English Muffin Pizza

Sometimes it's just all about what you have in the pantry and a desire to use up some leftovers. I tried these individual English muffin pizza snacks and discovered a tasty, guilt-free treat. Try adding your favorite toppings and make this recipe your own. I used cheese sticks because it's what I had on hand, but slices or shredded cheese would work fine. I also used whole wheat muffins.
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English Muffin Pizza
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2 English muffins, sliced in half
4 tablespoons, spaghetti sauce
banana pepper rings, 4
2 cheese sticks, sliced
Parmesan cheese
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Turn oven temp to broil. Top each English muffin half with sauce, banana peppers, cheese stick slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil for approximately 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and muffins are slightly browned.
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Guest Recipe - Susan's French Toast Bread Pudding

My friend, Susan, sent me another wonderful recipe. This looks yummy for breakfast or dessert!
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French Toast Bread Pudding
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3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla
six slices of bread
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Combine eggs, milk, sugar, pumpkin pie spice & vanilla in your blender. Blend well. Dip bread in mixture and let it soak for a few minutes. Over medium-high heat, in a non-stick skillet, grill until bread is set and golden brown. Susan served this with butter and maple syrup.

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Chicken Cheese Casserole

I don't think you can have enough chicken casserole recipes. This is a quick and easy dish that takes just a few minutes to prepare. It's a great way to use leftover chicken. I used sharp cheddar and Swiss, but you could substitute your favorite cheese blend. Think about changing the type of cream soup for different flavors.
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Chicken Cheese Casserole
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1 cup chopped, cooked chicken
1 can cream of celery soup
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated, sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated, Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Blend milk and soup together. Add other ingredients and mix well. Pour into medium sized casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.