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Crispy Crab Taquitos

June 12, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Kid-friendly recipes do not have to be boring in the flavor department. Try out these Crispy Crab taquitos to add a crunch to your dinner-time routine. two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.

 Megan Glidden

two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
Crispy Crab Taquitos
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
two Crispy Crab Taquitos and crema.
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4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Servings
4 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
Ingredients
Crema
  • ½ Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Taquitos
  • 8 ounces lump crab meat 
  • 15 ounces low sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 Cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro
  • 8 Yellow Corn Tortillas
  • cooking spray
Servings: 2 Taquitos and 2 Tbsp Crema
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Instructions
  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Combine all ingredients for crema (non-fat Greek yogurt, chili powder, and garlic powder) in a small bowl and set aside
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine crab meat, black beans, Greek yogurt, chili powder, and cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  5. Place approximately ¼ cup of crab and bean mixture into center of a tortilla. Roll tightly, and place open side down. Repeat until you have run out of tortillas.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
  7. Spray taquitos with cooking spray and place open side down in air fryer. Cook five minutes, flip and cook another five minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Label for Crispy Crab Toquitos

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, appetizer, black beans, chili powder, cilantro, crab, garlic powder, kid friendly, lunch, protein, Seafood, tacos, tortillas, yogurt

Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup

December 12, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

CREAMY + CHEESY – You don’t want to miss out on this loaded potato soup. It’s full of protein and creamy enough to satisfy your cravings!


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12 2 cup servings
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12 2 cup servings
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  • CourseMain Dish
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12 2 cup servings
Servings
12 2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 6 cup russet potatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun creole seasoning
  • 4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Brown ground beef with yellow onion in a dutch oven or soup pot. Remove from pan and reserve for later.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to pot, bring to a boil, and cook potatoes until soft.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
  6. Add cooked ground beef, milk, ½ cup of shredded cheese, and ¼ cup of green onion.
  7. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
  8. Serve garnished with remaining cheddar cheese and green onion.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, fall, ground beef, main dish, soup, soups

Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis

November 17, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Craving that homestyle taste but short on time? These Airfryer Chicken Fried Steak Bites can be ready in 10 minutes and have that comforting homestyle taste. Spice up these bites with the homemade seasoning mix!


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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
Chicken Fried Steak Air Fryer Minis
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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
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6 (3 steak bites per serving)
Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup 1% Milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Servings: (3 steak bites per serving)
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  1. Wash hands and clean the food prep area.
  2. In one bowl, combine ingredients for homemade seasoning and put aside.
  3. To prepare breading stations, set out 3 medium size bowls. In the first bowl, place flour and one-third of the homemade seasoning and mix. In the second bowl, whisk 2 eggs with milk. In the third bowl, lightly mix panko breadcrumbs with another one-third of the homemade seasoning mix.
  4. Next, take the ground beef in a bowl and lightly mix the remaining one-third homemade seasoning mix into the beef. Take about 1 tablespoon size piece of beef and form into palm size square minis. Place in a bowl or on a plate until all are ready to coat.
  5. To bread, first place steak minis in the flour bowl to coat, then place in egg bowl to dredge, and then place in breadcrumb bowl to cover the minis with breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Continue the process until all steak minis are breaded.
  7. Place steak minis in the air fryer basket in one even layer and air fry at 370 degrees for 10 minutes turning halfway.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, Chicken, protein

Skillet Noodle Pie

November 9, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This Skillet Noodle Pie will quickly become a new family favorite.  It has all the traditional flavors of a pot pie but comes together in a fraction of the time.


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8 1 1/2 cup servings
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Servings
8 1 1/2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon low sodium
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 4 ounces fat free cream cheese
  • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 pound chicken breast diced and cooked (about 2 cups)
Servings: 1 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Start a large pot of water to boil. Once boiling add pasta and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
  3. Add flour until combined and then add 1 cup of water, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and black pepper
  4. Once combined add milk and cream cheese. Stir to combine
  5. Add mixed vegetables and cooked chicken, and stir to combine
  6. Last add pasta to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Once everything is combined and hot it is ready to serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Chicken, kid friendly, main dish, noodle, protein

Meatloaf

November 4, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Our Classic Meat Loaf is a delicious homestyle comfort food that will warm your soul.  The ingredients for this recipe are usually available in your kitchen and can be made in the traditional oven, or try to make in half the time in the air fryer.


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Ingredients
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup 1% Milk
  • 16 ounces frozen spinach leaves thawed and drained
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dry, ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups whole wheat soft breadcrumbs about 4 slices of bread
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs Italian seasoned
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon mustard
  • cooking spray
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Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, spinach, onion, and seasonings together.
  2. Add dry breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, and lean ground meat into the wet mixture. Using clean hands, mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Transfer the meat mixture to the pan, and pat well until evenly distributed.
  4. Bake in the oven set at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  5. In a small saucepan, stir together tomato sauce, brown sugar, and mustard over medium heat.
  6. Spoon off any excess fat from the top of the meatloaf. Pour the cooked tomato sauce over the meatloaf.
  7. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has a sticky consistency.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Air Fryer Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
  2. Combine all wet and dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts.
  4. Form and shape each half into small meatloaves.
  5. Place in the air fryer for 25 minutes.
  6. Spoon over the tomato sauce and cook an additional 7-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  7. Remove loaves from air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipe Notes

To make soft breadcrumbs: Place fresh bread slices into a food processor. Blend until broken into crumbs. (4 slices of bread will make about 2 cups of breadcrumbs)

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, air, air fry, air fryer, Beef, fall, meatloaf

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