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Bacon-Wrapped Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:

1 pound bacon, about 12 slices
12 whole milk mozzarella sticks or low-moisture mozzarella sticks
cooking oil
Directions:

Unwrap mozzarella sticks from their wrappers.
Use one piece of bacon for each mozzarella stick. Wrap one end of the bacon over one end of the cheese stick. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place, pushing the toothpick straight through the bacon and into the center of the cheese.
Wrap the bacon around the cheese stick, overlapping each layer slightly until the bacon can be folded over the opposite end. Secure with another toothpick. A piece of bacon should completely cover the cheese stick. Set aside.
Continue wrapping all of the cheese sticks with bacon.
Place the bacon-wrapped cheese sticks in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Fill a skillet with 2 inches of cooking oil (vegetable oil) and heat over medium-high until the oil reaches 350°F.
Remove several cheese sticks from the freezer and add them directly to the heated oil.
Fry, flipping after a few minutes until the bacon is cooked to desired crispness.
Use a strainer to remove the fried mozzarella strip from the oil and place on paper towels or paper bags to absorb the extra oil.
Continue cooking the cheese sticks in batches until done.
Remove toothpicks before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Kcal: 472 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

World's Best Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Ingredients:
4 bone-in pork chops
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions:
In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place the pork chops in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
Pour the honey garlic marinade over the pork chops, ensuring they are well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the pork chops from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
Grill the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
While grilling, occasionally baste the pork chops with the remaining marinade for extra flavor.
Once done, remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve your World's Best Honey Garlic Pork Chops hot and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time) | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

Creamy and Delicious Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potatoes Casserole

Ingredients:

3 cups potatoes, peeled, boiled, and diced while cool
4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons of flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 kilo of Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound skinless smoked sausage
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Directions:

Cut the skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, then cut into ½ inch “half moon” pieces. Cook in a cast iron skillet for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, to brown slightly.
Meanwhile, place the cooked and diced potatoes into a 2-quart saucepan. Add the cooked meat and stir gently.
Blend all remaining ingredients, except the shredded cheddar cheese and paprika, in a saucepan on heat until warm, melted, and soft. Use a whisk and stir constantly.
Pour the white cheese sauce over the potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, then evenly sprinkle paprika on top.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch until golden brown on top).
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes | Servings: 8 servings

Kcal: 580 kcal

One of the best baking tips ever 🧈. This really works as I’ve tried this a few times already!
If you need to soften butter quickly but don't want to MELT it, put boiling hot water in a glass to heat the glass. Dump the water out and flip it over your stick of butter. In a few minutes it will be perfectly soft to use!
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