Mashed Potatoes Yummy Surprise Recipe

We all need easy recipes for the holidays, so I thought it would be great to share this one!

My amazing executive producer Amanda Stanley from WPLG Local10 brought this yummy dish into work--And it was a GREAT hit!

Check out this SUPER EASY recipe!

Ingredients

2 Pounds of potatoes

1 pkg of Velveeta Cheese

½ cup of butter

1 green pepper chopped

2 green onions chopped

½ cup of cheddar cheese

1.      Place potatoes into a big pot--Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover & cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

2.      In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and mix in the butter & cheese! Then stir in the green peppers & onions! Also top with some cheddar cheese!

3.      Cook for about 20-25 minutes in the oven at 350°! Serve warm!

 

Healthy Potluck Ideas

My fellow television broadcaster Jen Herrera is a Cross-Fit Mama. So, when it was time for her birthday potluck at WPLG Local 10 News-- we ONLY did healthy food. Here are some suggestions-- if you are ever looking for a healthy dish for your next office party!

Canadian Bacon Egg Casserole

You can never go wrong with veggies!

Pasta Salad-- YUMMY!

Zucchini Rice Casserole from Delish.com!

Seven Layer Salad from Delish.com!

There are TONS of other dishes-- that are easy to make! 

Just click here-- for recipes on delish.com!

YUMMY- High Fiber Brownies

My sister Stacie is a health freak- who loves chocolate. A weird mix--right?!? She found this yummy High Fiber Brownie Recipe from Tastefullyjulie.com! 

It's so so so so good!

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 egg whites
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅔ cup sugar
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Grease or spray an 8-inch baking pan.
3. Process all ingredients EXCEPT chocolate chips in a food processor until well blended.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
5. Bake the brownies for 30 to 35 minutes, or until just set in the center.
6. Cool before cutting into squares.

Jamaican Rum Cake!

If you're looking for the best in home-style Jamaican cuisine-- Lady Kell's has you covered!  Lady Kell sent the WPLG Local 10 Morning News Team this delicious rum cake--to welcome our newest members to the team-- Julie Durda, MJ Acosta, and Jen Herrera!

It's one thing that I love about South Florida--the amazing Caribbean food!!  If you've never tried Jamaican Rum Cake-- you are definitely missing out! It's typically made for special events, like Christmas! Most of the cakes are made with yummy fruit soaked in your favorite Jamaican Rum. The longer you soak the fruit--the tastier the results!

To find out more about Lady Kell's Catering simply click HERE or call 954-249-0793!!

Weenie Muffins

This easy treat is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner… Cornbread Dog Muffins! I like to call them-- Weenie Muffins! Special thanks to my Morning Executive Producer Peggy Phillips for sharing these goodies with me!

Here’s what you need:

·         2 packages of cornbread mix

·         1 cup of milk

·         2 eggs

·         6 hot dogs

Directions: Mix all of your ingredients for your cornbread mix—including your milk and eggs.  Chop your hot dogs into little pieces.

 

Fill paper lined muffin cups 3/4 full.  Stick your hotdog in the center of the cupcake.  Bake at 400 degrees for about 16 minutes.

Serve Warm!