Category Archives: Side Dishes

Low Carb Jalapeño Poppers

Ingredients10 – 15 Jalapeños 8 oz cream cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powderPepperoni Slices DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degreesWash jalapeños and cut stemsSlice in half and remove seedsMix together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powderFill each jalapeño half with the cheese mixtureTop with pepperoniBake for 30 minutesContinue reading “Low Carb Jalapeño Poppers”

Crock-Pot Mac n Cheese

Ingredients 16 ounces elbow macaroni 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 6 tablespoons butter 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar 8 ounces Velveeta 8 ounces cream cheese DirectionsAdd salt to a potContinue reading “Crock-Pot Mac n Cheese”

Crunchy Hash Browns straight from a potato

Ingredients1 medium russet baking potato3 – 4 tablespoons clarified butter (video shows how to make clarified butter)Salt & Pepper DirectionsPeel and rinse potato.Using a 4 sided grater, grate the potato on the large side.Place shredded potatoes in bowl of cold water. Mix potatoes around in water with hands.Drain water and replace with clean cold water.Continue reading “Crunchy Hash Browns straight from a potato”

Southern Style Chicken & Dressing

IngredientsSkillet of cornbread12 oz bag of herb seasoned classic stuffing8 chicken thighs3 tablespoons minced garlic1 teaspoon salt & pepper3 hard boiled eggs1 stick butter1 cup heavy cream2 eggs beaten1 tablespoon Rosemary1 teaspoon crushed sage1 tablespoon olive oil DirectionsPlace chicken thighs in a stock pot over medium heat.Cover with water.Add in 2 tablespoons garlic, salt, andContinue reading “Southern Style Chicken & Dressing”

Oven Baked Three Cheese Macaroni

Ingredients16 oz elbow pasta1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup evaporated milk1 cup heavy cream16 oz shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese8 oz Mozzarella cheese4 oz cream cheese2 eggs1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Butter a casserole dish.Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil.AddContinue reading “Oven Baked Three Cheese Macaroni”

Simple Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients5 – 7 sweet potatoes1/4 cup butter1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extraSprinkle of salt & pepper1 tablespoon cinnamon1/2 cup crushed pecans1 – 2 cups miniature marshmallows DirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degreesPeel, wash, dice, and boil sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes or until soft.Drain and add in butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, saltContinue reading “Simple Sweet Potato Casserole”

Sugar-free Pecan Praline Biscuits

Ingredients1 can of biscuits or 6 – 8 homemade biscuits (uncooked) For filling1/2 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon butter melted1 tablespoon Swerve Brown Sugar SubstitutePraline Glaze4 tablespoons butter1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 teaspoon vanilla DirectionsPreheat oven to whatever temperature the biscuit can says or the biscuit recipe callsContinue reading “Sugar-free Pecan Praline Biscuits”

Southern Style Green Beans

Ingredients3 slices of bacon3 cans of green beans – drained2 medium russet potatoes chopped1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tsp black pepper2 cups chicken broth DirectionsCook bacon (I sliced each slice into thirds so I had 9 small slices of bacon)Once done, add in green beans, potatoes, garlic, & black pepper. Mix.Add enough chicken broth to coverContinue reading “Southern Style Green Beans”