Cheesy Taco Casserole

Taco Casserole   

The one change made that most distinguishes these from typical tacos is our use of biscuit mix instead of tacos or tortillas. Had we used tortilla chips or actual taco shells, they would have grown soggy once all of our yummy bonus ingredients were piled on top. We found that biscuit dough was a delicious compromise, since it settles into the beef a bit, plus its sturdiness means you can pile whatever other toppings on top that you like! No need to rein it in here, go crazy and make this the taco casserole of your dreamings.

Ingredients;

2 pounds ground beef
1 packet Taco Seasoning
4 eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1 3/4 cup Biscuit mix OR Bisquick
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped lettuce
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Black Olives, optional
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk together until combined, then stir in biscuit mix, and salt and pepper, if using. Set aside.

Season beef with salt and pepper, then cook until browned. Drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning.

Place beef in an even layer in greased baking dish, then spread biscuit mix in an even layer on top of beef.

Transfer baking dish to oven and bake until biscuit layer is golden brown, 22-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes, then spread sour cream on top of biscuits.

Top with chopped lettuce, tomatoes and olives, if using, then sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.       Serve hot and enjoy!   Serves 8

Impossible Quiche

Impossible Quiche 

This is my all time favorite Quiche especially when I have company.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon onion chopped
1 cup Bisquick, recipe follows*
3 eggs
1 cup grated Swiss Cheese
1/2 cup diced bacon, fried and divided
2 Tablespoons parsley
2 dashed Tabasco sauce

Directions:

With a fork, whip eggs until well mixed, add milk, and melted and cooled butter, and Bisquick.  Mix well.  Add remaining ingredients except cheese and bacon.  Grease Quiche dish and add a layer of bacon and next layer Swiss Cheese.  Pour mixture over the base.

Bake 40 minutes at 400*F

Homemade Bisquick

9 cups sifted flour

1/3 cup double-action baking powder

1 Tablespoon salt

1/4 cup sugar

2 cups shortening (which does not require refrigeration)

For a smaller manageable amount

4 1/2 cups sifted flour

1/6 cup double-action baking powder,  (2 tablespoons +2 teaspoons)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/8 cup sugar (2 tablespoons)

1 cup shortening

 Directions:

Sift dry ingredients together: cut in shortening.  If lard is used, the mixture should be refrigerated but decrease lard to 1 2/3 cup in full recipe or for the smaller amount use 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon.

Coconut Pie

Coconut pie 

1/2 cup Bisquick
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cup milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 TBS. butter, softened

Combine all ingredients and pour into 9 inch buttered pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until custard sets. Like magic it layers into crust, custard, coconut topping. Cool.

Tip: One cup of Bisquick can be substituted by a mix of one cup of flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil or melted butter.

Impossible Coconut Pie

IMPOSSIBLE COCONUT CUSTARD PIE
...magically makes it's own crust!

1/2 cup Bisquick
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cup milk
1 cup flaked coconut
1 tsp. vanilla
1 TBS. butter, softened

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Directions:

Combine all ingredients and pour into 9 inch buttered pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30minutes until custard sets. Like magic it layers into crust, custard, coconut topping. Cool.make sure you click on share to save this awesome recipe.

Tip: One cup of Bisquick can be substituted by a mix of one cup of flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil or melted butter.

Spinach-Mozarella Cheese Balls

Spinach-Mozzarella Cheese Balls

Ingredients
1 1/2 container frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed in order to drain
1/2 cup Low-carb baking mix
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 cup tomato pasta sauce, if desired

Directions:
Heat stove in order to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet along with cooking food spray. In big dish, mix all elements, except pasta sauce.

Shape mixture in to 1-inch golf balls; place on cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes or even till golden brown. Immediately eliminate from skillet. Serve along with pasta sauce. ready to serve.

Impossible Quiche ..... Flashback Friday .....

Impossible Quiche

I believe this is called impossible because it is impossible to have a failure. This quiche can be reheated in the microwave if you have leftovers. Our daughter-in-law requested the recipe be posted on the Blog.  Great-aunt Martha Brown first shared this recipe with me.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

3 eggs

1 cup Bisquick mix

1 cup grated Swiss cheese

1/2 cup diced bacon, fried crisp

1 Tablespoon chopped onion

2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

2 dashes Tabasco sauce

Directions:

Prepare quiche dish with film of butter. Saute the bacon crisp; drain on a paper towel. Saute the onion in bacon drippings. Melt the butter and cool slightly. Beat eggs, add milk, melted butter and Tabasco sauce. Stir in Bisquick, mix well.

Spread layer of bacon then add sauteed onion and layer Swiss cheese. Pour mixture over bacon, onion and cheese. Garnish top with chopped parsley. Bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown.

TIP: I use one onion diced with this recipe since we like that flavor and I usually add more bacon than what the recipe calls for. This is a very versatile recipe. You may choose other ingredients to add or delete. You just really need the Bisquick, milk, eggs, butter, cheese and Tabasco sauce. As I said it is impossible to have a failure!