Monday, October 20, 2008

Popover Pizza

Popover Pizza

1 lb ground beef - browned with minced onion (I use 1/2 an onion), pizza seasoning (Italian seasoning is OK too)
Add to beef/onion the following:
1 envelope Spaghetti sauce mix
1 - 15 oz can tomato sauce or pizza sauce
1/2 cup water

simmer 10 minutes.

While simmering, make popover batter:


2 large eggs beaten
1 T. vegetable oil
1t. salt
1 cup milk
1 cup flour

Beat with rotary beater (I just whisk) until smooth.

Pour meat mixture into 9x13 pan, top with 8 oz mozzarella cheese. Pour popover batter over the top, then top disk with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown.

You can add green peppers or mushrooms in with the onions. I've made this with ground turkey and it is OK too (better if mixed ground turkey and ground beef though)

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Cream of Zucchini Cheddar Soup

2 medium zucchini - chopped
1 medium onion -chopped
2 T minced fresh parsley (or dried)
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 chicken bouillon cubes
3 cups water
1 cup milk
1 pkg 10 oz frozen corn
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 - 6 slices Velveeta cheese
pinch sugar
1 Teaspoon lemon

In large kettle over medium heat saute zucchini, onion and parsley in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually stir in water. Add the bouillon and lemon juice and mix well. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add milk and corn, bring back to boil. Reduce heat , cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Just before serving add cheeses and stir until melted add pinch of sugar.