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Corn Dog Day

Corn Dog Muffins

These mini corn dog muffins are the perfect weeknight meal for busy families (and picky eaters). Hearty, kid-pleasing, and super fast to make–a winner of a dinner!   

Ingredients:
1 package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
3-4 hot dogs (I used 3 bun length dogs)
Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.  Generously coat cups of mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.  Prepare corn muffin mix as instructed on box: whisk together egg and milk and stir in dry muffin mix until incorporated and still slightly lumpy.  Allow to rest for 5 minutes.  Cut hot dogs into 1-inch pieces.

Using a #40 ice cream/cookie scoop (or a tablespoon measure), place one scoop/dollop into each mini muffin cup until no batter remains.  Place one hot dog section in the middle of each filled muffin cup.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Remove, run a knife around the edge of the mini cups to loosen them and turn out.  Enjoy your homemade mini corn dog bites immediately!  Try 'em with a side of baked beans for an extra dose of summery picnic goodness.

Resource:  Baking, domesticity, and all things mini


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PINWHEELS DAY

TURKEY CLUB PINWHEELS

Feel free to customize the meats and cheeses to fit your taste.  Just spread a little bit of dip on the tortilla before layering on the meats and cheeses.  Then set out a bowl of the dip in case someone would like more on their pinwheels.

Ingredients:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon dry ranch powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
1/4 cup cooked crumbled bacon
4 - 8 inch soft tortilla shells
8 slices deli ham
8 slices deli turkey
shredded romaine lettuce
24 grape tomatoes


Instructions:
  1. Mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, and ranch powder. Spread a spoonful of dip over each tortilla.
  2. Sprinkle the cheese and bacon on top of the dip. Place 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of turkey on each tortilla. Then layer some lettuce on top of the meat. Gently roll up and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour. Cut each tortilla in 6 slices. Top with a toothpick and grape tomato. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Makes 24 pinwheels or 4 roll ups.


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PIZZA DAY

Microwave Mug Pizza

How fun is it that kids can make these individual-sized pizzas all on their own? With minimal ingredients, this microwave mug pizza is sure to become a staple kids lunch idea.

Kids can even customize with their favorite pizza toppings like peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, WHATEVER!

Ingredients:
1/8 sheet store-bought pizza dough
2 tablespoons marinara sauce
2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
2 leaves basil, chopped

Instructions:
Place pizza dough in wide-mouth mug or bowl. Top with marinara sauce, cheese, peppers and tomato.

Microwave on HIGH 1 minute, or until cheese is melted and dough is cooked through. Top with basil.


Resource:  Produce for Kids

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SLOPPY JOE DAY

Sloppy Joe Casserole

This sloppy joe casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food. This easy
to make casserole can be ready in
only 1 hour.

Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Small Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 Clove Garlic, Chopped
14 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 Cup Ketchup
1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Yellow Mustard
2 Cups Frozen Corn
16 oz Penne Pasta
8 oz Colby Jack Cheese, Shredded
Salt & Pepper, To Taste


Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and crumbly. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into ground beef mixture; reduce heat and simmer until heated through.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook al dente according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.
  • Add corn, pasta, and cheese to ground beef mixture. Mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.


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CHICKEN ALFREDO DAY

Chicken Alfredo Dip

This dip could not be simpler to make and you can make it even quicker by using shredded rotisserie chicken if
you want.  The flavor of the dip comes from the jarred Alfredo sauce you use, so use one you know you like.  

Ingredients:
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1, 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
1 jar alfredo sauce, 14.5 oz or so
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese



Instructions:
  1. Boil the chicken and shred.
  2. Mix the chicken with the cream cheese, Alfredo sauce and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella.
  3. Place into glass pie dish or 8x8 Pyrex dish.
  4. Top with remaining mozzarella and a sprinkling of Parmesan.
  5. Bake in oven at 350 for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly.
  6. Serve with crackers, pita chips, toasted baguette slices or veggie


Resource:  Life With The Crust Off

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