Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

 

This Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert looks and tastes like you spent lots of time making it, but it will be your secret how very quick and easy it is to make.

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert

12-24 frozen ice cream sandwiches*

1 (8 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Roasted, salted cocktail peanuts

1 (approximately 12 oz.) jar hot fudge topping

Arrange a layer of ice cream sandwiches in the bottom of an ungreased 9x9 baker cutting to fit.  (See image below.) Spread with half of the whipped topping. Sprinkle with desired amount of cocktail peanuts.  Spoon half of the fudge topping by teaspoonfuls onto the peanuts/whipped topping layer.  Repeat layers with ice cream sandwiches (cutting to fit), remaining whipped topping, desired amount of peanuts, and the rest of the hot fudge topping.  Freeze without covering for at least 3 hours.  Once frozen, cover.  Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.  To make clean slices, run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe dry, then slice and serve.  Store in freezer.

*My 9x9 baker widens at the top, so I have to use 16 ice cream sandwiches to fill it.  You may need less or more depending on the actual dimensions of your baker.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Cake 101:

*Cut ice cream sandwiches to fit:

*You can use caramel topping instead of, or in addition to, the hot fudge topping.  You can use mini M&M's, sprinkles, chocolate chips, toffee bits, Crushed Oreo cookies, or anything else you desire instead of the peanuts.

*Enjoy this easy dessert!

Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes

Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes is easy, filling, and has a bit of kick!

Cornstarch, salt, and parsley not shown.

 

Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes

1 (1.5 lb) bag Little Potatoes (Terrific Trio or Baby Boomer) or Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes**

1 small yellow onion, finely diced

1 (13 oz.) package fully-cooked smoked sausage, kielbasa, or turkey sausage, sliced

1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Slightly rounded 1/4 tsp. cajun seasoning (more or less to taste)

1-1/2 to 2 tbsp. cornstarch

Salt to taste

Chopped parsley, if desired

Slice potatoes in half.  Place potatoes, onion, and sausage in a 6 qt. slow cooker.  Combine mushroom soup and cajun seasoning; add to slow cooker and stir.  Cover with lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.  

In a small bowl, mix 1-1/2 tbsp. of cornstarch with just enough cold water to make the mixture a liquid.  Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker stirring well.  If sauce becomes too thick, add more water.  If sauce is too thin, add additional cornstarch/water.  Salt to taste and serve with chopped parsley, if desired.

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*Recipe adapted from thecountrycook.net:  http://www.thecountrycook.net/2016/07/crock-pot-sausage-little-potatoes.html

**Any small potato brand or variety will work.  Most will be sold in a 1.5 lb. bag.

Easy Baked Ziti

Easy Baked Ziti- the name says it all!

Easy Baked Ziti

1 (1 lb.) box ziti pasta (penne or rigatoni may be substituted)
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (24 oz.) jars pasta sauce
1 (16 oz.) jar Alfredo sauce*
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9x13 baker with cooking spray.  Prepare pasta according to directions.  Meanwhile, brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet.  Drain, return to skillet, and stir in one jar of pasta sauce.  Keep mixture warm until pasta is done.  

When pasta is finished, drain thoroughly.  You want the pasta to be as dry as possible.  Return pasta to its pot (with heat off) and pour in the jar of Alfredo sauce.  Combine until thoroughly coated and pour into the bottom of the 9x13.  Cover pasta with ground beef/pasta sauce mixture.  Top with mozzarella cheese, cover with foil, and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly. 

Let rest for 5 minutes after taking from oven.  While ziti is resting, heat the other jar of pasta sauce to serve on top of individual servings of ziti.

*I highly recommend Ragu Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cheese Creations Sauce.

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If made as written and 93/7 ground beef is used, each serving has:

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