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One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

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Confession: I have been slacking on meals lately in a major way. I mean, our family has basically been eating quick and easy frozen foods for the past three weeks straight. Even if I prep in advance, I don’t seem to have my life and schedule well enough together. But now that we are 32 school days into the year, we’ve dealt with first and second illnesses, as well as have a good handle on our extracurricular routine, I’m back to my regularly scheduled easy HOMEMADE meals. Thank goodness! And what better way to start the week than with an easy One-Pan Steak and Potatoes recipe!

One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

What you’ll need for this recipe

The best thing about one-pan (or, sheet pan) recipes is that there are minimal steps involved. Even better? Minimal dishes! Which is just perfect.

One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

So besides a sheet pan, here’s what else you’ll need:

  • 7 ounces of Baby Potatoes
  • 10 ounces of Green Beans
  • 2 Steaks, at room temperature
  • 1 small Red Onion, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon of Salt
  • 1 teaspoon of Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon of Garlic
  • 1/3 cup of Butter, melted

That’s it! How easy, right?!

How to make One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

Yield: 4

One-Pan Steak and Potatoes

One-Pan Steak and Potatoes
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces of Baby Potatoes
  • 10 ounces of Green Beans
  • 2 Steaks, at room temperature
  • 1 small Red Onion, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon of Salt
  • 1 teaspoon of Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon of Garlic
  • 1/3 cup of Butter, melted

Instructions

INGREDIENTS -

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the potatoes into halves and place them on the sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the melted butter and garlic.
  4. Coat the potatoes with garlic butter.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. While the potatoes are baking, sprinkle the steaks with salt & pepper.
  7. Remove the sheet pan from oven & turn the oven to broil.
  8. Place the green beans & onion onto the sheet pan. 
  9. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
  10. Coat with garlic butter.
  11. Then place each steak onto the sheet pan coating each with butter.
  12. Place the sheet pan back into the oven and broil for 6 minutes for medium steaks. 
  13. Remove and ENJOY!
    One-Pan Steak and Potatoes
© Rachel

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Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

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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.

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

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.

Sausage and Egg 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!

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

How to make Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

Yield: 12

Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Breakfast Bites

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 -

  1. Divide the sausage meat into 12 patties.
  2. Place in air fryer basket at 350° for 10 minutes, when cooked, set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the hash browns, 2 cups cheese, spices, and oil.
  4. Place 2-3 tablespoons of hash brown mixture in jumbo muffin liners. Form along the base and wall of the liner.
  5. Place liners in the air fryer basket and cook at 400° for 10 minutes or until they start to brown and crisp up.
  6. 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.
  7. Continue to cook at 350° for 10 minutes or less for a softer yolk.
  8. Garnish with parsley. You can serve it with hot sauce, gravy, or ketchup.
© Rachel

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Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

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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.

Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

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.

Air Fryer Jalapeño Mummies

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

Air Fryer Jalapeño 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

INGREDIENTS -

  1. 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.
  2. Roll out crescent roll dough leaving individual rolls together. Pinch closed the perforations.
  3. Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll flat to 1/8” thick.
  4. Cut slices long ways to mimic mummy wrap. Set aside.
  5. Add cheeses and garlic to a mixing bowl and whip until light and airy.

  6. Fill the inside of the jalapeños.
  7. 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.
  8. Whisk the egg and brush over the wrapped jalapeños.
  9. Place in a parchment-lined air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 375°f or until the dough is golden brown.
  10. Once cooked remove and let cool.
  11. Place two eyes on each jalapeño pushing into the cheese filling.
  12. Serve with ranch and enjoy.
© Rachel

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Low-Cost Family Time

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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.

Budget Friendly Family Time

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.

Budget Friendly Family Time

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.**

Low Cost Family Time

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.

Low Cost Family Time

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

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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.

Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels

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

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 -

  1. Preheat the oven to 215° F.
  2. Place pretzels in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Unwrap each Hershey Kiss and place in the center of each pretzel.
  4. 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.
  5. Immediately (and carefully) place one M&M on top of the melted Hershey kiss.
  6. Allow to cool completely before serving.
    Easy Hershey Kiss Pretzels
    © Rachel

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    Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

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    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!

    Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

    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.

    Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

    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.

    Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

    How to make Easy Homemade Philly Cheesesteaks

    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 -

    1. 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!
    2. 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.
    3. 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. 

    4. Cook the steak until it’s cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Make sure to toss the steak around in the onions and mushrooms.
    5. Grab your hoagie buns and place mayo on both sides of the bread.
    6. Place steak on top of the bottom roll and the provolone cheese on top.

    7. 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).
    8. ENJOY!
    © Rachel

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