Quesadilla's Burgers & Seasoned Potatoes

WOW! Made these last night.. They were one of my selections for my Quesadilla themed week. These were so YUMMY!! Everyone loved them.. even my picky girl!! I completely cooked this entire meal on the grill which was awesome!! My potatoes below were just seasoned with Basil, Oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil..

Quesadilla Burgers

Recipezaar Recipe #189541

8 burgers 25 min 5 min prep

1/2 lb ground turkey

1/2 lb ground beef (I just used all beef)

salt

pepper

8 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (I used monterey jack no pepper)

8 small flour tortillas

guacamole (didn't make this)

sour cream

fresh salsa (in a jar is fine)

nonstick cooking spray (didn't use this..

Combine the turkey and beef together. Form into four large patties. Pat them down so they are about 1/2 inch thick or thinner. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat an electric skillet to Med-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray, and then cook your patties until desired doneness. Cut the burger patties in half so you have 8 "half moons" and put a slice of pepper jack on each half, let cheese melt and keep warm. Meanwhile, spray your skillet again and place the tortillas on one at a time lay them on the skillet to warm and lightly brown. Just before the tortilla is done, lay one of the burger halves,straight side in the middle, on the tortilla. Remove from heat and place quacamole, sour cream ,and salsa in the tortilla before your cheese cools, fold up taco style and enjoy.

Meatball Potato Supper

This was pretty good, I may have sliced up too many potatoes because mine needed more soup to it :o)

Meatball Potato Supper

From Shar on Recipe Challenge

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (didn't use this)
6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
Paprika (didn't use this)

DIRECTIONSIn a bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Roll into 1 inch meatballs, and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 425* for 15 minutes. Meanwhile.. peel and cut potatoes into thin slices as meatballs cook. (i used red potatoes and didn't peel)
Place half of the potatoes in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with meatballs and then remaining potatoes. In a bowl, combine soup and milk until blended; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Mandi's Mom's Spanish Rice

Now I know we're all sort of partial to our Mothers cooking. But My Mom got this recipe from an old Mexican ladie selling her homemade tamales in front of mexican food grocery store.. This is by far the BEST Spanish Rice I have ever eaten.. anywhere... I'm warning you.. this makes ALOT!!!

Mandi's Mom's Spanish Rice

2 Cups long grain Rice
1 bell pepper diced (mom didnt' use this in hers, but I Added it)
1 small onion diced
2 cloves of Garlic Minced
Butter - LOTS OF it!! 1 Stick at least.
2 Cans of Diced Tomatoes
3 Cups of Chicken Broth
(I almost always end up adding more, So try 4 cups instead)
Salt, Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Cumin or more to taste...

Variation: one time I bought tomatoes with green chili's in them and it gave it spice which was yummy too!!

Melt lots of butter and sautee' Bell Peppers, Onion and Garlic together... cook until done to your likeness.. add Rice and brown... add remaining ingredients, cover and simmer until rice is cooked...

Burrito Pie

This is the second time I've made this recipe I believe, It makes a lot if you have a big family to feed.. I made it with my Mom's recipe for Spanish rice which I make all the time and will be sharing the recipe for next!

Burrito Pie

Burrito Pie

(from Recipes4Friends)

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green Chile peppers
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
9 ounces shredded Colby cheese ( I Just use any I have on hand)

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DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over
medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and
garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. Drain any excess fat, if desired.
Mix in the olives, green Chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers,
taco sauce and refried beans. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low,
and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole
dish. Cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a
layer of cheese. Repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are
used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly
brown and bubbly.
Sides: Make with Mom's Spanish rice recipe

Luscious Lemon Poke Cake

This recipe was made, because Jake saw it on my Kraft calender and said it looked SO good, It must have looked pretty tastey to him because he called me on National Scrapbook day to tell me just that. So of course I aim to please and the cake was made.. It is indead as yummy as it looked on the calender...

2 baked round white cake layers (9-inch), cooled
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (8-serving size) or 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Brand Lemon Flavor Gelatin
1 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
3 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

PLACE cake layers, top-sides up, in two clean 9-inch round cake pans. Pierce cakes with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.

STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Carefully pour evenly over cake layers. Refrigerate 3 hours.

POUR milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping; set aside. Dip one cake pan in warm water 10 sec.; unmold onto serving plate. Spread with about 1 cup of the pudding mixture. Unmold second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and side of cake with remaining pudding mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store leftover cake in refrigerator.

Bacon Veggie Fried Rice

Bacon Veggie Fried Rice

This recipe was a "side" recipe of Shar's on Recipe Challenge. I added Chicken to it, I just browned it in the pan before the bacon and I also ended up adding like about another cup of water than what it called for on here, Basically I would just use the measurements that come with the rice your using.. This was delicious!! So So good, everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again! I'll even use the basic recipe with no chicken as a side for my Sesame Chicken !

INGREDIENTS

1 1/3 cups uncooked white rice
1 2/3 cups water
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1/4 pound bacon, cut into strips
1/8 cup soy sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
2 green onions, chopped

DIRECTIONS In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, season eggs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in small frying pan, pour in eggs. Coat the bottom of the pan with the eggs, in order to cook them evenly; cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the eggs, cook one minute more and remove them to a cool surface. Let them cool, then cut them into thin slices. Set aside.

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Spoon remaining 2 teaspoons oil into the skillet with the bacon fat. Stir in rice; break up any clumps and toss to coat with oil. Stir in bacon, soy sauce, peas, eggs and green onions. Stir and cook until heated through, approximately 3 minutes.

Dawn's Layered Chicken Casserole

This has been a family favorite for sometime, 8 or so years I'm guessing, The recipe was passed onto me by my very good friend Dawn.

Dawn’s Layered Chicken Casserole

1 box Chicken Rice-A-Roni
16 oz. Chopped Broccoli - Frozen
1 lb. of Cooked Chicken
2 Cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 Cup of Milk Cheddar Cheese ( or amount to your liking)
Grated Seasoned Bread Crumbs
Mushrooms (2 small cans)

Prepare rice according to package directions. Pat into a long cake pan. Top rice with broccoli, mushrooms, and Chicken. Blend together soup & Milk. Spread over top of Casserole. Sprinkle with Cheese and bread crumbs. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes.