We’re pretty sure that brunch is the best meal ever invented. Try out this easy ham and cheese bake and your family will be singing its praises with us!
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 mini croissants, split open but still attached
- 8 oz. thin sliced smoked ham
- ½ bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut in half
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Kroger Half & Half
- 5 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. Kosher salt
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
Sugar cookies covered in bright sprinkles and a white chocolate center will become a springtime family favorite.
Prep Time: 20 min. | Cook Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 30 min. | Serves: 50 cookies | Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. Kroger® Pure Vanilla
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ cup Assorted spring colored sugar or sprinkles
- 50 White chocolate candies or baking pieces
Homemade guacamole gets even more exciting with the addition of some ranch seasoning.
INGREDIENTS:
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 1 package (1 oz.) Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
- 3 large Hass avocados halved, pitted, peeled
- 7 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Garden peas are a classic spring vegetable. Lemon adds to the fresh spring flavor.
Hands-on Time: 10 min. | Total Time: 10 min. | Serves: 8 | Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 packages (12 oz. each) frozen peas
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Classic Irish bread made into individual loaves.
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups flour
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. fine salt
- ½ cup butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
This cozy combination is big on flavor, for a soup that will deliciously chase the chills away.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 lbs. (about 5 cups) carrots, peeled and sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 Tbsp. dill weed, chopped, plus dill sprigs for garnish
- ½ tsp. salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
This mac ‘n cheese recipe is a sure choice for satisfyingly delicious comfort food.
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ lb. grated jack cheese
- ½ lb. grated cheddar
- 2 cups dry macaroni
- 4 tsp. onion, minced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp. dry mustard
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ¾ tsp. salt
- 2 cups milk
FOR TOPPING:
- 4 tsp. butter
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
Bacon and eggs don’t need to be reserved for weekends only. Prep some savory breakfast hand pies in advance and store in the freezer and reheat for a warm and wholesome weekday breakfast. Change up fillings as you like using sausage, sautéed mushrooms and peppers, or tofu.
Prep Time: 35 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total Time: 60 min.
Serves: 6 | Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 package Unroll & Bake Pie Crusts
- 1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil
- 6 Large Eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp. water
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
- 4 cups Baby Spinach
- 1 cup Finely Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
Winter nights may be long, but you can cap your holiday meal with a sweet hint of sunshine! Your family and guests will love these no-slice, individual citrus cheesecakes, featuring tangy hints of lemon, lime and orange.
Hands-On Time: 20 min.
Total Time: 3 hrs.
Serves: 18 | Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 square or 12 rectangular crackers)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese (do not use fat-free), room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp. lime zest
- 1 Tbsp. orange zest
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Whipped cream (optional; for garnish)
