Cheesecake Apple Pie

Cheesecake and apple pie in one delicious pie crust. Try it topped with ice cream and caramel topping for an extra burst of flavor. Thank you Inside BruCrew Life

 

1 refrigerated pie crust  e.g Pillsbury
1 package cream cheese (8 oz.)
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups Homemade Apple Pie Filling
Ice cream
Caramel ice cream topping

• Roll out the dough according to the package directions. 
• Place in a 9 inch pie plate and leave the extra dough over the edges. 
• Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. 
• Beat in the egg. 
• Spread in the bottom of the pie plate. 
• Gently spoon the apple pie filling on top. 
• Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling. 
• Overlap the dough to create a large pleated look. 
• Bake at 375* for 40-45 minutes. 
• Cool completely.
• Cut into 10 slices. 
• Serve with ice cream and caramel ice cream topping if desired. 
• Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for 5-6 days

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken

Incredibly easy. Thank you Cooking Panda

1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 pounds chicken breast

• Cut the chicken into bite size pieces
• Add all ingredients to the crockpot 
• Cook on low 6-8 hrs

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Muffins

Thank you Hugs and Cookies XOXO

1 3/4 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

14 tsp salt
8oz cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
Strawberry jam
Coarse sugar

• Preheat oven 350F
• Line muffin tray
• Beat butter, cream cheese and sugar
• Add eggs
• Add dry ingredients and milk
• Divide in 6 large muffin cups
• Top each with a dollop of jam and swirl with a toothpick
• Sprinkle coarse sugar
• Bake approx 30 minutes

Banana Pineapple Smoothie

Thank you Mammas Recipes

1 banana – cut into chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen Pineapple chunks
1 cup pineapple or orange juice
½ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey

• Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth

Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers

Thank you Love Bakes Good Cakes

2 lb. lean ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste Teriyaki sauce, to baste 8 Pineapple rings 8 Hamburger buns (toasted, if desired) Shredded lettuce 8 Cheddar Cheese slices Mayo

• Preheat your grill (direct grilling over high heat).
• Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions. 
• On waxed paper, flatten each portion into thin patty shapes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Grill the pineapple slices a few minutes on each side until it has grill marks. 
• Meanwhile, place the burgers on the grill and grill for approximately 4-5 minutes.
• Carefully flip and continue to cook the patties for another 3-4 minutes or until the meat is cooked through 
• Using a basting brush, brush the burger with teriyaki sauce. 
• Allow to cook for an additional minute or two - and baste with teriyaki sauce again. 
• Top each burger with a slice of cheese and cook until cheese melts - about 1-2 minutes. 
• Remove the burgers from the grill and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving. 
• Now is a great time to toast your buns if you like them toasted!
• Top each bun with a bit of mayonnaise. Add a burger patty, pineapple slice and shredded lettuce. 
• Serve!

Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies

Thank you My Baking Addiction

12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup dark cocoa powder {I used Hershey's Special Dark}
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dark chocolate mint chips; divided use

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment and spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
• Set a medium sized saucepan over medium heat and warm the butter until melted.
• Add the granulated sugar and stir well.
• Remove pan from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder.
• In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and vanilla.
• Pour the chocolate mixture into the bowl and whisk in with the eggs and vanilla until well combined. Gently stir in the flour and salt; do not beat or over mix.
• Fold in 3/4 cup of mint chocolate chips.
• Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth top with an offset spatula.
• Evenly distribute the remaining 1/4 of mint chocolate chips across the top of the brownies.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.
• Take care not to over bake. Cool completely.

Creamy Chicken and Rice Milano

2 cups of cooked white Rice 
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces 
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 package (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine (or 1/4 cup more chicken broth)
1 package (8 oz.) garlic and herb spreadable cheese
1/2 cup sliced sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
1 bag (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. 
• In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. 
• Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes, turning occasionally. 
• Remove and set aside. 
• Add remaining butter to skillet with wine and mushrooms; saute for 5 minutes. 
• Add chicken back to skillet and stir in rice, broth and garlic and herb cheese until sauce turns creamy. 
• Stir in sun dried tomatoes and spinach. 
• Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once. 
• Remove from heat, let sit for 2 minutes. 
• Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over top.