Gail's Recipe Station

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup A bowl of copycat Panera broccoli cheddar soup, garnished with shredded cheddar. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter ½ onion, chopped ¼ cup melted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually add...

Baked Ziti with Sausage Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min. Yield 6 servings   Baked ziti with sausage is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with a creamy bechamel, three kinds of cheese and hearty Italian sausage. Ingredients 3 cups uncooked ziti or other small tube pasta 1/2 pound Italian sausage links 1/4 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided 2 cups 2% milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups 4% cottage cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Paprika Directions ...

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders Introduction Crispy Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a delicious twist on the classic favorite. Juicy chicken strips are coated in a flavorful blend of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, then baked or fried to crispy perfection. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness, with a subtle cheesy flavor that elevates the whole dish. These chicken tenders are easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or even meal prep. (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) chicken tenders or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 2 large eggs ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons milk (optional, for lighter batter) 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for baking) Optional for Serving: Marinara sauce, ranch ...

Smoky Maple Bacon Swiss Crusted Meatloaf Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 cup maple syrup 6 slices bacon 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and maple syrup. Mix everything together until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.  Wrap the bacon slices around the meatloaf, securing them with toothpicks if needed. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.  Remove the meatloaf from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese on top. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.  Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and se...

Hearty French Onion Soup with Tender Beef and Crispy Baguette   Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes   Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 lb beef stew meat 4 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons thyme 2 bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening) 4 slices baguette 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside. Sauté the onions: In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook over low heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown. Add garlic and seasonings: Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional minute. Add the thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add broth and beef: Return the brown...

Rum Cake Our delicious and easy Rum Cake recipe is so flavorful and moist, infused with the most delicious glaze. Prep Time 20 minutes mins Cook Time 1 hour hr Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 15 Author: Lauren Allen Equipment     Bundt pan     2 qt Saucepan Ingredients     1/4 cup milk (62g), room temperature     1/3 cup sour cream (76g), room temperature (light or regular)     1/3 cup rum (79g), Bicardi Gold or Dark Myer's rum, or your favorite kind     1 cup butter (227g), room temperature     1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350g)     2 teaspoons vanilla extract     3 large eggs , room temperature     2 large egg yolks , room temperature     2 1/4 cups cake flour (270g)     1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder     1/4 teaspoon baking soda     1/2 teaspoon salt Glaze:     ½ cup butter (113g)   ...