November 2015 Supper Swap

Long Boy "Burgers" - Julie

Bacon Apple Chicken Burgers - Jen R

Sausage Pasta Milano - Sara D

Roasted Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce - Sarah B

Cafe Rio Chicken - Stacy

Tortellini Soup - Taylor

Sausage Pasta Milano

Sausage Pasta Milano

Ingredients:

1 pound box bowtie pasta

12 oz ground italian sausage

2-4 cloves garlic

8 oz package fresh mushrooms

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano

1.5 cups heavy whipping cream

0.25 tsp fresh ground pepper

Shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook italian sausage until no longer pink, drain and add pack to pan.  Add garlic and mushrooms.  Saute until tender.  Add tomatoes, pepper and crea.  Simmer for 10 minutes, being careful not to scorch.

Cool and package in freezer bag.  Double bag and include a small baggie of shredded Parmesan cheese along with a label and instructions.  Don't forget the box of pasta on swap day.

Serving Instructions:

Thaw.  Heat over low heat.  Prepare bowties according to package directions.  Toss pasta and sauce together at serving time.  Serve with fresh Parmesan on top.  Serve with a salad or green veggies.

Long Boy "Burgers"

Long Boy "Burgers"

adapted from sunshingandbones.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

3 (6 inch) sub rolls, split in half lengthwise (can use the Target bakery ones)

1.25 cups cornflakes, crushed

0.5 small onion, minced

0.5 cup milk

6 Tbsp ketchup, separated

1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp minced fresh thyme

0.5 tsp garlic powder

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Salt and pepper

1.5 pounds 90% lean ground beef

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Split hoagie rolls to end up with 6 halves.  Combine cornflakes, onion, milk, 4 Tbsp ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic powder, egg, 0.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper in large bowl.  Add meat and knead gently until well combined.  Top rolls evenly with meat mixture, spreading meat to edges of rolls.  Brush top of meat mixture evenly with remaining ketchup.  Flash freeze until solid and place in gallon freezer bag.  Make sure to package up cheese for swap day.

Serving Instructions:

Thaw.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Bake until meat registers 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.  Top burgers with cheese and continue to bake until cheese melts, 3-4 minutes.  Let rest 5 minutes.  Serve.