. It’s a dish I started making in my bachelor years, and have perfected over time.

Shortcut Spaghetti

Stick With Italian Sausage

You can use ground beef instead of Italian sausage, but I wouldn’t. The first years I made shortcut spaghetti I used beef. Sausage is better. Much better. And my homemade Italian sausage is fantastic. I make a batch and freeze it in one pound packages. Perfect for a shortcut dish.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this spaghetti and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Oh, and I almost forgot! Instead of pasta, serve the meat sauce mixture on a hoagie or sub roll as a sandwich and top with tons of shredded mozzarella. It’s the perfect messy Sloppy Italian Joe sandwich. Or substitute meatballs for the sausage.

Also try my slow cooker spaghetti and meatballs. It’s a favorite in our house!

Shortcut Spaghetti
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Shortcut Spaghetti

You can use ground beef instead of Italian sausage, but I wouldn’t. The first years I made shortcut spaghetti I used beef. Sausage is better. Much better. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword spaghetti
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 21kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 14 ounce ground Italian sausage
  • 1 pound mushrooms sliced
  • 1 large sweet onion chopped
  • 2 24 ounce spaghetti sauce
  • spaghetti cooked per package instructions
  • parsley chopped, for garnish
  • Parmesan cheese grated, for garnish

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When the sausage is almost browned add the mushrooms and onion and continue sauteeing until the onion starts to soften. Remove from heat and drain.
  • Add sauce to a large pot over low heat.
  • Add in the meat mixture.
  • Cover and let simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over cooked pasta (or mix the pasta in with the sauce first) garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

Also great served with Pecorino-Romano cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Tomato Soup

I make what I think is a mighty fine spicy tomato soup. Lately, I’ve been concentrating more on using roasted tomatoes in my dishes, so I decided to give this roasted tomato soup a try. It definitely came out chock full of great roasted tomato flavor. Just perfect. A little herb-y, and a little creamy. And a lot tomato-y.

Roasted Tomato Soup

Time Well Spent

The tomatoes took about an hour to roast. They came out looking and smelling absolutely fantastic. If it would’ve been a nicer day out I would’ve tossed them on my Weber grill, but the weather just wasn’t cooperating. Either way, they made this roasted tomato soup fantastic.

Roasted Tomatoes

Perfect Tomato Flavor

What a fantastically tomato-y soup!

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Also try my delicious roasted chicken noodle soup.

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Roasted Tomato Soup

Lately, I’ve been concentrating more on using roasted tomatoes in my dishes, so I decided to give this roasted tomato soup a try. It definitely came out chock full of great roasted tomato flavor. Just perfect.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword soup, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 223kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Tiffani Thiessen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a Silpat,
  • Place the tomatoes cut-side up in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Drizzle the tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, sugar, and thyme.
  • Roast the tomatoes until they are wrinkled and soft, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool until cool enough to handle. Remove skins.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and a pinch of salt, stir, and cook until starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic, stir, and cook another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaf and the basil. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add the cream.
  • Using an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you do not have an immersion blender you can transfer the soup to a blender, but let it cool first or it will explode in the blender. You have been warned!
  • Serve warm garnished with chives and croutons if desired.

Notes

Use fully-ripened tomatoes for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3076IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

I thought this slow cooker tortellini soup was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was perfect. Nice and tomato-y. But the big hit for me was the tortellini. It absorbed some of the great sauce and became great little scrumptious bites. I used fresh tortellini, but frozen would work just as well. So would ravioli.

Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

It’ll Warm You To The Bone

Sprinkled with a bit of freshly grated Parmesan, this slow cooker tortellini soup was the ideal dish on a cool day.

Fennel can be a little too strong (that licorice flavor can drown out everything!), so use as much or as little as you like. Or not. And don’t be afraid to add a few splashes of hot sauce or a good amount of dried red pepper flake for some kick.

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Also try my slow cooker spicy kielbasa cabbage soup. Perfect on a cool day.

Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup
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Slow Cooker Tortellini Soup

I thought this slow cooker tortellini soup was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was perfect. Nice and tomato-y
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, slow cooker, soup, tortellini
30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings 6
Calories 448kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato soup to your slow cooker.
  • Stir in the sugar and all of the seasonings.
  • Add the beef mixture and beef broth. Stir.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-7 hours.
  • Twenty minutes before serving, add the frozen tortellini to the slow cooker. If you were cooking on low, set it to 'high'.
  • Cook another 20 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with parsley, Parmesan and ricotta cheese.

Notes

Serve with a slice of hot garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork

There’s no reason to make so-so pulled pork in your slow cooker. Give it some kick. Like my slow cooker fire-eater pulled pork. It’s got some kick. Fire-eater rub and hot sauce will wake up your taste buds, that’s for sure. Tender, moist pork makes for the perfect sandwich on a cold day.

Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork

Not Just For Sandwiches

I also ended up using this slow cooker fire-eater pulled pork in homemade hot pockets and on nachos. It’s great stuff, and can be used as just about any dish. Also try it on baked potatoes! Yummy! And baked potatoes? One of my favorites. Just heap on some of pork. Add sour cream. Black olives. Maybe a little chopped onion. A couple of jalapeno slices. Now that’s a baked potato!

I prefer Cholula original hot sauce in dishes like this fire-eater pulled pork. It’s spicy, but it’s not so overwhelmingly hot that you can’t still taste the dish.

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Also try my slow cooker BBQ beef.

Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork
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Slow Cooker Fire-Eater Pulled Pork

There’s no reason to make so-so pulled pork in your slow cooker. Give it some kick. Like my slow cooker fire-eater pulled pork.
Course American
Cuisine Main
Keyword crockpot, pulled pork, slow cooker, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 234kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of rub around all sides of the pork.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add pork and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Turn off the heat to the skillet and let cool slightly.
  • Slowly (keep your arms, hands and face back as it may splatter!) add 3/4 cup of water to the skillet and whisk.
  • Pour mixture into a slow cooker on low.
  • Add the vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 3 tablespoons of the Fire-Eater rub, and 2 cups of water to the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
  • Add the meat and cover.
  • Cook for at least 8 hours or until the meat is falling apart. If the liquid does not completely cover the pork you may want to turn it every few hours.
  • Remove the pork to a cutting board and chop.
  • Transfer the slow cooker liquid to a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir in the hot sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and add the reduced liquid.

Notes

Serve on buns, on nachos, on baked potatoes… however you prefer!

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Two bites into the slow cooker Delta shrimp I made the other day and I already knew I was going to make it again, but this time with sausage. Not that the shrimp version wasn’t absolutely fantastic, oh no. The vegetable mixture has such tremendous flavor, still a tad bit crunchy, and is perfect with anything from shrimp to sausage to chicken.  Perfect.

I use fire-roasted diced tomatoes almost exclusively now when a recipe calls for canned diced tomatoes. They have so much more flavor.

Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Spice It Up A Bit

Smoked sausage is great in this slow cooker Delta sausage dish, but if you can find  Andouille sausage, use it instead. It’ll add even more flavor to an already delicious meal. Oh, and if the sausage you are using is fresh, not cooked, cook it thoroughly before adding it to the slow cooker.

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Also try my crawfish etouffee.

Slow Cooker Delta Sausage
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Slow Cooker Delta Sausage

Smoked sausage is great in this slow cooker Delta sausage dish, but if you find  Andouille sausage, use it instead. It’ll add even more flavor to an already delicious meal. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sausage, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 476kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and celery and cook until starting to soften.
  • Stir in the flour and allow to thicken.
  • Slowly add the water and stir.
  • Pour mixture into a slow cooker set to low.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the sausage. Stir and cook for 3 1/2 hours. If the sauce gets too thick add a bit more water and stir.
  • Meanwhile, heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown lightly.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

Also great made with andouille sausage.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1647mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1586IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Smothered Chicken Burritos

After making a big batch of slow cooker Mexican chicken I knew what was next. Burritos. But not just regular ole burritos. Burritos filled with spicy, tender, juicy chicken, topped with a fantastic creamy sauce full of cheese and fire-roasted green chiles. Served garnished with tomatoes, avocado and chopped cilantro. These baked smothered chicken burritos made for a fantastic dinner. I was pretty darned proud of myself because I felt this was one of the best dishes I’d made. I’d make this again in a heartbeat!

Baked Smothered Chicken Burritos

Wonderful, Bite After Bite

I loved that these baked smothered chicken burritos have a bit of crunch to them, thanks to spending a few minutes under the broiler. You don’t have to get them super crunchy, or crunchy at all, but it adds a nice textural contrast to the moist soft chicken.

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 Mexican breakfast taco.

Baked Smothered Chicken Burritos
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Baked Smothered Chicken Burritos

These baked smothered chicken burritos made for a fantastic dinner.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, burrito, chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200kcal

Ingredients

For the burritos

For the cream sauce

Instructions

For the burritos

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil.
  • Lay tortillas out on a flat surface.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken into the center of each tortilla. Top with a small handful of cheese.
  • Roll the tortilla up like a burrito and place onto a baking rack seam-side down.
  • Place rack onto the lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Place burritos under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until crispy. Flip and broil the other side until crispy, about a minute.
  • Remove from the oven and plate topped with the cream sauce and your favorite toppings.

For the cream sauce

  • Warm the chicken broth in a small sauce pan.
  • Melt the butter with the oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes or until the flour has cooked.
  • Slowly add the broth while whisking. Cook until thickened, whisking constantly.
  • Add the cumin, salt and pepper and stir.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream. Then add the chiles and cheese. Stir to melt.
  • Add hot sauce to taste, stir, and serve.

Notes

Serve with avocado slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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