Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Mexican CHEESE Rolls






This was a favorite of mine in school back when they made a real school lunch. This is a variation of the recipe that my family loves!

Dough...

1pk active dry yeast
1/2 c warm water
1/2 c warm milk
1/2 butter softened
1/3 c honey
1 egg
3/4 t salt
4 to 5 cup AP flour (or bread flour)

Filling

1lb cooked ground turkey (can use beef)
2c shredded Mexican cheese (sharp cheddar or pepper jack can be used)
1c salsa (use your favorite)
cook meat. add cheese and salsa set aside

dissolve yest in warm water in large mixing bowl. add milk butter sugar egg and salt. add 2 cups of flour. beat on med. speed for about 2 min.
stir in enough remaining flour to foam a soft dough.
turn on floured surface and knead until smoother and elastic. about 8 min. place in greased bowl turn grease side up. cover and let rise. about 1 hour.

Punch down dough. form ball of dough in hands about the size of palm. Place with filling. fold up sides and pinch ends closed. place seam side down on cookie sheet or other baking sheet.
place in oven as it is preheating. bake until golden brown.
serve with sour cream and salsa.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

mint o' treats!


So you cant go wrong with this one. loaded with marshmallows,rice crisps, oreoes and well dah mints!!! best rice crispy treats ever!

1 package LARGE marshmallows
6 cups rice crispies
3T butter
2 cups crushed oreos cookies (DOUBLE STUFFED ARE AMAZING)
1/4 C andies chocolate mint chips (found in baking isle)

In 4qt pan melt butter add marshmallows. when all melted add rice crispies and oreos. stir until well blended together.
press in 9x13 pan. top warm mixture with mint chips they will melt and oozze into the cookie.
let cool cut and ENJOY!