Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole

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Loaded Baked Potato & Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
2lbs chicken breast
8 potatoes
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 TBS fresh Ground Pepper
1 TBS Paprika
2 TBS Garlic Powder
6 TBS Hot Sauce
{Toppings}
2 cups Shredded Cheese
1 cup crumbled Bacon
1 cup diced Green Onion
Instructions
Preheat oven 500F
In a large bowl mix Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Garlic Powder & Hot Sauce
Cube the potatoes & add to the bowl
Coat a 9x13 dish with cooking spray
Add potatoes, allow for excess sauce in the bowl
Bake the potatoes for 45 minutes, stir every 15 minutes
Cube the chicken & add it to the bowl with the left over sauce
Mix together cheese, bacon & green onion in a small separate bowl
Once potatoes are done, add the uncooked marinated chicken
Then layer the toppings over the chicken
Bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked

German Meatballs and Gravy

German Meatballs and Gravy Recipe

These meatballs are in celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a quick meal. —Marshelle Greenmyer-Bittner, Lisbon, North Dakota

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 35 min. YIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 3-1/2 cups milk, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup finely shredded uncooked peeled potatoes
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Hot mashed potatoes, optional

Directions

• 1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/2 cup milk, Worcestershire sauce, shredded potatoes, onion, salt, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 48 balls.
• 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in butter in batches until no longer pink; remove and keep warm.
• 3. Stir flour into drippings until blended; gradually add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return meatballs to the pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts

6 meatballs (calculated without mashed potatoes) equals 383 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 127 mg cholesterol, 745 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.

German Potato Dumplings

German Potato Dumplings Recipe

Potato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is delectable.—Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min. YIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds medium potatoes (about 10), peeled and quartered
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12 cups water
• BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

• 1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
• 2. Mash potatoes. Stir in flour, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg. Shape into sixteen (2-in.) balls.
• 3. In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean.
• 4. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat butter and onion over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until butter is golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs. Serve with dumplings. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts

2 dumplings with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 367 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 524 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.