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This is a super-easy recipe for potato soup.  And it is soooo yummy!! This time of year, I will probably make this once a week , that’s how easy it is and how much my family loves it!!

Chunky Potato Soup

What you need:

• 3 medium red potatoes
• 2 c. water
• 1 small onion
• 3 T. butter
• 3 T. all-purpose flour
• crushed red pepper flakes
• black pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 c. milk
• 1/2 t. sugar
• 1 cup shredded cheddar (I always use more, cause we LOVE cheese!!)
• 1 c. cubed ham

What to do:

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1″ cubes
2. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add potatoes and cook until tender
3. Drain potatoes, reserving liquid; set potatoes aside
4. Measure 1 cup or reserved liquid, adding water if necessary; set aside
5. Peel and finely chop onion.
6. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add onion, cook stirring frequently until onion is translucent and tender, but not browned
7. Add flour to saucepan, season with pepper  and red pepper flakes, both to taste; cook for 3-4 minutes
8. Gradually add potatoes, reserved liquid, milk and sugar to onion mixture in saucepan; stir well
9. Add cheese and ham
10. Simmer over low heat 15-20 minutes , stirring frequently

Happy Eating!!

For more Tempt My Tummy goodness…go see Lisa!!

Debbie, over at Dining with Debbie wanted me to join her  for Crock Pot Wednesday over on her blog.  Loving this recipe!!  I love cream cheese so anytime I  can use it, I am happy!!!

Cream Cheese Crock Pot Chicken

What you need

• 4 lbs (give or take a little) chicken breast
• 2 T. melted butter + 2T. for cooking onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package dry italian dressing mix
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup (can use cream of chicken)
• 1 (8oz) block cream cheese, cut up into cubes
• 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1 large onion
• crushed garlic to taste

What to do

• Brush chicken with butter and sprinkle with the dry italian seasoning.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 hours
• About 45 minutes before done, brown onion in butter; wehn onion is translucent, add cream cheese, soup and chicken broth to pan.  Add crushed garlic and stir all ingr
• Serve over hot rice

To get more crock pot ideas visit Debbie at her blog!!

I like to fix meals my hubby likes, so when I started making meat loaf for him, I went to his mom to find out how he liked it.  I make it the same way every time, usually without variation.  This is the recipe my MIL gave me.  I usually don’t measure anything, I just add it til it looks good, but I’ll try my best.  Adjust everything until you get something you really like!!

Hubby’s Favorite Meat Loaf

What you need

• 2 lbs ground beef ( I have also used venison, but recommend you use at least half ground beef for best flavor)
• 1 small onion
• 1/2-3/4 sleeve saltine crackers
• salt, pepper, garlic salt (all to taste)
• 4 T. ketchup (or to taste)
• 4 T. barbecue sauce (or to taste)
• 2 eggs
• more ketchup and barbecue sauce to spread over top before baking

What to do

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Spread into loaf pan; patting down firmly to make an even loaf.
3. Mix together ketchup and barbecue sauce; spread over top meat loaf.
4. Bake for about an hour at 375° or until meat thermometer reads 160°.
5. Let sit about 5 minutes before serving.
6. I serve this with mashed potatoes and a veggie, but you can serve with whatever sides you like!!

Happy Eating!!

For more Tempt My Tummy goodness…go see Lisa!!

Laura hosts Menu Planning Monday for us every Monday.  This is a great way to get ideas  to add to your menu and to share your ideas with others, as well.  So if you are sick of the same old thing for supper, join us and get some new ideas to spice up your meals!!

Monday….dinner out, away volleyball game

Tuesday….meatloaf, potatoes, veggies

Wednesday….cream cheese chicken (crock pot meal)

Thursday….pizza

Friday….usually get together with the neighbors!! Could be anything!!

Happy Eating!!