The Messy Chef

08/28/2023

LOW CARB BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 pound cooked bacon, cut into pieces
8 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (12 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Directions:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef with garlic and onion powder until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Step 3: Spread beef onto the bottom of a 9×13-inch casserole pan. Stir in bacon pieces.
Step 4: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined. Stir in 8 ounces Cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Pour egg mixture over the beef and bacon. Top with the remaining 4 ounces cheese.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, 30 to 35 minutes.

08/27/2023

Beef Taco Soup
2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 oz beef broth
28 oz diced or crushed tomatoes
2 taco seasoning packets
4 oz salsa
4 oz softened cream cheese
1 C heavy cream
2 C cheddar cheeses
INSTRUCTION
Saute ground beef, onion, and bell pepper over medium heat until meat is done.
Add garlic cloves, beef broth, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning. Set instant pot to High pressure, 2 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow pressure to release naturally.
Slowly add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese to the pot. Stir until cheeses are melted and soup is blended.
Serve and garnish with your favorite taco toppings.
You can also make this is a crockpot after browning the beef!

08/26/2023

Farmer's Casserole

Ingredients
3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes
¾ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 cup cooked ham, diced
¼ cup chopped green onions
4 eggs, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart baking dish.
Arrange hash brown potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Sprinkle with pepperjack cheese, ham, and green onions.
In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, evaporated milk, pepper, and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture in the dish. The dish may be covered and refrigerated at this point for several hours or overnight.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes (or 55 to 60 minutes if made ahead and chilled) in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

07/03/2023

Easy No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
Perfect for these hot Texas days or wherever you are!!

07/02/2023

Who doesn't love some Mac n Cheese!

07/02/2023

Oh my this looks so good... Ole'
A Special Thank You to Morgan for sending this Recipe and her awesome photography.

07/02/2023