Week 8 and 9 Recipes - Cheesy, Bacon Potatoes AND Pasta Vodka!

I had to combine this week and next week's blog because I will be unavailable to blog next Sunday since I will be working the New York Marathon! 

Ellie had a great day on Sunday Funday - she's our little movie star!

I have two GREAT recipes to share today - The first recipe is for Cheese and Bacon Potato Rounds - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cheese-and-bacon-potato-rounds/

Ingredients:

• 4 baking potatoes cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 8 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).  Brush both side of potato slices with butter; place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides, turning once.

When potatoes are ready, top with bacon, cheese, and green onion; continue baking until the cheese has melted

I've always wanted to make Pasta with Vodka sauce and finally decided to do it with this easy recipe I found - http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Penne-and-Vodka-Sauce/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=penne%20and%20vodka%20sauce&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 package of pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. 
   
3. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
   
4. Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
   
   
   
   Both dishes were a great hit with the family tonight especially the Pasta and Vodka! I will definitely make both of these dishes again. 
   
   
   I'll be back blogging in 2 weeks! Stay tuned for Stuffed Pizza Bites, Chicken Quesadilla Pie, Crockpot Cheesy Chicken, Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie, Crockpot Creamy Spaghetti and MORE!