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Banana Bread

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Instructions

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attached, mix bananas until mashed and creamy. Add melted butter and mix well.
  • Mix in baking soda, salt, and sugar until well combined. Add egg and vanilla.
  • Mix in the flour until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer banana bread to cooling rack and let cool completely before slicing.

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]]> Blueberry Muffins https://cajunsugarpie.com/blueberry-muffins/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:21:12 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=3046 Blueberry Muffins

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Blueberry Muffins

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  • Add vegetable oil, egg, and milk. Mix well.
  • Fold blueberries into the batter.
  • With a large cookie scoop, fill each muffin cup. Sprinkle granulated sugar over each muffin.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-28 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • After removing from oven, transfer muffins to a baking rack to cool.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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]]> Breakfast Muffins https://cajunsugarpie.com/breakfast-muffins/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:06:11 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=3045 Breakfast Muffins

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Breakfast Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup finely chopped apple
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attached, combine butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and milk and beat until well combined.
  • Mix in apple, coconut, 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 cup cranberries (reserving 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup cranberries for topping muffins).
  • Add flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to wet batter. Mix well.
  • Using a large cookie scoop, fill each muffin cup. Sprinkle remaining cranberries and pecans over each muffin.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cake tested inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to a cooling rack.
  • Store in an airtight container.

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]]> Ham and Swiss Sliders https://cajunsugarpie.com/ham-and-swiss-sliders/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:58:02 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=3008 Ham and Swiss Sliders

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Ham and Swiss Sliders

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 24 Hawaiian rolls or slider-size buns
  • 24 slices deli ham
  • 12 slices baby Swiss cheese

Ingredients | Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Ingredients | Topping:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds

Instructions

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, and spray the foil.
  • Cut rolls in half with a serrated bread knife. Place the bottom half on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cover rolls with half of the ham slices. Layer cheese slices over ham. Top cheese with remaining ham slices.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, teaspoon of dijon mustard, and teaspoon of honey. Mix well. Drizzle over the top layer of ham.
  • Place the top buns back on.
  • In another small bowl, mix together melted butter, teaspoon of Dijon mustard, onion powder, and poppy seeds. Brush mixture over the top and sides of rolls.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 3-5 minutes or until tops are slightly brown and cheese is melting out the sides.
  • Serve warm.

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]]> Puppy Chow (Peanut-Free) https://cajunsugarpie.com/puppy-chow-peanut-free/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:48:26 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=3000 Puppy Chow (Peanut-Free)

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Puppy Chow (Peanut-Free)

Servings 9

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 9 cup Rice Chex or any combination of Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (peanut-free like Barney Butter)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Directions:

  • In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, almond butter, and butter for 1 minute. Stir. Continue to heat at 30-second intervals until mixture is melted and smooth.
  • After removing chocolate from microwave, stir in vanilla.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add Chex cereal. Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until coated.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar over chocolate coated cereal and mix well until cereal has been coated with powdered sugar. (You can also place cereal and powdered sugar in a large ziplock bag and shake to coat.)
  • Spread cereal out over parchment lined pan and cool completely. Store in air-tight container.

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]]> Spicy Pecans https://cajunsugarpie.com/spicy-pecans/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:33:13 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=2999 Spicy Pecans

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Spicy Pecans

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder - medium
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cup pecan halves

Instructions

Directions:

  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, basil, onion powder, garlic, cayenne, and chipotle. Mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread pecans over pan. Pour melted butter over pecans, stirring well, until pecans are coated with butter. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove pecans from oven and add spice mixture. Stir to coat pecans evenly with spices. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until nuts are brown and toasty.
  • Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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]]> Cheesy Sausage Bread https://cajunsugarpie.com/cheesy-sausage-bread/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:49:41 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=2983 Cheesy Sausage Bread

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Cheesy Sausage Bread

Servings 8

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 recipe Pizza Dough
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 lb pork sausage
  • 2-3 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cup shredded Mozzarella or Italian blend cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • unsalted butter for brushing the top

Instructions

Directions:

  • Make pizza dough according to directions.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions and sausage until cooked through. Add spinach and mix until wilted.
  • Roll dough out on floured surface to 10x15-inch rectangle.
  • Sprinkle cheese over dough leaving half-inch border at the top (long side).
  • Sprinkle garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes over cheese.
  • Spread sausage mixture over cheese/seasoning layer.
  • Roll dough, jelly-roll style, making sure to seal seams and fold-in ends.
  • Place loaf on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in 400°F preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden.
  • After removing from the oven, brush butter over the top of the loaf. Let cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

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]]> Pizza Dough https://cajunsugarpie.com/pizza-dough/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:21:01 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=2982 Pizza Dough

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Pizza Dough

Servings 8

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Directions:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with dough hook attached, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Mix until incorporated.
  • Add water and olive oil. Mix until dough ball forms and all dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Knead dough on floured surface and form round ball. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1-1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  • When you are ready to make pizza, roll dough out onto pizza pan. With a fork, lightly press holes in the dough.
  • Place in a preheated 425°F oven. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove and top with your favorite sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake pizza for an additional 20 minutes.

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]]> Soft Rolls https://cajunsugarpie.com/soft-rolls/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:11:22 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=2981 Soft Rolls

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Soft Rolls

Servings 12

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb 6 oz bread flour
  • 1 oz instant yeast
  • 1 oz salt
  • 2 oz granulated sugar
  • 1 oz nonfat milk powder
  • 1 oz shortening
  • 1 oz unsalted butter
  • 10 oz water
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Directions:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and milk powder until well combined.
  • Add shortening and butter. Mix well.
  • Add water and egg. Mix until dough ball starts to form and all dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Roll dough out onto floured work surface. Knead a few times and form into round ball.
  • Place dough ball in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  • Shape dough into 12 balls. Place in greased pan. Cover and let rise another hour until doubled in size. ( You can freeze the dough after shaping. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer the night before and place in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator at least an hour before baking, and let the dough rise at room temperature. )
  • Bake rolls in pre-heated 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

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]]> Hot Chocolate Mix https://cajunsugarpie.com/hot-chocolate-mix/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:47:53 +0000 https://cajunsugarpie.com/?post_type=cp_recipe&p=2976 Hot Chocolate Mix

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Hot Chocolate Mix

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 20

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup regular cocoa
  • 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa
  • 2 1/2 cup non-fat milk powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Directions:

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until fully combined.
  • Place mix in an airtight container.
  • When you are ready to make hot chocolate, add 3-4 tablespoons of the mix to a mug. Pour 6-8 ounces boiling water over mix and stir well. Add your favorite mix-ins, like marshmallows, chocolate shavings, cinnamon, whipped cream, or peppermints.

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