French Onion Burgers

I got this recipe when I printed out a Campbell's soup coupon but I changed it up a little bit: Here's my version.

1 lb ground beef
1 can Campbell's Condensed French Onion Soup
1/4 onion
Garlic powder, celery salt, bread crumbs, and liquid smoke
Cheese (optional)

Mix ground beef, onion, and seasonings (garlic powder, celery salt, liquid smoke, bread crumbs) in container.
Flatten into patties.
Cook on griddle or in a skillet til browned on both sides.
Remove burgers from heat(If using a skillet drain of fat)
Bring soup to boil in skillet
Place burgers in soup and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
Optional: Place slices of cheese on top of burger until melted.

Serve on buns (or bread). Can use soup mixture for dipping.

We didn't have cheese when I made this, but we still fell in love with this recipe. It tastes really good and the best burgers we have had in a while.

Options we are going to try with this recipe next time include sauteing bell peppers and mushrooms before adding the soup to the skillet.

Cheesy Potatoes

I got this recipe from my not quite mother in law (long story). These are the best potatoes I have ever tasted.

Potatoes (same number you'd use for mashed potatoes)
Butter (half cup, maybe... i don't measure)
1/2 block of velveeta cheese

1. Peel and cut potatoes as if you were making mashed potatoes
2. Boil potatoes (like making mashed potatoes), until soft
3. Add butter
4. Add Velveeta cut into small chunks and mix over a warm burner until it is all mixed. It doesn't have to be as smooth as mashed potaotes

This is so yummy. My husband called the not quite mother in law and told him that I made it so good, that he thought of her. He was impressed. Lil John loves anything with cheese.

Carrot Cake

This recipe was Granny's. I grew up with it being made by my grandma for my grandpa for his birthday every year.

2 c. flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c oil
4 eggs
2 c. grated carrots
8 1/2 oz can crushed pineapple (drained) OR 1 c. apple toppings (cut apples finely)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350*
Note: bake at 325* if using a pyrex pan
2. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and sugar
3. Add oil and eggs. Mix well
4. Add carrots, drained pineapple (or apple) and nuts
5. Bake in a greased and floured pan (9x13) for 33 to 40 min until done
6. Let cool

Frosting
1/2 cube (1/4 c.) butter or margarine
8 oz pkg of cream cheese
1 tsp vanilla
1 lb powdered sugar

1. Mix all together til smooth
2. Frost cooled cake

Italian Chicken

I received this recipe from Patti, a fellow church member. She made it for dinner one night when we came over for dinner one night a few years ago. Since then, it has become a family favorite.

1lb chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 pkg Good Seasons Italian dressing (dry)
1/2 c sour cream

1. Cube chicken and put in crock pot with soup and Italian dressing
2. Mix and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
3. Turn off and put in sour cream
4. Serve over rice

I usually double this recipe whenever I make it. I have also used cream of mushroom if I didn't have cream of chicken. I have also left out the sour cream when I have forgotten to put it on my shopping list. This recipe is very good and can be adjusted based on what you have.
The first time I had this meal, I had rice, the italian chicken, and then peas on top. Makes for a beautiful plate and a delicious meal with food groups covered.

No-Bake Cheesecake

This recipe I grew up on and I have never tasted a better regular cheesecake.

1 8oz package of cream cheese
1/3 c. lemon juice
1 can Sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 Graham cracker crust

1. Let cream cheese soften.
2. Mix cream cheese, lemon juice, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract til smooth
3. Put in crust and chill for 4 hours
4. Top with preferred topping or eat plain

Famous Butter Chicken

I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and changed it up. This is the link to the original recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Famous-Butter-Chicken/Detail.aspx.

2 eggs (beaten)
1 pkg Ritz Crackers
1/2 c. bread crumbs
garlic powder
onion powder
celery salt
pepper
2lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 c. butter (melted)

1. Preheat oven to 375*
2. Beat eggs in bowl. Place Ritz crackers, bread crumbs, and seasonings in separate bowl.
3. Dip chicken in egg bowl coating entire breast. Then dip breast in cracker/crumb mixture and place in baking pan (9x13).
4. Pour melted butter over top of chicken and in pan.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

I have used this same recipe for boneless pork chops and it turned out well. My family loves this dish. Whenever I make it, both my son and husband are happy people. Hope you enjoy this meal as much as we do.

Works well with alfredo sauce and pasta and a green vegetable of choice or pork and beans.

Introduction

I am creating this blog to share recipies that I have made and my family loved. These recipes include meals I grew up eating, meals my husband grew up eating, and new recipes that I find online. If I find them online, I will leave a link to the original recipe. I will share a little background and the reaction my family gives and any substitutions I have tried.
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