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CINNAMON ROLL CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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CINNAMON ROLL CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING  Light and tender cinnamon roll cake with cream cheese frosting. All of the flavors I love from a cinnamon roll, in a delicious, easy cake recipe. This Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is lick-your-plate, DELICIOUS. All of the warm, ooey gooey, cinnamon taste you love from a cinnamon roll, without any of the fuss. No rolling, rising, etc. With just 15 minutes prep time, it’s SOO easy, and the end result is a delicious, moist, cinnamon roll cake that will make the people in your life very, very happy! Light and tender cinnamon cake with cream cheese frosting.  Ingredients For the Cake 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup butter , melted For the Cinnamon Swirl: 1/2 cup butter , softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 Tbsp flour 1 Tbsp cinnamon For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp butter , softened 4 oz cream cheese 1-2...

EASY BURRITO BOWLS

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EASY BURRITO BOWLS  I finally made a burrito bowl at home. Well, I guess it’s more of a burrito plate. But still. Burrito bowl, burrito plate – I’m in love. With fresh veggies and just 10 min prep with a creamy chipotle drizzle, what’s not to love? Plus, this is completely customizable to add in your favorite proteins. Or if you’re like me, you can keep it vegetarian. There’s plenty of goodies to go around here! And if you really want to go that extra step and make these even healthier, you can use quinoa in place of the rice. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked rice 1 cup salsa, homemade or store-bought 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves FOR THE CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon chipotle paste* 1 clove garlic, pressed Juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste DIRECT...

banana oat greek yogurt muffins

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banana oat greek yogurt muffins Made with no flour or oil, these Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins make for a deliciously healthy breakfast or snack! I used to be a meticulous planner. Lists. Schedules. Spreadsheets. Flow charts… The whole nine yards. Planning was my security blanket and helped keep the control freak in me from causing too much of a fuss. But no matter how carefully I planned things out, time and time again I realized that life takes one look at your carefully made plans and pretty much laughs in your face. Things have a way of happening whether you want them to or not. Ingredients 1 cup (225 g) plain Greek yogurt 2 medium ripe bananas (200 g or 1 cup mashed) 2 large eggs 2 cups (160 g) rolled oats (old fashioned or quick) 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup (85 g) chocolate chips, mini or regular Directions Preheat oven to 400F (204C) and prepare a muffin pan by spraying the cavities with cooking spray or lining them with paper...

Honey Vanilla Pound Cake

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Honey Vanilla Pound Cake  This pound cake also has a large amount of vanilla extract, a tablespoon in fact. I am wanting to experiment with using vanilla bean either with or as a substitute for the extract. I would love to see if the vanilla beans give a more intense and richer flavor then just the extract. Simple and delicious pound cake sweetened with the addition honey instead of refined white sugar. Honey vanilla pound cake is very versatile dessert. Cost is about $0.22 per serving slice. Ingredients 2 stick butter softened 1 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 5 large eggs room temperature 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a Bundt pan. Cream room temperature butter with honey and white sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and blend. Next add flour, baking powder, and salt and combine until mixture is smooth and creamy looking. Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake for 50 minutes or unt...

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS SHEET PAN MEAL

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ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS SHEET PAN MEAL  This Roasted Lemon Chicken and Green Beans Sheet Pan Meal is an easy and delicious dinner that’s low-carb, Keto, low-glycemic, gluten-free, dairy-free, and South Beach Diet Phase One, and can be Paleo or Whole 30 with the right ingredient choices! Check out Sheet Pan Meals for more recipes like this one! INGREDIENTS: 6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 1 lb. fresh green beans MARINADE/COOKING SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice (I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice. If you’re squeezing fresh lemons, be sure to zest one lemon first before you juice it.) 2 tsp.Spike Seasoning (or use another all-purpose seasoning blend that’s good on chicken for Paleo / Whole 30) 1/2 tsp. dried thyme salt and fresh ground pepper to taste zest of one lemon DIRECTIONS: Trim all chicken pieces well, leaving some skin covering the top of the piece, but removing most of the skin and extra fat deposits on the back sid...

KETO FATHEAD ROLLS

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KETO FATHEAD ROLLS Are you in love with the popular fathead pizza dough? Then you will absolutely adore these keto fathead rolls. Use them for anything! Raised, soft, and delicious. Fathead dough is all the craze right now. It seems the most common food missed by many when going low carb is pizza. So, of course the recipe Gods created an amazing dough that would work as the perfect alternative. I had to take it a bit further. Pizza isn’t the only thing people miss when going low carb. It is bread in general. While a burger can be great wrapped in lettuce or simply by itself, some people just don’t feel complete without the bread. For some, this can make or break their low carb or keto success. The cravings just don’t seem to go away unless there is a delicious alternative. That is why I set out to create a bread/roll that can be used for burgers, sandwiches and more, but still fall within the guidelines of low carb and keto approved. Ingredients 2 oz cream cheese  3/4 cup shredded ...

RED VELVET BANANA BREAD

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RED VELVET BANANA BREAD  Red Velvet Banana Bread - only 5 ingredients! SO easy and SO delicious! Red velvet cake mix, bananas, eggs, oil and pecans. This is THE BEST! The recipe makes two loaves. One to keep and one to give away. Perfect Valentine's Day breakfast! ingredients: 1 box Red Velvet cake mix 3 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1-1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 or 4 bananas) 1 cup chopped pecans instructions: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour two loaf pans. Mix together dry cake mix, eggs, oil, mashed bananas and chopped pecans until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven to cooling rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. More Deliciouse Recipe RED VELVET BANANA BREAD @ plainchicken.com

Healthy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Burrito Bowls

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Healthy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Burrito Bowls  Start your New Year off right with these healthy, Low Carb Cilantro Lime Shrimp Burrito Bowls, topped with black beans, avocado, and salsa. This low carb shrimp recipe uses cauliflower rice as the base, and here you’ll find tips for making the best cauliflower rice. Today I’m partnering with Marina Del Rey Foods – Marina Del Rey sells top quality wild, responsibly caught, frozen seafood. Thanks for supporting me and the brands I work with. If you're on the hunt for low carb shrimp recipes, this one is for you! Packed with flavor, and nutrient dense ingredients, like black beans, avocado, and marinated shrimp. Ingredients Cilantro Lime Marinade 1 1/2 cups cilantro loosely packed 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin jalapeño cut into thin slices, to taste Shrimp Burrito Bowls 1 head cauliflower large 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin sea salt to taste 2 pounds Mar...

SPAIN: CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS

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SPAIN: CHOCOLATE CON CHURROS  You have to go to Spain to understand the importance of the long and thin donuts to Spanish cuisine and culture. I had been to Spain a number of times in my childhood and even as an adult, but it is only when I went to Madrid for work this year that I really appreciated the real chocolate con churros as I had the chance to visit Chocolateria San Gines, an institution in the Spanish capital. Churrerias are establishments where you can taste churros accompanied by hot chocolate. Originally from Madrid, they can now be found everywhere in Spain. In the morning, they are crowded with night owls after a night of drunken fiesta. In fact, chocolate con churros have a reputation of being excellent hangover food. These night owls cross paths with early risers, who themselves start the day with the famous must-have breakfast. But a simple pastry bag with a star tip is more than enough to make them at home. The dough is quite thick, so do not forget to add “elbow...

BAKED JALAPEÑO POPPER MAC AND CHEESE

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BAKED JALAPEÑO POPPER MAC AND CHEESE  This tasty baked Mac and cheese recipe is bursting with bold jalapeño popper flavors! Y’all, this is the most epic Mac and cheese. If you’re a fan of jalapeño poppers, and love the comfort of Mac and cheese… then this is it. The one Mac and cheese recipe you need to try… immediately! Ever since I posted this family favorite recipe back in 2016, I’ve been meaning to add more recipe like it… but time got away from me! Honestly, I just have SO many recipes that I’m dying to share, and things get pushed to the back burner. INGREDIENTS 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 box (16 oz) dried short cut pasta (cavatappi, elbow, rotini, penne, etc) 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 2-3 fresh jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, diced 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups heavy cream (or half and half) 1 cup whole milk 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature (and cubed) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, div...

Juicy Roast Turkey Recipe with Maple Gravy

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Juicy Roast Turkey Recipe with Maple Gravy Buttery, garlicky, perfectly juicy and tender Roast Turkey bursting with incredible flavors! This turkey recipe doesn’t require brining, and with our foolproof method, you can roast a beautiful, succulent turkey every time. Juicy Roast Turkey Recipe with Maple Gravy Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 3 hrs 20 mins Resting Time 30 mins Total Time 3 hrs 50 mins Course: Dinner Cuisine: American Keyword: gravy recipe, holiday dinner recipe, roast turkey, thanksgiving turkey Servings: 12 Servings Calories: 580 kcal Author: Katerina | Diethood Ingredients FOR THE COMPOUND BUTTER 1 stick (8 tablespoons or 113 grams) butter, softened 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley salt and fresh ground pepper to taste FOR THE TURKEY 1 (12 pound) Turkey salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 whole bulb garlic, cut in half, horizontally 2 yellow onions, quartered 10 fresh thyme sprigs 10 fresh rosemary sprigs 10 fresh p...

Fish Taco Rice Bowls

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Fish Taco Rice Bowls Bon Appetit friends and happy Monday! FISH TACO RICE BOWLS with avocado & pickled onions, topped with a Cilantro Lime Dressing! The perfect 30 minute meal to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters! Fish Taco Rice Bowls Author: Krista @ JoyfulHealthyEats.com Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 4 bowls Category: Gluten Free, Seafood, 30 Minute Meal, Kid Friendly Method: Stovetop Cuisine: American Ingredients 1 cup uncooked brown rice 1 3/4 cup water 1.25lbs. mahi mahi, skin removed 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 avocados, mash 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cups purple cabbage, sliced 1 cup of sliced jicama 1 cup diced roma tomatoes Picked Onions Cilantro Lime Dressing: 1 tablespoon red onion 1 garlic clove 1 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ta...

SPIKED EGGNOG CAKE

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SPIKED EGGNOG CAKE THIS RUM SPIKED EGGNOG CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE IS JUST THE THING TO WARM YOU UP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Spiked Eggnog Cake Type Cake Prep Time 2 hours Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes Servings 12 603 kcal Author Olivia INGREDIENTS Eggnog Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp nutmeg ground 1/4 tsp cinnamon ground 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed 2 large eggs room temperature 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup eggnog room temperature Rum Simple Syrup: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp rum Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature 6 oz cream cheese full fat, room temperature 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp nutmeg * ground, optional White Chocolate Ganache: 3 oz white chocolate chopped 1 oz heavy whipping cream US Customary - Metric INSTRUCTIONS Eggnog Cake: Preheat oven to 350F and g...

Salmon Pasta with a Creamy Garlic Sauce

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Salmon Pasta with a Creamy Garlic Sauce An easy to make and elegant salmon pasta dish. Salmon Pasta with a Creamy Garlic Sauce Course Main Course Cuisine American Keyword creamy salmon pasta, salmon pasta Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Servings 2 Author Salt & Lavender Ingredients 4 ounces fettuccine or other pasta uncooked 1/2 pound fresh salmon (skinless if possible) Onion powder to taste Salt & pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup dry white wine Juice from 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 tbsp) 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream 3 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped Instructions Boil a large salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook using package directions until it's al dente. Grate parmesan and set aside. Season the salmon lightly with onion powder and salt & pepper on both sides. Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet on medium high heat. Once ...

Garlic Ginger Glazed Salmon

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Garlic Ginger Glazed Salmon Garlic Ginger Glazed Salmon is a simple pan-seared salmon recipe. Topped with a delicious garlic and ginger glaze, a salmon recipe for the family to enjoy!  Garlic Ginger Glazed Salmon Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 20 minutes  Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: servings Ingredients 1 lb salmon skinned, deboned Garlic Ginger Glaze 1 Tbsp sesame oil optional 3 Tbsp honey 4 Tbsp soy sauce 4 Tbsp rice vinegar 3-4 cloves garlic pressed 1/2 inch cube ginger grated Instructions Combine all liquid ingredients in a saucepan, add grated ginger and pressed garlic. Stir, bring to a boil on medium-high heat and allow to simmer until the glaze is reduced and thickened, about 10-15 minute. Meanwhile, sprinkle the fish with cracked black pepper on both sides. Heat the skillet with minute tablespoon oil over high heat, add the salmon and cook until golden on both sides, covering with lid in between. Transfer the salmon f...

CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS

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CHEESEBURGER EGG ROLLS This is one appetizer that your whole family will run to get to first. And if you dare to serve it at a party, people will start climbing over each other and tripping others to make sure they get some of these tasty egg rolls. They are pretty easy to make but make sure you make enough, because they will disappear. Author: Desiree Campbell Serves: 14 Ingredients Egg Rolls: 1 lb ground beef ½ medium yellow onion, minced 1 Tbsp vegetable oil for cooking Salt and fresh cracked black pepper 5 slices American cheese ½ cup diced pickles 13-14 egg roll wrappers 1 egg white Oil for frying Sauce: ¼ cup mayo 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 garlic clove, pressed 1 tsp paprika Salt and fresh cracked black pepper Instructions Preheat a medium cooking pan over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and minced onion. Saute until onion is translucent. Add ground beef to the pan and break it up as much as possible. Season with some salt and pepper, cover and cook until meat starts to brown. S...

Miniature Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes

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Miniature Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes Miniature-sized cheesecakes with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a cream cheese topping. These mini desserts taste just like a cinnamon roll in a cheesecake form.  These cheesecakes have swirls on cinnamon sugar goodness and are covered (drenched?) in a cream cheese frosting. Just how I love cinnamon rolls. The more frosting = better. Miniature Cinnamon Roll Cheesecakes Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 22 mins Total Time 52 mins Miniature cinnamon roll cheesecakes with a delicious cinnamon swirl and cream cheese frosting topping Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 9 cheesecakes Calories: 352 kcal Author: Chelsea Lords Ingredients Crust: 4 full sheets of graham crackers 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted) melted Cheesecake: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese at room temperature 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons white flour 1 large egg at room temperature Cinnamon-sugar swirl 1/4 cup butter (...

Cucumber Dill Salmon

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Cucumber Dill Salmon Pan seared salmon topped with a creamy cucumber-dill sauce made all in one skillet. Simple enough for weeknights, elevated enough to entertain with.  Cucumber Dill Salmon Cook Time 20 mins Course: Main Course Cuisine: seafood Keyword: easy salmon recipes, healthy recipes, healthy salmon recipes Ingredients Olive oil 3-4 salmon filets Salt and pepper 1 lemon cut in 6 wedges 1/3 cup English cucumber cut in pea size cubes 4 oz light or Greek yogurt cream cheese 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced 1/4 cup + an additional 2-3 tablespoons of skim milk Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees. Using an oven-safe skillet, drizzle olive oil into the pan and warm over medium heat. Pat moisture from salmon using a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Sear the salmon on both sides (if your salmon has the skin on, sear only on side w/o skin) then squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge over the top of the salmon pieces. Bake the salmon 6-8 minutes or until it is fir...

No Bake Chocolate Oreo Lasagna

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No Bake Chocolate Oreo Lasagn a No Bake Chocolate Oreo Lasagna will make all Your Chocolate and Oreo dreams come true. No Bake Chocolate Oreo Lasagna Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours, 20 minutes Yield: 12-16 Ingredients 1 pkg of regular Oreos 6 tablespoons butter, melted 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners/powdered sugar 16 oz cool whips, divided 1 (5.9-ounce) pkg chocolate instant pudding 2 3/4 cup milk, cold Get IngredientsPowered by Chicory Instructions Crush the whole package of cookies either with a food processor, or place them in a large ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Save about 1 cup to sprinkle on top of dessert lasagna when it's done. In a small bowl mix remaining crumbs with melted butter. When the butter is distributed, transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, and press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Using electric mixer, mix half of Cool Whip, softened cream cheese, and confectioners sugar in a large bowl. Spread t...

CREAMY MUSHROOM HERB PASTA

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CREAMY MUSHROOM HERB PASTA The other day I was updating my blog post for Mushroom Herb Gravy in anticipation of the Thanksgiving season, and while I sat there trying not to drink the gravy straight from the skillet, I thought, “Maybe I can turn this into a pasta sauce…” And so I did. With the addition of a little cream for body and some lusciously thick fettuccine to sop up the delicious sauce, this Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta was born.  CREAMY MUSHROOM HERB PASTA This rich and Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta is a surprisingly fast and simple to way to have a gourmet meal at home.  Total Cost $4.54 recipe / $1.14 serving Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings  Author Beth M INGREDIENTS 8 oz mushrooms $1.99 12 oz fettuccine $0.75 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.16 3 Tbsp butter $0.33 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.03 1.5 cups vegetable broth $0.19 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried) $0.32 1 tsp rubbed sage $0.10 1/2 cup half and half $0.62 Salt and p...

LOW-CARB CRUSTLESS TACO PIE

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LOW-CARB CRUSTLESS TACO PIE This Low-Carb Crustless Taco Pie makes an easy spicy dinner. It’s crustless, so not only is it low-carb, it’s also gluten-free and grain-free. This crustless quiche can work in low-carb, ketogenic, diabetic, gluten-free, Atkins, diabetic, and Banting diets. Disclaimer: Some of the links on this site are affiliate links which means we make a small commission from any sales to help keep the recipes coming! You do not pay any more. Thank you for your support! This Low-Carb Crustless Taco Pie is a spicy crustless quiche. It’s loaded with ground beef that is spiced up with taco seasoning, green onions, cheese, and salsa. Top it with whatever you like on your tacos–sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, or whatever else you love.  My favorite thing about this taco pie is how easy it is to make. Just brown some ground beef and add some spices. Stir this into an egg mixture and pour into a pan. Top with some grated cheese, and pop into the oven....

Corn and Cheese Balls

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Corn and Cheese Balls Recipe, How to make Corn and Cheese Balls Making snacks is always a challenge and I want to always look out for newer recipes. This time I tried all healthy corn and mixed it with some yummy cheese to make these Corn and Cheese Balls. They went fabulously well with a hot cup of coffee. These crispy balls are delicious, look awesome too, can be enjoyed with tomato sauce or Peach and Jalapeno Barbeque Sauce, and I’ve since been getting requests to make them again and again. For variations of this vegetarian recipe, you can also try the Potato and Cheese Balls. Non-vegetarians will love the Chicken Cheese Balls to go with their steaming cup of tea. Enjoy them in the evening with your friends and family and bond over a yummy snack. Corn and Cheese Balls can be even served as a starter before an elaborate meal. You may even relish Corn and Cheese Balls with Pita Bread instead of falafel. If you too would like to try out this yummy snack here is Corn and Cheese Balls’ R...