Name: Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pound of ground breakfast sausage; 3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes; 2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided; 1 teaspoon of onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of pepper; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 12 eggs; Parsley for garnish

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

September 18, 2022 by Rachel 7 Comments

School and after-school activities are back in full swing. Like, my husband and I are coordinating via google calendar invites and a giant whiteboard. I know that many families have operated like this for years, but our kids are finally old enough for it to be the very beginning of our craziness season. I know I’ve been making quick meals for a long time, but even I need to step up my game right now. These air fryer sausage and egg breakfast bites are helping to keep our lives on the fast track.

What You’ll Need

There are only a few actual ingredients in this recipe. Here’s what they are:

1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes
2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
12 eggs
Parsley for garnish

In addition, I would add that you can use your favorite sauces or dips to accompany the breakfast bites.

The most important part (aside from the ingredients) are the air fryer and the jumbo silicone baking cups. If you’re looking for an air fryer, this is my favorite one!

How to make Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound of ground breakfast sausage
3 cups of shredded hash brown potatoes
2 3/4 cups of shredded cheese, cheddar, divided
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of olive oil
12 eggs
Parsley for garnish

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties.
Place in air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups cheese, spices, and oil.
Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in jumbo muffin liners. Form along the base and wall of the liner.
Place liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
Place one sausage patty in a cup and press down to seat it. Crack one egg over each cut and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat for every cup.
Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
Garnish with parsley. You can serve it with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.

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Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

September 11, 2022 by Rachel 7 Comments

It’s mid-September(ish) and we are finally set to have some semi-decent Fall weather this week. I’m going to run with it and make my NEWEST and most favorite recipe ever. These are perfect for Halloween, but also for football season. Who doesn’t love a jalapeño poppers, am I right?! These delightful (and adorable) poppers will have everyone in the spirit for some Fall fun. Be sure to make these Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies your must-have for all of your Fall parties.

What you’ll need

Besides having some bomb jalapeños, you’re going to need one major component for this recipe. And that is an air fryer. Now, I’ve spoken about my love of Ninja Foodi’s before, but this one works really well also.

Here’s what else you’ll need:

1 can of crescent roll
6 fresh jalapeños
1 – 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 egg
24 candy eyeballs

That’s it. If you’re looking for more Halloween recipes, check this out!

How to make Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Jalapeño Popper Mummies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 can of crescent roll
6 fresh jalapeños
1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 egg
24 candy eyeballs

Instructions

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Clean and prepare jalapeños by slicing them open, removing the seeds and endocarp (the whitish membrane that seeds are attached to.), and rinsing the insides out. Try to leave the stem intact. Provides a perfect handle.
Roll out crescent roll dough leaving individual rolls together. Pinch closed the perforations.
Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll flat to 1/8” thick.
Cut slices long ways to mimic mummy wrap. Set aside.
Add cheeses and garlic to a mixing bowl and whip until light and airy.
Fill the inside of the jalapeños.
Wrap the jalapeños in the dough to mimic a mummy. You can overlap the dough but the dough will expand so do not over-wrap the jalapeños. You want to see the jalapeños under the wrapping.
Whisk the egg and brush over the wrapped jalapeños.
Place in a parchment-lined air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 375°f or until the dough is golden brown.
Once cooked remove and let cool.
Place two eyes on each jalapeño pushing into the cheese filling.
Serve with ranch and enjoy.

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Low-Cost Family Time

September 2, 2022 by Rachel 2 Comments

Since we became parents, Chad and I have made it a point to take the kids on solo adventures with us. With the big kids (finally) going back to school last week, we’ve taken full advantage of spending a little bit of solo time with our littlest one. With three kids, dining out can easily break the bank. But it doesn’t have to! We have low-cost family time thanks to Bob Evans Restaurants.

Be Sunrise Savers

Although Bob Evans offers lunch and dinner items, we really love their breakfast foods. As hard as I try, I cannot master an over-medium egg the way that the kitchen team at Bob Evans can. Trust me, I’ve tried (and failed)!

Taking Mila to Bob Evans was the natural choice when we decided to take her to breakfast. The new Sunrise Savers menu features items like their famous Buttermilk Hotcakes, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Banana Berry Oatmeal, and The Classic Breakfast (and more!) ranging from $4.99 to $7.99. It helps us put more on our table for less! Which is a great thing for families, big and small.

We were able to fill our plates (and our bellies) for so much less than we would elsewhere. And the food was incredible, as usual.**

So when a picky little eater (Miss Mila) decided she didn’t want her original order, I knew it wouldn’t break the bank to order her something else. And, heck! Her Sausage Gravy and Biscuits didn’t go to waste (thank you, leftovers!).

Low-Cost, Big Memories

I sometimes question if these little moments make a difference. But Mila talked about our breakfast at her favorite restaurant all week. She made her siblings a little jealous, but with such great prices, we will be able to take the other two out on their family dates soon enough.

I know the importance of these little moments. They turn into big memories. And I’m so happy we’re creating them with our kids.

Head to this link to see the full lineup of Sunrise Savers menu items. And tell me — what do you like to do with your kids to make them feel special?!

**Note: Strawberries on top of pancakes are an extra charge.

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Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

August 21, 2022 by Rachel 2 Comments

I’m just going to say it. I am beyond thrilled to say that my kids are back in school. Sure, we had a great run with homeschooling. But I truly am so happy that my kids are getting back into a much needed routine. I’ve tried to make this adjustment period a bit more special to them than our everyday life. One super simple way to do that is through food. These Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels are simple, delicious, and the perfect after school treat.

What you’ll need

This after school snack is so easy. Truly the one issue I seem to run into is the local stores not having the snap pretzel squares in stock. They really are the only pretzels that will work for this! Sometimes it’s just easier to find them on Amazon.

24 Snyder Of Hanover’s Snap Pretzels
24 Hershey Kisses
24 M&M’s

Obviously, I keep extra hershey kisses and M&M’s on hand. Especially because there are little hands assisting me in the kitchen. And if I only had 24 of each available, these would never get made properly.

How to make Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 6 minutes

Ingredients

24 Snyder Of Hanover's Snap Pretzels
24 Hershey Kisses
24 M&M's

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

Preheat the oven to 215° F.
Place pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Unwrap each Hershey Kiss and place in the center of each pretzel.
Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until the kisses begin to melt (they'll become shiny and begin to deform), remove from the oven.
Immediately (and carefully) place one M&M on top of the melted Hershey kiss.
Allow to cool completely before serving.

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Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

August 1, 2022 by Rachel 5 Comments

One of my favorite comfort meals of all time is philly cheesesteaks. It’s not a meal I grew up eating, but one I learned to love after heading to college. My (now) husband and I made it all the time when we were dating. And it just kind of feels like home, if you know what I mean. If you don’t make it often, it may seem daunting. But these easy homemade Philly Cheesesteaks are going to blow your mind. I promise, they are simple!

Here’s what you’ll need

For this recipe in particular, you’ll just need a pan for the stovetop. However, if you want to really finish this sandwich off properly, an air fryer is perfect. If you still haven’t invested in an air fryer, I recommend this one.

Here are the other ingredients you’ll need:

14 ounces of Shaved Steak
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
8 slices of Provolone Cheese
Mayonnaise

That’s it! It really is only 5 ingredients. And it takes just minutes to prep.

How to make Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Ingredients

14 ounces of Shaved Steak
1 onion, sliced
8 ounces of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
8 slices of Provolone Cheese
Mayonnaise

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

In a large skillet, heat olive oil with onions.

You want to sauté them on medium low heat until they become soft and translucent. I choose to do sliced onion, but you can totally dice them up as well!
Once the onions have sautéd, add in the mushrooms.

Be sure to season both the onions and mushrooms with salt. This helps to bring the moisture out of them and become soft. Not to mention, they need the flavor.
Once the mushrooms have broken down and soft (they will turn a darker color) add in the shaved steak along with 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite steak seasoning.
Cook the steak until it’s cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to toss the steak around in the onions and mushrooms.
Grab your hoagie buns and place mayo on both sides of the bread.
Place steak on top of the bottom roll and the provolone cheese on top.
Place in an air fryer on 350° (or the oven) to toast the bread and melt the cheese. In the air fryer it’s about 1-2 minutes (if using the oven, expect 5-8 minutes).
ENJOY!

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Air Fryer S’mores Recipe

July 25, 2022 by Rachel 10 Comments

Hear me out. S’mores, but all year long. See, I know that s’mores are traditionally a Summertime thing. But why do they have to be?! Thanks to being team #airfryer, I can make s’mores from January to December. You’ve gotta see how easy this Air Fryer S’mores Recipe is!

What you’ll need

If you have ever made s’mores before (are there people who haven’t!?), you’ll know that it doesn’t take much. All you’ll need are some graham crackers, delicious chocolate, and marshmallows.

My suggestion would be the following two things. Number one: Use BIG, fluffy marshmallows. If you want to make your own homemade marshmallows, try this marshmallow recipe. Number two: Use an air fryer with a viewing window. This one is what I used. That way you can keep an eye on how dark your marshmallow gets (or doesn’t get).

Air Fryer S’mores Recipe

Yield: 8

Air Fryer S'mores

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

8 long pieces of graham crackers
8 large s’more size marshmallows
2 Hershey bars

Instructions

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Snap graham crackers in half making two sections.
Divide chocolate bars into 4, three-piece sections.
Add one section of chocolate onto a graham cracker, and one marshmallow to a graham cracker.
Place the crackers open faced up in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 350 for 3 minutes.
Carefully remove the crackers and place crackers with chocolate on top of the crackers with marshmallows.
Enjoy the mess from the comfort of indoors! 🙂