Caramel Cashew Chewies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 pkg. (14 ozs.) caramels
1/3 cup half-and-half
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 cup salted cashew halves, chopped



Directions:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and the brown sugar.

Beat in the egg.

Stir in the flour and the oats.

Press into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350 F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the caramels and the cream.
Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the caramels are melted.
Stir occasionally.

Pour over the crust. Sprinkle with the chocolate chunks and the cashews.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the chocolate is melted.

Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Makes 3 dozen depending on size cut.


Recipe Source: Taste Of Home - Amber Kieffer

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Creole Green Beans

Green beans are low in calories and loaded with nutrients — an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, foliate, and iron . . . they are a good source of magnesium, thiamin, riboflavin, copper, calcium, phosphorus, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and niacin. Substitute olive oil instead of butter and use fresh green beans to make this recipe healthier.  Bacon? Up to you . . . but bacon makes everything better.

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 (14 ounce) package frozen green beans

6 thick slices bacon, chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

salt to taste

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. 

Stir in green beans, bacon, onion, green pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. 

Stir in cayenne pepper, Creole seasoning, and black pepper. Cover; reduce heat to low. 

Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. 

Season to taste with salt. 

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Ham and Swiss Cheese Potato Bake

There is nothing like an awesome meal that
is quick and easy . . . this is comfort food!

Serves: 6

Prep. time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 65 minutes




1 package Betty Crocker® julienne potatoes
2 1/2 cups boiling water
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, (4 ounces)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs





Heat oven to 400°F.

Stir together potatoes, sauce mix and boiling water in
ungreased 2-quart casserole. Stir in milk, ham and cheese.

Bake uncovered 50 minutes; sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 10 to 14 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.







Source: Betty Crocker® Cookbook