Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Ingredients 

2 tbsp. melted butter or baking spray

2 cans (12.4 oz each refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing -icing reserved)

4 eggs

1/2 C heavy whipping cream

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tsp. vanilla

1 C chopped pecans

1/4 C maple syrup + 1 tsp. 

Directions

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees. 

2) Pour melted butter into a 3 quart baking dish or spray it with non stick cooking spray. 

3) Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls; set icing aside. Cut each roll into 6 pieces - place the chopped cinnamon rolls over the melted butter. 

4) In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, cinnamon & vanilla until combined. Drizzle the mixture over the cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with 1/4 C maple syrup.

5) Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove covers from the icing; microwave for about 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Stir in 1 tsp of maple syrup. Drizzle over the cinnamon roll casserole. 

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Cool: 10 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves: 8 

 

Oven Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs

 

Ingredients 

2 lbs. lean ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp. minced garlic

1/2 C dry bread crumbs or crushed crackers

1 egg

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 C shredded zucchini

salt & pepper to taste

Honey Garlic Sauce

1/4 C brown sugar

1/3 C honey

1/2 C ketchup

2 tbsp. soy sauce

1 tbsp. minced garlic

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

2) In a large bowl, mix all ingredients by hand and form into balls. 

3) Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake in oven for 30 minutes. 

Honey Garlic Sauce:

1) In a medium pot, mix together the brown sugar, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic. 

2) Heat through and let simmer for about 5 minutes. 

3) Place cooked meatballs in a bowl, pour sauce over top and toss to coat. 

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves: 38 meatballs

You can use this as either an appetizer for parties or you can make these and have them on top of rice or pasta. 

Honey Garlic Instant Pot Pork Chops

 

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick; or two-three large pork chops) 

1/2 tsp. kosher salt (plus more to taste) 

3/4 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

1 tbsp. all purpose flour

1 tbsp butter

5 cloves garlic (peeled and pressed) 

1 C broth (vegetable or chicken) 

1/4 C honey

2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

Directions

1) In a small bowl, combine salt , chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper and all purpose flour. Season the pork chops with the dry rub mix, making sure to coat the edges as well as both flat sides of each chop. 

2) Set Instant Pot to saute and give it about 8-10 minutes to preheat. Add the butter.

3) When the butter is melted, quickly add the pork chops and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops and set aside. Turn off the Instant Pot. 

4) Add the pressed garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. If you want the sauce to be thicker , add 2 tablespoons of flour, mix well, and continue cooking for 30-60 seconds or so, until the flour is slightly brown. 

5) Add the broth and scrape the brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. Add the honey and the white wine vinegar, and stir well. Taste for salt and adjust if needed. 

6) Return the pork chops back to the pot, placing them right in the liquid. They don't need to be submerged  all the way.

7) Cover the pressure cooker and make sure the pressure valve is sealed. Set for MANUAL, HIGH pressure for 7 minutes cook time. 

8) When the pressure cook time is up, let the pressure cooker naturally release for 10-12 minutes. After the 10-12 minutes, open the valve completely to quickly release all the remaining pressure. 

9) Remove the pork chops from the Instant Pot and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve the chops with the honey garlic sauce from the pot. 

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 11 minutes

Pressurizing/depressurizing: 24 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves: 4 

Instead of flour to thicken sauce, you can use 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 C of cold water.