Holiday Classics | kingcooks https://www.kingcooks.com Cook Like King Sun, 31 Dec 2023 13:53:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.kingcooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-logowidget.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Holiday Classics | kingcooks https://www.kingcooks.com 32 32 110427592 French Toast Breakfast Bake https://www.kingcooks.com/french-toast-breakfast-bake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-toast-breakfast-bake Sat, 23 Dec 2023 20:23:43 +0000 https://www.kingcooks.com/?p=3833 This French toast breakfast bake is a simple yet amazing way to start your morning. The perfect combination of sweet and savory all in under 30 minutes. Guaranteed to leave your home smelling delicious and inviting. 

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This French toast breakfast bake is a simple yet amazing way to start your morning. The perfect combination of sweet and savory all in under 30 minutes. Guaranteed to leave your home smelling delicious and inviting. 

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French Toast Breakfast Bake

This French toast breakfast bake is a simple yet amazing way to start your morning. The perfect combination of sweet and savory all in under 30 minutes. Guaranteed to leave your home smelling delicious and inviting.
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast bake, french toast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 12 count King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 16 oz Italian turkey sausage
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg ground
  • Maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • In large bowl add eggs, milk, dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Whisk until fully combined and set aside.
  • In a pan over medium heat, cook sausage until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Once cooked set aside.
  • Cut the Hawaiian rolls into 4 equal pieces.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and topped with cooked sausage.
  • Cover with the egg mixture and top with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  • Place in a preheated oven at 350F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and browned across the top.
  • Remove from oven, top with maple syrup and enjoy!

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Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats https://www.kingcooks.com/strawberry-crunch-rice-krispie-treats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strawberry-crunch-rice-krispie-treats Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:55:16 +0000 http://www.kingcooks.com/?p=3465 Strawberry crunch crumbles meets crispy gooey rice krispies! It’s like the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar and Rice Krispies treats got married and made a beautiful baby. A match made in heaven for sure!

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Strawberry crunch crumbles meets crispy gooey rice krispies! It’s like the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar and Rice Krispies treats got married and made a beautiful baby. A match made in heaven for sure!

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Strawberry Crunch Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry crunch crumbles meets crispy gooey rice krispies! It's like the Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake ice cream bar and Rice Krispies treats got married and made a beautiful baby. A match made in heaven for sure!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword easy snacks, rice krispie treats, rice krispies, snacks, strawberry crunch, strawberry shortcake
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Author kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 6 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups rice krispies cereal
  • 8 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff

Strawberry Crunch

  • 1 package strawberry jello
  • 1 package vanilla pudding
  • 8 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

Strawberry Crunch

  • In a small bowl add in the strawberry jello mix, 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of flour. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
  • In another small bowl add in the vanilla pudding mix, 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of flour. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
  • Spread out both mixtures on a parchment line baking sheet. Making sure to press it each down firmly while keeping them mostly separated.
  • Bake at 350f for 7-8 minutes or until edges start to bubble.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm and completely cooled.
  • Once cooled, break into pieces and blend until full incorporated.
  • Place in freezer until ready to use.

Rice Krispie Treat Assembly

  • In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt 8 tbsp of butter.
  • Once butter is melted, add 5 cups of mini marshmallows. Mix constantly until fully combined.
  • Then, add vanilla extract. Mix until combined and remove from heat.
  • Add in 6 cups of rice krispies cereal and 1 cup of mini marshmallows. Mix throughly.
  • Then, add in 1 cup of the strawberry crunch and mix to incorporate.
  • Transfer to a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spread out evenly pressing down just enough to form. This step is very important and will lead to crispy and gooey treats!
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, add 1/2 cup marshmallows fluff. Microwave in 5 second intervals until smooth. Drizzle over rice krispie treats and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the strawberry crunch. Let cool and enjoy!

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Creamy Mac and Cheese https://www.kingcooks.com/creamy-mac-and-cheese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creamy-mac-and-cheese https://www.kingcooks.com/creamy-mac-and-cheese/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:40:27 +0000 http://www.kingcooks.com/?p=3019 Creamy 3 cheese mac and cheese with an Amazing crispy cheese crust!

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Creamy Mac and Cheese

Creamy 3 cheese mac and cheese with an Amazing crispy cheese crust!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. medium shells cooked
  • 4 cups half and half
  • 2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 cups muenster cheese shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 5 tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 tbsp. oregano dried
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg ground
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. white pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add in unsalted butter. Once the butter is melted and starting to slightly bubble, sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes consistently whisking.
  • Once the roux is a light brown in color start whisking in the half and half slowly. As the roux absorbs the half and half it will begin to thicken.
  • Continue to pour and whisk increasing the amount of half and half being added until the roux is lump free.
  • Bring to a simmer and add in the white pepper, onion powder, nutmeg, salt and garlic.
  • Cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and is a thick smooth consistency. That should take 5-6 minutes over medium heat.
  • Once the sauce has reached the proper consistency, remove from the heat.
  • Whisk in 1 cup of the muenster cheese, parmesan cheese and the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Follow that by folding in the cooked shells and mix throughly.
  • Transfer the mixture to a rimmed baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with oregano and remaining 1 cup of muenster cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes and serve!

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Creamy Bacon Green Bean Casserole https://www.kingcooks.com/creamy-bacon-green-bean-casserole/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creamy-bacon-green-bean-casserole Sat, 17 Nov 2018 00:05:21 +0000 http://www.kingcooks.com/?p=2963 Hi everybody! So, here I am thinking… hmmm? How can I put an imprint on thanksgiving this year? Then it hit me! How about I take a classic side dish that’s somewhat boring and turn it into something memorable. That’s when my deep rooted love for all things bacon came into play :). So I...

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Hi everybody! So, here I am thinking… hmmm? How can I put an imprint on thanksgiving this year? Then it hit me! How about I take a classic side dish that’s somewhat boring and turn it into something memorable. That’s when my deep rooted love for all things bacon came into play :). So I took boring ol’ green bean casserole and dressed it up with crispy bacon, fresh green beans, mushrooms and my own cream sauce and made it a hit! Let’s dive into this one; you’re going to love it!
Ingredients

So to get started, I wanted to get away from the canned goodness that is cream of mushroom soup and share how easy it is to make your own cream sauce! When you decide to use fresher produce, you get to adjust the taste to your liking and make things taste even better. And it’s just as convenient! I used fresh green beans and mushrooms as well, to add a vibrant bite to the dish. Once you make the switch you will never go back! And last but not least: Bacon! You can never go wrong with crispy and delicious bacon. Adding some protein gives this casserole legs to stand on its own.

 

Start with Bacon
First things first, you want to start with the bacon so you can use the natural grease instead of having to add oil to the pan.

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large skillet over medium heat, add in the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Once cooked, transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and set aside. Reserve half of the bacon grease in the pan.

 

Taste the Difference

Then you will add into the pan the diced mushrooms, garlic, and butter, and sauté until golden brown. Next, add in the flour and stir to combine and allow to cook for 30 seconds or so, while continuously stirring to prevent burning. By adding the flour you’re making a roux to help thicken and keep your cream sauce together while it bakes.

Add in the green beans and salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly. Cook for 6-8 minutes. This helps wilt the green beans a little before baking. You can also cut the green beans into small pieces if you’d like.

Fresh green beans give this casserole dish body and a nice chew when it’s done baking. At times, canned green beans can turn a little mushy after baking. So you can avoid that altogether by using fresh green beans :).

Finally, add in the cream and half of the cooked bacon. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking dish.

 

Baked Goodness
Top with mozzarella cheese, the rest of the cooked bacon, half of the fried onions, oregano, and top it with a drizzle of olive oil.


Allow to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Once it’s out of the oven, top with remaining fried onions. 

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.


Enjoy!

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Creamy Bacon Green Bean Casserole

A thanksgiving staple and classic! This is my twist on green bean casserole, which proves that adding cream, bacon and cheese to anything makes it 10x better!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10
Author kingcooks

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. green beans
  • 1 cup bacon chopped
  • 2 1/2 cup mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup French fried onions
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. flour
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. oregano dried
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add in chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Once golden, transfer to a plate lined with paper towel and set aside. Reserve half of the bacon grease in the pan.
  • Add in the diced mushrooms, garlic, and butter, and sauté until golden brown. Next add in the flour and stir to combine and allow to cook for 30 seconds or so, while continuously stirring to prevent burning.
  • Add in the green beans and add salt and pepper to taste, mix thoroughly. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
  • Add in the cream and half of the cooked bacon. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, the rest of the cooked bacon, half of the fried onions, oregano, and top with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Allow to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
  • Once out of the oven, top with remaining fried onions.
  • Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!

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