Make Your Burger Special: Spread it on!

I love a good hamburger and am always looking for new toppings or recipes to try (or just an excuse to make them for dinner). I get bored with the same old mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup on my burger, so I decided to try a couple different spreads to give each hamburger more personality and flavor.

You may have noticed an increase in the number of recipes, articles, and blogs that are talking about pimento cheese. This retro product is being reinvented all over the country, and I wanted to see what all of the fuss was about. I picked up some Mrs. Kinser’s Pimento Cheese Spread with Pepper Jack and spread it on my hamburger patty for an extra kick. The result was a delicious, gooey topping that added just the right amount of flavor, without being too spicy. I deemed this burger, the “Throwback”, because it highlights a product that gained popularity in the 1920′s, and is currently resurfacing on menus and store shelves across the country.

For more of a gourmet hamburger, I went with Stonemill Kitchens Artichoke Parmesan Dip.  I paired this product with a turkey burger, because the rich artichoke Parmesan dip was a nice compliment to the lean turkey meat. Make sure the patty is piping hot before spreading on the dip to ensure that the Parmesan cheese will melt. I topped this burger with some fresh arugula and caramelized onions and the result was a gourmet-inspired turkey burger that is now one of my go-to dishes!

Whether you’re making hamburgers for your family or serving them for guests, these easy additions will bring your burger to the next level! Not only can you mix up the spreads, but try different toppings as well. Things like bacon, sauteed mushrooms, salad greens, caramelized onions, and roasted red pepper are “gourmet” touches that any home cook can master. Enjoy!

For more information about these products, check out their websites:

Stonemill Kitchens

Mrs. Kinser’s

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Easy Breakfast Recipe: Hashbrown Egg Bake

I really love a good breakfast on the weekends, but don’t want to spend my entire morning in the kitchen. This recipe combines  some of my favorite breakfast ingredients together in one simple dish, and can be ready in 20 minutes or less.  Another factor that really draws me to a recipe is the freedom to substitute or add ingredients that I have on hand. With just over five ingredients, this recipe is one that any home cook can master! I made this for my husband last Sunday and served it with a fruit salad that he threw together. It was a great meal that we fixed together and enjoyed while watching a football game. This recipe serves two people comfortably, but feel free to double it or triple it as needed!

Ingredients

• 1/2 package Reser’s Refrigerated Hash Browns (approx. 3 cups)
  
• 1/4 sweet, white onion
• 1/2 bell pepper, any color
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 Tbs. butter
• Salsa-for garnish

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Using a cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Dice the onion and the bell pepper into medium-sized pieces and transfer to skillet. Sauté until vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.

2.  Add the potatoes, and fry until browned and crisp. Crack the eggs on top of the cooked potato and vegetable mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.  Bake for ten minutes or until the egg whites are set.

3.  Using a metal spatula, divide into servings  and garnish with your favorite salsa. Be sure that everyone gets at least one egg.

Tips:

• Feel free to add ingredients to this recipe. Chorizo, mushrooms,  or bacon pieces would be a welcome addition!
• Don’t be shy with the garnishes; green onion, sour cream, hot sauce, and more cheese are other great options.
• Be sure to use a cast iron skillet for this meal, so that you can transfer it from the stove to the oven with ease.

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“What’s for Dinner” Contest: Final Week!

Wow, school starts next week for most kids!  Back-to-school means back-to-a-structured routine and kids walking in the door asking, “What’s for dinner?”

We’d like to make the “What’s for dinner?” dilemma a little easier.

It’s the final week of our “What’s for Dinner” back-to-school giveaway.  Vote in our “What’s for Dinner” poll and be automatically entered to win a “Reser’s Baked Dinner” prize pack. This week, two lucky people (picked at random) will get to taste our savory and delicious new Baked Sides and Dinners. MMMM…Baked Hash Brown Casserole anyone?

Head over to our Facebook page to vote on the last “What’s for Dinner” poll question! The final two Winners will be selected on Thursday and announced on our Facebook Page! Prize packs will be shipped out the following Monday for the winners to enjoy with their families. This is the last week of the contest, so be sure to answer the poll question for one more chance to win! Good Luck!

Prize Pack will include:

• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Dinners
• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Sides
• Recipe Ideas
• 1 surprise gift

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It’s Week 2 of the “What’s for Dinner” Contest!

It’s week 2 of our “What’s for Dinner” back-to-school giveaway.  There’s still time for you to win a Dinner Prize Pack filled with Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Dinners and Sides.

The average American family spends less than 30 minutes making dinner. Reser’s can cut that time to only 7 minutes. Just pop one of our delicious Baked Dinners into the microwave and you can take all the credit for the ‘home-baked’ taste!

Vote in our “What’s for Dinner” poll and be automatically entered to win a “Reser’s Baked Dinner” prize pack. Each week, two lucky people (picked at random) will get to taste our savory and delicious new Baked Sides and Dinners. MMMM…Baked Mac & Cheese anyone? Head over to our Facebook page to vote on this week’s “What’s for Dinner” poll question! Winners will be selected the Thursday of each week and announced on the Blog! Prize packs will be shipped out the following Monday for the winners to enjoy with their families. Good luck everyone!

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Prize Pack will include:

• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Dinners
• 2 Reser’s Main St. Bistro Baked Sides
• Recipe Ideas
• 1 Surprise gift

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