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Cheez-It-alianos

Oh boy, don’t even try to grab a handful of these Cheez-It-alianos treats out of my bowl! I want them ALL to myself! These are definitely Cheez-Its taken to an all-new savory level. The Ranch and Italian seasonings go so well with the cheddar cracker flavor. You’ll find yourself licking your fingers and the bowl.

Cheez-It-alianos

It Doesn’t Have To Be Italian, Either

You can substitute pretty much anything you like for the Italian seasonings. The original recipe used hot pepper flakes, but I went for a more savory flavor. Also, if you don’t have Cheez-Its on hand, try this same recipe with oyster crackers!

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Try your hand at making Cheez-It crackers at home. They’re fun!

Cheez-It-alianos
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Cheez-It-alianos

Oh boy, don’t even try to grab a handful of these Cheez-It-alianos treats out of my bowl! I want them ALL to myself! These are definitely Cheez-Its taken to an all-new savory level.
Course Appetiser
Cuisine American
Keyword crackers, Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 362kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Plain Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 F.
  • Pour Cheez-Its into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with oil and stir to coat.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Pour mixture out onto a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Stir and bake another 5-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool before serving. Crackers will get crunchy again after cooling.

Notes

Substitute any crackers you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Charleston-Style Coleslaw

Citrus in a slaw (and even a potato salad) can really change how it tastes, giving it a lighter, summer-like feel.  The addition of a sweet onion also makes this Charleston-style coleslaw different than your traditional mayonnaise-based slaw. I like the crunch of the Vidalia sweet onion and the crispness of the cabbage and carrots in the slaw. But if Vidalia onions aren’t in season, just substitute regular ole sweet onion.

Charleston-Style Coleslaw

A Different Approach To Slaw

Add a few minced jalapenos for a little extra kick in your Charleston-style coleslaw. And for a sweeter variation, add a small can of drained pineapple chunks. Small apple pieces would add a nice crunch and flavor too.

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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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

Also try my Arkansas slaw.

Charleston-Style Coleslaw
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Charleston-Style Coleslaw

Citrus in a slaw (and even a potato salad) can really change how it tastes, giving it a lighter, summer-like feel.  The addition of a sweet onion also makes this Charleston-style coleslaw different than your traditional mayonnaise-based slaw
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cole slaw, coleslaw
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 227kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Grill Grrrl

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup carrots shredded (optional if your cabbage slaw mix already has carrots)
  • ½ cup Vidalia onion chopped
  • Jalapenos seeded, stemmed and minced (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lime juice and zest and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, tossing once or twice.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 490mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2747IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

My wife’s dad used to make potato soup almost every Sunday morning. With the weather turning cooler here, she asked if I’d make a pot of old-fashioned potato soup, so I did.

The beauty of this very tasty soup is just how easy it is to make. I did make one small change over my wife’s dad’s version in that I added a bit of chopped parsley. Hopefully he would approve of that change if he was here today.

Old Fashioned Potato Soup

The Perfect Comfort Food

I used Russet potatoes for this old-fashioned potato soup since they hold up a bit better than say yellow potatoes. No one wants a mushy, soggy potato soup. The potatoes need to be out front. They do not play second fiddle in this soup.

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For a great gift idea try my country five bean soup in a jar.

Old Fashioned Potato Soup
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Old Fashioned Potato Soup

Very tasty soup you can throw together in no time at all.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword potatoes, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 207kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups potatoes scrubbed, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • ½ cup white onion chopped
  • 1 quart water
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • kosher salt
  • ground white pepper
  • parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the potatoes, celery and onion into a large pot. Add the water.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook 20-30 minutes until just starting to get soft.
  • Drain any remaining water.
  • Stir in the milk, butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add parsley if desired.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the potatoes. You want them to have just a little crunch to them still.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Rodeo Breakfast Skillet

This is a hearty, easy-to-throw-together dish, perfect for breakfast or dinner. This isn’t what you make when you decide you want a light breakfast. No, you make this when you’ve got a day of hard work ahead. Putting up a new fence? You need a rodeo skillet breakfast. Re-planting shrubs? Yep, you guessed it. Time to make a rodeo skillet breakfast. No matter how hard the day ahead will be, this is the way to start it!

Rodeo Breakfast Skillet

Use Your Meat Of Choice

This rodeo breakfast skillet is also great made using breakfast sausage links instead of smoked sausage. You can also crumble sausage in instead. Or maybe add some bacon in too. It’s a very versatile recipe. If meat’s not your thing, leave it out!

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Also try my spicy sausage skillet.

Rodeo Breakfast Skillet
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Rodeo Breakfast Skillet

This is a hearty, easy-to-throw-together dish, perfect for breakfast or dinner. This isn’t what you make when you decide you want a light breakfast. No, you make this when you’ve got a day of hard work ahead. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, skillet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 554kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Hillshire Farm

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cups hash browns frozen southern-style
  • 1 pound smoked sausage cut into rounds
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Creole seasoning to taste
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese extra sharp shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Place oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the potatoes. Cover. Let cook for 5 minutes without stirring, until potatoes start to turn a golden color.
  • Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper and spices. Stir. Cover and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Take the back of a large spoon and lightly press into the potato mixture 6 times, along the edges, forming 6 little indentations.
  • Break eggs one at a time and add into each indentation.
  • Sprinkle dish with cheese.
  • Cover and cook 5-10 minutes or until the egg whites are set.

Notes

You can also use breakfast sausage links.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Firecracker Dipping Sauce

Looking for a wing or chicken finger dipping sauce for your heat-loving friends? Well, here it is. This firecracker dipping sauce has a nice garlicky flavor. With smooth buttermilk. And a big kick from roasted jalapenos. The flavor is fantastic, but you will get the heat. Believe me. Adjust the heat by adding/removing more jalapenos. Or heck, add some habaneros and really, really kick it up a log!

Firecracker Dipping Sauce

It Is Spicy

I used 4 large jalapenos in this firecracker dipping sauce and the result was probably a little hot for the average person. Actually, not “probably”… it was hot. Sometimes you get really hot peppers and sometimes they aren’t quite as hot. That’s why it is good to taste as-you-go. I’m ok with it being pretty hot, as long as I can still enjoy the dish.

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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Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

For a somewhat tamer dipping sauce, check out our Buffalo wing dipping sauce. It still has a kick, but your heat-fearing friends will find it to still be fantastic. Also try my copycat of Chick-fil-A’s chicken finger dipping sauce or my chili dipping sauce.

Chicken Fingers using the Vortex
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Firecracker Dipping Sauce

Looking for a wing or chicken finger dipping sauce for your heat-loving friends? Well, here it is. This firecracker dipping sauce has a nice garlicky flavor. With smooth buttermilk. And a big kick from roasted jalapenos.
Course Dipping Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 70kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Roast the jalapenos on your grill or under your broiler.
  • Let cool slightly. Remove the stem and seeds and chop fine.
  • Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Wonton Potstickers

This was my first time ever making potstickers. My wife agrees – they were fantastic! No, they’re not authentic. I didn’t make my own dough. I cheated and used wonton wrappers instead. They were an excellent first attempt at making wonton potstickers, and we’d make them the same way again the next time! I found them to be very addicting. And very difficult to stop eating. The flavor is so great, I think I smiled the entire time while eating them!

Wonton Potstickers

Spice ‘Em Up!

If you  like a little kick in your wonton potstickers, add a little dried pepper flake to the meat mixture before wrapping them. They also add a nice kick to the dipping sauce.

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Also try my herbed wonton crisps. They make for a delicious snack. For something with more of a kick, try my creamy Cajun sausage ravioli.

Wonton Potstickers
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Wonton Potstickers

No, they’re not authentic. I didn’t make my own dough. I cheated and used wonton wrappers instead. They were an excellent first attempt at making wonton potstickers, and we’d make them the same way again the next time!
Course Main
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword wontons
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 170kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the potstickers

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Mix cabbage and 2 teaspoons of salt in a large bowl and set aside for 5 minutes. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • Add in the pork, green onions, wine, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well.
  • Working in batches, spoon about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into the centers of the wrappers. Fold up edges to seal into a triangle.
  • Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Add won tons, but don’t add so many at one time that they get crowded.
  • Fry for 2-3 minutes or until bottoms are browned.
  • Flip the wrappers and add 1/2 cup of water.
  • Put a lid on the skillet and let cook another 6-7 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
  • Remove to a plate and continue cooking remaining wontons in the same fashion.
  • Serve with the dipping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

  • Combine all ingredients

Notes

Best served immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Nachos

There’s nothing easier to make than a big ole plate of nachos. Like a salad or an omelet, you can throw pretty much anything you like onto it. The key to this dish (besides fresh ingredients), is good ground beef and a tasty taco sauce. This version has both. I use my homemade taco seasoning. I think it puts that stuff that comes in a packet from the grocery store to shame. My hot taco sauce (very similar to what you get at Taco Bell) is nothing but good, too.

Nachos

Load ‘Em Up!

Like a blank canvas, nachos are a great way to ‘paint’ a great dish. Sometimes I might go a little too far with it. I end up with eight open cans. A pile of chopped vegetables. Sauces everywhere. Six kinds of shredded cheeses. That’s the beauty of nachos. I can go absolutely nuts with it. It’s ok. I close the blinds first so the neighbors can’t see me and my insanity!

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Also try my tater tot,  pulled pork tater tot, and one of my favorites, crazy Cajun nachos.

Nachos
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Nachos

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 146kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Line pan with chips.
  • Top with toppings, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is melted and the chips are hot.

Notes

I like to use a mix of pepper jack and cheddar cheeses.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cajun Mashed Potatoes

You can’t go wrong with a huge pile of Cajun mashed potatoes with a lake of gravy in the middle. As a kid I would build a ‘mashed potato dam’. That way I could make sure none of the gravy ran into the other foods on my plate. I was pretty opposed to gravy “contaminating” my peas.

Cajun Mashed Potatoes

You Almost Don’t Need Gravy

 Now that I’m older I’m ok with the gravy getting into other things on my plate. Let that gravy run wild, I say. Especially when that gravy has extra kick. Honestly, these Cajun mashed potatoes don’t need a whole lot of gravy, they can stand on their own just fine.  The combination of andouille, celery, green pepper and onions is fantastic.

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Also try my roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

Cajun Mashed Potatoes
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Cajun Mashed Potatoes

You can’t go wrong with a huge pile of Cajun mashed potatoes with a lake of gravy in the middle.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, mashed potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 470kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Rachael Ray

Equipment

Ingredients

For the mashed potatoes

To ‘Cajunize’ the potatoes

Instructions

For the potatoes

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in the half-and-half over medium-low heat in a small sauce pan.
  • Place potatoes in the bowl of a mixer. Use the paddle attachment on low speed to mash the potatoes. Alternatively, mash the potatoes with a hand masher.
  • Slowly add the butter and half-and-half mixture, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until mashed but not smooth.
  • Stir in the vegetable and sausage mix from below.
  • Serve topped with warmed gravy.

To ‘Cajunize’ the potatoes

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausage and brown, 4-5 minutes. Remove the sausage and all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
  • Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper and saute until tender, 5 minutes.
  • Add the sausage back to the pan and add the remaining ingredients. Stir.
  • Fold into the mashed potatoes and serve.

Notes

For the richest, creamiest potatoes use full-fat half-and-half and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 418mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cajun Gravy

Looking for a kicked-up gravy for turkey, chicken or mashed potatoes or just about anything? Well, you found it. This Cajun gravy may take a while to make, but it’s worth it. You can’t rush good gravy, a good roux takes time. The end result is creamy, flavorful, and has just a bit of kick.

Cajun Mashed Potatoes

Perfect For Making A Gravy ‘Lake’

I served up some mashed potatoes, made a nice ‘bowl’ in the middle of them, and loaded up on the gravy. Absolutely delicious. This makes a good sized batch of Cajun gravy. You can’t have too much gravy, though. There’s absolutely nothing worse than still having mashed potatoes on your plate but no more gravy.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this gravy 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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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Heck yeah it’s good on Cajun meatloaf!

Cajun Mashed Potatoes
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Cajun Gravy

Looking for a kicked-up gravy for turkey, chicken or mashed potatoes or just about anything? Well, you found it. This Cajun gravy may take a while to make, but it’s worth it.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, gravy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 7 cups
Calories 103kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the roux

For the gravy

Instructions

  • Make the roux by cooking the oil and 3 tablespoons flour in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly until nice and dark brown but not burnt, 10-15 minutes.
  • Whisk in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  • Keep whisking for 10 minutes or until nice and thick.

Notes

If you use low-sodium broth you might want to add a bit more salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Refried Bean Soup

This refried bean soup is a rather interesting combination of flavors. By interesting I mean ‘dang good’. I thought it was great. I admit, I wasn’t sure what to think about it going in. Refried beans, yeah. In a soup? Well, it has a nice Southwestern kick, the perfect consistency and is just all-around yummy. Perfect on a cool fall day. And different.

Refried Bean Soup

Good Beans Make For Great Soup

Don’t use el cheapo canned re-fried beans when making this soup. You don’t want a cheap tasting soup. Pay the few extra cents and get a premium brand.

If you want to just enjoy some great refried beans and not a soup, follow this recipe but leave out the chicken broth.

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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth, 32 Fl Oz

Also try my delicious taco soup.

Refried Bean Soup
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Refried Bean Soup

This refried bean soup is a rather interesting combination of flavors. By interesting I mean ‘dang good’. 
Course Main
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword beans, refried, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 118kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste of Home

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet. Crumble.
  • Transfer 2 tablespoons of the drippings to a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Add onion and celery to the Dutch oven and saute over medium-high heat until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook another minute or until fragrant.
  • Add beans, salsa, broth, parsley, cayenne, chile pepper, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Combine well.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Adjust the seasonings as desired.
  • Serve hot topped with cheese and tortilla strips.

Notes

Also great served with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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