Southern cook Paula Deen is known for preparing delicious down-home dishes. This week, Paula cooks some time saving dishes that help even the busiest of families enjoy weeknight meals together!
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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast, Breakfast Casserole
(serves 6-8)
Paula’s Multi-Cooker is available at EVINE.
1 4-6 lb. chuck roast (bone-in if available)
1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder
1 package powdered Demi-Glace or Beef Base
(You can use a package of beef gravy as a last resort)
1 package buttermilk Ranch dressing
12 oz. jar of whole pepperoncini’s (Drained)
1 stick butter
Bring roast up to room temperature and pat dry.
Coat with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
If you are using a multi-cooker, brown the roast on both sides. If using a standard crock pot,
brown the roast on both side in a skillet before transferring to your crock pot.Add demi-glace and ranch dressing packages.
Add whole pepperoncini’s
Add 1 stick of butter.
Cover and cook for 6-8 hours.
Serve over rice!
Breakfast Casserole
(serves 6-8)
6 slices of buttered bread
6 new potatoes (boiled)
6 large eggs
2 cup half & half
1lb. breakfast sausage
1 whole white onion (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
Butter one side of 6 slices of plain white bread.
Place the bread in the bottom of a 9"x13" casserole dish.
In a large skillet, par cook the breakfast sausage then add the onions.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Drain most of the liquid and add over the top of the bread.
Slice the cooked potatoes over the top.
Beat 6 large eggs in a large bowl and add 2 cups of half & half.
Add salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.
Pour in the egg mixture.
Cover the casserole with both cheeses.
Spray a piece of aluminum foil with a non-stick spray. Cover casserole with the foil then put in your refrigerator for 4-12 hours.
Bake in a 350° oven for 45 minutes.