Christmas – The Cozy Cook

Sausage Stuffing

Stephanie — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:45:46 +0000

This Sausage Stuffing recipe can be made with homemade or store-bought bread cubes! Use it to stuff chicken or turkey, or bake it in a casserole dish for the best side dish recipe for the holidays!

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Stephanie — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:00:09 +0000

These Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with savory sausage, cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, caramelized onions, and more! Be warned, they disappear fast!

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Vegetable Casserole

Stephanie — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:54 +0000

This Vegetable Casserole is super creamy and easy to make! Cream of mushroom soup and a buttery Ritz cracker topping gives us that classic casserole flavor and consistency, along with a variety of vegetables and savory rice! (more…)

Baked Mac and Cheese

Stephanie — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:42 +0000

This Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is easy to make with a creamy 3-cheese blend and perfectly cooked macaroni. There is plenty of delicious cheese sauce with even more melted cheese on top. This makes a perfect dinner recipe or holiday side dish idea.

Optional additions include ham, bacon, chicken, or a crunchy Ritz cracker or breadcrumb topping!

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Baked Beans Recipe

Stephanie — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:25:32 +0000

These homemade Baked Beans are easy to make from scratch with dry navy beans and have the BEST flavor and consistency. They can be oven baked or prepared in the Slow Cooker!

Be sure to serve this with my glazed ham and some cheesy scalloped potatoes.

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Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole

Stephanie — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

This Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is loaded with all of your breakfast favorites! It’s got fluffy eggs with savory hashbrowns, sausage, peppers, onions, and cheese. It’s easy to make ahead of time and is very freezer-friendly.

Be sure to try my Breakfast Tacos recipe next!

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

Stephanie — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:43 +0000

This is the BEST Sweet Potato Casserole recipe! It has a sweet and savory filling with a crumbled pecan topping and perfectly toasted mini marshmallows. Bonus: It’s easy to make 1-2 days ahead of time! (more…)

Oreo Truffles

Stephanie — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:55:15 +0000

Oreo Truffles are an easy, no-bake dessert that can be made with as little as 3 ingredients. (Cream Cheese, Oreos, and Chocolate!) These are easy to make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve.

Lots of different color and topping options make these perfect for special occasions like birthdays, Christmas, and more.

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Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Stephanie — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:00:28 +0000

Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes are the best side dish idea for any night of the week! The steps are easy to follow and have basic ingredients like butter and sour cream with optional additions like garlic and Parmesan cheese!

BONUS: Learn my make-ahead method and instructions for freezing and reheating!

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Stephanie — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:04 +0000

This Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese is an easy 30-minute meal that your family will always agree on! It’s the BEST dinner recipe for a busy week and it’s easy to customize with different cheeses and add-ons. (more…)