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Spicy! Make these Fall Recipes on REPEAT!
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items When the temps drop, I love to make one pot hot dishes (or casseroles if you are not in the midwest) or crockpot chilis. They warm the house and your body. They are also excellent as leftovers to re-heat or share. Some of these could be right off the...
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Midwest Chili
Tuna (cheesy) Hotdish
Mom's Egg Bake
Best Accessories for the Kitchen
Midwest Chili
This is the best dump recipe. No measuring. Just dump the cans and go! Can be stovetop or crockpot. Your preference.
Brown 1 lb of hamburger or butchers blend (½ pork and ½ ground beef). Add in ½ diced onion to ground beef. Now it's time to dump. Add your ground meat with onion into pot. Add 1 can crushed tomatos, 1 can of Original Rotel, 1 can of diced chilis, 1 c...& cheese noodles on top.
I love adding Rotel diced tomatos. My family doesn't love too much spice so I do stick with the “original” vs. spicy.
ROTEL Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, 10 oz
You can use any type of canned tomato. I personally prefer the consistency of crushed tomatos.
Hunt's Crushed Tomatoes, 28 oz.
This is something I didn't always include in my recipe, but it does help with consistency. You don't have to use the full can.
Hunt's 100% Natural Tomato Sauce, Canned Tomato Sauce, 15 oz
These are my favorite yellow onions. I use 1/2 , finely chopped and mix with my ground meat.
Fresh Whole Sweet Onion, Each
Don't drain. Dump it all in. For any other beans you add, you will want to drain and rinse. This is the exception. You want the flavor of the chili sauce with these beans.
Bush's Chili Beans, Canned Red Beans in Mild Chili Sauce, 16 oz Can
Drain and rinse. Some southern friends may hate beans in their chili, but I love the texture and taste they add.
Bush's Canned Black Beans, Canned Black Beans, 15 oz Can
Rinse and dump. Leave them out if you don't love them.
Bush's Great Northern Beans, Canned Northern Beans, 15.8 oz Can
When I first started making chili this was the ONLY bean I required. I now mix in extras but don't skip the kidney beans.
Joan of Arc Light Red Kidney Beans, 15.5 oz, Can
Top it when its hot! It will give you a nice creamy topping and cools it down a bit!
Daisy Pure and Natural Squeeze Sour Cream, 14 oz Pouch (Refrigerated)
Some of you may like tortilla chips or saltine crackers. I promise you, FRITOS is the way to go! Scoop or crunch them up!
Fritos Scoops! Corn Snacks, Party Size, 15.5 Ounce Bag Single Bag
Looks great, melts great and is that perfect balance to finishing your chili. Everything is better with cheese, right?
Great Value Finely Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz
This chili can be made on stove top if you simmer for 60-90 minutes or crock pot on low for 5-6 hours. Your choice! But you want a big pot because you can freeze, reheat and share!
Crock-Pot® Manual 7-Quart Slow Cooker, Black
I love wearing an apron in the kitchen. It's a fun collectable for me as well. I buy them and make my own. Sometimes one I purchase becomes a pattern for another I'll make. They are also great thrift store finds. I'm very in love with my latest crab ...
Crab Craze Apron - Sewing Down South
If I'm making a “kitchen” themed gift for someone I use Canva to design a recipe card. In this post I designed the Chili as a recipe card for you.
Free, custom printable recipe card templates online - Canva
Tuna (cheesy) Hotdish
This is a quick 1 dish meal that only needs about 30-40 minutes to bake. Prep: Boil your noodles and drain. Make your sauce which includes 1 can of cream of mushroom, 1 can of cream of celery and 1 can of milk. 2 pouches of tuna. Mix tuna into your s...& pepper to your preference. I also add 1 can of peas, but you could add any veggie of your preference.
You can possibly use any noodles you have on hand but I like these the best. You can get broad, extra wide, dumpling or other. They usually come in a bag vs. box. This one is my fave!
No Yolks Extra Broad Egg White Noodles, 12 ounce bag
You will use 2-3 of these pouches depending on your preference. I like the pouches but cans work too.
StarKist� Chunk Light Tuna in Water - 2.6 oz Pouch (8-Pack)
You can use your store brand or Campbells. I like the original or Healthy Request. Save the can as you will need 1 can of milk for the best sauce consistency.
Cream of Mushroom Soup
I like to use both Cream of Celery and Cream of Mushroom in my sauce, but you can absolutely use any combination of cream bases. Even cream of chicken works.
Campbell's Condensed Cream of Celery Soup, 10.5 oz Can
I prefer canned to frozen for this recipe. And if you don't love peas, pick your favorite veggie to add.
Del Monte Sweet Peas Canned Vegetables, 15 oz Can
This is very midwest of me to suggest topping with Kraft American Cheese slices. You can top with any cheese. This is my family preference.
Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices, 24 Ct Pk
My tuna hotdish tastes best in this dish. Don't know why but its the perfect size and shape. I use the lid for leftovers. I use foil (loosely) when baking.
Corningware French White 2.5 Quart Oval Baking Dish with Glass Lid
When I'm cooking a hotdish a fun and festive hot pad is a must. I love these fall themes. They also make great gifts.
Fall Pot Holders 5 Pack with Hanging Loop
Mom's Egg Bake
My mom made this for years to eat each year on Christmas Morning. We now make it all the time in addition to Christmas time. It's a perfect fall brunch dish. We often pair with mimosas or a Bloody Mary bar. To make it: Spray a 9x14 baking dish. Put d...
You will need 10-12 eggs. Original recipe said 10, but I always use 12. Crack directly in pan, don't stir. Just take a butter knife and break all the yolks.
Eggland's Best Cage Free Large White Eggs, 12 Count - Walmart.com
Go to your local deli. Ask for thicker slices so you can cube it. I usual about ½-¾ of a pound but you can adjust to your liking. Or want a vegatarian option, leave this out.
Sara Lee Premium Meats Gluten Free Honey Ham, Deli Sliced
I like red, my hubby likes green so we always dice them both and do half and half.
Fresh Red Bell Pepper, 1 Each
You can use any peppers of veggies you prefer. You just dice them small and sprinkle them in to your liking.
Fresh Green Bell Pepper, Each
Use to your flavor prefernece. I don't measure. Add it at the same time you salt & pepper.
McCormick Kosher Garlic Powder, 8.75 oz Bottle
You will use alomost a full bag. You need to start with frozen since they sit in the fridge all night to thaw.
Great Value Shredded Hash Browns, 26 oz Bag (Frozen)
Eggs are sticky! You will thank me later. No matter if you use a 1x use foil pan or your favorite bakeware r give it a spray so it slides out easily.
PAM Extra Virgin Olive Oil Nonstick Cooking & Baking Spray, Expeller Pressed, 7 oz
This is a great baking option if you are going to bring this dish to share. It also comes with a lid for setting overnight before you bake and then when you have leftovers.
EZ Foil Aluminum Extra Deep Giant Lasagna Pans, 13.5 x 9 x 2.75 inch, 2 Count
Isn't this the most adorable fall 9" x 13" baking dish! Wow. Would make a great gift or something you look forward to using each year. It's a bit of a splurge, but so worth it.
Sur La Table Thanksgiving Rectangular Baker
Everytime I make egg bake this is the absolute perfect serving tool. I have the traditional version + a new silicone turquoise color. Love them.
Mini Serving Spatula - Shop | Pampered Chef US Site
Best Accessories for the Kitchen
I love the look of these aprons. They are an investment. Great if you own a cafe or restuarant.
Hedley & Bennett