Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce is SOOOO good! Even Matt, who claimed he didn't like cranberry sauce, loves it. Good on turkey, potatoes, and plain. Best part, it is quick and easy - and can be made a day or so ahead of time! In fact, making it ahead of time allows the flavors to blend, so it is even better.

INGREDIENTS:

12oz bag cranberries

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS:

In large saucepan, combine sugars, juice, and water over medium heat. Add cranberries.

Cook 10-15 minutes, until all cranberries have popped (they do splatter a bit, so if you have a splatter guard, you might want to use it!). Whisk occasionally, helping to mash the cranberries. Pay attention to it as it easily boils over.

Pour into bowl and chill in the fridge. It will thicken as it cools.

Tato Taco Casserole

We may have an obsession with taco flavored things. But they are always so yummy!!

INGREDIENTS:
Crust:
1.5 cups mashed potato flakes
8 oz sour cream
2/3 cup water
Filling:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup taco sauce
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mexi-blend, both are good!)
Topping:
1.5 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, diced
Tortilla chips, slightly crushed

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine crust ingredients in medium bowl. Press into 8x8 dish. Bake for about 25 minutes, until edges start to brown.

Meanwhile, brown ground beef in skillet. Drain. Stir in taco sauce, heat through. Add cheese and mix well. Spread evenly over baked crust.
Top with lettuce, tomato, and tortilla chips. Enjoy!