Loaded Potato Ranch Casserole Ingredients: • 2 lbs red or russet potatoes, washed and cubed (peeling optional) • 1 cup sour cream • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2–3 Tbsp homemade ranch mix) • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided) • ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or more!) • 2 green onions, chopped • Salt and pepper to taste • Optional: ¼ cup milk or cream for extra creaminess ⸻ Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish. 2. Boil potatoes in salted water for 10–15 minutes, just until fork-tender. Drain well. 3. In a large bowl, mix together sour cream, ranch seasoning, half of the shredded cheese, half of the bacon, and chopped green onions (reserve a bit for topping). Stir in potatoes gently. Add salt and pepper if needed. 4. Transfer the mixture to the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top. 5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 min...
Here’s the complete Nutty Granola Bars recipe with added protein for a nutritious, high-protein snack. Nutty Granola Bars with Protein Makes 16-18 bars Ingredients: 1½ cups raw almonds 2½ cups raw cashews 1½ cups slivered almonds 1½ cups pumpkin seeds 1 cup sunflower seeds ½ to ¾ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) ¾ cup maple syrup (add 1-2 tbsp more if needed) ½ cup chia seeds 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (melted with ½ tsp coconut oil) 1-2 tbsp almond milk (optional, if mixture is too dry) Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven. Set oven to 325°F (163°C). 2. Toast the Nuts & Seeds -Spread the almonds, cashews, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly. 3. Mix Dry Ingredients in a large bowl, combine the toasted nuts and seeds with chia seeds and protein powder. 4. Add Sweetener. Pour maple syrup over the mixture and stir well. If the mixture...