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Bacon Ramen Carbonara
Easy MealsIngredients
| 1 | (16-ounce) package HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon Original, chopped |
| 3 | (3-ounce) packages ramen noodle soup, seasoning packets discarded |
| 4 | large eggs |
| 1 | cup grated Parmesan |
| Freshly cracked black pepper and salt, to taste | |
| Chopped Italian parsley |
Directions
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 5 to 7 minutes, or until crispy. Remove from pan with slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from skillet.
Bring 2 quarts of water and to boil. Cook ramen according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
In medium bowl, whisk eggs and cheese until well combined.
To same skillet, add ramen noodles, stirring and shaking pan to combine.
Remove the pan from the heat. Add egg mixture, stirring quickly until the eggs thicken. If the sauce seems too thick, thin it out with the reserved pasta water a bit at a time.
Season liberally with freshly cracked black pepper. Divide the ramen into bowls, top with remaining bacon and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Turkey Cheeseburger-dilla
Easy MealsIngredients
| ½ | cup mayonnaise |
| 2 | tablespoons ketchup |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped dill pickles |
| 1 | tablespoon minced white onion |
| 1 | (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Ground Turkey |
| ⅓ | cup ketchup |
| 2 | tablespoons mustard |
| 1 | tablespoon butter, divided |
| 6 | CHI-CHI’S® Burrito Style Tortillas |
| 2 | cups shredded cheddar cheese |
| Additional fillings: chopped and crisply cooked HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon Original, chopped onions, sliced pickles and chopped tomatoes |
Directions
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, chopped pickles, and minced white onion. Set aside.
In nonstick skillet over medium-high heat cook turkey 8 to 12 minutes or until crumbled and cooked through. Remove from heat. Stir in ketchup and mustard.
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter to melt. Place 1 tortilla in skillet. Sprinkle a layer of cheese on tortilla. Top with 1/3 turkey mixture. Sprinkle with desired additional fillings. Sprinkle with another layer of cheese. Top with another tortilla.
Once tortilla on bottom has browned, flip over. Continue cooking 1 to 3 minutes, or until second tortilla has browned. Remove quesadilla to cutting board. Let cool 5 minutes before cutting into quarters. Repeat with remaining ingredients to create 3 quesadillas. Serve with reserved sauce.
Taco Spaghetti
Easy MealsIngredients
| 1 | pound ground beef |
| ½ | cup onion, finely chopped |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilis |
| 1 | (8-ounce) can tomato sauce |
| 1 | (4-ounce) can CHI-CHI’S® Diced Green Chiles |
| 1 | (1.25-ounce) packet CHI-CHI’S® Taco Seasoning Mix |
| 1 | cup canned corn, drained |
| 1 | cup black beans, drained and rinsed |
| ½ | cup water |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
| 8 | ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained |
| 1 | cup shredded cheddar cheese |
| Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, sliced black olives, CHI-CHI’S® Thick & Chunky Salsa Medium, HERDEZ® Avocado Hot Sauce and HERDEZ® Traditional Guacamole Mild |
Directions
In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef 6 to 8 minutes or until crumbly and cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add onion and garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilis, tomato sauce, canned chilis, taco seasoning mix, corn, black beans and water. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked spaghetti to skillet. Toss together. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover skillet with lid. Cook on low heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with optional toppings.
Pepperoni Mac N' Cheese Pizza
Easy MealsIngredients
| 1 | pound pizza dough, at room temperature |
| ½ | cup pizza sauce |
| 1 | cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
| ½ | (6 oz) package HORMEL® Original Pepperoni |
| 1 | (14-ounce) package macaroni and cheese sauce, prepared |
| Salt and pepper, to taste | |
| 1 | (5-ounce) package HORMEL® Pepperoni Cup And Crisp |
Directions
Heat oven to 475°F.
Roll or stretch dough to 14-inch round; transfer to pizza pan. Spread with sauce, add layer of HORMEL® Original Pepperoni, sprinkle with cheese. Top with prepared macaroni and cheese sauce, salt and pepper to taste, and HORMEL® Pepperoni Cup N’ Crisp.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is browned and pepperoni is crisped.