Saturday, October 18, 2008

Mini Meat Loaves.

These are yummy and very kid friendly.

Ingredients:
1 lb hamburger
1 egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely shredded onion
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs or oats
2 tbsp relish
2 tbsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup ketchup

Directions:
Combine beef, egg, half the cheese, onion, bread crumbs/oats, relish, mustard, salt and pepper. Grease muffin tins or custard cups with cooking oil. Divide mixture among cups, make an indention/well in the center of each. Fill well with ketchup, and sprinkle the reaming cheese over. Bake at 375* for 25 to 30 min.

Other ideas: Mix ahead of time and freeze in single portions for use at a later date. Or add shredded veggies like 1/2 cup of carrots or zucchini.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Over here we love peanut butter and chocolate so theses are a big hit.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:Preheat oven to 350*
Cream together butter and white and brown sugar. Stir in peanut butter, egg and vanilla, blend well. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix in oats and chocolate chips. Place onto cookie sheet in approx tablespoons amounts. Bake for 10-12 min. Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 min before transfering to a cooling rack.