Toasted Cheese Ravioli With Pizza Sauce

Baked not fried, these toasted cheese ravioli are the perfect game day snack or appetizer. You won’t be able to stop snacking on them!

Coming at you with another game day recipe! I’m obsessed with these crispy toasted ravioli. They’re easy to make and SUCH a total crowd pleaser. They’re one of those things that I have to make when I have company coming over or I will literally eat them all myself. Although, thankfully, my picky little 4-year-old loves these too. And since he eats like such a bird, I don’t usually have any issues pumping him full of carbs and cheese.

I made these when my in-laws were coming over one evening. They were our appetizer before pizza arrived. It was obviously a healthy night of eating. Everything in moderation, 80/20, etc., right?! But in all seriousness, these really are the perfect party food. Everyone loves them, they’re relatively easy to make, they’re crispy and crunchy even as they cool to room temperature, and they’re a pretty hearty appetizer (thanks to the the cheese filling!) that will keep your guests happy and full. Oh and they include dipping sauce which automatically makes something a winner

You make these using a standard breading process. Dip the cooked ravioli into beaten eggs and then into a mixture of bread crumbs, herbs and spices, and more cheese. You’ll love the salty flavor of the Parmesan in the breading. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (because no one likes a big clean-up after a party) and bake. Easy as that! The only thing left to do after that is watch them disappear…and that will happen quickly!

Toasted Cheese Ravioli With Pizza Sauce

yield: 12 Servings
Total time: 35 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Pook time: 20 minutes
Baked not fried, these toasted cheese ravioli are the perfect game day snack or appetizer. You won’t be able to stop snacking on them!

Ingredients :

• 1 package (25 oz) frozen cheese ravioli
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup traditional bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pizza sauce for dipping

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

This is my all-time favorite buffalo chicken dip recipe!  It’s full of big flavors, and extra-easy when made in the crock pot.  Win-win. :)

This weekend, Henry and I made a quick road trip down to Wichita for an extra special celebration — my parents’ 60th birthday party!

But of course, knowing my parents, it wasn’t just any party.  (Yes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.)

It was a “hippie dippie party“.

Over the course of the evening, over 60 friends and family arrived sporting their grooviest tie-dye, fringe, bell bottoms, peasant blouses, platform shoes, knee boots, beads, head scarves, and more.  And to go with the theme, everyone also arrived with a dip in tow to share!

I took the easy route and borrowed a friend’s cute mumu for the night, which turned out to be fabulously comfy and allowed plenty of room for sampling the dozens of dips that arrived for the party.  And then my own contribution to the dip-a-thon, I decided to put the crock pot to work making one of my all-time favorite appetizers.  It only took about 10 minutes to prep, and disappeared before the first Simon and Garfunkel record was over.  ;)

Let’s hear it for this far-out Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip!

 I’ve been making my Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip in the oven for years and years.  But after my recent success transitioning my Spinach Artichoke Dip to the slow cooker, I decided it would be fun to try slow cooking this one as well.

As it turns out, it works like a charm!

Simply add all of your traditional buffalo chicken dip ingredients to the bowl of a slow cooker……stir them together……and then after cooking the mixture on high for 60-90 minutes, or on low for 2-3 hours……this ridiculously irresistible dip will be ready to serve.  And I do mean irresistible.  I’ve made buffalo chicken dip dozens of times, and there are never ever leftovers.  It’s a delicious fact of life that I’m ok with.  :)

Feel free to add some extra blue cheese and green onions on top, and either just serve it in the slow cooker……or transfer it to a serving dish for easier crowd-dipping.  And enjoy every. last. bite.

We sure did.  :)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Gluten free
Total time : 1hour 40minutes
Yield : 6-8servings

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is extra-easy when made in the crock pot, and just as irresistible and delicious as always!

Ingredients : 

• 1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat cream cheese, roughly cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese*
• 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup hot sauce** (I recommend Frank’s)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions (about 3 green onions)
• 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning***
• (optional toppings: extra crumbled blue cheese, thinly-sliced green onions, chopped celery, and/or a drizzle of hot sauce)

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Spicy Southern Hot Corn

Every Thanksgiving my husband begs for this Spicy Southern Hot Corn! This sassy Southern-style recipe has been part of our holiday meal tradition for years and doubles as a side dish AND a dip. Get ready to rock those parties and potlucks and be sure to have the recipe handy – people will totally harass you for it!

So… it’s super duper common for this dish to be served appetizer-style with a mountain of tortilla chips or a fresh fluffy baguette.

Don’t get me wrong, my husband and I will GLADLY inhale this dish with either delivery method but I’ve got to say, my favorite way to eat this spicy creamed corn is alongside a plateful of holiday sides and mains.

We typically make it with Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner and there’s something so magical about throwing caution to the wind and ignoring any semblance of food spacing on our plates. If I can push a little mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing into every bite of hot corn I’ve basically won at life. The creamy, spicy corn is at perfect harmony with the savory carbalicious stuffing, tart cranberry sauce, and buttery mashed potatoes. It’s even great on chicken and/or turkey too.

Everything. It’s great with everything!

Ok seriously, just writing up this post has me dying to reheat the last cup of leftover hot corn. I made it early so I could snap some photos for this post, but I’m not allowed to eat another bite of of the creamy, spicy deliciousness because I promised it to Paul already.

Hmmm… Maybe I’ll eat it and then make it again tonight before he gets home tonight… YES!

Spicy southern hot corn for everyone!

Whether you go the appetizer route or whip this up as an easy peasy side dish, this spicy southern hot corn is sure to rock your plate! Make it as spicy or as mild as your heart desires.

One Thanksgiving I made it so spicy that I’m pretty sure people started sweating and fanning their faces. It was totally worth it!

Notes

As written above this dish is quite mild in spice/heat.
We like it spicy, so each time I taste before baking, then add 2-3 TBSP of HOT green salsa ( this brand is everything!) and some extra jalapeño. If you can handle the heat, totally follow suit! We love this dish as spicy as we can get it!

No bell peppers handy? Feel free to use canned Mexi-corn, which has diced bell peppers mixed in with the corn.

This makes a fabulous make-ahead dish for any occasion so feel free to prep it all the night before and bake when you're ready the next day! Enjoy!

Recipe yields approx. 4 cups.

Spicy Southern Hot Corn

prep 5 minscook 20 minstotal 25 mins
author jenn laughlin - peas and crayons
yield 6 servings

Ingredients : 

• 3 + 1/2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced (seeds/veins removed)
• 3-4 TBSP diced pickled jalapeno peppers, extra to taste
• 2 + 1/2 TBSP butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp paprika (regular, not smoked)
• 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

Extras :

• hot sauce
• extra cheese for topping
• extra jalapeños for a fiery kick!
• spicy green salsa (see note below)
• cilantro or parsley for topping

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Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is an easy hearty casserole that is both budget-friendly and easy to make. This casserole is simple and a delicious way to feed a family or a crowd!

When I have a hungry family to feed, I break out an old fashioned casserole. Hearty casseroles are designed for that kind of work! Potlucks, large family gatherings… whatever your need, a casserole will be there for you. This recipe for Million Dollar Spaghetti is one of my all time favorite casseroles. It’s basically an easy combination of baked spaghetti and lasagna. (I know, it sounds delicious doesn’t it?)

As only the best family recipes are, this million dollar spaghetti is budget-friendly. It yields a ton of food, and the ingredients aren’t complicated or expensive. In that way, this casserole is a fantastic part of your weeknight meal routine.

I like using Italian sausage for the extra flavor, but in a pinch you can substitute regular ground beef.

The leftovers for this dish are tremendous. The pasta softens up a little bit when reheating, but the flavor is just as good as when it was fresh out of the oven.

Million dollar spaghetti casserole is an ooey-gooey, hearty, rich comfort food. You’ll enjoy every bite, and—if you’re like me—you’ll start looking for the next time you can make it. Enjoy.

Recipe Notes:

Cheese: You can use either cottage cheese or ricotta cheese for this recipe. Whichever sounds better to you! I’m partial to the cottage cheese because I think it lends the final recipe a great creaminess.

Pasta: Spaghetti noodles are just one of the many different kinds of pasta that will work in this dish. I love using ziti or rigatoni noodles on occasion.

Serving: My advice is to serve this recipe with garlic bread and salad. They make an awesome first course while the casserole is cooling.

Baking: Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time.  Ensure you cover & refrigerate the pan.  Once baked, allow the casserole sit out and cool for a good 10-15 minutes before serving.

Freezing: To freeze the casserole, wrap it in plastic wrap first, and then aluminum foil. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is an easy hearty casserole that is both budget-friendly and easy to make. This casserole is simple and a delicious way to feed a family or a crowd!

Ingredients : 

• 16 Ounces Dried Spaghetti Noodles
• 1 Large Yellow Onion , Chopped
• 4-6 Cloves Garlic , Minced
• 1 1/2 Pounds Sweet Italian Sausage , Casing Removed
• 3 teaspoons Dried Italian Seasoning , divided
• 2–24 Ounce Jars Spaghetti Sauce-Divided
• 8 Ounces Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese
• 8 Ounces Cream Cheese , At Room Temperature
• 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
• 3 Cups Mozzarella , Shredded-Divided
• 1/2 Cup Butter , Cut Into Slices-Divided

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Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil

Creamy cheese ravioli sautéed in a light sauce of garlic and basil. Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil is a great 25 minute meal!

Hey all!

Did any of you ever watch Newlyweds: The First Year on Bravo?

I really enjoyed that show and, as a soon to be newlywed myself, I have been just dying to watch it again. But I haven’t seen any promotions for a new season and I feel like it’s been a year since the last season ended. Anyone know if it’s coming back?

I even tried looking to see if there were any casting calls for a new season. If so, you know I would be telling Matt we need to get on it! I mean, we have a good story I think. Long distance couple finally able to be together for their first year of marriage and first year living together. Come on Bravo, throw me a bone here 😉

To wet my appetite I’ve been going through and watching the old seasons online. And of course I was getting super emotional when it shows their weddings and started balling my eyes out. It’s just so sweet, especially now that I’m going to be one of them!

So if any of you have the hookup on that show, holla at cha girl 😉

Well, as I wait for Bravo to put the show back on, let me give you a super easy dinner idea. Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil. 25 minute meal. Easy. Delicious.

The flavor combinations in here knock this out of the park. Gently roasted garlic with fresh basil leaves makes the whole house smell amazing, and eating it is even more amazing! The creamy ravioli is balanced out with the bite of red pepper flakes, the sweet earthiness of basil, and that garlicy deliciousness.

This is definitely a good weeknight, running out of time and energy, dinner. And you know me, I like easy meals.

Hope you enjoy it and happy cooking!

Ravioli with Garlic Basil Oil

Prep time :7 mins
Cook time : 15 mins
Total time : 22 mins
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4

Ingredients : 

• 1 25oz bag frozen cheese ravioli
• Salt
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 5 large garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ cup chopped basil leaves
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• Ground black pepper, to garnish

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Easy Cheesy Spinach Dip

Hey guys! I think I’ve confessed to you already that I am a dipper. I love to dip just about anything! Since my family gets together often, in general, but specifically around the Holidays, we’re constantly having to discover new recipes. I’m always volunteering to find new dips 🙂 Today I am sharing with you a very simple and yummy Easy Cheesy Spinach Dip.
I have very good intentions when I buy the bulk packages of spinach at Sam’s Club, but often, the spinach will start to go bad before I can use it all. This was a great recipe to make sure that spinach doesn’t go to waste! Best part is, its crazy simple to make. Just put all the ingredients together and melt in the microwave, easy as that!! It’s great for chips, crackers or even toasted bread chips and is a simple but delicious appetizer.
Hope you enjoy this simple but tasty recipe. To print, click below:

Cheesy Spinach Dip

Difficuly : Simple
Serves: 8-10

Ingredients :

• 1 - 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
• 16 oz Velveeta, cut into small cubes
• 5 oz Cream Cheese, cubed
• 1 - 10 oz can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
• 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecake

Chocolate and peanut butter… Do you like this combination? If your answer is yes, we have an awesome dessert for you – No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecake ♥

If you wish to impress someone special, they also make a perfect choice. Four layers – 4 fantastic tastes make a perfect match. Crunchy layer made of graham crackers, then chocolate cheesecake layer, peanut butter and chocolate topping to finish with. Yummy!

My family loves the taste of  this fabulous Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecake.  What I also like about them is that they look great and are very easy to prepare. Oh, yes, this is a no bake dessert which only takes 30 minutes to make. I usually prepare it for a special occasion

My little son can hardly wait for me to finish making it, waiting for the dish with the chocolate leftover. It is the sweetest part of making desserts, for him. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecake perfect dessert recipe for a complete pleasure. Something I am sure everyone would like to experience!

They are perfect for special occasions; they look great and taste even better ? We all enjoy making it, my son enjoys chocolate, and I enjoy decorating cheesecake and my husband… simply watching us.  🙂

Make a surprise for the people you love, for your friends and family, prepare Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecake and enjoy it together. Gorgeous combo of Graham Crackers Crumbs, Chocolate and Peanut Butter incorporated in these mini cheesecake form for delicious moist and tasty homemade dessert.

We are a real fun of cheesecake recipes. You can take a look most popular cheesecake creations on our blog No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake, Easy No Bake Oreo Mint Cheesecake and No Bake Layered Chocolate Mini Cheesecake.

Mini springform pan is similar to mold for muffins, just the bottom can be moved up and therefore mini cheesecake can be pull out. I used larger paper baking cups 2.55 inch diameter and 2.15 inch height and made 12 mini cheesecakes.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mini Cheesecake

Prep time :30 mins
Total time :30 mins
 Recipe type: Cheesecake & Pie
Serves: 12

Ingredients : 

• GRAHAM CRACKERS CRUST
• 1 cup graham crackers crumbs
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE FILLING
• 10 ounces semi - sweet chopped chocolate
• 1.5 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE FILLING
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ⅔ cup peanut butter
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• CHOCOLATE TOPPING
• 6 ounces semi - sweet chopped chocolate
• 6 tbsp heavy cream, at room temperature
• ¼ tsp oil
• SPRINKLE
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Peanuts - chopped

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