Tutorial Tuesday: Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche

Do you like bacon cheeseburgers?  Do you like quiche?  Well, then this recipe is for you!

Good for lunch or dinner or even a brunch, this is an easy, low-carb recipe.

What you'll need:

1 lb. very lean hamburger meat

1 small chopped onion (optional)

4 slices crisp bacon, chopped in bits (or to make it even easier, you could just use packaged bacon pieces)

3 eggs

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup half-n-half

8oz. shredded cheddar or swiss cheese

garlic powder to taste (optional)

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1) Brown hamburger meat in skillet (with onion if desired), adding salt & pepper to taste.

2) Remove & mix in bowl with bacon pieces, breaking up large clumps with a fork or pastry mixer until you have a fine mix.  {Hint: I actually used the pre-cooked microwavable bacon so it's faster & easier.  I simply heat it 'til it's crispy.  Or if you want even easier, there's always packaged bacon pieces!}

3) Drain of excess grease & press into bottom of a deep-dish pie pan.  {Glass pans work just fine, too.}

4) Combine remaining ingredients in mixer bowl & whip well.

5) Pour mixture over hamburger meat.

6) Bake at 350* for 40-45 minutes or until top is browned & "set."

7) Cool 15-20 minutes before slicing.

ENJOY!

I'll be joining the following link parties:

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday @ Blessed with Grace
Fun With Food @ Paisley Passions

Food on Fridays @ Ann Kroeker

Foodie Friday @ Designs by Gollum

Savory Sunday @ The Sweet Details

Tutorial Tuesday: Creamy, Crunchy Chicken

This is the yummiest, easiest chicken recipe!  I've made it for family & friends, and often get requests to make it again!

Here's what you need:

~ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

~ swiss cheese

~ 10 3/4 cup can cream of chicken soup (more if you want it creamier)

~ 1/4 cup milk

~ 1 cup stuffing mix (more if you want it crunchier)

~ 1/2 stick butter (melted)

Directions:
1) Place chicken in 9X9 baking dish.
(Since I took these pics on Mother's Day, when I tripled the recipe, it's a little more than what the recipe above calls for.)

2) Top each piece with a slice of swiss cheese.

3) Mix soup & milk together.  (I use a little more than what the recipe calls for because we like it a little creamier.)

4) Pour over chicken.

5) Sprinkle stuffing mix over soup.  (I use a lot more than what the recipe calls for because my hubby likes it extra crunchy!)

6) Melt butter & drizzle over the top.

7) Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 45-55 minutes.

ENJOY!

I'm linking with Tempt My Tummy Tuesday at Blessed with Grace & Foodie Friday at Designs by Gollum.  Check them out for more amazing recipes!

Tutorial Tuesday: Pecan Crusted Chicken

Here's what you'll need for this easy, fairly low-carb recipe:

1 cup flour

1 cup ground pecans

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1 tablespoon paprika

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 egg (beaten)

1 cup buttermilk

8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1/3 cup butter

1/4 cup coursely chopped pecans

(I usually cut the recipe in half if I'm just cooking for me & my husband).

Directions:

1) Combine first 6 ingredients & mix.




2) Mix beaten egg & buttermilk together.

3) Melt butter & pour in baking dish.

4) Dip chicken in egg mix.


5) Coat well with flour mixture (turning to be sure all sides are coated).



6) Place chicken in baking dish, turning once to coat with butter.




7) Sprinkle with coursely chopped pecans.


8) Bake at 350* for 30-45 minutes.



ENJOY!

{I'll be linking with Foodie Friday at Designs By Gollum & All Things Inspired at All Things Heart & Home.}

Tutorial Tuesday: Chicken Cordon Bleu....uh, I mean, Swiss

Last Thursday I shared my "All About the Eiffel" tablescape, which included a menu of Chicken Cordon Bleu, French Style Green Beans, & Croissants.  Ironically, yesterday was National Cordon Blue Day, so I figured what better time to share my easy, low-carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Swiss Recipe. 
(I hope you don't get tired of me referring to all these crazy national days & weeks......lately they've given me much inspiration!)

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU (OR SWISS):

Here's What You'll Need:
~ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (the thinner, the better!)
~ 8 slices of ham (cut thin)
~ 4 oz. Bleu or Swiss cheese (I prefer Swiss)
~ 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
~ 1 large egg
~ 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese


Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350*.

2) Pound chicken to about 1/3" thick.

 3) Place 2 thin slices of ham on chicken.

4) Add 1/2 oz. cheese to each piece of chicken (sliced or grated).

5) Roll up, securing with a toothpick.

6) Beat egg & melt butter.



7) Mix the egg & butter together.

8) Dip chicken into the butter/egg mixture, rolling if needed to thoroughly cover.

9) Roll in Parmesan cheese & place in buttered baking dish.

10) Sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top of chicken as needed/desired.

11) Bake at 350* for 35-45 minutes or until browned & tender.


And here's a bonus recipe for
ITALIAN GREEN BEANS:

What you'll need:
~ 1 large can green beans (I prefer French style)
~ 1 teaspoon Grill Mates steak seasoning
~ Approx. 1/3 to 1/2 cup Kraft sundried tomatoes salad dressing (to taste)
~ bacon bits or 1 slice raw bacon

Directions:
Add all ingredients.  Cook on low-medium heat for 15 -20 minutes.

It's that easy!

Be sure to remove the toothpicks from the chicken before serving.

{I added the little Eiffel Tower cocktail picks for fun.}

 

 Bon Appetit!

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