Fried Cheese Curds
Fried cheese curds are a Midwest pub staple that can easily be made right at home. Little balls of cheese fried until crunchy. Dip them into marinara sauce or ranch and you have an appetizer or snack that fills that cheese void you’ve been looking for.
We are on to the first Mitten Movie Night of the holiday season. The tree is up, stockings are hung and I have to admit that I am getting pretty jazzed about it. Along with the holidays, Christmas movie watching and football playoffs you should always have a great snack on hand for that extra binge-worthy, lazy on the couch kinds of days. That’s where these Fried Cheese Curds come into play.
What movie pairs well with fried cheese and beer?
In the mood for a new Christmas movie? Check out The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix. Kurt Russell as St. Nick is pretty genius casting. Super cute and perfect to watch with the family.
What beer pairs well with Fried Cheese Curds?
The beer: Wisconsin Dells Brewing Co., Sconnie Smash
We just spent a wonderful few days for our youngest’s birthday in Wisconsin Dells. Yes, Wisconsin Dells can still be fun in the winter.
While the town was pretty dead and not many businesses were open, we stayed at Mt. Olympus which had an indoor waterpark. After a day of play, we hit Moosejaw Pizza & Brewing Co. for some great food (I even remade my favorite there, Portobello Mushroom Burger), homemade pop for the kids and a cold glass of beer for the adults.
I went with the Sconnie Smash. This beer was part of the Sconnie Beer line. It was so tart and flavorful, almost tasted like cherry pop. Before heading home we picked up a few 6 packs at the local liquor store.
For these cheese curds, I made them in the way of Culver’s. Some recipes call for using a batter but I like the breading on Culver’s curds so it was an easy decision of what method I would use.
Here is a pro-tip for making cheese curds: It takes time! Don’t plan on having these hot and ready in 20 minutes. You are looking more like 3 hours.
How to make Fried Cheese Curds:
Open the package of cheese curds and place them on a plate. Let them ‘sweat’ for about half an hour.
Set up an assembly line of 1 plate flour, 1 bowl of whisked eggs, 1 plate of breadcrumbs mixed with salt and Italian seasoning.
First, roll a cheese curd into the flour.
Next, dip the cheese curd into the egg.
Roll the cheese curd into the breadcrumb mixture.
Place on a large cookie sheet with a wire rack. Continue with the rest of the curds.
Put the cookie sheet with the cheese curds into the freezer and let sit for 30-60 minutes.
Set up a frying assembly line.
In a cast iron pan add the oil. Bring to frying level. On another cookie sheet add paper towels.
Add about 10 curds to the pan and fry for about 40 seconds, then flip. Fry another 10 seconds.
Remove and add to the paper towel sheet to drain.
Work these fried cheese curds in batches.
Once they are all cooked serve immediately with rach or my favorite, marinara sauce.
Make fried cheese curds and these burger & hot dog recipes:
And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from CopyKat.com
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Passive Time | 90 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 pound cheese curds
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 Tbs milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- marinara or ranch dressing for dipping
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- Open the package of cheese curds and place them on a plate. Let them 'sweat' for about half an hour.
- Set up an assembly line of 1 plate flour, 1 bowl of whisked eggs, 1 plate of breadcrumbs mixed with salt and Italian seasoning.
- First, roll a cheese curd into the flour.
- Next, dip the cheese curd into the egg.
- Roll the cheese curd into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place on a large cookie sheet with a wire rack. Continue with the rest of the curds.
- Put the cookie sheet with the cheese curds into the freezer and let sit for 30-60 minutes.
- Set up a frying assembly line. In a cast iron pan add the oil. Bring to frying level. On another cookie sheet add paper towels.
- Add about 10 curds to the pan and fry for about 40 seconds, then flip. Fry another 10 seconds.
- Remove and add to the paper towel sheet to drain.
- Work these fried cheese curds in batches.
- Once they are all cooked serve immediately with rach or my favorite, marinara sauce. Enjoy!
Dry Rub Chicken Wings
This chicken wing recipe will make sure you don’t miss saucy wings at all. Dry Rub Chicken Wings are rubbed with a smoky and sweet coating then baked to a crispy perfection.
Kicking off Father’s Day weekend with Mitten Movie Night! I thought I would make my husband a special dish just for him.
When I was thinking about what to make my husband this weekend I remembered some really great wings that we had in Florida. While there we stayed in a condo so we hit the local Costco and grabbed some already made up dishes from the deli area. That is where we got the chicken wings and they were fabulous. We heated them up in the oven and paired with a giant salad.
When we got home sadly our local Costco did not have them. So light bulb moment, I will make my own dry rub chicken wings at home!
Full disclosure, I have never made wings before. If you read my post about Wing Sauce Sliders you would know why and how I just finally came around to buffalo sauce. I was willing to give it a try though you know since I kind of like the guy who has been a part of my life for the better part of 20 years.
So off to the internet I went to check out how some of my favorite bloggers make dry rub chicken wings. Then since I don’t have a grill, how to bake chicken wings.
How to make Dry Rub Chicken Wings:
For the rub, I visited Bewitchin’ Kitchen and followed the recipe for Sweet n’ Smoky Rib Rub.
It had all the spices I thought were in the rub I was basing these on. It turned out great and I didn’t need to go out and buy any fancy ingredients. I had all of them in my spice cabinet.
Next, I headed over to The Chunky Chef’s site and followed the directions for baked chicken wings from her Epic Dry-Rubbed Chicken Wings recipe.
To a large bowl, I added the wings then drizzled them with 2 Tbs oil.
Sprinkle them with 3/4 of the rub but saved some for after the chicken bakes to add some extra flavor.
Then rubbed all the wings with that good flavor.
On a prepared cookie sheet I put down tinfoil and a baking rack.
Layer the wings out then put into a preheated 400-degree oven for 45 minutes. Be prepared because if you make these the house will smell downright amazing!
Once the chicken was done I decided to use a part of The Suburban Soapbox’s Grilled Old Bay Chicken Wings recipe.
At the end of the recipe, it called for melting 4 Tbs of butter. Pour it over the chicken.
Add the spice that was left over to it the bowl. Toss to coat the chicken with the butter and spices.
Make a bowl of blue cheese dressing to dip them into and a side of crunchy carrots.
What beer pairs well with Dry Rub Chicken Wings?
The beer: Greenbush Brewing, Star Chicken Shotgun.
These sweet and smoky dry rub chicken wings pair great with my hubbies favorite style of beer, an IPA.
Poultry and IPA’s work well together but add the spice of the rub and crispy skin and you have a perfect combination.
And here you are……..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 4 pounds chicken wings I used fresh but you could use frozen just follow package directions for thawing them
- 2 Tbs oil
- 1 Tbs Spanish paprika
- 1 Tbs brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 4 Tbs butter, melted
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- Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, peppers, coarse kosher salt, dry mustard, chili powder, cayenne powder and cumin in a small bowl.
- To a large bowl, I added the wings then drizzled them with 2 Tbs oil. Sprinkled them with 3/4 of the rub but saved some for after the chicken bakes to add some extra flavor. Then rubbed all the wings with that good flavor.
- On a prepared cookie sheet I put down tinfoil and a baking rack. Lay the wings out then put into a preheated 400 deree oven for 45 minutes.
- When chicken is done melt 4 Tbs of butter and add the remining rub to it.
- Toss chicken in butter mixture. Serve with blue cheese dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Baked Coconut Shrimp Wontons
Coconut shrimp meets with a cream cheese wonton. Baked Coconut Shrimp Wontons are the best of both worlds. All wrapped together in a crunchy shell then sprinkled with powdered sugar. So sweet!
Happy Memorial Day weekend! Let’s start this Mitten Movie Night with a classic appetizer mashup. Do you love coconut shrimp? How about sweet and creamy wontons? Why don’t we just combine them? Of course we can. So now let’s sit back and start the holiday with a sweet beer and an even sweeter treat with these baked coconut shrimp wontons.
Have you ever went out to dinner and instead of ordering a meal you just order an appetizer….for yourself? I do because I can’t resist a good artichoke dip with crispy bread. A local restaurant here has the best potato skins with ranch that again I will order and just eat as my meal. This recipe came to me after I made these Sweet Cream Cheese Wontons from The Cozy Cook. They were so good so how could I make these appetizers into a meal? Add shrimp? Sure! I was just waiting for the right beer to pair them with…..and it all came together last weekend.
What beer pairs well with Baked Coconut Shrimp Wontons?
The beer: Palisades Pineapple from Golden Road Brewing.
My husband, the kids and I went up to Flint, Michigan for our nephews graduation party. With our in-laws we made a weekend out of it and got a hotel so the kids could swim and not worry about driving 6 hours round trip in one day. It was a great get away and of course while away why not treat ourselves? We stopped at the Kroger to pick up some beer. Wow! What a wonderful selection they had. After picking up then putting down a bunch of choices because it was hard to choose, I went with this Palisades Pineapple from Golden Road Brewing.
While it’s not a Michigan Craft Beer I have been on a fruit beer kick so, why not? This beer ended up being one of my favorites this year. Light, drinkable, fruity with pineapple and apricots but not overwhelming.
What movie pairs well with wontons and beer?
Finally, I have to perfect beer for Mitten Movie Night to pair with these wontons. Now to pair a great beer with a great movie? Since this beer was made in LA we’re watching Pulp Fiction.
While the ingredients for this recipe are pretty basic the assembly can make them a little tedious to make. Worth it but just a little *warning*.
How to make Baked Coconut Shrimp Wontons:
For the shrimp, I use already cooked salad shrimp. I always have a bag in the freezer and you can easily take out how much you need and thaw in some hot water and it’s ready. For this you need 2 cups.
On the stove top in a pan heat up 1/2 Tbs olive oil and add the thawed shrimp and sautee until brown around 2 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Once cooked through the meat needs to be minced. You can either do this by chopping it into small pieces with a knife or you can do like I did for this Shrimp Cannelloni and bring out the small food processor.
Next, set the shrimp aside to cool then preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
To another bowl add softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and the coconut. In a smaller dish crack one egg and whisk it to combine. Once the shrimp has cooled add it to the cream cheese and coconut mixture.
To this I added a ‘splash’ of sesame oil. While I love the taste it can be overwhelming so proceed with caution or leave this off the recipe if you think you or your guests might not like it.
Lastly, is filling these baked coconut shrimp wontons. This is the step I warned you about taking some time. Place a small dollop in the middle of a wonton wrapper. Take your finger and dip it into the egg then rub all the edges with it.
To create the little pillows of goodness pinch the 4 corners with your index and middle finger on top then thumbs on the bottom and pull together making an ‘X’. A wobbly ‘X’ at best but sometimes flavor makes up for the presentation.
You won’t use all the egg for this so to the bowl add a splash of water then brush the egg wash onto the top of each wonton.
Pop these baked coconut shrimp wontons into the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
Sprinkle on some additional powdered sugar and serve with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
And here you are….
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 12 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 cups cooked shrimp, thawed
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 12 ounces wonton wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 'splash' sesame oil optional
- Powdered sugar for topping if desired
- 1 cup sweet and sour sauce for dipping
- 1 large egg whisked
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- Thaw 2 cups of frozen, cooked shrimp. On the stove top in a pan heat up 1/2 Tbs olive oil and add the thawed shrimp and sautee until brown around 2 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Mince the shrimp by hand or food processor. Set the shrimp aside to cool
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- To another bowl add softened cream cheese, powdered sugar and the coconut. In a smaller dish crack one egg and whisk it to combine. Once the shrimp has cooled add it to the cream cheese and coconut mixture. To this I added a 'splash' of sesame oil.
- Place a small dollop in the middle of a wonton wrapper. Take your finger and dip it into the egg then rub all the edges with it. To create the little pillows of goodness pinch the 4 corners with your index and middle finger on top then thumbs on the bottom and pull together making an 'X'.
- To the egg bowl add a splash of water then brush the egg wash onto the top of each wonton. Pop these into the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
- Sprinkle on some additional powdered sugar and serve with a side of sweet and sour sauce. Enjoy!
Salsa Bread
Need a break from ordinary bread? Don’t have all day to spend making a loaf of bread from scratch? Enter Salsa Bread. A quick bread recipe full of spicy jalapenos, green chilies and juicy tomato goodness of the salsa you love. Perfect for sandwiches or even as a side to spice up taco night.
As I’ve stated many times before I really haven’t had the easiest time learning how to bake. I like to stick to hearty meals that can be paired with beer. The closest I get is jazzing up boxed cake mix for sweet or pizza crust for savory. However, I was willing to give baking a try so I could make this bread for a specific sandwich I am trying to recreate.
After a little searching I found and baked this recipe for Dill Pickle Bread from Delish. It turned out fabulous and the recipe was so simple that I figured it was a perfect one to adapt for this. Guess what? It turned out exactly how I wanted. Yeah! So now on to the recipe for this spicy Salsa Bread.
How to make Salsa Bread:
First let’s start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and make the salsa.
In a food processor combine the drained tomato with green chilies, jalapenos, garlic cloves, cumin and red onion. Pulse until there are no longer chunks and it has a slightly soupy consistency.
In another bowl or mixer, start to make the bread base. Add sour cream, vegetable oil, egg and salsa mixture.
Stir to mix all the wet ingredients together.
Now start adding dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Prepare a bread loaf pan with spray or oil then add dough to the pan.
Place the pan into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean in the middle.
Let the bread cool for 10 minutes then slice and eat.
And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
loaf
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- 1/2 cup petite diced tomatos with green chilies drained
- 2 garlic cloves skinned
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbs sliced jalapenos you can use fresh or jarred
- 1 Tbs red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 Tbs sugar
- 1-3/4 cup flour
- 1-1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
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- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- In a food processor combine the drained tomato with green chilies, jalapenos, garlic cloves, cumin and red onion. Pulse until there are no longer chunks and it has a slightly soupy consistency.
- In another bowl or mixer start to make the bread base. Add sour cream, vegetable oil, egg and salsa mixture. Stir to mix all the wet ingredients together. Now start adding dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- Prepare a bread loaf pan with spray or oil then add dough to the pan. Place the pan into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean in the middle.
- Let the bread cool for 10 minutes then slice and eat. Enjoy!
Scotch Egg Sliders
Welcome to this anniversary edition of Mitten Movie Night! Anniversary of my blog? No. Anniversary of the first Mitten Movie Night? No. It’s actually close enough to 14 years of marriage for me and my hubby. It is next week so why not celebrate now? And I think I came up with the perfect dinner for my slider loving hubby, scotch egg sliders.
I was first introduced to the scotch egg just 3 short years ago. My friend had a party pretty much every Friday over the Summer and everyone was to bring a dish. One Friday, someone brought them and let me tell you-they went fast! Luckily I got one and I was blown away at how delicious they were. So then, like most good food, I set out to make it at home. I thought that I would give it a twist and thus these scotch egg sliders were born!
With dinner we are drinking Mosaic-Hero IPA from Revolution Brewing. Then we are binge watching the last few episodes of Ozark. Have you seen this show? I cannot believe that it took us so long to finally get into it. I’ve heard several people rave about it and I’ll tell you, the reviews are spot on because it’s amazing. I will say that Jason Bateman plays the perfect ‘man who has decided to not give a sh!$ anymore’ character. So enough about that and my anniversary and on to the food!
To start with let’s boil up 4 eggs. I boil them for around 14 minutes so they are hard in the center. Now I’ll be honest that while I was excited about this recipe I was NOT excited about peeling eggs. I am just bad at it! Exhibit A: The below photo with the sad face is my failed attempt. I knew if I kept that up there would be no egg to go into the middle of my sausage so that was a fail.
So instead of continuing I hopped online and actually found a video for ‘5 Egg Hacks‘ and guess what, it worked! See Exhibit B: The below photo with the happy face. Success! No more wanting to scream anytime I want to make a delicious hard boiled egg. How ’bout that!?!
Slice the eggs enough so you have 8 thick slices. I basically didn’t use the ends. If you don’t want to have them go to waste maybe boil extra eggs and use the ends to make some of my son’s favorite potato salad? Now take the sausage and cut it into 8 pieces. Take a little over half of the meat of one patty and flatten it down. Place the egg in the middle. Roll the edges over the egg then place the remaining sausage on top. Smooth the edges so that it hides all the egg and makes a nice patty.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with tin foil then spray with cooking spray. Now set up the breading station-flour on one plate, egg in a bowl then panko breadcrumbs on another plate. Take each patty and cover all sides with the flour. Then dip both sides into the egg. Finally cover in panko. Place onto the baking sheet. Cook for 35 minutes flipping halfway through.
Basically that is all the cooking that these scotch egg sliders take. Grab some slider buns and grainy mustard. Our local store just got a new line of sauces and I picked up the Smoked Porter Mustard for this recipe. Assemble the scotch egg sliders: bun, scotch egg patty then the mustard. Simple and delicious. And here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 35 minutes |
| Servings |
sliders
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- 4 eggs hard boiled
- 16 ounces ground sausage
- 8 slider buns
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko
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- To start with boil let's boil up 4 eggs. I boil them for around 14 minutes so they are hard in the center.
- Slice the eggs enough so you have 8 thick slices.
- Take the sausage and cut it into 8 pieces. Take a little over half of the meat of one patty and flatten it down. Place the egg in the middle. Roll the edges over the egg then place the remaining sausage on top. Smooth the edges so that it hides all the egg and makes a nice patty.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking pan with tin foil then spray with cooking spray.
- Set up the breading station-flour on one plate, egg in a bowl then panko breadcrumbs on another plate. Take each patty and cover all sides with the flour. Then dip both sides into the egg. Finally cover in panko.
- Place onto the baking sheet. Cook for 35 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Assemble the sliders: bun, scotch egg patty then top with mustard. Enjoy!
Pigs In A Blanket #SundaySupper
It’s football season! All that excitement works up an appetite so of course football finger foods are in order. One of my guy’s favorites, pigs in a blanket.
Yeah, football season is here! We are ready for it. Saturday mornings spent cheering on the kids at rocket football. Afternoons cheering on your favorite college team.
Football season is a biggie here in the bottom left of the mitten. Saturday mornings are usually spent at the football field. My son is on the rocket football team and my husband is the coach. Then the boys come home and watch football. Now, I will admit that I really don’t watch football outside of my son’s games. I have no allegiance to any team but I am here 100% for the snacks. Is that bad? No, I don’t think so. I mean look at these!! Now on to the pigs in a blanket!
This is a recipe you want when you don’t want to buy a lot of ingredients or have a messy kitchen. Do you have time to buy 3 ingredients, cut them up and then bake for 18 minutes? And after such minimum effort, you have a delicious appetizer that will make every football fan raving? Then these pigs in a blanket are for you.
How to make Easy Pigs in a Blanket:
Take the can of biscuits and open them up. Cut each one into 4 pieces. This will make 32 biscuit pieces. Now take the beef sausages and cut them into 3 pieces each. This will make 30 pieces of sausage. Take the cheese and fold then cut into 8 pieces each to make 32 pieces. See, the math doesn’t quite add up and you will be short 2 pieces of sausages. I usually just cut 2 pieces in half, no one will notice when they are scarfing these down.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Now it’s time to start assembling the pigs in a blanket. Pick up a piece of biscuit and flatten a little bit. Add the cheese then the sausage. Bring the ends over the sausage and pinch. (You will see that some of my pigs didn’t get completely covered. I’ve surmised that no matter how hard I pinch it’s almost inevitable that some will open during cooking.) Place them on a baking sheet with either tin foil that greased or parchment paper. Once all are assembled and the oven is heated place in the oven and cook for 18 minutes.
Once they are golden brown pile them on to a big plate and serve to your hungry fans. And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Thank you to this weeks Sunday Supper host. Check out all of the other recipes that make every game a Winner!
Football Party Finger Food #SundaySupper
Finger-licking Football Party Finger Food
- Apple Kielbasa Stack by The Freshman Cook
- Asian Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps by What Smells So Good?
- Bacon Wrapped Pickle Spears by Our Good Life
- Baked Jalapeno Poppers by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza Bites with Blue Cheese Dip by Sprinkles and Sprouts
- Candied Bacon Wrapped Lil’ Smokies by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Copycat Hooter’s Fried Pickles by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Easy Pesto Palmiers by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- French Onion Dip by Pies and Plots
- Gluten Free Jamaican Beef Patties by Cricket’s Confections
Flavorful Football Party Finger Food
- Grilled Jalapeno Poppers by Simple and Savory
- Mini Spinach Calzones by Jonesin’ For Taste
- Peanut Butter-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies by Books n’ Cooks
- Pigs In A Blanket by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Popcorn Chicken 3 Ways by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Sausage Rolls by Caroline’s Cooking
- Smokey Spiced Nuts by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Tortilla-Crusted Chicken Fingers with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce by The Weekend Gourmet
- Totchos by Palatable Pastime
- How to Make Potato Skinsby Sunday Supper Movement
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 18 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 16 ounce can jumbo buttermilk biscuits cut each biscuit into 4 pieces
- 1 8.3 ounce smok-y link sausage cut each link into 3 pieces
- 4 slices double cheddar cheese cut into 8 pieces each
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- Take the can of biscuits and open them up. Cut each one into 4 pieces. This will make 32 biscuit pieces.
- Now take the beef sausages and cut them into 3 pieces each. This will make 30 pieces of sausage.
- Take the cheese and fold then cut into 8 pieces each to make 32 pieces. Make up the difference as you see fit.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Assembly: Pick up a piece of biscuit and flatten a little bit. Add the cheese then the sausage. Bring the ends over the sausage and pinch. Place them on a baking sheet with either tin foil that greased or parchment paper.
- Once all are assembled and the oven is heated place in the oven and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from oven, serve, enjoy!
Cream Cheese Slider Sandwiches #SundaySupper
Heading out to a picnic? These slider sandwiches are always a winner. The sweetness of the roll mixed with savory cream cheese and deli meats can be rich but also addicting. Cream Cheese Slider Sandwiches are big on flavor and are perfect because they are very portable.
This week started 3 day work weeks for my husband. Normally he already works 4-10 hour shifts so with enough saved up vacation time he took another day off every week until September. Plenty of time to have fun in the pool and discover new places that we haven’t visited yet is on our agenda. This past week alone took Little A to his very first trip to SkyZone and a zoo that was truly amazing.
Are you looking for family fun in Southwestern Michigan or Northwestern Indiana? Here are some of our favorite places to visit:
- Head over to St. Joseph, MI for the Splash Pad and grab a slice of pizza at Silver Beach Pizza.
- Visit the animals at Potawatomi Zoo – The oldest zoo in Indiana.
- Central Park in Mishawaka – Our newest find! A smaller splash pad and play area. The perfect place to have a picnic!
- Make sure to catch a South Bend Cubs game.
See the area that we live in is coined ‘ Michiana’. On the border of Michigan and Indiana. Head to Kalamazoo or to South Bend in equal time. Plus we are about equally 2-1/2 hours from Detroit, Indianapolis, and Chicago.
No matter where we head off to whether it’s a park or a cookout these sandwiches are always a special treat to take.
For these sliders, I use sweet Hawaiian rolls to make them. The slider buns come in a package that can be used to get them where they are going without worrying about extra storage.
How to make Cream Cheese Slider Sandwiches:
First, let’s make the herbed cream cheese. Take 1 block of cream cheese and make sure it’s softened. Mix in garlic powder, oregano and parsley then stir to combine.
Cut the buns in half placing the bottom half back into the box that the rolls originally came in.
Spread half of the cream cheese on the buns. Layer ham, sliced tomatoes then the turkey pastrami.
Taking the top half put the rest of the cream cheese on it then put on top.
After the cream cheese slider sandwiches have been assembled here is a great way to transport them to your favorite picnic location:
- Use the packaging from the rolls. Since they were made right in the paper tray now just cover with two pieces of plastic wrap and put back into the bag.
- Tie with the plastic tie.
- Place the sandwiches at the top of your cooler so they don’t get flattened.
And here you are….
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Thank you to this weeks Sunday Supper host Christie Campbell of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. Check out all of the other recipes that will have your picnic table filled this Summer.
Best Picnic Recipes to Enjoy at the Park #SundaySupper
Starters, Skewers, and Sandwiches al Fresco
- Antipasto Skewers by Soulfully Made
- Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cream Cheese Slider Sandwiches by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Italian Layered Portable Picnic Jars by The Weekend Gourmet
- Low Carb Ham Pinwheels by Cricket’s Confections
- Patatas Brava Chorizo Sausage Rolls by Food Lust People Love
- Refrigerator Pickled Ratatouille Vegetables by My Life Cookbook
- Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps by The Crumby Kitchen
Stow-and-Go Sides and Salads
- Authentic German Potato Salad by Sunday Supper Movement
- Avocado Bacon Loaded Pasta Salad by Daily Dish Recipes
- BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad by Cooking With Carlee
- Broccoli Slaw by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Jalapeno Popper Macaroni Salad by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Marinated Zucchini and Summer Squash by Caroline’s Cooking
- Old Fashioned Potato Salad by Life Tastes Good
- Roasted Cauliflower Salad by Family Foodie
- Southern Cornbread Salad by Gourmet Everyday
- Summer Quinoa Salad by Simple and Savory
- Watermelon and Avocado Salad by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Whole30 Cauliflower Potato Salad by Bites of Wellness
Drinks and Desserts for Outdoor Dining
- Banana Snack Cake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Blueberry Hand Pies by Our Good Life
- Cantaloupe Mint Lemonade by Palatable Pastime
- Cherry Poke Cake by Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Caramel Layer Bars by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Chocolate Cherry No Bake Bars by The Freshman Cook
- Mixed Fruit Drink by Basic N Delicious
- Rice Krispie Sushi by NinjaBaker.com
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
sandwiches
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- 1 package Hawaiian Rolls 12 count
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 pound deli ham
- 1/2 pound turkey pastrami
- 1 medium tomato sliced
Ingredients
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- Take 1 block of cream cheese and make sure it's softened. Mix in garlic powder, oregano and parsley then stir to combine.
- Cut the buns in half placing the bottom half back into the box that the rolls originally came in.
- Spread half of the cream cheese on the buns.
- Layer ham, sliced tomatoes then the turkey pastrami.
- Taking the top half put the rest of the cream cheese on it then put on top.
- Just put them back into the paper tray, cover with two pieces of plastic wrap and put back into bag. Tie with plastic tie. Take to the picnic and enjoy!
St. Louis Ravioli #SundaySupper
Party season is in full swing! That means you might be looking for a quick and easy holiday appetizers so you can spend more time mingling than in the kitchen. Toasted St. Louis Ravioli is the perfect holiday appetizer.
I mean what’s not to love? Cheese ravioli is dipped in egg, covered in a flour mixture then fried until golden brown. One creamy and crunchy bite will have guests asking for seconds.
I have been making this ravioli for years. When we have a party at our house I always make this because it’s easy and simple. While it’s meant to be served hot, it really tastes just as good when it’s cold.
On the rare occasion that we do have leftovers, I have found myself in front of the fridge late night snacking on the cold crunchy goodness dipping it into the equally cold spaghetti sauce.
If your looking for a fun theme for your soiree check out how my guide
to throwing the Perfect Craft Beer Holiday Party!
Come on….if your thinking I’m weird I know that you can think of people (or even yourself) that love cold pizza. Same difference?!?! Ok, maybe not, but either way it’s great for a crowd or late night binge snacking while watching 30 Rock after your guests leave.
How to make St. Louis Ravioli:
First, take the bag of ravioli and cook it according to package directions. Drain and that is done.
Set up an assembly line. Mix together the flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder on a plate or in a shallow pan. In a separate bowl beat 2 eggs together.
Add to a frying pan enough oil to cover the bottom generously-I used about 1/4 cups. Heat the oil over medium/high heat for 1-2 minutes.
Dip ravioli into the eggs then the flour then add to the oil.
Toast 2 minutes each side until it’s golden brown then remove and place onto a towel with a paper towel to drain.
These ravioli will be worked in batches.
After all the ravioli are done cooking, heat up a jar of spaghetti sauce for dipping.
Tips for making for St. Louis Ravioli:
- The oil can be checked if it’s ready for frying by lightly flicking a dash of flour into the pan-if it sizzles it’s ready.
- When about half of the ravioli are cooked the pan may need to be turned off and the oil discarded (please use caution and empty oil into a proper container) then add new oil since burnt flour bits get into the bottom of the pan during the frying process.
And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Happy Holidays!
Thank you Caroline from Caroline’s Cooking for hosting this week! If your hosting this year make sure to check out all these Holiday Party Recipes below:
Appetizers
- 3 Ingredient Citrus Salad by Wholistic Woman
- Caprese Dip by The Freshman Cook
- Easy Persimmon Appetizer with Minted Mascarpone by Caroline’s Cooking
- Goat Cheese & Basil Stuffed Peppadews by My Life Cookbook
- Mom’s Cheese Ball by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Mushroom Pate by Simple and Savory
Beverages
- Boozy Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa by Cricket’s Confections
- Cranberry Cocktails 3 Ways by Monica’s Table
- Sparkling Pamplemousse by Books n’ Cooks
Desserts
- Candy Cane Fudge by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Easy Lemon Bundt Cake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pumpkin Nutella Cookie Bars by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Sweet and Salty Toffee Bark by Pies and Plots
Finger Foods
- Cheese Ball Pops by Palatable Pastime
- Cranberry Bacon Jam Crostini by Life Tastes Good
- Cranberry Bratwurst Bites in Cranberry Jezebel Sauce by Turnips 2 Tangerines
- Healthier Sausage Crescent Bites by Momma’s Meals
- Hoisin Beef Purses by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Jalapeno Potato Poppers by Mindy’s Cooking Obsession
- Spicy Sausage Tarts by A Mind “Full” Mom
- St. Louis Ravioli by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Tuna Salad Deviled Eggs by Food Lust People Love
Mains
- Loaded Pizza Stew by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Roast Chicken with Scallions and Mushrooms by Asian In America
- Simple Christmas Pizza by Cooking Chat
- Stuffed Turkey Cutlets by Sunday Supper Movement
Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
servings
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- 1 bag frozen ravioli cook according to package directions
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese I use the powdered version
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup canola or blended oil may vary depending on the depth of the pan your using
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
Ingredients
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- Take the bag of ravioli and cook it according to package directions. Drain and that is done.
- Set up an assembly line. Mix together the flour, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder on a plate or in a shallow pan. In a separate bowl beat 2 eggs together.
- Add to a frying pan enough oil to cover the bottom generously-I used about 1/4 cups. Heat the oil over medium/high heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Dip ravioli into the eggs then the flour then add to the oil. Toast 2 minutes each side until it's golden brown then remove and place onto a towel with a paper towel to drain.
- Worked in batches. When about half of them are cooked the pan may need to be turned off and the oil discarded (please use caution and empty oil into a proper container) then add new oil since burnt flour bits get into the bottom of the pan during the frying process.
- After all the ravioli are done cooking heat up a jar of spaghetti sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Tips for making for St. Louis Ravioli:
- The oil can be checked if it's ready for frying by lightly flicking a dash of flour into the pan-if it sizzles it's ready.
- When about half of the ravioli are cooked the pan may need to be turned off and the oil discarded (please use caution and empty oil into a proper container) then add new oil since burnt flour bits get into the bottom of the pan during the frying process.
Party Perfect Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Well, the Holiday Season is upon us. Whether I have to drag you kicking and screaming and inject you with season cheer. Or if you’ve had your finger on the Christmas tree lights while wearing your reindeer antlers. It’s here. Alas! Now me, I’m a holiday person. Pumpkin pie, dress the turkey, trim the tree, hang the stockings. Yes to all of it! But once the holiday is over-I’m over it. The next day: Tree-gone! Lights on the house-gone! Let’s not dwell and start thinking about the new year. But while it is here, I really do enjoy every moment of it. So this year one of the ways we’re going to enjoy it is by having some friends over for a Craft Beer Tasting Party!
Santa likes craft beer as much as I do! Or I inadvertently placed that there.
Usually when we have a party it’s BYOB and a dish to pass. Which is great as the host I only have to come up with one dish and also get to try all the great food that our friends make. This year I’m making Party Perfect Spinach & Artichoke Dip. It’s a dish that I see on almost every brew pub menu so it’s a great appetizer for this party. Let’s get cooking. Or stirring, because it’s that simple. Cook the spinach to package directions and make sure it’s strained. Mix all other ingredients together up until the shredded cheese. Split half into the mixture. Put dip into an oven proof dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted. Like I said, party perfect!
For the ultimate craft beer party a tasting set is key. It gives guests a unique way to experience craft beer. Each glass contains a tasting marker for what beer goes best with what glass. These also make spectacular Christmas gifts for the Craft Beer Lover in your life.
Since we are having a craft beer party I thought I would throw out the usual BYOB for this party and call it the ‘Sixer Mixer’. Bring a six pack of beer for all to share. Some like IPA’s, some like Hefeweizen. Some like Pilsners, some like Stouts. Beer has a unique talent of finding just the right one for you. Plus this beer sharing goes perfectly with the fun game that we’re playing, Brew Haha! Can you get creative enough to beat your friends?
And finally what is a party without music? Hook up the Friday Afternoon Speaker and crank up the jams. Crack your beer open, tip it over then put the phone in the now available ‘holder’. I highly suggest queuing up some Yelawolf. He is backed up by a Michigan native, maybe you’ve heard of him, Eminem! If you have someone on your gift list that loves music and beer, this would make a great gift.
Love what I showed you here for the party? Visit Uncommon Goods for more gift ideas!
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Party On & Happy Holidays!
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| Servings |
servings
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- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 ounces water chestnuts chopped
- 14 ounces spinach, frozen cooked to package directions then drained of all liquid
- 3 ounces artichoke hearts about 1/2 of a 6 ounce jar
- 1/2 cup shredded italian cheese divided
Ingredients
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- Combine all ingredients through the shredded Italian cheese. Please 1/2 into the dip.
- Place dip into an oven proof dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or pita crisps. Just don't double dip! Enjoy.
Ham It Up Cheese Ball
This week for Mitten Movie Night I’m shaking things up a bit! No beer pairing. Instead I am sharing a quick appetizer that can be made for all the fun parties and tailgates that are going on for Fall. Just a few ingredients and you’ve got a creamy, cheesy, hammy cheese ball recipe that you can serve with chips or crackers. Party perfection!
Usually Friday night is the night hubby and I relax. Watch a movie, grab a good beer after eating a great dinner. But tonight is different because I have another date…with my 10 year old! We are heading to see author Johnathan Rand at the local Middle School. On a trip 3 years ago to Mackinac Island we found his Michigan Chillers books so we purchased a few. Since then Big A’s collection has grown quite extensively to include most of the American Chillers as well. Here he is a few years ago for ‘Dress Like A Book Character Day’ in honor of Kentucky Komodo Dragons.
It was exciting when I was reading our local newspaper and found out he was coming right here to our little town! We may be small but we have a great Chamber of Commerce, the Dogwood Fine Arts which is putting this together as well as Southwestern Michigan College who put on plays that just make my jaw drop. It’s a great place to live in the Bottom Left of the Mitten. So he and I are going to head there while Dad & Little A stay home.
Ok, on to the cheese ball! I am making this for a party that we are going to tomorrow. Hay ride, good friends, good food. I’m excited. The nice thing about this is it takes just a few ingredients and quick even though it does require some serious stirring. Check out the video below………
Serve with some pita chips and this cheese ball is party perfect! And here you are….
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
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**Music ‘A Hoot’ by Partners in Rhyme
| Servings |
cheese ball
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- 1/4 pound cooked ham chopped
- 1 Tbs seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 2 8 ounce pkg cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded for cheese ball filling
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded for cheese ball filling
- 1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded to roll cheese ball in
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded to roll cheese ball in
- Pita Chips or Crackers to serve with
Ingredients
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- Chop green onions and ham into small pieces so that you get a little in each bite.
- Add both packages of cream cheese to a bowl. Then add seasoning salt and Worcestershire Sauce. Stir. Add green onions and ham. Finish stirring until all ingredients combined.
- Add 1 cup of combined cheeses. Stir until a ball is formed.
- On a separate plate put the additional 1/2 cup of cheese. Roll the ball into the cheese. When all cheese has stuck transfer to another plate.
- Serve with Pita Chips or Crackers. Enjoy!
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