Saturday, November 1, 2025

Cheesy Bacon Burger Melts

 Cheesy Bacon Burger Melts

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound bacon
1 small onion, chopped
2 cans tomato soup
1/2 pound velveeta cheese
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic
Salt & pepper to taste
Buns, for serving day

Cooking Day:

Over medium heat brown ground beef, onions, garlic and spices until beef is thoroughly cooked.  Stir in tomato soup and heat until bubbly.  Add cheeses and stir until melted.  Remove from heat, cool completely, package and freeze.

Serving Day:

Thaw mixture in fridge.  Preheat over to 425 degrees.  Heat mixture on stove top and then spoon on bun half.  Bake until hot and bubbly. 

Italian Sandwiches

 Italian Sandwiches

6 Hoagie rolls
1 6oz package classic salami
1 6oz package classic pepperoni
1 6oz package smoked ham
18 slices thin provolone
1/2 stick butter
1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
Giardiniera mix, optional

Mix butter and Italian seasoning.  Evenly spread butter on inside of hoagie rolls.  Layer 3 slices of provolone, 4-5 slices salami, 4-5 slices pepperoni and 3-4 slices ham.  Freeze assembled sandwiches.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees while thawing sandwiches.  Bake for 10 minutes for a hot, melty sandwich or bake longer if you prefer a toasted sandwich.