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Taste of Home Ultimate 9 x 13 Cookbook
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Grab the most versatile baking dish in your kitchen and cook up a family favorite tonight! With Taste of Home Ultimate 9X13 Cookbook you’ll find 425 bubbling casseroles, savory entrees, quick-fix sides, luscious desserts and tasty party starters—all made in a 9 X13-inch pan. From one-dish meals perfect for hurried weeknights to potluck specialties that feed a crowd, you can do it all in the super-size pan you know and love. Let Ultimate 9X13 Cookbook show you how!

It’s here! A no-fuss cookbook that takes advantage of everyone’s favorite kitchen tool—the 9X13-inch pan! Taste of Home Ultimate 9 X13 Cookbook makes it easy to serve all the scrumptious dishes families crave. Brimming with hundreds of clever recipes exclusively for the 9X13 pan, this valuable collection offers tried-and-true favorites as well as exciting new creations home cooks are sure to adore! This brand-new title leaves other cookbooks behind by offering more than 400 Taste of Home recipes—all shared by today’s family cooks. Readers will also appreciate hundreds of gorgeous full-color photos, dozens of helpful hints, and tips and techniques shared by other family cooks who prepared the recipes as well. Whether used for weeknight dinners, summer potlucks, fall baking or holiday parties, it’s one book home cooks will turn to all year long.
 
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Taste of Home Ultimate 9 x 13 Cookbook
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    Taste of Home Ultimate 9 x 13 Cookbook - Editors at Taste of Home

    A TASTE OF HOME/READER’S DIGEST BOOK

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    Pictured on front cover:

    Hawaiian Joy Bars; Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese; Patriotic Dessert; Make Once, Eat Twice Lasagna

    Contents

    Intro

    Grab Your 9x13 Pan & Let’s Get Cooking!

    Brunch

    Dutch Baby Tropicale

    Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata

    Corned Beef Brunch

    Crustless Quiche Bake

    Green Chili Egg Puff

    Contest-Winning Brunch Pizza

    Chocolate-Peanut Granola Bars

    Ham, Egg & Cheese Casserole

    Beef, Potato & Egg Bake

    Pesto Chicken Strata

    Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake

    Caramel Apple Strata

    Spicy Egg Bake

    Holiday Brunch Casserole

    Cheese Strata with Ham & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Hot Spiced Fruit

    Spinach & Sausage Egg Bake

    Ham, Cheese & Chilies Casserole

    Bacon & Cheddar Strata

    Baked Banana French Toast

    Spinach and Artichoke Bread Pudding

    Spring Morning Casserole

    Croissant Breakfast Casserole

    Potato Egg Bake

    Maple-Bacon French Toast

    Appetizers & Snacks

    Spicy Shrimp

    Smoky Chicken Nachos

    Hoisin Cocktail Meatballs

    Hearty Ham Balls

    Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

    Artichoke Crescent Appetizers

    Dilly Veggie Pizza

    Layered Mediterranean Dip

    Hot Antipasto

    Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

    Praline Pecans & Cranberries

    Chorizo Bean Dip

    Smoky Jalapenos

    Barbecued Peanuts

    Sweet & Sour Meatballs

    Apple Sausage Appetizers

    Oven-Fried Sesame Chicken Wings

    Shrimp Lover Squares

    Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

    Crab-Stuffed Baby Portobellos

    Spinach Squares

    Double-Nut Stuffed Figs

    Queso Baked Nachos

    Cheddar-Bacon Dip

    Baked Reuben Dip

    Meatballs in Plum Sauce

    Glazed Orange Chicken Wings

    Praline Cereal Crunch

    Stuffed Butterflied Shrimp

    Beef & Pork

    Sausage Ravioli Lasagna

    Stuffed Zucchini

    Andouille-Stuffed Peppers

    Sun-Dried Tomato Meat Loaf

    Easy Stuffed Shells

    Oven Stew and Biscuits

    Parm-Breaded Pork Chops

    Sausage Spaghetti Spirals

    Ham and Broccoli Bake

    Pepperoni Macaroni

    Cheeseburger Pepper Cups

    Reuben Crescent Bake

    Stuffed Burger Bundles

    Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

    Pork Chops with Scalloped Potatoes

    Make Once, Eat Twice Lasagna

    Parsnips & Ham au Gratin

    Pizza Noodle Bake

    Ham with Apple-Raisin Sauce

    Cheesy Kielbasa Bake

    Maple-Glazed Ribs

    Orange Pork Tenderloin

    Baked Spaghetti

    Sunday Chops and Stuffing

    Queso Pork Enchiladas

    Potluck Spareribs

    Philly-Style Mac and Cheese

    Pot Roast Meat Loaf

    Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

    Argentine Lasagna

    Chicken & Turkey

    Turkey Meat Loaf

    Zippy Turkey and Rice

    Savory Chicken Dinner

    Paprika Chicken Thighs

    Breaded Ranch Chicken

    Turkey Cordon Bleu with Alfredo Sauce

    Chicken Kiev

    Chicken Potpie with Cheddar Biscuit Topping

    Club-Style Turkey Enchiladas

    Cheddar Chicken Mostaccioli

    Chicken Stuffing Bake

    Turkey Cabbage Bake

    Lasagna Roll-Ups

    Chicken Parmesan

    Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

    Orange-Soy Chicken

    TLC (Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole)

    Corn Tortilla Chicken Lasagna

    Berry-Port Game Hens

    Turkey Enchiladas Verdes

    Mushroom Chicken with Wild Rice

    Turkey Tetrazzini

    Roasted Turkey Breast

    Honey-Glazed Chicken

    Creamy Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

    Indian Baked Chicken

    Penne Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Orange Chicken

    Phyllo Chicken

    Caprese Chicken with Bacon

    Sausage & Pepper Pizza

    Cornmeal Oven-Fried Chicken

    Seafood & Meatless

    Seafood Tortilla Lasagna

    Trout Baked in Cream

    Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese

    Cheese Spinach Manicotti

    Cozumel Red Snapper Veracruz

    New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp

    Crab-Topped Tilapia

    Broccoli Tuna Casserole

    Shrimp Enchiladas with Green Sauce

    Cajun-Style Catfish

    Parsley-Crusted Cod

    Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing

    Artichoke Mushroom Lasagna

    Tilapia Florentine

    Company Swordfish

    Asparagus Fish Bundles

    Lemon-Caper Baked Cod

    Cheese Enchiladas

    Lasagna Shrimp Roll-Ups

    Southwest Casserole

    Baked Dill Halibut

    Honey-Pecan Baked Cod

    Seafood Casserole

    Risotto-Stuffed Portobellos

    Veggie Lasagna

    Sides

    Durango Potato Casserole

    Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad

    Cheddar Cabbage Casserole

    Christmas Cauliflower Casserole

    Cheesy Zucchini Casserole

    Savory Mediterranean Orzo

    Buttermilk Mac ’n’ Cheese

    Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    Vegetarian Dressing

    Special Herb Dressing

    Rice ’n’ Black Bean Bake

    Parmesan Baked Potatoes

    Cherry Pineapple Salad

    Apricot Barley Casserole

    Roasted Pepper Salad

    Cheesy Eggplant Bake

    Smoked Sausage & Potato Dressing

    Tomatoes Rockefeller

    Three-Cheese Stuffed Onions

    Cheesy Broccoli Rice

    Heavenly Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheese Bake

    Mushroom Barley Bake

    Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash

    Baked Greek Ratatouille

    Brussels Sprouts au Gratin

    Cowboy Baked Beans

    Maple Squash ’n’ Apples

    Cheese & Herb Potato Fans

    Triple-Mushroom au Gratin Potatoes

    Parmesan Asparagus

    Four-Cheese Rice Casserole

    Three-Cheese Hash Brown Bake

    Mushroom Casserole

    Sweet Potatoes with Pecan-Cinnamon Crunch

    Bacon Mac & Cheese

    Pimiento Potato Salad

    Noodle Kugel

    Winter Vegetable Medley

    Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad

    Breads, Rolls & Coffee Cakes

    Raspberry-Rhubarb Coffee Cake

    Cornmeal Pan Rolls

    Overnight Cranberry-Eggnog Coffee Cake

    Sour Cream-Pumpkin Coffee Cake

    Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

    Blackberry Whole Wheat Coffee Cake

    Maple-Walnut Sticky Buns

    Onion & Garlic Rolls

    Buttery Corn Bread

    Plum Streusel Kuchen

    Graham Streusel Coffee Cake

    Zucchini & Cheese Drop Biscuits

    Orange Cheesecake Breakfast Rolls

    Tomato & Brie Focaccia

    Honey-Oat Pan Rolls

    Best Dinner Rolls

    Winter Fruit Coffee Cake

    Cranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns

    Herb Potato Rolls

    Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

    Toffee Streusel Coffee Cake

    Vegetable & Cheese Focaccia

    Bars & Brownies

    Pumpkin Dessert Bars

    Double Chocolate Coconut Brownies

    Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

    Lemony Coconut Bars

    Chocolaty S’mores Bars

    Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars

    Caramel Pecan Bars

    Cookie Dough Brownies

    Best Date Bars

    Cherry Crumb Dessert

    Candy Cereal Treats

    Banana Squares

    Peanut Butter Blondies

    Cranberry Shortbread Bars

    Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies

    Five-Star Brownies

    Gingerbread Meringue Bars

    Double Chocolate Orange Brownies

    Raspberry Walnut Bars

    Million Dollar Pecan Bars

    Chocolate Maple Bars

    Peanut Cake Bars

    Milky Way Crispy Bars

    Coconut Graham Bars

    Caramel Brownies

    Hawaiian Joy Bars

    Almond Bars

    Super Brownies

    Apricot Bars

    Festive Almond Blondies

    Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

    Layered Chocolate-Raspberry Triangles

    Chocolate-Glazed Almond Bars

    Blond Butterscotch Brownies

    Chocolate Toffee Delights

    Coconut Meringue Bars

    Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars

    Gooey Butterscotch Bars

    Peanut Butter-Hazelnut Brownies

    Coconut-Pecan Brownies

    Honey-Pecan Squares

    Lime Cooler Bars

    Rustic Nut Bars

    Caramel Cashew Chewies

    Chocolate Chip Blondies

    Cherry Oat Bars

    Blondie Nut Bars

    Minty Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

    Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars

    Cakes

    Sad Cake

    Bananas & Cream Pound Cake

    Triple-Berry Shortcake

    Yummy S’more Snack Cake

    Spiced Pudding Cake

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

    Mrs. Thompson’s Carrot Cake

    Pineapple Orange Cake

    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Chocolate Mallow Cake

    Chunky Apple Snack Cake

    Potluck Banana Cake

    Cherry Cake

    Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Cake

    Macadamia Toffee Snack Cake

    Pear-Cranberry Gingerbread Cake

    Orange-Cola Chocolate Cake

    Poppy Seed Cake

    Strawberry-Rhubarb Flip Cake

    Lemon Crumb Cake

    Zucchini Chip Chocolate Cake

    Cranberry-Walnut Cake with Butter Sauce

    Pineapple Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

    Toffee Poke Cake

    Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

    Watergate Cake

    Cuppa Joe Caramel Cake

    Devil’s Food Cake

    Billie’s Southern Sweet Potato Cake

    Cinnamon-Sugar Rhubarb Cake

    Spice Cake with Salted Caramel Icing

    Coconut Cream Yummy Cake

    CokeCola Cake

    Upside-Down German Chocolate Cake

    Grandma’s Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

    Eggnog Tres Leches Cake

    Desserts

    White Chocolate-Strawberry Tiramisu

    Dirt Dessert

    Pretzel Dessert

    Blueberry-Pecan Crisp

    Chocolate Almond Dessert

    Old-Fashioned Cherry Torte

    Peanut Butter Custard Blast

    Black Forest Dump Cake

    Caramel-Mocha Ice Cream Dessert

    Butterfinger Delight

    Cream Puff Cake

    Patriotic Dessert

    Banana Sundae Dessert

    Walnut Apple Dessert

    Cherry-Blackberry Crisp

    Autumn Harvest Cobbler

    Crunchy Ice Cream Delight

    Cranberry-Pear Apple Crisp

    Benjamin’s Chocolate Cheesecake

    Watermelon Sorbet

    Two-Layered Apple Crisp

    Strawberry-Rhubarb Cream Dessert

    Pears and Cranberries Poached in Wine

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Dessert

    Lemon Fluff

    Toffee Rice Pudding with Caramel Cream

    Shattered Crystal Ball

    Indexes

    General Index

    Alphabetical Index

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    Grab Your 9x13 Pan & Let’s Get Cooking!

    It’s no secret…we home cooks love our 9x13 baking pans! When it comes to baking, storing, freezing and serving, nothing beats the versatility of a 9x13. It’s one of the first pans we purchase and the pan we turn to for weeknight dinners and special celebrations alike.

    In fact, this classic pan is ready to meet every need—from appetizers and entrees to side dishes and desserts. Let these 315 home-cooked specialties show you how. After all, each is made with the most popular pan in the house!

    At-a-glance icons highlight these convenient recipes:

    5

    INGREDIENTS

    Dish uses 5 or fewer ingredients (may call for salt, pepper, water or cooking oil).

    FREEZE IT

    Keep these favorites on ice for a busy day.

    IT’S THE PAN THAT CAN!

    The versatile 9x13 comes in many materials. The recipes in this book call for baking pans (made of metal) or baking dishes (from glass or other materials). Here are some considerations as you choose the 9x13 for the job.

    METAL BAKING PANS

    These great conductors of heat create nice browning on rolls, coffee cakes and other baked goods. Metal is a safe, smart choice for under the broiler. It may react with acidic foods such as tomato sauce or cranberries and create a metallic taste or discoloration.

    GLASS BAKING DISHES

    Glass provides slower, more even baking for egg dishes, custards and casseroles. It takes longer to heat than metal but, once heated, the dish holds the heat longer. This is undesirable for many desserts, because a sugary batter may overbrown in glass. If you wish to bake in glass dish even though the recipe calls for a metal pan, decrease the oven temperature by 25º.

    OTHER BAKING DISHES

    Ceramic or stoneware baking dishes generally perform like glass, but are more attractive. They may also be safe for higher temperatures than glass; refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

    GET MORE FROM YOUR 9x13!

    ■ Double any recipe that calls for an 8-in.-square (or 1 1/2-qt.) baking dish. Bake at the same temperature, for longer, in a glass or ceramic 9x13 dish.

    ■ Bake three loaves of your favorite yeast bread side by side in a metal 9x13 pan.

    ■ Give a freezer-friendly gift of Make Once, Eat Twice Lasagna in a new ceramic 9x13. Include the thawing and baking directions from the recipe. Or, attach these directions to the lasagna of your choice.

    ■ Share the love with casseroles baked in disposable aluminum 9x13 pans. For best results, check the food 10-15 minutes early, as it may cook faster. Bake with pan on a cookie sheet for added support.

    Brunch

    Dutch Baby Tropicale

    A Dutch baby is a cross between a pancake and a popover. It puffs up golden brown, then collapses when taken out of the oven and filled.

    —CINDY RAPPUHN STARTUP, WA



    PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


    5 eggs

    1 cup 2% milk

    1 cup all-purpose flour

    1/3 cup butter, cubed

    FILLING

    3 tablespoons butter

    2 large bananas, sliced

    1 medium papaya, peeled and sliced

    Lime wedges, optional

    1. In a blender, combine eggs, milk and flour; cover and process just until smooth. Place cubed butter in an ungreased 9x13-in. baking dish. Place in a 425° oven for 5 minutes or until melted.

    2. Pour batter into hot dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.

    3. For filling, melt butter in a large skillet. Add bananas and papaya. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring frequently. Spoon into Dutch baby. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

    TOP TIP

    For a classic spin on the dish that’s also quite easy, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the plain Dutch baby and dust it generously with confectioners’ sugar.

    Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata

    For me, the combination of sweet and savory makes this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish. It can be served for breakfast, brunch or as a late afternoon meal.

    —NAYLET LAROCHELLE MIAMI, FL



    PREP: 35 MIN. + CHILLING • BAKE: 35 MIN. • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


    1/3 pound pancetta, finely chopped

    2 tablespoons butter, divided

    1 1/3 cups finely chopped sweet onion

    2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

    3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped

    5 cups cubed multigrain bread

    1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional

    6 eggs

    1 cup heavy whipping cream

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon pepper

    1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese

    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

    1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese

    1 cup apricot preserves

    3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

    1. In large skillet, cook pancetta until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard the drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.

    2. Add 1 tablespoon butter to drippings; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Transfer onion to a large bowl.

    3. Heat remaining butter in pan. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted.

    4. Add bread cubes, mushroom mixture, pancetta and, if desired, almonds to the onion; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 9x13-in. baking dish.

    5. In a large bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Beat in mascarpone cheese just until blended; pour over bread. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese; spoon preserves over top. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.

    6. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake strata, uncovered, 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with basil. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

    5 INGREDIENTS

    Corned Beef Brunch

    One of my daughters shared this recipe with me. She made it for her first overnight guests after she was married.

    —KATHLEEN LUTZ STEWARD, IL



    PREP: 10 MIN. • BAKE: 35 MIN. • MAKES: 8-10 SERVINGS


    3 cans (14 ounces each) corned beef hash

    12 slices (1 ounce each) American cheese

    12 eggs

    1/2 teaspoon pepper

    Chopped chives, optional

    1. Spread hash in the bottom of a greased 9x13-in. baking dish. Layer cheese slices over hash. Beat eggs and pepper; pour over top.

    2. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Garnish with chives if desired.

    FREEZE IT

    Crustless Quiche Bake

    Chock-full of veggies, cheese, bacon and eggs, this delicious recipe would be great served with fresh muffins or toasted bread and assorted fruits.

    —JUNE MARIE RACUS SUN CITY WEST, AZ



    PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


    14 bacon strips, chopped

    1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

    1/2 cup chopped green pepper

    8 green onions, thinly sliced

    1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

    2 tablespoons sherry, optional

    12 eggs

    1 1/2 cups 2% milk

    3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

    3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

    1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

    Dash dill weed

    4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided

    1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings.

    2. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, green pepper and onions until tender. Add the pimientos and, if desired, sherry; cook until liquid is evaporated.

    3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, thyme, seasoned salt, mustard and dill. Add the bacon, mushroom mixture and 3 cups cheese. Transfer to a greased 9x13-in. baking dish.

    4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 5-10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

    FREEZE OPTION Freeze unbaked quiche and remaining cheese separately in freezer containers. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Bake quiche as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted near the center to come out clean.

    Green Chili Egg Puff

    Green chilies add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and people always adore the gooey Monterey Jack cheese melted throughout.

    —LAUREL LESLIE SONORA, CA



    PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 35 MIN. • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


    10 eggs

    1/2 cup all-purpose flour

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

    2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese

    1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

    1. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium-high for 3 minutes or until light and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to eggs and mix well. Stir in the cheeses and green chilies.

    2. Pour into a greased 9x13-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

    Contest-Winning Brunch Pizza

    This is one of my family’s favorite breakfast dishes. Hearty and satisfying with all the veggies, this pizza always garners raves when I serve it to guests.

    —MARTY SCHWARTZ SARASOTA, FL



    PREP: 35 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 12 PIECES


    1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

    1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped

    1/2 pound bulk pork sausage

    1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

    1 small onion, finely chopped

    1 small green pepper, finely chopped

    1 tablespoon butter

    8 eggs, lightly beaten

    1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

    1/3 cup sour cream

    1 garlic clove, minced

    1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

    2 plum tomatoes, chopped

    1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

    Picante sauce and additional sour cream, optional

    1. Unroll crescent dough into a greased 9x13-in. baking dish; seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.

    2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook bacon and sausage over medium heat until bacon is crisp and sausage is no longer pink. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings. In the drippings, saute the mushrooms, onion and green pepper. Remove and set aside.

    3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add eggs; cook and stir until almost set.

    4. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic and Italian seasoning; spread over crust. Layer with the eggs, sausage and bacon, sauteed vegetables, tomatoes and mozzarella.

    5. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with picante sauce and additional sour cream if desired.

    Chocolate-Peanut Granola Bars

    Everyone always thinks they’re eating something naughty when I serve these, but they’re full of oats and healthy fats.

    —BRENDA L. CAUGHELL DURHAM, NC



    START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 2 DOZEN


    2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

    3/4 cup lightly salted dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

    3/4 cup wheat germ

    3/4 cup sunflower kernels

    1/2 cup honey

    1/4 cup packed brown sugar

    3 tablespoons butter

    1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

    1/3 cup Nutella

    1. In an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine the oats, peanuts, wheat germ and sunflower kernels. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally. Cool.

    2. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter and Nutella until blended.

    3. Transfer oat mixture to a large bowl; add honey mixture and toss to coat. Press into a greased 9x13-in. pan. Cool.

    Ham, Egg & Cheese Casserole

    I put a twist on a classic French cafe sandwich, croque madame, and turned it into a saucy, impossible-to-resist casserole.

    —MELISSA MILLWOOD LYMAN, SC



    PREP: 35 MIN. • BAKE: 40 MIN. + STANDING • MAKES: 12 SERVINGS


    1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed

    3/4 cup butter, cubed

    1/3 cup all-purpose flour

    2 1/2 cups 2% milk

    3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

    3/4 teaspoon pepper

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    1 pound sliced smoked deli ham

    2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

    6 eggs

    1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10x14-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 9x13-in. baking dish; build up edges slightly.

    2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or

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