http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.16 Upside-Down Sausage and Mushroom Pizza http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/upside-down-sausage-and-mushroom-pizza/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/upside-down-sausage-and-mushroom-pizza/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:06:02 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2286

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet or hot turkey sausage, casing removed
  • 1 cup onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup pasta sauce
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.

Step 2

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook for 3 minutes, or until browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Add onion and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes, until soft. Add pasta sauce, pizza sauce and olives and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer sauce to the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and oil until blended. Whisk in flour and salt until well blended. Pour mixture over sauce in pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Buttery Corn Casserole http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/buttery-corn-casserole/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/buttery-corn-casserole/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:03:15 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2285

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter-flavored crackers, crushed

Method

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, butter, corn, cheese and 1/2 cup crackers. Mix well.

Step 2

Spoon the mixture into a greased 11"x7"x2" baking dish. Top with 1/2 cup crackers and 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 3

Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes at 350F.

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Crawfish Fettuccine http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/crawfish-fettuccine/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/crawfish-fettuccine/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:01:05 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2284  

Ingredients

  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 sticks margarine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 pint half and half
  • 3 lbs. crawfish
  • 1 lb. Velvetta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno
  • 1 lb. fettuccine noodle
  • Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Saute onion, pepper, celery, and butter. Add flour, cover and cook on low 15 minutes, stir often. Add parsley and crawfish, cook 15 minutes stirring often. Add half and half and cook slowly with half of the Velvetta. Add salt and pepper, cook 30 minutes. Add cooked noodles, put in casserole, spray with Pam. Top with the parmesan cheese and the remaining Velvetta. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

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Oreo Truffles http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/oreo-truffles/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/oreo-truffles/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:58:16 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2283 A rich treat that will win over any chocolate lover!

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag of Oreo Cookies crushed
  • 1/2 of 8oz box of cream cheese softened
  • 1 box of 8 squares of semi-sweet chocolate
  • 2 sheets of wax paper
  • 2 cookie trays

Method

Step 1

Combine Oreo crumbs and cream cheese in a bowl. Create 1 inch balls of cookie mixture. Set aside.

Step 2

Melt chocolate. (Follow the instructions provide on chocolate for timing and melting method suggested)

Step 3

Line two cookie trays with wax paper.

Step 4

Roll the balls in the melted chocolate using two forks and a spoon to cover all areas. Lift ball with forks allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place truffles on wax paper lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate 1 hour.

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Misty’s Chicken Skilletini http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/mistys-chicken-skilletini/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/mistys-chicken-skilletini/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:55:50 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2282 Inspired by Johnny Carino’s Chicken Skilletini: A tomato sauce chicken spaghetti.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1" strips
  • 1/2 jar of Garden Vegetable Spaghetti sause
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1/2 bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • red pepper and salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 bag of spaghetti noodles

Method

Step 1

Chop onions and bell pepper into strips (like you would for fajitas).

Step 2

Boil noodles.

Step 3

While noodles are boiling, coat skillet with oil on medium heat. Insert onion, bell pepper and chicken. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and onions are caramelized (brown). Drain noodles and add to pan. Pan fry noodles for 1-2 minutes. Poor sauce into the pan. Ready when sauce warms.

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Fast Vegetable Beef Soup http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/fast-vegetable-beef-soup/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/fast-vegetable-beef-soup/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:53:39 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2281 I wasn’t feeling well one day and wanted to cook a version of my mom’s soup. Of course, I decided this when I was already hungry so I knew I had to speed things along. This is what I came up with. It tasted good and it helped me feel better!

 

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag of frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 lb stew beef cut into 1" cubes
  • 3 medium red potatoes cut into small wedges
  • 1 cup of shell noodles
  • red pepper and salt (to taste)
  • 12 oz water

Method

Step 1

In a medium stockpot, boil potatoes in broth, tomato paste and water.

Step 2

To save time, season meat and cook on a grill such as a George Forman until medium well.

Step 3

When potatoes are almost soft, add mixed vegetables and beef.

Step 4

Can be served over rice.

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Creamy Mushroom Crawfish Etouffee http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/creamy-mushroom-crawfish-etouffee/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/creamy-mushroom-crawfish-etouffee/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:51:34 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2280 There are several ways to make etouffee but this is definitely my favorite.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of crawfish tails
  • 1 can of mushroom soup
  • 1 small can of sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1/2 large bell pepper diced
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • red pepper and salt (to taste)
  • rice

Method

Step 1

On medium heat, saute onions, bell pepper, and garlic (optional) in butter until caramelized. Add crawfish and cook on medium 3-5 minutes until crawfish is warm. Add cream of mushroom soup and mushrooms (optional) and seasoning. Cook 3-5 minutes until sauce is warm.

Step 2

Serve over rice.

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Joy’s Spaghetti http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/joys-spaghetti/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/joys-spaghetti/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:49:27 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2279 This is my mom’s recipe. It even wins over people who say “I don’t like spaghetti”.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1/2 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • 1 packet of spaghetti seasoning
  • 1 small can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 bag of spaghetti noodles
  • salt and red pepper (to taste)
  • 1 small can of mushrooms (optional)

Method

Step 1

In a skillet, saute onions and bell pepper until caramelized. Add ground meat cook on medium heat until browned.

Step 2

Drain ground meat of any excess oils. Then return to skillet.

Step 3

Add spaghetti seasoning, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, water (refill the tomato sauce can for the correct amount), mushrooms (optional), and season to taste.

Step 4

Mix in spaghetti noodles.

 

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Crawfish Etouffee Twice Baked Potatoes http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/crawfish-etouffee-twice-baked-potatoes/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/crawfish-etouffee-twice-baked-potatoes/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:45:49 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2278 Have leftover crawfish etouffee and tired of eating it over rice? This is a great way to give leftovers a whole new taste or a great side with steak.

 

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large baking potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese
  • 1 lb of crawfish tails
  • 1 can of mushroom soup
  • 1 small can of sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 1/2 large bell pepper diced
  • 1 clove of garlic crushed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • red pepper and salt (to taste)

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Bake (or microwave) potatoes until soft.

Step 3

Cut potatoes into halves. Remove the centers of the potatoes being careful to leave a small amount attached to skin to create a bowl shape.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, add potato centers, 1 cup of cheese, butter. Smash potatoes until creamy consistancy. Then add etouffee. Stir until cheese is melted and mixture is consistent.

Step 5

Place potatoes on a baking tray. Scoop the mash potato mixture into the potato halves. Potatoes may overflow. Top potatoes with 1/2 cup of cheese.

Step 6

Bake 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Step 7

On medium heat, saute onions, bell pepper, and garlic (optional) in butter until caramelized. Add crawfish and cook on medium 3-5 minutes until crawfish is warm. Add cream of mushroom soup and mushrooms (optional) and seasoning. Cook 3-5 minutes until sauce is warm.

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Unbelievably Easy Crawfish or Shrimp Fettucini http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/unbelievably-easy-crawfish-or-shrimp-fettucini/ http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/recipe/unbelievably-easy-crawfish-or-shrimp-fettucini/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:42:13 +0000 http://www.hotcajunrecipes.com/?post_type=recipe&p=2277 I get tons of compliments on this. However, just to warn you people will laugh if you tell them how you made it!

 

Ingredients

  • 1 lb crawfish or medium shrimp (peeled)
  • 1/2 can of original Rotel
  • 1 jar of cheese whiz
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 bag of fettucini noodles
  • salt and red pepper (to taste)

Method

Step 1

In a medium stockpot, saute the onion and bell pepper in butter on medium heat until caramelized.

Step 2

Add crawfish or shrimp cook 5-10 minutes until crawfish is warm or shrimp is pink.

Step 3

Add Rotel and cheese whiz cook 5 minutes or until sauce is warm.

Step 4

Turn off stove but add noodles to mixture. Stir until noodles are saturated in sauce.

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