Two things that you probably didn't think would be in the same recipe, right? Wrongo. This stuff is delicious. And all it takes are 4 ingredients. But I can't take credit for this one; it is a recipe from my fiancé's mom but it is one that I will always turn to when I need a quick meal!
Tater-Tot Casserole
1lb lean ground beef
2/3 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 small package of frozen tater tots
Steps:
1. Brown the ground beef in a sauté pan on the stove. Salt and pepper to taste. (I add a little onion powder to the beef for enhanced flavor but if you don't have any on hand, don't worry about it!)
2. Drain the ground beef and pour into a bowl (or back in the pan you browned it in)
3. Mix in cream of mushroom soup
4. Spread in an 11x7 pan (13x9 is more standard so if you only have this pan that is just fine!)
4. Sprinkle cheese over the meat mixture
5. Top with frozen tater tots (I cover the entire top with the tots!)
6. Bake at 350° for 1 hour (get some studying done while you are waiting!)
Time Breakdown:
1. Casserole filling prep: 10 minutes
2. Casserole building: 5 minutes
3. Bake time: 1 hr
Total time: 1 hr 15 minutes (but an hour of that is waiting around, so you can get some things done ;-)
this is a blog for us busy students who want recipes that are actually practical, easy to make, and time efficient.... and who want to avoid the university cafeteria at all costs!
"The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude."
— Julia Child
— Julia Child
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Easy Chicken Parm
The timing of this recipe has no significance other than the fact that I am kind of craving it :-). This is an easy recipe for sure, but it may take a trip to the grocery store to purchase the chicken, unless you keep some frozen and on hand at all time (which i recommend!) Also, this is a healthier recipe because the chicken is breaded and baked! Big time bonus. So without further ado......
Easy (and healthy!) Chicken Parm
(serves 2)
Ingredients:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (italian style)
1/8 cup parmesan cheese
1 TBSP olive oil
1 egg
1 jar of marinara sauce (any brand you like; I like Prego!)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb spaghetti noodles
Steps:
1. Place the chicken in a plastic baggie (make sure there is plenty of room in it-- I use a gallon size)
2. Pound the chicken flat until it is about 1/4" thick (I use a cooking pot to pound out the chicken
3. In a bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil until the oil is incorporated and the crumbs are moistened
4. In another bowl, mix together the egg and 1 TBSP of water
5. Dredge each chicken breast in the egg mixture first, then into the bread crumb mixture (it helps to reserve one hand as the hand that places the chicken in the wet mixture and one hand that places the chicken in the dry mixture so you do not get a clumpy bread-crumby mess!)
6. Start boiling your water for the spaghetti noodles
6. Place the chicken in an 8x8 baking dish coated with olive oil (any size dish will do, as long as it has sides!)
7. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, top with a couple spoonfuls of marinara sauce and 1/4 c of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast. Place chicken back in oven and bake 5-7 more minutes, until the cheese melts.
8. While the chicken is cooking, prepare your spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions.
9. Drain the noodles and then divide them into 2 bowls. (At this point I like to sprinkle in a little parmesan and mozzarella cheese and stir it into the noodles, but this is optional!)
10. Add marinara to each bowl (as much or as little as you like; depending on your saucy preference!)
11. Top with chicken, and enjoy!!
Time breakdown:
Chicken prep: 5 minutes
Chicken cook time: 15-17 minutes
Noodle prep/cook time: 10-12 minutes (do be overlapped during the chicken cooking!)
Total time: 20-25 minutes. It's a snap!
Easy (and healthy!) Chicken Parm
(serves 2)
Ingredients:
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (italian style)
1/8 cup parmesan cheese
1 TBSP olive oil
1 egg
1 jar of marinara sauce (any brand you like; I like Prego!)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb spaghetti noodles
Steps:
1. Place the chicken in a plastic baggie (make sure there is plenty of room in it-- I use a gallon size)
2. Pound the chicken flat until it is about 1/4" thick (I use a cooking pot to pound out the chicken
3. In a bowl, mix together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil until the oil is incorporated and the crumbs are moistened
4. In another bowl, mix together the egg and 1 TBSP of water
5. Dredge each chicken breast in the egg mixture first, then into the bread crumb mixture (it helps to reserve one hand as the hand that places the chicken in the wet mixture and one hand that places the chicken in the dry mixture so you do not get a clumpy bread-crumby mess!)
6. Start boiling your water for the spaghetti noodles
6. Place the chicken in an 8x8 baking dish coated with olive oil (any size dish will do, as long as it has sides!)
7. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, top with a couple spoonfuls of marinara sauce and 1/4 c of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast. Place chicken back in oven and bake 5-7 more minutes, until the cheese melts.
8. While the chicken is cooking, prepare your spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions.
9. Drain the noodles and then divide them into 2 bowls. (At this point I like to sprinkle in a little parmesan and mozzarella cheese and stir it into the noodles, but this is optional!)
10. Add marinara to each bowl (as much or as little as you like; depending on your saucy preference!)
11. Top with chicken, and enjoy!!
Time breakdown:
Chicken prep: 5 minutes
Chicken cook time: 15-17 minutes
Noodle prep/cook time: 10-12 minutes (do be overlapped during the chicken cooking!)
Total time: 20-25 minutes. It's a snap!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
i'm back!
hello all,
i have neglected to post recipes over the past few months; between school and wedding planning, life has gotten hectic! but hey, we are all students here, everyone can relate to hectic lifestyles! i am going to get back to posting more recipes, so stay tuned for a new one coming your way! i only have one question for you: what are you in the mood to cook??
i have neglected to post recipes over the past few months; between school and wedding planning, life has gotten hectic! but hey, we are all students here, everyone can relate to hectic lifestyles! i am going to get back to posting more recipes, so stay tuned for a new one coming your way! i only have one question for you: what are you in the mood to cook??
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