Phillies Pepperoni Logo for Pizza

Here in Philly we're going to ride the baseball wave as far as it will take us folks:@) This Pepperoni 'P' Phillies Logo Pizza is such a super simple idea for game day, after school snack, or any day. Start with your favorite cheese pizza, I grabbed a quick a personal size Celeste from Dollar Tree. Then place the pepperoni into the shape of a P with the bottom flaring out a bit. Be sure to overlap each piece by half or more. Using a logo for reference is always a good idea. Then bake per package instructions. Easy and sure to be a hit with the kids or any fan.

 ⚾Let's support our teams and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Frank's RedHot Dipping Sauce 5 Ways -Dollar Tree Find

I always say going to Dollar Tree is kind of like going on a scavenger hunt, you never know what you might find. That was the case with this Frank's Golden Dip'n Sauce. They had just gotten a delivery and boxes were stacked on the floor and hadn't even been opened yet... As soon as I saw Frank's, I broke into the box:@) Then I began to wonder what I could do with it, besides dipping chicken nuggets... 

The first thing I made was this super easy Macaroni Chicken Salad. Add whatever you like, onion, peppers, maybe some dill pickle or pickled jalapeno... Then sub the mayo for the Frank's Dipping Sauce, wa-la, a very nice lunch indeed:@) And it doesn't have to be chicken, use pork, tuna, hard boiled eggs, any protein of choice.

It's been a while since we tried something new and Easter is coming... So I thought I'd whip up some Two Ingredient Deviled Eggs with Frank's Dipping Sauce. Yes folks, this adds a nice bar-b-que twist to deviled eggs! I loved the sweetness the sauce added. Simply mash the yolks and add enough sauce to make a smooth filling. I added the pickled jalapeno for garnish, but honestly, these are really best plain. I didn't even need to add S&P.

Other uses for the sauce? 

• A no-brainer is using it as a dip for potato chips. If your crew likes BBQ chips, they will love this.
• I heated up some meatballs and Jimmy Dean sausage links, added a toothpick and gave them a good dose of the sauce. An easy and very filling appy for game day.
• And of course, as indicated earlier, I'm sure it was created to be served with chicken nuggets and similar items. 

What I bought:

Is the sauce hot? The label calls it mild, I'd say there's a hint of heat, kind of what you'd expect from a product made by Frank's Hot Sauce. The back of the bottle says: A smoky and spicy twist on Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. I say, well worth the $1.25...

Try something new and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Cheesy Sausage Stuffing Balls -Three Ingredients

I've made the traditional Jimmy Dean Sausage Balls and I've made Stove Top Stuffing Meatballs. Both are very good. But these super easy three ingredient Cheesy Sausage Stuffing Balls are a combination of both, and honestly really-really good:@) They even get my Darn Good label. The whole time I was mixing them I kept asking myself what would be a good dipping sauce? Seriously, you don't need one. This is the absolute perfect football food and an amazing snack. Great hot and equally as good at room temperature. Do not hesitate to pick up what you need and whip up a batch folks, I think you will be pleased.

See those cheesy brown melty bits on the bottom? Yea, be sure to remove the meatballs with a spatula so you can enjoy them. You will thank me:@) Easy enough to cut recipe in half, or make a full batch, freeze the balls on parchment paper and then store in a freezer bag until you want to bake as many as you'd like.

Cheese Sausage Stuffing Balls Appetizer-from here

1 box Stove Top Chicken Stuffing

1 C boiling water
1lb tube Jimmy Dean sausage

3 C shredded cheddar cheese

1. Add boiling water to stuffing mix. Stir, cover and allow stuffing to get soft and cool off.
2. Mix stuffing, raw sausage and cheese well. Form tightly into 1" balls and cover and chill for at least 1 hour to overnight.
3. Place sausage balls, not touching, on parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until sausage is cooked through.
5. Allow to sit once out of oven for a few minutes.

🏈Enjoy a new appetizer and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Slow Cooker Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut & Potatoes

As life gets back to the normal routine of fall and back to school, sometimes it's nice to toss everything into a slow cooker before we go about our day... This Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut and Potatoes was a hearty easy meal, and the caraway seeds added a great layer of flavor. The recipe is easily scaled down and I used a standard 2 quart Crock Pot. It took about 3 hours on high, and the sausage turned out as shown. I would suggest cutting the sausage into 3/4-1" thicker slices, mine were a little thin. Using the low setting might work out best too. Overall, this is a good recipe to tuck away for when we need it, after a batch or two to figure out the best cooking time:@) Slow Cooker liners help make clean-up a breeze, and can even be found at Dollar Tree.

Use Polish sausage, kielbasa, or smoked sausage of choice.

Slow Cooker Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut & Potatoes -from Cooktop Cove

1 package sausage, cut into 1/2-1" rounds

16 oz sauerkraut, drained

6 small potatoes, quartered

1 tsp caraway seeds

1 bay leaf

1/2 C chicken broth or vegetable broth

S&P to taste

1. Add sauerkraut, potatoes and sausage to sprayed 4-6 quart vessel (or use a liner).
2. Top with everything else.
3. Cover, cook on low 6-8 hours, high 3-4 hours. Mine went about 3 hours on high in a standard Crock Pot.
4. Stir and serve.

Eat well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Not-So Impossible Quiche, No Bisquick

I've made my share of Bisquick Impossible Pies over the years, and if I happen to have the baking mix in the house, I'll use it. But do you know what I ~always~ have in the house? Flour and baking powder:@) So I thought I'd share my quick Not-So Impossible Quiche, it's easy to switch up the meat and veggies for what your crew likes, or to use up leftovers. And my absolute favorite thing about this is, once it's cooled, you can wrap it and it freezes beautifully. 

Talk about a portable breakfast... I pop a frozen one into my bag, and simply reheat it in the microwave at the office. Easy, convenient, and a protein packed whole foods start to the day. Doesn't get much better than that folks.

Not-So Impossible Quiche

4 eggs

1 C milk

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 C A/P flour, can sub half whole wheat flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Few grinds of black pepper

1 Tblsp butter, most of the time I leave this out

*Lots of:
Ham, sausage, cheese, spinach (half of a 10 oz pack squeezed dry), cooked broccoli, cooked potatoes, peppers, onion

1. Spray 9" pie plate.
2. Add meat, veggies, and cheese to pie plate.
3. In blender, mix eggs, milk, onion powder, salt and pepper, flour and baking powder.
4. Mix on high for a couple minutes, scraping down the sides at least once.
5. Pour mixture into pie plate.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
7. Allow to cool on rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Eat Well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Heinz 57 Kielbasa Appetizer -Oven, Grill, or Microwave

These Heinz 57 Kielbasa Appetizers are a nice two ingredient munchie that can be made in the oven, quickly heated in the microwave, or tossed into a disposable pan on the grill for tailgating and summer bar-b-ques:@) You can probably make it in a slow cooker too, but I haven't tried that (yet). I love kielbasa and smoked sausage as an appy, it's something not everyone thinks of serving and I always have some in the freezer. The sauce is pungent and perky, and a nice change from BBQ sauce. Simply slice up the sausage, generously smother in Heinz 57, heat and eat-good stuff folks!

I bought a new Heinz 57 at Dollar Tree:

If you like a little heat, you'll like this:@)

Use the flavor you have on-hand,

the pics are with traditional.

Super easy and perfect for game day:@)

Heinz 57 Kielbasa Appetizers

Kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into bite size pieces

Heinz 57

1. Add meat to baking dish or disposable pan.
2. Smother in sauce, bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until meat is heated through. Or microwave at 20 second intervals until heated through. Or grill over medium until meat is heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve with food picks.

Enjoy a munchie and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Melon, Meat, and Cheese Kabobs -a.k.a. Appetizer Kabobs

These Melon, Meat, and Cheese Kabobs are a fun way to serve a light summer meal, or an appetizer for any occasion, any time of year. There is a ton of wiggle room here too, this is cantaloupe, use any melon you have, or mix a few types. Pick your favorite type of cheese, I used Pepper Jack, you know your crowd:@) Meat can be anything from pepperoni to ham cubes, to whatever you like, I had some summer sausage. Don't forget the pickles and/or olives, they'd be great too... Have a bottle of good balsamic vinegar? Yep, please go ahead and add a drizzle. What makes these a little special is using 4" toothpicks instead of long kabob skewers, I found these at Dollar Tree. 

Itty cucumbers are from the garden, and both the yellow cherry and red grape tomatoes are ripening like crazy right now. Seriously, it's 99 degrees outside, a cold drink and I'd call this dinner... Oh, and you know I have to say it, ⚾🏈great for tailgating or football parties too:@)

Eat Well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Piggy Poppers, Garden Trellis Cushion, & Barbie Hair Saver

Back when I was a kid... We would slice a hotdog in half long ways, butterfly it open, and top it with cheese. It would then go into the oven until the cheese melted. Good stuff folks:@) I thought I'd try that concept with these Piggy Poppers. It's another version of my Stuffed Jalapenos, and a tasty alternative if you're trying to save a few calories on the bun. 

Aldi has the regular size hotdogs and the 8 pack bigger size, I used the bigger ones and cut the dog in half, then into quarters. Just make them fit into your jalapenos...

I mentioned the idea of using a pool noodle at the top of a trellis to help the plant gently bend over the top instead of the vine possibly bending/kinking here. Someone tossed a green one out on trash day... Yep, I like the way green looks in the garden:@)

And finally, if there's a Barbie in your life you know the hair can quickly become a hot mess unruly... I love the idea of recycling garlic bags as hair savers, it works especially well with straight hair dolls and is really great at keeping bangs in place! This is a simple no-sew project that only requires a pair of scissors. It works well with either long or short hair, just cut the mesh to the length you need and slip it over the doll's head.

This is the type of garlic bag I use:

Piggy Poppers

Jalapenos, cut in half and cleaned of seeds and membrane

Large hotdogs, cut in half and quartered

Cheese of choice, slices to cover hotdog

1. Place hotdog slice in each jalapeno.
2. Bake at 357 degrees for about 12 minutes.
3. Remove from oven, carefully add cheese to jalapeno and cover hotdog with cheese.
4. Return to oven for about a minute or until cheese has melted.
5. Serve with mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, etc, if desired.

Have a Happy Day:@)

Mini Corn Dog Bites -Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix

Absolutely nothing new here folks, just a reminder that these Retro Corn Dog Bites are extra fun in the summer and every time I see them I think... If we're calling them Corn Dogs, shouldn't they have a stick? So I added a colorful food pick, but the picks are pretty much just for looks. One bite and the cornbread kinda fell off. This is super easy if we use a Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, and I love using a mini muffin pan, it gives a nice size hot dog bite. Simply set out some dipping sauce, add some sliced watermelon, eat outside in the sunshine, and lunch is served... Then just hose the kids down, and it will be a fun summer afternoon:@) 

Thoughts: What's the best dipping sauce for this? Honey Mustard (3 ingredient recipe here). Making these for adults, or to watch a game? Maybe add a little cheese and dice up some jalapeno, just sayin'... Color coordinating the sticks for team colors (got my Phillies and Eagles here:@), the holidays, or any occasion, is always fun too. Short on time? Jiffy Mix, hot dogs and food picks can all be found at most Dollar Tree stores, run in and out-done.

I'm guessing one Jiffy Mix would make -at least- 36 bites, and probably more. It depends upon the size of your pan.

Corn Dog Bites

Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, plus called for items on box

Hot dogs, cut into 6 pieces

Food picks

Ketchup, mustard, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, etc, for dipping

1. Make corn muffin mix per box instructions.
2. Spray mini muffin pan well. Spoon mix half way up muffins cups.
3. Add hot dog piece to center of each one, push down into mix.
4. Bake at 400 degrees 10-12 minutes, or until muffins are set.
5. Remove from oven, pop corn dogs out, add stick if desired, and serve.

Have a Happy Day:@)

Hot Dog Love♥Stuffed Jalapeno Pigs in a Blanket, Deviled Dogs & Amish Sweet Heat Mustard

Sometimes I think hot dogs are a little underrated... Just sayin'... So I thought we'd put together a round-up of a few fun ideas for the last couple weeks of football:@) Let's start with Stuffed Jalapeno Pigs in a Blanket. Talk about elevating a snack! These take a little work, but are worth every second. Maybe make half with 'penos, half the good old fashioned way with just the roll and weenie.

These Deviled Hot Dog Bites are a retro 1952 recipe from Franks, and the perky taste will wake the crowd up at half time for sure:@)

And the last recipe is for a condiment, we all ~loved~ this Amish Sweet Mustard Spread for hotdogs or pretzels. Heck, it's so good you'll want to smear it on everything! Don't hesitate to try it folks, I think you'll like it:@)

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🏈Enjoy the party prep, and

Have a Great Weekend:@)

For the Love of Football Valentine Charcuterie Board

Oh this was fun folks:@) I wanted to play with making some pepperoni roses, and then started thinking about what I could use for a board and one thing led to another... And here we have a For the Love of Football Small Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board. ♥♥♥ My football board is only about 9"x6", so I tried to load it up. As for the roses themselves... I'm glad I tried, but I'll leave that for someone else next time. The slippery sausage does require some ~patience~ to form.

Grazing boards are my absolute favorite way to snack. I would add some celery and carrots normally, but I was aiming for a Valentine's color pallet (should have grabbed the white cheddar Cheezits😏)... I used a mini heart shaped cookie cutter to create some smoked hard salami hearts. Just free hand the XO from cheese... Did you get the double entendre? XO for hugs and kisses, and XO for football formations! Oh yea, I'm clever like that:@)

Short on time or don't want a ton of leftovers? Just about everything came from Dollar Tree... Pepperoni, Haribo Berries, almonds, Cheezits, Hershey Kisses, and heart shaped Junior Mints. There are lots of other options too. 

My wooden football board is from one of those holiday cheese and cracker sets, and the size is perfect for one or two people. I even lucked out and bought the set after holiday for $4, gotta love that:@)

Sending warm wishes your way:@)

Be sure to treat yourself well,

even if simply noshing:@)

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Pepperoni Poppers, Jalapeno or Sweet Peppers

These Pepperoni Poppers couldn't be easier and you can mix the peppers up to suit any crowd, some jalapeno and some mini sweet peppers. I say it all the time folks, things don't need to be complicated or involved... I just estimated my amounts, aimed for half cream cheese, half mozzarella, gave it a shake or two of Italian seasoning, and chopped up some pepperoni-done. This ended up being my lunch on a snowy Saturday and I was very happy indeed:@) And naturally, this just screams football food!!!

Multi colored peppers would be pretty for a party.

Pepperoni Poppers

Peppers, as many as you'd like, sliced in half, de-seeded

50/50 cream cheese and mozzarella

Italian Seasoning, a few shakes

Pepperoni, small dice, as much as you'd like

1. Mix all, stuff into peppers.
2. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. I like 15, the peppers still have a little bite.

Enjoy a hearty snack and

Have a Happy Day:@)

Cocktail Franks with Cherry Pie Filling Appetizer -Slow Cooker, Stove Top, Microwave, or Oven

As we're truly into the Christmas countdown and entertaining season is in full swing, it's always good to have one super easy appetizer that whips up in seconds, and can be scaled down, or makes enough to feed a crowd. These Cocktail Franks with Cherry Pie Filling check all the boxes folks:@) Basically they only need to be heated up and served with cute food picks. Fastest way, microwave until heated through. Alternately, heat on stove or in oven. And the ultimate, guests are coming later, dump into Crock Pot, turn to low for 3 hours, and finish straightening up the house...

My best serving suggestion: Add a spoon to the vessel and have folks eat from little cocktail plates.

I've seen several variations of this, some call for 3 Tblsp of brown sugar and pineapple chunks. I think this basic idea has been around forever, don't stress the measurements, grab a can of pie filling at Dollar Tree and use up to 1 lb of franks. Get a second can if serving more. If your store has the 21 oz size, no problem...

Cocktail Franks with Cherry Pie Filling

1 lb cocktail franks

1 lb cherry pie filling-can use either the 15 oz or 21 oz it will be ok

~Heat everything and serve.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Guy Kabobs, aka Tailgating on a Stick -Easy Meat Football Appetizer

Ok, I admit I'm channeling my silly side here, but I do have to say, these Guy Kabobs, aka Tailgating on a Stick, would be the perfect appy for a football party or tailgating any sports event. In my experience, guys don't tend to gravitate towards the veggie tray, I'm just sayin'... So I thought we'd make a little meat skewer that's easy finger food, and gives everyone a taste of all of our grilled favorites. And the best part, we're using all pre-cooked meats that only need to be heated up in the oven, in a skillet, or quickly tossed on to the grill... No room for error. We like that:@) I actually used my George Foreman Grill today. My best suggestion: Do yourself a favor and add more pepperoni, yep, trust me and just add more pepperoni, it was my favorite bite...

If you line all of the meats up in the same order you can easily run a line of condiment over each different meat. I like to pool a little on each end of the platter so folks can dip the skewer into more while picking it up if they'd like to. I'd also put the bottles out for an extra squirt too. I used BBQ on the kielbasa, ketchup on the meatballs, and mustard on the hotdogs. You know what your crowd likes...

Want to be a little fancier, or make more of an appetizer size? Make mini kabobs, maybe three pieces of meat on each. 

Guy Kabobs-aka Tailgating on a Stick

Frozen meatballs, thawed

Hotdogs or cocktail franks, if hotdogs cut into 4 pieces

Smoked sausage or kielbasa

Pepperoni slices, about 1/4" thick-lots of pepperoni...

• Alternately skewer meat, cook or grill until charred and heated through. Serve with condiments of choice.

⚾🏈On game day, anything goes...

Have a Happy Day:@)

Pastalaya -Jambalaya with Pasta (instead of rice)

Every year around Mardi Gras I make a batch of Yankee Gumbo or Jambalaya over rice... We look forward to it as one of those -once a year- holiday meals. Well, pasta always seems to catch my eye, and I saved the recipe for this Pastalaya the minute I saw it:@) This is also a nice meal for folks that would like a little New Orleans flair, but aren't fond of seafood. I did change it up a bit by adding okra, and do suggest thickening the sauce with a little flour. But, this was a great recipe to start with! 

Want a more elegant dinner?

Serve the stew with thickened sauce over piled linguine.

Oh and... This okra came from Dollar Tree,

it's usually sliced into nice frozen rounds...

This year it was um, rough cut large chunks DT???

Pastalaya-from Louisiana Cooking

2 Tblsp butter

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1" pieces

1 lb andouille or smoked sausage, cut into 1/2" rounds

2 C Trinity-mixture green pepper, onion, celery

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 C fresh tomatoes-I used canned diced tomatoes in juice

1 C chicken broth

10-12 oz Frozen okra-optional

2 Tblsp Creole Seasoning-easy homemade Emeril's Essence recipe here

flour mixed with water/chicken broth, only if desired to thicken broth

1 lb linguine, cooked and kept warm-I used a large ziti

1/4 C chopped green onion

1. In large dutch oven, melt butter, brown chicken and sausage. Remove from pot.
2. Add Trinity, cook about 5-7 minutes, until softened.
3. Add garlic, cook for a minute stirring constantly.
4. Return chicken and sausage, add tomatoes, broth, Creole seasoning and okra if using. Bring to boil, reduce to medium, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
5. If it needs to be thickened add a little flour to small amount of water, stir into stew.
6. Stir in pasta and green onions. Alternately: Serve stew over linguine and garnish with green onions.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

Soft Pretzel Nuggets & Cocktail Weiner Appetizers

Why would you take the time to assemble your own Soft Pretzel and Cocktail Sausage or Weiner Appys? Because it costs about 1/4-1/3 as much as buying pre-packaged frozen:@) And the flavor combinations and serving options are endless. Here I've made salted pretzels, everything pretzels, and cheese covered weenies. They can be served with assorted mustards, ketchup, hot sauce, ranch dressing or heated Velveeta wiz... The playoffs are coming up folks, don't hesitate to whip up some substantial two bite appetizers for your next party.

I found a small bag of soft pretzel nuggets in the frozen foods section of Dollar Tree.

Soft Pretzel & Cocktail Weiner or Sausage Appetizers

Make as many as you'd like:

1. Thaw pretzels for approximately 25-30 minutes.
2. While pretzels thaw, place cocktail weenies on counter so they can come to room temperature.
3. Slice each pretzel lengthwise.
4. Dampen outside of pretzels, sprinkle with pretzel salt or everything seasoning if desired.
5. Gently open each pretzel, place sausage on each one.
6. Sprinkle with extra seeds if desired.
7. Cover with cheese if desired.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
9. Serve with condiments or melted cheese sauce.

Enjoy a munchie and have a happy day:@)

Honey BBQ Kielbasa Bites-Little Dipper Crock Pot, Oven, Stove, Grill or Microwave Appetizer

When it comes to party appetizers, it doesn't get much easier than these Honey BBQ Kielbasa Bites folks. Simply, slice, mix, heat, and eat:@) The beauty of it is, you can heat them any way you'd like. Toss it into a slow cooker-great. Toss it into the microwave-faster and easier. Tailgating-heat on the grill. Or use a more traditional oven or stovetop. As for the sauce, use your favorite brand and as a general rule of thumb, the bar-b-que sauce to honey ration is about 2:1. But I suggest you taste it, and adjust the sweetness, you know your crowd... 

Honey BBQ Kielbasa Bites

• Little Dipper Crock Pot-Approx 1/2 rope smoked sausage. 1/4 C BBQ sauce, 2 Tblsp honey. Add paper towel under lid, cook for 3 hours.
• Stove top: Brown sausage, add BBQ sauce and honey, mix well, heat through and serve.
• Oven: Mix all, add to baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave: Mix all, add to microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 1-2 minutes increments until heated through.
• Grill: Mix all, add to disposable pan. Place pan over indirect heat, stir occasionally until heated through.

Enjoy a snack and have a happy day:@)

Microwave Pepperoni Chips -Crispy with Less Fat

Microwave Pepperoni Chips? Yep:@) This is a nice way to enjoy pepperoni while saving a few calories. Place pepperoni on a napkin or paper towel and it only takes about a minute to create a nice crispy treat! As the meat crisps up, the excess fat melts out. You'll need to test the time for your microwave though. Mine seems to be extra strong and only needs about one minute... The nice thing about pre-sliced pepperoni, the width is pretty consistent. Talk about a nice addition to a charcuterie board or munchie platter for parties and tailgating! 

I think you'll like this once you learn the timing for your microwave folks.

Microwave Pepperoni Chips

1. Lay pepperoni on a paper towel or napkin in single layer.
2. Microwave, start at 1 minute, look at them. The microwave may be full of steam when you open the door, air it out. If not crisp cook for about 5 second increments until it does crisp up. Once you know how long your microwave takes you'll be able to just set it for that amount of time.

Enjoy a ~different~ snack and 

Have a Happy Day:@)

Jimmy Dean Sausage Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers

The jalapeno plant in my raised bed has been producing, so I whipped up some Jimmy Dean Sausage Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers. Oh my, that was a very nice snack:@) Actually it was on a Sunday where the boys weren't coming to dinner, and both the Eagles pre-season and Phillies were on TV... I called this dinner! This is a versatile recipe, start with the Jimmy Dean recipe and change it up any way that sounds good. I'll list a few suggestions below. We can also use those colorful little sweet peppers in addition to, or instead of jalapenos.

Possible additions:

Garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, 

(I added the spices to these and sprinkled the tops with parm).

Wrap in partially cooked bacon, or crescent rolls.

Top with breadcrumbs or Panko breadcrumbs.

Use different flavors of sausage.

Jimmy Dean Sausage Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers-from Jimmy Dean

16 oz Original Jimmy Dean Sausage

8 oz cream cheese, softened

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Approximately 32 medium jalapenos

1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, clean seeds and membrane.
2. Fully cook sausage and crumble it small.
3. Thoroughly mix sausage, cream cheese and cheddar cheese together.
4. Stuff jalapenos, slightly mound the tops.
5. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Can brown tops under broiler if desired.

Snack well and have a happy day:@)

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Grilled Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions Shish-Kabobs

I think we're all familiar with sausage, peppers and onions sandwiches (especially if you're in the mid Atlantic area:@) These Grilled Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions Shish-Kabobs turned out to be a special treat over the 4th of July weekend, and saved a few calories sans the rolls... If you're looking for a fun theme'd party idea this summer, may I suggest a shish-kabob grill out. The idea would be for guests to come up with as many variations as possible, and I'll list some I've made in the past below. 

The only thing I'd like to mention is,

there's a big difference between grilling kielbasa and grilling Italian sausage...

The sausage is raw, it needs a little more time to cook through.

I suggest thinner slices and a ~lower~ heat for these kabobs,

this allows the meat to cook and the veggies don't burn.

You know you want some:@)

What's the red sauce?

Crystals hot sauce:@)

Yep, my son and I love hot sauce on our sausage and peppers!

More Ideas:

Honey Mustard Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary

Teriyaki Beef Kabobs with Pineapple (homemade teriyaki recipe here)

Kielbasa with BBQ Sauce

Ham and Peach Kabobs

You can find my Shish-KaBob Pinterest Board here.

Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers Kabobs

1 lb coil of Italian Sausage, frozen and cut into 1/2"-ish circles.

4-6 Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, etc, bell peppers, 1" squares

large onion (sweet onion would be ideal), 1" squares

Italian salad dressing, to coat kabobs, and then for basting

Hot sauce-optional

Grated parmesan cheese-optional

1. While grill heats up to high, alternately spear sausage and vegetables. Douse with Italian dressing.
2. Turn grill to ~low~.
3. Add kabobs, lower hood, turn frequently allowing meat to slowly cook, baste occasionally with dressing. Keep checking for doneness, plan on about 20-30 minutes. But you'll need to be sure it's cooked through.
4. Serve as is, or over rice, or noodles, or on a roll, or with hot sauce or parm if desired.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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