Gail's Recipe Station

Texas Trash Bean Dip Texas Trash Dip is rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 1 (16 oz) can refried beans 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained Optional toppings: sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish (8x8 inch or similar size). Mix the dip: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, 1 cup of the Mexican blend cheese, and the Pepper Jack cheese. Mix in the diced green chilies until everything is well combined. Spread in the baking dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese over the top. Bake for 25-30 mi...

Bacon Mushroom Swiss Meatloaf Big, bold flavors from bacon, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese in every bite. This one’s a warm hug for dinner. # Ingredients: 01 - 1/2 cup ketchup (save for the top) 02 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme 03 - 1 cup grated Swiss cheese 04 - 2 big eggs 05 - 1 t...

Luxurious Chicken and Mushroom Pasta in Cream Sauce     Ingredients : 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 8 oz fettuccine pasta Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions : Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until softened and fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the pan, tossing to combine. Cook for ano...

Shrimp and Garlic Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients: 8 slices of sourdough bread 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and cooked 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Directions: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the other side, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise. In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Assemble the sandwiches by adding a layer of cheese, cooked shrimp, and another layer of cheese. Grill the sandwiches, buttered side down, until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy the creamy, cheesy, and flavorful shrimp grilled cheese.

Savory Chicken Stuffed with Cheese and Mushrooms, Drizzled in Garlic Butter Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened) 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup mushrooms (sliced) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon thyme Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. In a skillet, sauté mushrooms with olive oil and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Let cool slightly. Mix cream cheese and mozzarella cheese, then fold in the mushroom mixture. Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese and mushroom filling. Secure with toothpicks. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Serve hot, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce from the pan.

Easy Garlic Aioli Recipe Prep time 8 minutes /  Makes scant 1 cup /  Serves 12 Ingredients 5  cloves garlic, finely grated, minced, or pressed 1 to 2 tablespoons  freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 small lemon) 1/2 teaspoon  Dijon mustard 3/4  cup  mayonnaise  Kosher salt Instructions Stir 5 finely grated garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until combined. Let sit for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld. Whisk in 3/4 cup mayonnaise until smooth. Taste and season with kosher salt or up to 1 tablespoon more lemon juice as needed.