March 2015 – Cooking Up Cottage

27
Mar
2015

Banana Muffins with Streusel Topping

If you’re like me, every week you buy bananas and by the end of the week you see this on your counter…..

Last year I was complaining about this same issue when I made Banana Bars. So this is an ongoing problem at my house. But when you have a recipe this good it’s not really a problem. This muffin is so moist and light with just the right amount of crumb topping to complement the banana taste. You will find yourself letting a few bananas brown just to make this recipe.

And with Easter quickly approaching you may want to make this muffin for your Easter brunch. So let’s embrace the brown bananas and get started on this wonderful muffin recipe.

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Then mix the 3/4 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Smash the bananas on a plate with a fork.

Then in a bowl mix the 2 smashed bananas, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.

Slowly mix the banana mixture into the flour mixture stirring until everything is combined.

Spoon the batter into a greased muffin pan equally. This recipe makes 6 full-sized muffins.

Now you need to make the streusel topping. Start by combining 1 tablespoon of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Then cut in 1 tablespoon of slightly softened butter.

Add streusel to the top of each muffin.

Bake in the 350 degree oven for 25-27 minutes.

So now you have a great recipe to use up those brown bananas. Enjoy.

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Banana Muffins with Streusel Topping

Ingredients

3/4 cup of flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
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Streusel Topping
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1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon slighty soft butter

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Then mix the 3/4 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.
Smash the bananas on a plate with a fork. Then in a bowl mix the 2 smashed bananas, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 3 tablespoons of melted butter.
Slowly mix the banana mixture into the flour mixture stirring until everything is combined.
Spoon the batter into a greased muffin pan equally. This recipe makes 6 full-sized muffins.
Now you need to make the streusel topping. Start by combining 1 tablespoon of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Then cut in 1 tablespoon of slightly softened butter.
Add streusel to the top of each muffin.
Bake in the 350 degree oven for 25-27 minutes.

https://www.cookingupcottage.com/2015/03/27/banana-muffins-with-streusel-topping/

Adapted from Brooklyn Farm Girl

18
Mar
2015

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

categories: Recipes, Side dishes

This is an easy pasta dish that’s simple, flavorful, and incredibly hearty. And, all you need is a few minutes to whip it up. With Easter quickly approaching this is the kind of creamy and cheesy side dish you will want to enjoy with your family. The kids will all cheer when they see macaroni and cheese on the table.

The adults will cheer too with the sharp cheddar flavor and hint of garlic. So move over Jello salad and deviled eggs the mac and cheese has come to Easter dinner and it’s going to be the star of the show. We should get cooking soon, because Easter is April 5th this year and it’s just 18 days away.

Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package directions making sure to salt the water as suggested by the package. This will make the noodles more flavorful. When the noodles are done, pour them in a greased baking dish. I used a 13″x9″ oval baking dish.

In a pan melt 1/4 of a cup of butter over medium heat.

When butter is melted, pull pan off the heat and mix in 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour to make a paste.

Now put the pan back on the heat and add 3 cups of milk stirring constantly.

When the milk is warm, stir in the 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.

Cook on low stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes a little thick. Then pour sauce over the cooked macaroni in the dish and stir it around to mix it in.

Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of your favorite bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Then let it sit for a few minutes before serving and it will thicken a little bit as it cools off. Now sit back and enjoy this yummy mac and cheese with the whole family.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

7 ounces of elbow macaroni
2 cups of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups of milk
1/4 cup of butter
2 1/2 tablespoons of flour
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup of bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon of paprika

Instructions

Start by cooking the macaroni according to the package directions making sure to salt the water as suggested by the package. This will make the noodles more flavorful. When the noodles are done, pour them in a greased baking dish. I used a 13"x9" oval baking dish.
In a pan melt 1/4 of a cup of butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, pull pan off the heat and mix in 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour to make a paste.
Now put the pan back on the heat and add 3 cups of milk stirring constantly.
When the milk is warm, stir in the 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
Cook on low stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes a little thick. Then pour sauce over the cooked macaroni in the dish and stir it around to mix it in.
Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of your favorite bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon paprika.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Then let it sit for a few minutes before serving and it will thicken a little bit as it cools off.

https://www.cookingupcottage.com/2015/03/18/baked-macaroni-and-cheese/

Adapted from allrecipes.com

11
Mar
2015

Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce

categories: Main Dishes, Recipes

We love tex-mex recipes around my house! Today I have an easy homemade enchilada recipe for you. If you have been following my blog, you may remember a few weeks ago I made Chicken Enchiladas with a homemade red sauce. After making that recipe, I really wanted to try making chicken enchiladas using a homemade white sauce. This recipe was exactly what I wanted with its creamy sauce, cheese topping, and yummy filling.

It is also super simple and does not require many ingredients. Making it an easy weeknight family favorite. So if you are like me and can’t make enough enchilada recipes, give this delicious meal a try.

Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Then bake it in the oven at 350 for 1 hour. Your chicken might take less time since I used thick chicken breasts. Make sure your chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees before taking it out of the oven. Once it is cooked, shred the chicken and put it into a bowl that you will set aside.

Next chop the 1/2 of an onion and brown it in 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

Mix the cooked onions with the shredded chicken.

Now add the one cup of Mexican blend cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the filling.

Now you can set this filling to the side and get started on the sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan.

When the butter is melted, pull the pan off of the heat and add 3 tablespoons of flour.

Whisk the flour in to make a paste.

Then put the pan back on the heat and add 2 cups of chicken broth.

Cook on medium heat until it’s thick and it bubbles up. Then pull the pan off of the heat and add the 1 cup of sour cream.

Add 1 (4 oz. can) green chiles.

Pour a small layer of sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.

Fill the tortillas with the filling and roll each one. Then place them seam side down in a 9×13 pan.

Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with 1 cup of cheese.

Cover the enchiladas with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Then you will want to uncover the pan and broil for 3 minutes to brown the cheese. Now it is time to sit back and enjoy!

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Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce

Ingredients

Filling
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1 lb. cooked chicken
1/2 of an onion chopped
1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
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Sauce
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3 tablespoons of butter
3 tablespoon of flour
2 cups of chicken stock
1 cup of sour cream
1 (4 oz.) can green chiles
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8 flour tortillas
1 cup of Mexican blend shredded cheese for the top

Instructions

Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Then bake it in the oven at 350 for 1 hour. Your chicken might take less time since I used thick chicken breasts. Make sure your chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees before taking it out of the oven. Once it is cooked, shred the chicken and put it into a bowl that you will set aside.
Next chop the 1/2 of an onion and brown it in 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.
Mix the cooked onions with the shredded chicken.
Now add the one cup of Mexican blend cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the filling.
Now you can set this filling to the side and get started on the sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
When the butter is melted, pull the pan off of the heat and add 3 tablespoons of flour. Whisk the flour in to make a paste.
Then put the pan back on the heat and add 2 cups of chicken broth.
Cook on medium heat until it's thick and it bubbles up.
Then pull the pan off of the heat and add the 1 cup of sour cream and add 1 (4 oz. can) green chiles.
Pour a small layer of sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.
Fill the tortillas with the filling and roll each one. Then place them seam side down in a 9x13 pan.
Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with 1 cup of cheese.
Cover the enchiladas with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Then you will want to uncover the pan and broil for 3 minutes to brown the cheese.

https://www.cookingupcottage.com/2015/03/11/chicken-enchiladas-with-sour-cream-sauce/

Adapted from Raining Hot Coupons

05
Mar
2015

Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Card

categories: Printables

St. Patrick’s Day is in 12 days. Do you have a favorite Irish recipe? Here’s a fun St. Patrick’s Day recipe card to help you share that recipe with your friends and family. All you have to do is click on the link below and print the recipe cards out on white cardstock. So get out your paper and start printing.

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Month: March 2015

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