Who Hash

The meat guy at the farmer's market sold the most delicious bratwursts. i had planned this meal around his brats, then went to buy them and found out he doesn't sell at our market anymore. it's a sad, sad, day. nevertheless, this meal was still delicious with brats from the supermarket. 

BRATWURST HASH

Ingredients

• 4 uncooked bratwurst links, halved and sliced
• 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated diced potatoes with onion
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
• 3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook bratwurst over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the potatoes, corn and green pepper. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the red peppers, 1/2 cup cheese and seasoned salt; heat through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

bacon and tomato spaghetti

i realized just now that you couldn't even see the ingredients or directions to my last recipe post. i guess if you read it on google reader you could... either that or absolutely no one reads my blog... ha! either way, still i post the recipe i made tonight.

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Sauté tomatoes in drippings until tender. Drain spaghetti; stir into skillet. Add the spinach, bacon, vinaigrette, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

Comfort Food

Someone commented to me last night that I hadn't posted  a recipe in a long time, so here's what I made last night. Very easy, and very tasty (Dan had 3 helpings!!)

CHICKEN ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (whole wheat, of course)
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup 2% milk
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, coarsely crushed

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, artichokes, soup, cheese, mayonnaise, milk, garlic, onion powder and pepper. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture.
• Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

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