Any Home Bakers Here?

[pennyJo1960]

Stole this recipe intend to make it tomorrow

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
1 1/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers
4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper


For the topping:

1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. mustard



Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, mix together 3 eggs, 1 1/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers, 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper, 1 small finely diced onion, 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Add 2 pounds of ground beef. I recommend using ground beef with a ratio of 80/20. 80 percent lean beef and 20 percent fat. This creates a moist, juicy meatloaf. Leaner beef can often result in a dry meatloaf. Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Form the mixture into a loaf and place inside the pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

While the meatloaf is cooking, create the topping. In a bowl, mix together 3/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp mustard.

Once the meatloaf has finished baking for 30 minutes, pull it out of the oven and spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf.

Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the center is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove from the oven. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

 

[igorsMistress]

The recipe: No knead Bread
3 cups Flour (I used Bread...you can use All Purpose)
1/4 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (hot water 130 the highest..not boiling)
1. Combine flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water
it's well combined.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temp 3 hours
3. After 3 hours dough will become puffy and dotted with bubbles .....
transfer to a well-floured surface and sprinkle dough with a
little flour. Using a scraper fold dough over 10-12 times &
shape into a rough ball.
4. Place in a parchment paper-lined bowl(not wax paper) and
cover with a towel. Let stand on counter top for about 35
minutes.
5. Meantime place Dutch oven with lid in a cold oven and
preheat to 450 F. My oven takes 35 minutes to reach 450
6. When oven reaches 450 carefully, using oven gloves, lift the
Parchment paper and dough from the bowl and place gently
into the hot pot.(parchment paper goes in the pot too).
Cover and Bake 30 minutes.
7. After 30 minutes, remove lid and parchment paper. Return,
uncovered , to oven and bake 10-15 minutes. Let it cool
at least 15 minutes before slicing. It is a SUPER recipe.
Have fun and enjoy. Aria

Thank you Aria!

 

[N F C]

Stole this recipe intend to make it tomorrow

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small finely diced onion
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
1 1/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers
4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper


For the topping:

1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. mustard



Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, mix together 3 eggs, 1 1/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers, 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper, 1 small finely diced onion, 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Add 2 pounds of ground beef. I recommend using ground beef with a ratio of 80/20. 80 percent lean beef and 20 percent fat. This creates a moist, juicy meatloaf. Leaner beef can often result in a dry meatloaf. Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Form the mixture into a loaf and place inside the pan. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.

While the meatloaf is cooking, create the topping. In a bowl, mix together 3/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp mustard.

Once the meatloaf has finished baking for 30 minutes, pull it out of the oven and spread the topping evenly over the meatloaf.

Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the center is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove from the oven. Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Thanks for sharing the recipe Penny! My co-worker was talking about meatloaf yesterday. She has some leftover and is going to put it into a Shepard's Pie...seems like a good idea.

 

[N F C]

But you have almond joy cookie bars!

You are correct...I have them and I had one

 

[igorsMistress]

You are correct...I have them and I had one

For breakfast?

 

[N F C]

For breakfast?

I'm not that bad!

It was last night after my baked sweet potato dinner.

 

[igorsMistress]

I'm not that bad!

It was last night after my baked sweet potato dinner.

Uh huh

What do put on your sweet potatoes NFC? Are you a butter, salt and pepper gal or do you dress it up?

 

[N F C]

Uh huh View attachment 1933328

What do put on your sweet potatoes NFC? Are you a butter, salt and pepper gal or do you dress it up?

Butter, salt & pepper are all I need for dressing up a sweet potato. Don't go in for the brown sugar, marshmallow gunk at all.

 

[rjohns39]

Isn't that what counts in end Jared ..
Now mine is red also a 6 quart by Lodge they do most the cast iron or at least a good part of it my Grandmas big skillet shows no name it is huge she would do chicken in it has a lid as heavy as skillet solid glass we call it Grandma View attachment 1933217View attachment 1933221 View attachment 1933220

Penny, the one store I really really try to avoid is the lodge outlet right next to their factory. I don't need anymore cooking vessels, but I really want at least one of everything I find in there.

 

[N F C]

Penny, the one store I really really try to avoid is the lodge outlet right next to their factory. I don't need anymore cooking vessels, but I really want at least one of everything I find in there.

It sounds like a very tempting place...just say no Bob!