Category: Dinner

Ingredients for Crack Green Beans

• Green Beans: This recipe is best with canned green beans! Ensure that you drain the beans thoroughly to remove any excess liquid.
• Bacon: Using precooked bacon makes this recipe even easier! If you prefer to cook your own bacon, using the oven or air fryer is an easy, hands-off way to get perfectly crispy bacon.
• Ranch Seasoning: This is optional, but it adds to the “crack” flavor and makes the beans extra tasty!

Crockpot Instructions

1. Prep: Follow the instructions for preparing the green beans.
2. Add to Crockpot: Instead of putting them in a baking dish, transfer the beans to a crockpot.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours or HIGH for 1 hour and enjoy!

Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts Ingredients

• Brussels Sprouts: Pick the same size Brussels sprouts so they all cook evenly.
• Balsamic Vinegar: A little tang to balance out the sweet flavors!

Classic Stuffing Ingredients

• Veggies: Onion and celery are the basics, but add carrots or mushrooms to change it up.
• Add-Ins: Nuts, apples, and dried cranberries are tasty add ins to give your stuffing texture!

Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

• Canned Green Beans: Drain them well!
• Salt and Pepper: Season to taste or use seasoned salt if you prefer.
• Crispy Fried Onions: You can find these at any grocery store, but if you can’t find them, make my homemade Crispy Onion Strings.
• Make it Cheesy: Add a handful of shredded cheddar cheese before baking.
• Add Mushrooms: Add mushrooms for added flavor & texture.
• Topping Variations: You could use breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs instead of crispy onions.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potato Ingredients

• Broth Swap: Chicken broth or vegetable broth can replace water, but the potatoes may turn beige.
• Milk or Cream: Milk or heavy cream can replace half & half, but warm it first so the potatoes absorb it quickly and don’t get gluey.
• Potatoes: Use russet potatoes for classic creamy mash, or Yukon Golds for a richer flavor. Chop into ½–1 inch pieces—smaller chunks cook faster.
• Liquid: The potatoes don’t need to be submerged. Just add enough to steam. They’ll absorb what’s left when mashed along with the half & half.
• Garlic Mashed: Add a few cloves of garlic to the crockpot with the potatoes.
• Loaded Mashed: Stir in bacon, chives, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream before serving.

Dirty Rice Ingredients

• Protein: For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef and pork.
• Add Some Kick! Spice it up by adding some cayenne pepper before simmering. Or top with some hot sauce when serving.

Taco Rice Ingredients

• Minute Rice: Instant Minute Rice = faster cook time! Want brown minute rice? Go for it! If you’re using regular rice, your cooking times will be different. Add more until the rice is done.
• Rotel: I really like using Rotel in this recipe. You don’t have to drain it! You can sub with salsa, but Rotel takes it to the next level!
• Taco Seasoning: Prepackaged seasoning makes this easy, but it’s even better with my Homemade Taco Seasoning.
• Want More Spice? Add chopped jalapeño, spicy taco seasoning, spicy Rotel, or drizzle with hot sauce.
• Add-Ins: Add chopped onion, bell peppers, corn, or pinto or black beans to the taco rice. Or switch out the beef for shredded chicken.

Ingredients Needed

• Corn: Pick medium-sized ears of corn; if they are too big, they will be harder to cut.

• Sour Cream Swap: You can substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt.

How to Cut Corn Cobs Like A Pro

1. Make Flat End: Cut the stalk off the end of the corn so you have a stable flat end to stand the corn upright.
2. Stand the Cob Up to Cut In Half: Place the flat side of the cob on the cutting board and use a large, sharp knife to cut down the center of the cob.
3. Get Knife Through the Cob: Once you secure the knife in the center of the corn rib, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the knife through the rib.
4. Cut Into Fourth: Now, place each half flat-side down and cut each half in half again. Cut each cob into four ribs.