Gail's Recipe Station

Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup This creamy, cheesy, and bacon-loaded soup is pure comfort in a bowl. Perfect for chilly days or when you need an easy, satisfying meal! Ingredients: • 6 medium potatoes (peeled and diced) • 1 medium onion (diced) • 4 cups chicken broth • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1/2 tsp black pepper • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (or 8 oz. heavy cream) • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (plus extra for garnish) • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare the base: Add diced potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper to your crock pot. Stir to combine. 2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender. 3. Blend (optional):  For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to blend some of the potatoes directly in the pot. Leave some chunks for texture, if desired. 4. Add the creamy ingredients: Stir...

Smothered Chicken Recipe #2 Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 6 slices bacon, chopped 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups fresh spinach 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder Directions: 1. Season 4 chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 2. In the same skillet, cook 6 chopped bacon slices until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. 3. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. 4. Reduce heat to low and add 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. 5. Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted. 6. Add 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp onion powde...

CROCKPOT FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF WITH MELTED SWISS CHEESE This Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese is a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf. The savory flavors of French onion soup mix infuse the meat, while the Swiss cheese adds a rich, melty layer of deliciousness on top. It’s an easy, comforting meal that’s made right in the crockpot, allowing you to enjoy a hearty dinner without much effort. Ingredients: • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef • 1 packet French onion soup mix • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup milk • 1 egg • Salt and pepper to taste • 4 slices Swiss cheese Instructions: 1. Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture : In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, French onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated, but be careful not to overwork the meat to keep it tender. 2. Shape the Meatloaf : Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf and place it into the bottom of the crockpot. If you're usin...

Crab and Cheddar Quiche (TNT) Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 (9-inch) quiche Ingredients 3 eggs ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ½ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup crabmeat 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay), or to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat eggs, mayonnaise, milk, flour, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning together in a bowl until smooth and creamy; stir in Cheddar cheese and parsley. Gently fold in crabmeat. Pour crabmeat filling into pie crust; sprinkle 1 pinch Old Bay seasoning over quiche. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into center comes out clean and top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Gail's Notes : Not the best quiche I've eve...

Spaghetti Salad Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes | Calories: 400 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti noodles (broken in half) 1 green bell pepper (diced) 1 red bell pepper (diced) ½ red onion (finely chopped) 1 English cucumber (sliced) 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives (drained) ½ cup cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes) ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper (to taste) Italian Dressing Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon dried oregano 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon 2 garlic cloves (minced) 3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper (to taste) Directions: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse. To prevent sticking, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the pasta and toss. Refrigerate until cool. In a large bowl, add the tomato...

Italian Pork Sausage Meatballs This Italian sausage meatball recipe is easy and fast to make and oven baked with fresh parsley, eggs, and panko bread crumbs (gluten free or regular). Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Yield: 6 1 x Ingredients 2 lb ground mild Italian sausage 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 small eggs , beaten 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped Instructions Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl, mix sausage, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, and parsley. Form 1 1/2" sausage meatballs and place on a lined  baking sheet. Bake for ~13-15 minutes or until cooked through. Notes Don't have fresh herbs?  Substitute 1 tsp dried instead. Don't have sausage?  Try ground lamb, turkey, chicken, or beef. Gluten free?  Substitute a glu...

Cheesy Garlic Butter Mushroom Stuffed Chicken  A rich, savory twist on classic stuffed chicken—perfect for dinner that wows. Ingredients : 4 boneless chicken breasts 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup cream cheese 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper 3 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 tsp dried parsley 3 garlic cloves, minced Fresh parsley for garnish Instructions : Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Melt butter in a pan, add garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook until dry and browned. Mix mushroom mix with cream cheese and mozzarella in a bowl. Cut pockets into chicken breasts and fill with mixture. Put chicken in greased dish, sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until fully cooked. Top with fresh parsley and serve.    Gail's Notes : I am looking forward to making this soon!

Quick Spinach Quiche This spinach quiche recipe is easy to make in addition to being budget friendly. It's so delicious — we never have leftovers, even with several picky eaters in the house! Submitted by B's Kitchen Prep Time:20 mins Cook Time:1 hr Total Time:1 hr 20 mins Servings:16 Yield:2 (9-inch) quiches Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 cup finely chopped onion 12 large eggs 2 cups milk (or heavy cream) salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line two 9-inch pie plates with crusts. Cover crusts with a double layer of aluminum foil and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven until edge of crust is golden, about 10 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and weights; continue ba...

Knorr Spinach Dip Smothered Chicken Juicy, tender chicken breasts filled with a spinach dip filling using a packet of delicious Knorr seasoning. Ingredients 4 8 oz Chicken Breasts Salt and Pepper 1 tbs Avocado oil 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Cup Sour Cream 8 oz Water Chestnuts, finely chopped optional 10 oz Bag of frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 Packet Knorr Vegetable Recipe Packet 8 oz Freshly Grated Mozzarella Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Slice each chicken breast lengthwise and season both sides with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, lightly brown in the avocado oil for about 2-3 minutes per side. remove and set aside Mix the next 5 ingredients together. Lay the chicken in a baking dish. Spoon some of the spinach mixture on each one then top with the cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and chicken is cooked to 165 degrees.  Gail's Notes: I pretty sure I've made this recipe before (back ...

Easy Crab Salad (Real Crab) Juicy lump crab meat, crunchy celery, and red onion are tossed together in a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, and more to make the perfect crab salad. Prep Time 10 minutes Chill Time 12 hours Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes Servings 6 servings Ingredients: • 1 pound lump crab meat  (canned is acceptable) • ⅓ cup diced celery • ¾ cup mayonnaise • 3 tablespoons minced red onion • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 teaspoon Old bay seasoning • 1 tablespoon fresh dill • ½ tsp sea salt • ¼ tsp pepper Instructions: 1. Drain crab and set aside. 2. In a bowl mix the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. 3. Pour the sauce over the crab and gently fold the mixture together. Avoid over mixing to help keep the crab together. 4. Taste for seasoning and add more if you choose to then cover and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight. 5. Serve with crackers, on a sandwich or over lettuce cups. Gail's Notes: I think I've made this before and it's ...

Air Fryer Homemade Croutons Recipe (TNT) The best croutons are air fried! These Air Fryer Homemade Croutons are crisp, flavorful and as with all air fryer recipes, quick and easy to make. Air fried croutons will be your new favorite salad topping. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 12 minutes Total Time 17 minutes Ingredients 3-4 Cups Stale Bread – cubed (1/2 large loaf or 1 small loaf) 2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil Salt Dried Italian Seasoning Instructions Cut stale bread loaf into approximately 1 inch cubes. Transfer bread cubes to large bowl. Drizzle olive oil over bread. Sprinkle with salt and seasoning. Using your hands, gently toss bread cubes until evenly coated. Transfer bread to air fryer basket that has been sprayed with nonstick. Air fry croutons at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes or until crisp golden brown....

Southern Style Mayonnaise and Parmesan Chicken Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil Directions Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring they are fully coated. In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with olive oil and mix until the crumbs are lightly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the mayonnaise-coated chicken breasts. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is golden brown. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Variations & Tips ...

Air Fryer Chicken Wings (TNT)   5 mins 17 mins Main Course American 2 • 1 lb chicken wings • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste • 1/2 tsp white pepper • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tbsp neutral oil   1. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.   2. In a bowl, season the chicken wings with salt and white pepper along with baking powder and neutral oil. Mix until the wings are evenly coated.   3. In a single layer, place the chicken wings in the air fryer and air fry for 10 minutes at 400F.   4. Flip the chicken wings and air fry again for 7-12 minutes at 400F (depending on the size of the wings) or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.   5. Serve with your favorite wing sauce or eat dry and enjoy! Ensure the wings are as dry as possible (pat them dry with a paper towel) prior to seasoning. This will ensure the skin puffs up and blisters in the air fryer basket during air frying! The cooking time may vary for t...