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Ham and Cheese Quiche

November 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Classic Ham and Cheese Quiche is an easy go to breakfast option. When days are busy, you can prepare this the night before and bake in the morning. Wake everyone with a warm homemade breakfast!


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Ingredients
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup 1% Milk
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lean cured ham diced
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup lowfat monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 1 cup diced frozen potatoes
  • cooking spray
Servings: 1 slice servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  3. In a large bowl whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined. Add in mustard and spices and continue to whisk until blended.
  4. Next, add in the diced ham, shredded cheese, and diced potatoes.
  5. Spray a pie dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add egg mixture to the dish and use a spoon to even out the mix-ins.
  6. Cook in the oven for 45 minutes or until the egg is set. Remove from the oven and let set for 10 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, eggs, ham, Pork, quiche

Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheels

October 29, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheels are the perfect show stopper appetizer for upcoming holidays. If you love Jalapeno Poppers you have to try this appetizer!


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10 pinwheel slices
Ingredients
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 4 ounces nonfat cream cheese room temperature
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 5 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
Servings: pinwheel slices
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  1. On a clean floured surface or on a sheet of parchment paper, lay out the puff pastry sheet. Gently roll the puff pastry sheet out with a rolling pin. Be careful not to stretch the pastry sheet too thin.
  2. Spread the cream cheese out over the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1 inch strip on one side without cream cheese.
  3. Distribute the chopped bacon, chopped jalapenos, and shredded cheese across the cream cheese evenly.
  4. Begin rolling the puff pastry sheet starting with the covered edge, roll all the way to the uncovered edge. Use the uncovered edge to pinch together the roll at the seam.
  5. Cover the roll and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  7. Remove from the refrigerator and cut log into 10 pinwheels. Spread pinwheels out on a parchment paper covered baking sheet, bake for 23-25 minutes.
  8. Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

Jalapeno Popper Pastry Pinwheel Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pinwheel (51g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 280 mg 12 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 78 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 94 mg 2 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: app, appetizer, appetizers, bacon, cream cheese, fall, jalapeno, Snacks

Butternut Squash Mac n Cheese

November 23, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Mac n Cheese is a comfort food classic but allow us to dress up your mac n cheese with a winter favorite, butternut squash! The butternut squash and the blend of cheeses in this dish really make for a unique mac n cheese experience!


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Servings
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Side Dishes
Servings
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Servings
10 1/4 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Elbow pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups butternut squash fresh, cubed
  • 1/2 Tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 Tabblespoon olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup Milk 1%
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Asiago Cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and workspace
  2. Bring a stockpot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to the package
  3. Cut your butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
  4. In a separate saucepan, add your 2 teaspoons olive oil on medium heat. Add butternut squash into the pan and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes or until it is tender with a fork.
  5. Pour squash into a blender and puree
  6. In a saucepan, add your butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil and melt. Once melted add in your flour and whisk continually, add your milk slowly to prevent clumping.
  7. Add your cheeses, butternut puree, and spices and mix well. Incorporate pasta elbows.
  8. Pour into a 9x9 glass pan and cook at 350*F for 20 minutes
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: butternut squash, fall, healthy side dish, kid friendly, mac n cheese, pasta, side dish recipe, Side Dishes

Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins

April 27, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

These simple egg muffins are a great and delicious way to get an extra serving of veggies in at the start of your day!


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Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 head broccoli or 10 ounce bag frozen broccoli
  • 1 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
Servings: muffin
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area and utensils. Rinse fresh broccoli head under cool running water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, combine eggs, water and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder) and whisk until well combined and smooth.
  3. Prepare broccoli. If using fresh, cut into florets and place in microwave safe container with 1/2 cup water. Cover with microwave safe covering and steam for 4 minutes. When done, drain the broccoli and wait until cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces. If using frozen, follow package directions to steam, drain, and wait until cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.
  4. Spray a nonstick muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly distribute broccoli among muffin cups, pour egg mixture over broccoli up to about 2/3 full. Top with cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until egg is done but cheese is not burnt.
Recipe Notes

Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 muffin (78g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 80 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 130 mg 43 % Sodium 170 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 119 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 152 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, broccoli, cheddar, cheese, egg, eggs, kid friendly, school

Nacho Mac n’ Cheese

August 29, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

This dish is sure to be a hit with the kiddos! Creamy Mac N Cheese combined with the crunchiness of nachos? Sign me up too!


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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cup tortilla chips crushed
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  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. In a large skillet brown the ground beef. Once the beef is browned, add corn, diced tomatoes, milk and flour; bring to a slow boil.
  3. Add in the cooked macaroni and the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and macaroni is coated.
  4. Remove from heat and top with crushed tortilla chips.
Recipe Notes

Nacho Mac n' Cheese Nutrition Facts Serving size (201g) servings per container 10 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 230 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 45 g 16 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 4 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 195 mg 15 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 500 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, frozen, kid friendly, nacho, protein

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