Cheeseburger Soup

My Mother-in-law shared another scrumptious recipe with me recently.  It’s perfect for a cold day.  She got it from this website. 

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups (8 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions: 

In a 3-qt. saucepan, brown beef. Add the onion, carrots and celery, sauté for 5 minutes. Add the broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts.

ENJOY!

Breakfast Pizza

A lot of Saturday mornings, especially on the ones that Brad is able to be home, we like to cook a big breakfast.  Usually we just do the usual of scrambled eggs and sausage or pancakes.  This past Saturday, I thought I would try something different.  I looked up recipes and found this one on this website for Breakfast Pizza.  I made a few changes to mine that are different from the one listed on the website. It was a big hit and everyone loved it! 

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 envelope country gravy mix
• 6 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1. Separate crescent dough into 16 triangles and press into a bar pan.  Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
3. Prepare gravy according to package directions.Add the prepared gravy sausage mixture and stir until combined; set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until almost set.
5. Spread gravy mixture over prepared crust. Top with eggs followed by cheese. Place in the oven for a few more minutes until eggs are set and cheese is melted.
6. ENJOY!