Ranch Chicken Nuggets

Originally from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/259115/best-and-easiest-chicken-nuggets/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=Search&clickId=cardslot%201

Ingredients:

• cooking spray
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs 
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil; place a wire cooling rack on top and spray with cooking spray.
2. Put chicken into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add ranch dressing; seal and shake bag to coat chicken evenly.
3. Mix panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley together in a bowl; pour into bag with chicken. Seal and shake bag to coat thoroughly. Remove from bag; place on rack in a single layer.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn broiler on high; broil until crispy, about 1 minute.

Hot Mama Grade: B+

Hot Mama Notes: These were super easy, and I am always looking for new recipes that my kids will actually eat.  I don't know that they loved these.  I don't know why.  I thought they were pretty good, but if the kids don't really care for them, then I really have no need to be making chicken nuggets for myself!!  I liked them, I thought they were good, but there you go.

Peanutbutter Swirled Brownies

Originally from: https://www.pillsburybaking.com/recipes/peanut-butter-swirl-brownies-8799

Ingredients

•  Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
• 1 package Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
• Additional ingredients to prepare brownie mix per package instructions
• 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

• Heat oven to 350°F. Coat bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
• Prepare brownie mix batter according to package instructions using oil, water and eggs. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
• Microwave peanut butter in medium microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar. Whisk until smooth. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto brownie batter and gently swirl with tip of knife.
• Bake 29 to 32 minutes or until set in center. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Hot Mama Grade: A

Hot Mama Notes: These turned out great, as expected.  These brownies are a real crowd pleaser, and are so easy to make.  And they are so pretty!  Impressive, really.  :)  They taste great *and* look great.  Win-win!