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Crockpot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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Another lazy meal for the week. That makes two crockpot meals this week so I would say that's a win! Also, what makes Macaroni and Cheese even more creamy than it already is? Cream Cheese! I can say for almost certain that I've never had Cream Cheese in my Macaroni and Cheese but it is for sure an amazing ingredient! The original recipe for this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese recipe can be found HERE . See below for my version :) Ingredients: 2 cups elbow noodles 8oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded 2 cups milk salt, to taste pepper, to taste Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions on the stove. Drain the pasta and immediately add to the slow cooker followed by the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for two hours. Stir pasta after one and a half hours and then when you are ready to serve. When the cooking time is done, add more cheese on top and set slow cooker to Warm. Serve and enjoy!

Crockpot BBQ Shredded Chicken - Sandwiches

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If you are in need of a really *easy* and *quick* BBQ Shredded Chicken recipe, you have come to the right place. This was seriously so easy and I was able to get work done while letting it cook in the crockpot. I did add wing sauce to make it a little spicier but you can switch out ingredients based on your taste. If you try this recipe (this one is completely original), please let me know in the comments below! I would love to hear if you changed anything or how you liked this recipe. Ingredients: Sesame buns (we used the BBQ hamburger ones) 4 boneless skinless chicken fillets 1 cup BBQ sauce 1/2 cup Wing Sauce 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup ketchup Directions: Place chicken breast in a crockpot. Pour BBQ sauce over them. In a bowl, whisk together the wing sauce, brown sugar, and ketchup. Pour over the chicken breast. Cook on high for 3 hours. Use two forks to shred chicken. Butter the sesame buns. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook sesame buns at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Bathroom DIY Craft under $25 - "Get Naked" Sign

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I randomly bought a "Get Naked" sign for my bathroom about a month ago. It was a wood sign for $19.95 through JANE. It is currently not available but you can put your name on a list for it HERE . I was considering going and buying paint and actually had it in my Amazon cart when I decided to wait. I'm glad I did because I saw an Ad on Facebook for a free color sample from Kelly Moore. I had never been there, didn't know if there was one close by, and figured there were some sort of restrictions. I Googled it and lo-and-behold, there was one less than five minutes from my house! Once I stepped in to Kelly Moore, I decided that I had been missing out on ALOT! When I had the option to actually pick the color I wanted (out of all the paint options on the back wall), I was excited. We have gray as our rug colors and shower curtain in our bathroom so I picked out the perfect gray! I was surprised at how much paint I received....and for FREE!! I don't know ho

Irish Nachos in the Oven + Skillet

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I had some extra potatoes and saw this recipe the other day for Irish Nachos. They are pretty much Nachos with potatoes instead of chips and they are so good. I had three servings and Jace who is 8 even had some :) The link takes you to a video HERE but I have the recipe written out below. I also cooked the potatoes like the recipe said to -40 minutes- and the potatoes got burnt so I did them a second time for 35 minutes and they were perfectly crispy. I'm sure oven temperatures vary so I would say to check after 30-35 minutes and keep them in there up to 40. Ingredients: 5 potatoes, sliced into circles 3 pieces of thick bacon Olive Oil basil oregano 1-2 cups of colby jack cheese Additional options: Sour cream, chives, tomatoes Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slice potatoes into circles. Place in a bowl of water and let soak. Place bacon in a pan and cook. Once done cooking, cut into pieces. Move potatoes from the bowl of water to a sheet pan. Drizzle olive

Cajun Seasoned Steak Bites with Rice and Butter

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Has anyone done the home-delivery for groceries? I did that a few days ago and it was amazing. Anyways I purchased some steak during my home-delivery (Food4Less) and found this Cajun Seasoned Steak Bite recipe I wanted to make. I actually made it for lunch this weekend afternoon with White Rice and Butter and it was perfect! The original recipe can be found HERE . I made these steak bites in my cast-iron skillet and OMG. So amazing! Ingredients for the Cajun Seasoning: 1 tablespoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder basil and oregano (just put a few shakes in, didn't measure) 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon pepper Ingredients for the Steak Bites: 23oz Steak cut into 2-inch cubes (sirloin, rump, ny strip, porterhouse, or ribeye) vegetable oil (as much as needed) 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons minced garlic  Directions: Combine cajun

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

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Since making Baked Spaghetti Casserole, I am never going back to regular Spaghetti again. This tasted so much better than I thought. We forgot Garlic Bread so made our own. We toasted bread, put butter on it with some Garlic Powder and it turned out great. The original Baked Spaghetti Casserole recipe can be found HERE . We made our own below :) Enjoy! Ingredients: 10 oz Spaghetti, cooked Seasonings - Basil and Parsley 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese 1/3 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Sauce: Ground Beef Onion Powder (as much as needed) Garlic Powder (as much as needed) Italian Seasoning (I used a tiny bit of Italian Breadcrumbs mixed with Season Salt) 32 oz Pasta Sauce Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown the meat, onion powder, garlic powder, and seasonings over medium heat. Make sure to break up the meat very well and drain fat. Add pasta sauce, Italian Seasonings and more Basil. Simmer 5-10 minutes uncovered. While it's cooking, make the Spaghetti noodles

Crockpot Creamy Chicken with Bacon and Chicken Gravy Sauce

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If you are looking for the creamiest chicken, you must try this Crockpot Creamy Chicken recipe! Not only does this have real pieces of bacon in it but it also has Chicken Gravy Sauce and Heavy Whipping Cream. The original recipe can be found HERE . This chicken is shredded and I added it on top of white rice and Bacon flavored Mashed Potatoes and OMG words cannot describe how amazing this was. If you made this, let me know in the comments below! Ingredients: 3 thin boneless chicken breast filet pieces Pepper Basil/Oregano/Parsley (as much as you would like) 1 tsp Minced Garlic 6 slices of Bacon, sliced and cooked 1 packet of chicken gravy mixed with 1 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup heavy cream (add at the end) Directions: Cook and slice bacon on the stove. Add the chicken to the crockpot. Sprinkle with pepper, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic and bacon. In a bowl, mix together the gravy mix and 1 1/4 cup water until smooth. Pour the gravy over chicken. Cook and cover on

Crockpot Chili Cheese Casserole Dip with Fritos

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Today is Friday which means a lazy day. I wanted to cook something super easy so I chose the Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Casserole. The full recipe is HERE . I ate two bowls but next time I would recommend less Sour Cream and less Cheese. Super easy to make and perfect for a cooler and lazy day! If you add Fritos on top or on the side, it makes it taste way better :) I would recommend this as a DIP rather than a MEAL . Ingredients: 9 1/4oz bag Fritos 2 15-oz cans of Chili 3 Cups cheddar cheese 16 oz Sour Cream Onion Powder Directions:  Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of Fritos at the bottom of the slow cooker. Spoon over a layer of chili, half the cheese, and onion powder. Spread over all of the sour cream and top the rest with cheese. I added a lot of cheese because we love cheese. Cook on high for 2.5 hours and then top with Fritos. Enjoy!

Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Last night we made Chicken Cordon Bleu with the delicious dijon mustard sauce. I was full only eating half of one but was impressed with how they turned out. This recipe called for a lot of ingredients and took a little bit longer than I thought it would to make but I enjoyed it. I actually shortened this recipe  HERE  because it seemed way too long to me. The shortened version is below. Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast salt pepper 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 9 slices of Mozzarella Cheese slices 6 slices of ham, thinly sliced 1 cup flour 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups breadcrumbs Ingredients for the Dijon Sauce: 3 tablespoons butter garlic powder 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded salt pepper Directions: Lay out three pieces of chicken breast on a cutting board. Sprinkle them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Slice the chicken breast almost all the way

Ranch Chicken, Bacon, and Potato Shishkabobs

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Our oven has been a pain in the butt the past few weeks so I was finally able to clean it (twice) and this was the first meal we made since. Just a few side notes before you start the recipe. The first one is there is quite a bit of prep to this recipe. For example, the Ranch Marinade tasted great when left in the fridge overnight and since it's shish kabobs, you want to soak the Skewers in water for at least an hour and a half. The original recipe can be found HERE but did not include potatoes. I added potatoes but that is up to you! Ingredients: Skinless Chicken Breasts (I used two) 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil (I ran out of Olive Oil but you can use that as well, two for chicken and two for potatoes) Pepper Ranch Seasoning Packet 16oz Bacon 4-5 small yellow potatoes 2 tablespoons melted butter Salt Pepper Thyme Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut chicken breasts into 1-2 inch pieces. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, pepper, and ranch and mix