How to Clean Washing Machine Top Loader

When we moved into our home, it came with all of the appliances included.

They were already 6 years old at that point, so we decided to figure out how to make them last as long as possible!

After some research (and trial and error), Chad came up with a great routine for maintaining the washer and dryer… and then life got hectic…

By the end of a jet-setting summer, we noticed our laundry smelled odd. Kind of funky, you know what I mean?

We tried different cycles and detergent, then remembered we needed to clean our top loader washing machine — it had been a while!!

The difference was night and day, so we’re sharing our cleaning and maintenance tips with you.

Don’t worry, it’s easy to learn how to clean a top loading washing machine and your dryer too!

Clean Top Load Washing Machine: What You’ll Need

• Cleaning Bucket – Use this to mix a vinegar solution for cleaning the exterior of your washer. A large bowl works too.
  
• Rag or Cloth – Clean, of course! Cotton is the best material for the job, whether it’s terry cloth material or a cut-up old t-shirt.
  
• Scrub Brush – Any kind will do, but I like the ones with long handles. It just makes it easier to get in everywhere without doing gymnastics all over the machine!
  
• Cotton Swabs – These get into all the nooks and crannies with ease. It may help to get the ones with the pointy tips too.
  
• Regular Bleach – Use 4 cups (1 quart) to clean a top load washing machine for the first cycle. Handle this carefully so none of it splashes on your clothes or skin.
  
• White Vinegar – You’ll need 4 cups (1 quart) for running the second cleaning cycle, plus ½ cup mixed with water for wiping down the exterior.
  
  It’s not only an excellent cleaner, but it helps get rid of odors too!

How to Clean Washing Machine Top Loader: The Best Method

I am sure it goes without saying, but you want to remove all laundry from the washer before cleaning it.

1. Start by cleaning the exterior of your top load washing machine.
   
   Mix 1 cup of hot water and ½ cup vinegar. Dampen a clean cloth in the vinegar solution and wipe down all the surfaces. 
   
   Really put some elbow grease into it, including the knobs as well.
   
   Open the top and wipe down the inside of the lid. Sometimes dirt and soap splash it, leaving a build-up of grime. Use cotton swabs to get in the crevices. 
   
   Remove any bleach or fabric softener dispensers (when possible) and scrub the dispenser with your scrub brush dipped in the vinegar solution. 
   
   Finally, use your scrub brush to clean the agitator and take a peek at the top of the wash bin. Wipe with a cloth if necessary.

2. Set your washer to the hottest setting, on the largest load, and the longest wash and spin cycle. 
   
   Let the washer fill with hot water and add 4 cups of bleach. Allow the washer to agitate for 2 minutes, then turn the washer off and let it sit for 1 hour. 
   
   Head out to the kitchen and try two of our 30-minute meals — I mean, you have an hour to kill! 
   
   After an hour, turn the washer back on and let it finish the cycle.
   
3. After the first cycle has finished, turn the washer back on and fill it with hot water again. 
   
   Pour in 4 cups vinegar and allow the washer to agitate for 2 minutes, then turn the washer off and let it sit for 1 hour. 
   
   Maybe watch an episode or two of your favorite show! No point in hanging around the laundry room. 
   
   After an hour, turn the washer back on and let it finish the cycle.

Extra Tips to Maintain and Clean Top Loading Washing Machine

• Make a regular schedule — and stick to it!

You should clean your top loader washing machine monthly for best results, especially if you live in an area with hard water.

Otherwise, follow this routine at least every 3 months to prevent build-up.

• Load the machine correctly.

I hate doing laundry as much as the next person, so sometimes I just want to get it over with. Unfortunately, overloading the machine causes it to run inefficiently and puts strain on the motor.

Split loads as needed and shake out your clothes before placing them in the washer so nothing is bunched or crammed in there.

• Make sure it’s properly leveled.

There should be adjustable feet on the bottom that you can tighten or loosen so your washing machine isn’t wobbly.

Leveling the washer prevents “walking” during the spin cycles, which can damage the floor and cause additional strain on the machine.

• Leave the lid open between cycles.

This allows the drum to dry completely and prevents mold and mildew odors from developing.

However, use caution if your machines are in a garage or basement as it’s more likely that dirt and debris will land inside — meaning you’ll have to clean a top load washing machine more often.

• Properly maintain the parts.

It’s recommended that you replace your washer hose every 3-5 years.  This is something you want to put on your calendar (or on a note in your laundry room).

I’ve had to clean up the mess from a busted washer hose before… Trust me, it’s not fun!

Also, be sure to turn off the water when you leave on vacation. Hoses are constantly under pressure, and a busted water hose can cause severe water damage to your home while you are away.

Extend the Life of Your Dryer Too

• Load this properly too!

Always shake out your clothes, towels, and bedding before placing them in the dryer. This helps prevent overfilling (also a no-no) and will help everything dry faster as well.

• Empty the lint trap.

You should be doing this after every load, especially for extra-linty laundry like towels and bedding.

Every month (when you clean the washer), remove the lint trap and scrub it with a soft brush and gentle dish detergent to remove any build-up or residue.

Let it dry completely before placing it back in the dryer.

This is especially important if you use fabric softener! When those tiny holes get gunked up, it blocks air flow and reduces the efficiency of your dryer.

• Deep clean every 6 months.

Unplug the machine — safety first! Vacuum out the lint trap, along with the wall and floor behind the dryer. 

Disconnect the vent and piping from the back and check the airflow to the outside for obstructions. Proper airflow helps with the longevity and efficiency of your dryer.

How to Clean Washing Machine Top Loader FAQ

Enjoy!

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How to Clean a Top Loading Washing Machine

We have all the tricks on How to Clean a Washing Machine Top Loader, get rid of that funky smell, and make it as clean as new again!

Author Donna Elick

Instructions

Start by cleaning the exterior of your top load washing machine.

• Mix 1 cup of hot water and ½ cup vinegar. Dampen a clean cloth in the vinegar solution and wipe down all the surfaces. Really put some elbow grease into it, including the knobs as well.
• Open the top and wipe down the inside of the lid. Sometimes dirt and soap splash it, leaving a build-up of grime. Use cotton swabs to get in the crevices.
• Remove any bleach or fabric softener dispensers (when possible) and scrub the dispenser with your scrub brush dipped in the vinegar solution.
• Finally, use your scrub brush to clean the agitator and take a peek at the top of the wash bin. Wipe with a cloth if necessary.

Set your washer to the hottest setting, on the largest load, and the longest wash and spin cycle.

• Let the washer fill with hot water and add 4 cups of bleach. Allow the washer to agitate for 2 minutes, then turn the washer off and let it sit for 1 hour.
• Head out to the kitchen and try two of our 30-minute meals — I mean, you have an hour to kill! 
• After an hour, turn the washer back on and let it finish the cycle.

After the first cycle has finished, turn the washer back on and fill it with hot water again.

• Pour in 4 cups vinegar and allow the washer to agitate for 2 minutes, then turn the washer off and let it sit for 1 hour.

  Maybe watch an episode or two of your favorite show! No point in hanging around the laundry room.

  After an hour, turn the washer back on and let it finish the cycle

Originally published November 2013, updated and republished August 2024

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We are so excited to be partnering with Jones Dairy Farm again this year to bring you more delicious stuffing recipes.

Growing up in Florida I was exposed to a lot of southern food. Of
course my Italian family was from New York originally so we
had a lot of what I call Brooklyn Italian dishes in my house. My mom made the best sauces, meatballs and all sorts of American-Italian dishes that we all loved and looked forward to.

Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Being a busy family of 7, our weeknight dinners were the original semi-homemade style that were doctored up to be better than anything you can imagine. But, when it came to the holidays everything was from scratch. That included my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner: stuffing. My mom always started with fresh sliced bread. Her trick was to toast it in the toaster to make it nice and dry.

That is still my way today, I start with a loaf of bakery bread and cut it up and toast it in the oven. Sourdough is my favorite, but there are so many amazing breads available. Mom never added meat to her stuffing, but I am a huge fan of sausage and bacon. It gives it more dimension and flavor, not to mention I feel better about having a bowl of stuffing for dinner because it has protein and veggies in it.

Knowing that we had such an incredible response to our Sausage, Cranberry and Apple Stuffing last year I knew we really had to knock this recipe out of the park.

The overwhelming response was Cornbread Stuffing and Traditional Herb and Sausage Stuffing. Well, let’s say you asked and we answered. We are starting with our traditional stuffing kicked up a notch

It all starts with Jones Dairy Farm amazing all natural pork sausage roll cooked with fresh sage. I love the flavor that fresh herbs bring to this stuffing. The sausage is incredible in this stuffing, but I really couldn’t help myself, I had to add some Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon and fresh veggies which gave it a fabulous flavor.

You know, I really loved the stuffing we shared with you last year. I mean I ate it for a week, it was so good!

But traditional stuffing is a true comfort food times 10! When stuffing is THIS good, you shouldn’t have to

wait for a holiday. Let’s just call this Sunday stuffing.  Maybe we
should start a new trend.

Looking for another easy recipe, try our homemade calzone that is sure to wow your family.

WHERE TO ORDER:

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Helpful Tips:

• You can substitute 3 tablespoons chicken base and 3 cups water for the chicken stock.
• For an extra flavor boost, drizzle drippings from the turkey roasting pan over the top of the stuffing before baking.

What you will need:

• A large skillet with a lid – To help the pasta cook evenly, a wide skillet works best, ideally one that’s more than 12 inches in diameter.
• Jelly Roll Pans (baking sheets with sides) – used for everything from cookies to roasting, a good baking pan will last for years.
• 9×13 Baking Dish – I have my favorites and this set is one of them. The 9×13 is perfect for casseroles and the smaller size is awesome for making 1/2 a casserole recipe.

Enjoy!

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Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Grandma’s Traditional Sausage Herb Stuffing is loaded with with an amazing blend of herbs with sausage, bacon and veggies. It really takes me back to that good ole’ down home cookin’ that I remember from my childhood. This is THE recipe that you want on your table this Thanksgiving.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Method Oven

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings 10 – 12

Calories 509cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 16 ounces bacon
• 10 cups sourdough bread cubes (1 large loaf)
• 12 ounces ground pork sausage
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
• 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced
• 1 red bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage divided
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

• Cook bacon according to package directions. Place cooked bacon on paper towels to drain and cool. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cubed sourdough on 2 baking sheets. Bake 10-15 minutes, stirring bread occasionally until toasted, but not browned. Place toasted bread cubes into extra large bowl. Set aside.
• Butter 9×13-inch casserole dish. Set aside.
• In large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage using spatula to break it up as it cooks. Add 2 tablespoons sage. Cook through, but do not brown. Remove sausage from skillet using slotted spoon and add to bowl with bread cubes.
• Leave 2 tablespoons of sausage drippings in pan (drain any extra) and add 2 tablespoons butter and garlic to skillet. Cook garlic, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add onion and peppers. Cook until onions are translucent; add remaining herbs, including remaining sage, to skillet. Cook 2 minutes stirring frequently. Add onion herb mixture to the bowl with bread cubes.
• Add chicken stock and remaining butter to skillet and scrape browned bits from bottom of pan as it cooks. Bring to a bubble (once you see the first bubbles), remove from heat and pour over bread cubes. Add eggs. Toss gently until combined and pour into prepared baking dish.
• Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 509cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 908mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

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My mouth is watering just looking at the photo of our sandwich creation. That is when you know a recipe is really good, if a photo makes you crave it. Luckily I am making them for lunch again today. {{slurp}} excuse me a moment while I reminisce and lick the screen.

This is truly a stellar sandwich, perhaps my favorite ever and I am a sandwich girl so that is saying a lot! This recipe is so easy.

Hot & Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches

It all starts with deli sliced roast beef simmered in a spicy beef stock made with Red Hot Chili Pepper Everything Spread (found in the condiment aisle in your grocery store). The spread adds the perfect something to the beef and infuses the meat and juices with a little heat and a lot of flavor.

The hot spicy beef is served over perfectly toasted crusty bread that will absorb the scrumptious juices from the beef. Monterey Jack and Colby cheeses are melted over the beef and then it is topped with Deli Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers and Mild Pepper Rings. The combination of the two peppers add the perfect tang and spice to the sandwich.

Hot & Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches are perfect for lunch or dinner and even taste delicious served at room temperature. Just wrap them up and send it to work or school as a fantastic surprise.

Go on, make one. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

WHERE TO ORDER:

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Helpful Tips to make Hot & Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches:

• Toasting your bread makes for a more dense dipping vessel. Try not to skip this step.

What you will need to make Hot & Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches:

• A large skillet with a lid – To help the pasta cook evenly, a wide skillet works best, ideally one that’s more than 12 inches in diameter.
• Heat resistant spoon or spatula – Ideal for cooking, stirring, and serving.

Enjoy!

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Hot & Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches

Deli roast beef is simmered in spicy beef broth and served on crusty toasted bread, topped with ooey gooey cheese and peppers to create our favorite hot and spicy roast beef sandwich recipe in under 30 minutes!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 314cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 pound thin sliced deli ‘oven roasted’ roast beef
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup Mezzetta Red Hot Chili Pepper Everything Spread
• 1/2 teaspoon course black pepper
• kosher salt to taste, add less if beef is well seasoned
• 1 12" long or larger Loaf Firm Bread (we used Jalapeno Cheddar Loaf from the bakery)
• 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
• slices Monterey Jack cheese
• slices Colby Jack cheese
• Mezzetta Deli Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers
• Mezzetta Deli Sliced Mild Pepper Rings

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a skillet over medium heat combine beef stock, chili pepper spread and pepper. Stir to combine. Add roast beef. Stir until beef is coated. Bring to a simmer, continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste beef. Add salt, if needed, a 1/4 teaspoon at a time until desired flavor is reached.
• Meanwhile: split loaf of bread lengthwise (to make a top and bottom of the sandwich) and butter both sides. Place butter side up on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Pile roast beef on toasted bread, do not drain, the bread will absorb the juices and become even more delicious. Add slices of cheese and place in oven just until melted. Top with peppers. Cut bread into slices.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 314cal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1649mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 4mg

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We are so excited to be partnering with our friends at Jones Dairy Farm to bring you a scrumptious slow cooker meal perfect served for breakfast, Brinner or even as a perfect side  holidays with family and friends, starring one of my favorite ingredients: Bacon!!! Try another favorite, Herb Roasted Cheesy Bacon Potatoes.

With the holidays quickly approaching I can’t help but start thinking about recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. And to be honest when a recipe crosses over from breakfast or Brinner (breakfast for dinner) into the perfect side dish, I am in heaven.

I was working on the perfect Brinner recipe, a cheesy bacon potato casserole when I realized what this casserole needed was a cheese sauce like you would have in mac and cheese, but with potatoes and BACON!!!

Truth time here, my picky 7-year-old has been fighting me over trying bacon for years and honestly I haven’t pushed the issue because…  well… It’s bacon and I don’t want to share. Well last week when I was working on this recipe Chad asked her to try the bacon again. And she absolutely fell in love. I mean how could you not? Jones Dairy Farm Cherrywood Smoked Sliced Bacon is my favorite, but the Hickory Smoked is totally drool worthy.

So after she devoured the bacon, she sat at my desk telling me all the recipes that I needed to make with the bacon. She is sure to follow in mommy and daddy’s footsteps, dontcha think? Need less to say we have 2 more recipes coming your way that you are going to want on your Thanksgiving table so make sure to keep an eye out for the baconiest Thanksgiving ever!

How To Make Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole

It all starts with tender Russett potatoes and a sprinkling of red bell pepper in the most scrumpious rich and creamy three cheese sauce, loaded wih bacon. It is like your favorite casserole and your favorite mac and cheese got together and created the ultimate cheesy potato casserole.

Rich, creamy and loaded with with all of your favorite flavors, this recipe is a must have on your Thanksgiving table!I have made this casserole again and again. Anytime it is in the house, I have eaten for every meal of the day. So, I can attest to the fact that it makes an amazing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I will let you all know that you can pick up Jones Dairy Farm products at your local retailer. The company’s products are distributed nationwide, so be sure to check out their product locator so see where you can pick some up. If you’re looking for the breakfast sausage, it’s in the freezer section!

Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole

Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole is your favorite cheesy potato bake kicked up about 12 notches and slow cooked. With an incredible cheese sauce that comes together with 3 cheeses and bacon it will blow your mind.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Method Slow Cooker

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 706cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper diced (about 1 cup)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces (½ stick)
• 4 ounces cream cheese cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium chicken base
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1 16-ounce package Dry Aged Jones Dairy Farm Bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 2 cups)
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 2 cups)
• 4 ounces pepper Jack cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

• LOAD SLOW COOKER: Add 3 pounds diced russet potatoes and 1 diced red bell pepper to a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 ounces cream cheese over the top. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chicken base and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour in 1 ½ cups half-and-half and stir gently until evenly coated.
• COOK: Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring once halfway through. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender and coated in a creamy sauce.
• ADD CHEESE AND BACON: Once potatoes are tender, add 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, 4 ounces shredded pepper Jack cheese, and 2 cups cooked, crumbled bacon. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for 10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the casserole is creamy and bubbly.
• GARNISH AND SERVE: Stir once more, then transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and extra crumbled bacon, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Make-Ahead: Prepare and cook fully, then cool and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat in the slow cooker on low for 1 hour or in a 350°F oven, covered, for 20 minutes.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Freeze up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Half-and-Half Note: You can substitute equal parts whole milk and heavy cream if needed.

Ingredient Tip: Chicken base is found near the soup bouillon in grocery stores. If using bouillon instead, omit the salt initially and season at the end to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 706cal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1317mg | Sugar: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 2mg

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Bacon Wrapped Herb Roasted Turkey

We are so excited to be partnering with our friends at Jones Dairy Farm to bring you the most amazing turkey ever. How do you take your turkey to the next level? Easy you incorporate one of my favorite ingredients: Bacon!!!

This is the most amazing turkey I have ever eaten. Ever! Imagine the most flavorful herb roasted turkey you have ever eaten, wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection. It all ends with an amazingly crisp bacon coating on top of moist, tender and flavorful turkey. The bacon and herbs infuse into the turkey to create this sumptuous, glorious turkey that is utterly life changing.

I have been enjoying my prized herb roasted turkey for years. It is simply made with an amazing blend of herbs and butter that is slathered all over the turkey and under the skin. It comes out of the oven perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful. You might even think that it couldn’t possibly get any better.

Until, we are in the middle of our Bacon Spectacular Thanksgiving celebration with Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole,  Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole, Traditional Bacon and Sausage Herb Stuffing, and Sausage, Cranberry and Apple Stuffing (which technically has sausage in it but it is the best stuffing ever!!!)… What could possibly complete this amazing menu?

Oh yes, that’s right a bacon wrapped turkey!!! It is as amazing as it looks. Check out the recipe for some fantastic tips to make the bacon wrapping super easy.

Use your leftover turkey for this incredible tetrazzini recipe!

I will let you all know that you can pick up Jones Dairy Farm products at your local retailer. The company’s products are distributed nationwide, so be sure to check out their product locator to see where you can pick some up. If you’re looking for the breakfast sausage, it’s in the freezer section!

Enjoy!

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Bacon Wrapped Herb Roasted Turkey

Bacon Wrapped Herb Roasted Turkey takes dinner to a whole new level with this amazing recipe. The bacon becomes a crisp and delicious layer of flavor in this show stopping dish. You will enjoy a moist and tender herb roasted turkey unlike anything you have ever eaten!!!

Course Main

Cuisine American

Method Oven

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 832cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 12 pound whole turkey 12-14 pound, defrosted
• 1/2 pound unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened​
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried sage
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon 1 1/2-2 pounds
• 2 cups water

Instructions

• Take turkey out of refrigerator about 30 minutes to 1 hour before roasting.
• Prepare turkey by removing neck and giblets. Wash turkey inside and out in cold water; check for and remove any pin feathers. Pat entire turkey dry with paper towels. Set turkey on rack in large roasting pan. Tuck wings under turkey so they do not burn. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• In small bowl, use a fork to combine butter, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Starting at cavity opening, carefully slide hand under skin to separate skin from breast. Work hand as far up to the neck as possible, being careful not to tear skin.
• Add about 1/3 of butter mixture under skin then rub turkey on top of skin to massage butter around under skin. Coat turkey with remaining herb butter, being sure to get a good coating to help hold bacon in place.
• One slice at a time, begin wrapping turkey in bacon. To help, pull bacon first to stretch it out just a little. Starting with drumsticks, begin at small end and carefully wrap bacon around, making sure to note wrap too tightly so it does not pull away when it cooks. Start next piece where last piece left off, overlapping a little to help pieces stay together. Wrap bacon over wings, then tie legs together with kitchen twine.
• To cover turkey breast, on a piece of parchment paper, vertically lay out 6 pieces of bacon next to each other, touching but not overlapping, to create a rectangle. Gently pull ends of bacon to stretch it out a little, without tearing it. Place a piece of bacon horizontally across rectangle, tuck it under the first slice, over the second, under the third and so on until it is woven under every other slice. Continue to gently tug at bacon to stretch it as you go. Repeat with remaining slices of bacon, alternating each slice until there is a tight square.
• Align bacon square so it will lay over turkey breast in a triangle. Flip parchment paper over turkey breast to lay bacon on top; adjust as necessary for full coverage. Pour water into pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes to crisp bacon. Reduce oven to 325°F and continue baking for 2-2 1/2 hours or until internal temperature in thickest part of thigh reads 165°F or more. Allow turkey to rest for 15-30 minutes before carving it.
• To carve, run knife in sawing motion to cut bacon first and then slice turkey. Or remove bacon from turkey and serve together. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

To make the best gravy, use drippings. It will create a bacon herb gravy.

Defrosting turkey in refrigerator takes about 5 hours per pound, or about 3 days for a 12-14 pound turkey.

Before you put turkey in oven, make sure you have added water and tucked the wings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 832cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 935mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg

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We are so excited to be partnering with our friends at Jones Dairy Farm to bring you a scrumptious breakfast or brunch recipe perfect for the holidays with family and friends, starring one of my favorite ingredients: Ham!!!

Cheesy Monte Cristo Bombs

I have had a thing for Monte Cristos from as far back as I can remember. I mean, what’s not to love. It is a variation of the classic French sandwich the croque-monsieur.

A traditional Monte Cristo is a ham, turkey and cheese sandwich that is dipped in an egg batter and fried like French toast. Then it is sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with jam. ❤ It is pure heaven.

So when we started thinking about recipes we could make with Jones Dairy Farm ham with that amazing hickory flavor and I drifted off to my favorite Monte Cristo sandwich. Realizing that it is game day season, and a portable appetizer option would be brilliant, we transformed the classic Monte Cristo into stuffed bread appetizers!

To make this recipe even easier we used frozen dinner rolls. Once they are thawed you roll them out and load them up with the meats and cheeses. Then, they are tucked and rolled into a ball. They are brushed with an egg and cream mixture to give them that gorgeous sheen and that French toast flavor.

They bake until perfectly bubbly and browned. I sprinkled them with powdered sugar and served them with strawberry jam.

Let me tell you they are so amazing that even my picky 7-year-old couldn’t keep her hands off of them.

I will let you all know that you can pick up Jones Dairy Farm products at your local retailer. The company’s products are distributed nationwide, so be sure to check out their product locator so see where you can pick some up. If you’re looking for the breakfast sausage, it’s in the freezer section!

Enjoy!

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Cheesy Monte Cristo Bombs

Cheesy Monte Cristo Bombs is a fabulous portable appetizer recipe! Ooey-gooey cheese, ham and turkey stuffed inside of soft bread!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Method Oven

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 283cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 12 frozen white dinner roll dough balls
• 6 ounces gruyere or swiss cheese, cut into 24 pieces
• 6 ounces medium cheddar cheese cut into 24 pieces
• 7 ounce package Jones Dairy Farm Fully Cooked Ham Steak, diced
• 1/4 pound turkey diced
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• berry jam for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly flour the countertop.
• In a small bowl beat the egg and heavy cream together, set aside.
• Place 12 dinner rolls on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on defrost for about 2 minutes (or until dough is no longer frozen, but not cooked).
• Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• Toss 1 dough ball in the flour and flatten and stretch it like you are making a mini pizza. Stretch the dough to about 3” across. Add 2 chunks of each cheese and about 1 tablespoon of diced ham and 1 scant tablespoon turkey to the center of the dough. Pull the edges of the dough together to create a ball. If the ball won’t seal, tap your fingertips into the flour and crimp the seal together.
• Place the bombs on the baking sheet, crimped side down. Repeat until they are all on the baking sheet. Brush the bombs with the egg wash.
• Bake the bombs for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the bombs are no longer doughy. Brush with melted butter and allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes and then dust the bombs with powdered sugar.
• Place them on a serving tray. Serve with berry jam. Enjoy!

Notes

The ooey-gooey cheese may escape some of your Monte Cristo bombs. That is a beautiful thing! Scoop all that cheesy goodness up onto the plate and serve. Your guests will go crazy over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 283cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 643mg | Sugar: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 2mg

Breakfast is what Jones Dairy Farm does! Can’t get enough? Find more scrumptious breakfast and brunch recipes here.

Originally published September 2017.

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This will make the perfect gift for the chocoholic in your life! They are rich and chocolaty, with 4 kinds of chocolate and a special ingredient to really enhance the flavor. These biscotti cookies are totally irresistible!

We are so excited to be partnering with Medaglia d’Oro®  to bring you a fabulous Italian inspired recipe featuring one of our pantry staples Espresso Instant Coffee. Y’all know how much I love my coffee, my espresso, lattes and naturally….  biscotti.

Chocolate Lovers Brownie Biscotti

It’s funny but it was my dad’s Italian family that originally introduced me to the art of dunkin’. I remember sitting around the kitchen table at my grandma and grandpa’s house and everyone had a cup of fresh perked Italian coffee and a pile of dunkables in front of them.

By ‘fresh’ I mean just poured out of an old time stove top percolator; where the water is on the bottom and the beans are in a canister in the top. What great memories.

So, naturally when I heard that National Coffee Day and National Biscotti Day both fall on the same day, I knew it was fate! I got to work on my newest dunkable: Chocolate Lovers Brownie Biscotti!!!  {{swoon}}

Chocolate Brownie Biscotti

It all starts with a super chocolaty cookie base made with cocoa powder for a scrumptious chocolate flavor. I added my go-to Medaglia D’Oro Espresso Instant Coffee to really enhance the flavor! Just a teaspoon or two adds an incredible depth of flavor to the chocolate.

It is my favorite trick to really bring out the chocolatiness of the biscotti. Not to mention it is always in my pantry so a quick cup of Italian-Style espresso is just a cup of boiling water away.

I have to say, Chad is not as big a fan of the dunkin’ tradition or crunchy cookies so when I cut the brownie biscotti to go for their second trip to the oven, I grab a few for him. They are absolutely delightful both ways!As you can tell Munchkin follows in mama’s foot steps.

I added in 3 more varieties of chocolate to really take it over the top: Semi sweet chunks, milk chocolate chips and white chocolate. It truly is a chocolate lovers delight! With a cup of my Italian-style coffee and a Chocolate Lovers Brownie Biscotti, if I close my eyes it is like I am at my grandparents table all over again. ☕️

Can’t get enough Medaglia d’Oro? Follow them on Facebook. For more information about Medaglia d’Oro and to find locations that sell the espresso near you visit them at JavaCabana.

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Chocolate Lovers Brownie Biscotti + Video

Chocolate Lovers Brownie Biscotti is the ultimate twist on a classic Italian cookie! A simple recipe for a gloriously crunchy cookies!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Method Oven

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 205cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Medaglia D’Oro Espresso Instant Coffee
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks divided
• 1 cup white chocolate chips divided
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare large baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In a large bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in separate large mixing bowl using an electric mixer) cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as necessary. If you are using a large stand mixer you will need to scrape down the bowl a lot as this is a small recipe. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until combined.
• Reserve 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks and 1/4 cup white chocolate chips. Set aside.
• Fold in the remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chunks, 3/4 cup white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips. Divide the dough in half and place both halves on the prepared baking sheet.
• Use your hands to form each dough half into a 12 inches long, 4 inches wide log (about 1 inch tall). If the dough is sticky, lightly dust hands with flour and then try forming again. Make sure that the logs are not touching each other or touching the sides
• Bake for 30-35, or until the dough is slightly firm to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the biscotti logs to a cutting board and cut loaf diagonally into slices (about 1″ thick) using a serrated knife. My bread knife worked wonderfully for this.
• Put the slices on their sides on the baking sheet, separated so they are not touching, and bake for 10-15 minutes,or until crisp. Place on a cooling rack and cool completely.
• Meanwhile microwave the remaining 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate and 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, in separate bowls, until melted. Put biscotti back together into a log shape, where the bottoms are back on the bottom and you have 2 logs of biscotti.
• Drizzle the top of the biscotti logs with the white chocolate, in a zigzag pattern across the top of both logs. Then drizzle the semi-sweet across the tops in a zigzag pattern, starting at a the opposite corner so the you have a crisscross of the chocolates. Leave biscotti in log shape and refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.
• Put the biscotti apart and store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can also store them in a freezer zip top bag for up to 3 weeks.
• Serve with a cup of coffee and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 205cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 130mg | Sugar: 17g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

Can’t get enough Medaglia d’Oro? Follow them on Facebook. For more information about Medaglia d’Oro and to find locations that sell the espresso near you, visit them at JavaCabana.

DISCLOSURE: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Medaglia d’Oro. The opinions and text are all mine.

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We are so excited to be partnering with Safeway  to bring you another fabulous recipe.

No-Bake Cap’n Crunch Avalanche Cookies

We went absolutely nuts over this recipe and I know you will too. Everyone loves our No-Bake Avalanches Cookies and you know me. I have to tinker with our favorites and create new versions. So of course, I took our original recipe and amped it up and created our Rocky Road Avalanche Bars which are in our new cookbook: The Simple Kitchen. Available for pre-order now!

They are truly so amazing that I knew I needed to create another avalanche cookie recipe and when I saw that Cap’n Crunch cereal is apart of the #FuelURAdventure campaign at Safeway, I knew I found the perfect ingredient.

We have a Safeway right around the corner and shopping there helps me fuel my summer adventure with some of my favorite PepsiCo products like Quaker Cap’n Crunch, Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, Tostitos Scoops, Gatorade G2 Lemon Lime, Quaker Life Cereal, Aquafina bottled water and Veggie Harvest Tomato Basil and Cheese-flavored Sun Chips.

We love easy to grab snacks and no-bake desserts all through summer and I can find all these great products here in Phoenix at my local Safeway store—be sure to check out these great products at your local Albertsons Companies family of  stores, including ACME Markets, Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Supermarkets and Market Street.

Purchase these products through August 17th and you can earn 4x Gas Reward Points to fuel your summer adventure as part of VONS/Safeway/Albertsons’ Anniversary Sale! (Restrictions and exclusions apply. See your local store for details.)

Show your local Albertsons Companies store how you #FuelURAdventure for a chance to win a $500 grocery gift card. Entry is easy as 1-2-3:

1. Take a photo featuring one or more participating PepsiCo. product (listed below) showing how they fuel your summer adventure

2. Share your photo on Instagram, Twitter or enter here by 8/17

3. Use #FuelURAdventure in your caption and don’t forget to tag your local store!

For official rules and more details, visit here

Participating PepsiCo. products that you can find at your local Albertsons Companies store:

•    Quaker Cap’n Crunch (14 oz.)

•    Gatorade G2 Lemon Lime (32 oz.)

•    Lay’s Classic Potato Chips (family size 10.75 oz.)

•    Tostitos Scoops (10 oz.)

•    Quaker Life Cereal (13 oz.)

•    Aquafina bottled water (24pk 16.9 oz. bottles)

•    Gatorade (32 oz.)

•    XL Sunchips Veggie Harvest Tomato Basil and Cheese (7 oz.)

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen – available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don’t wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <– click here to order. 

Enjoy!

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Check out more of our favorite no-bake recipes: 

Strawberry Shortcake No-Bake Icebox Cake

No-Bake Avalanche Cookies

Lucky Charms No-Bake Icebox Pie

10 Minute Microwave Peanut Brittle

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No-Bake Cap’n Crunch Avalanche Cookies

No-Bake Cap’n Crunch Avalanche Cookies are a simple 5-ingredient recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Imagine creamy peanut butter fudge swirled with chocolate and speckled with Cap’n Crunch cereal and fluffy marshmallows. It’s the ultimate treat. A creamy, fudgy, crunchy, peanut buttery treat that has the right touch of chocolate and is perfectly sweet! Hurry, you probably have everything you need to make this in your pantry!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method No Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 258cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 16 ounces white chocolate chips about 2-1/2 cups
• 16 ounces honey roasted chunky peanut butter about 1-3/4 cups
• 3 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal
• 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

• Prepare 2 baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
• Place mini chocolate chips in the freezer, until ready to use.
• Melt white chocolate chips in a large heat safe bowl, microwave 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth, stirring between each interval.
• Add peanut butter to the melted white chocolate chips. Stir until well mixed.
• Add cereal to peanut butter mixture and fold in. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature (or until barely warm), if necessary. Mine was room temperature and didn’t need to cool.
• Fold in marshmallows and frozen chocolate chips, the chocolate chips will melt slightly and create delicious streaks of chocolate throughout your cookies. Don’t overmix or the chocolate chips will complete dissolve.
• Use a 2 tablespoon scoop to portion treats onto the prepared cookie sheets. Lightly press down on the top of each cookie with the back of the scoop to spread the cookie out.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Keep refrigerated for best results.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 258cal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 141mg | Sugar: 18g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

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#JonesBrinner is one of the many reasons we are so excited to be partnering with Jones Dairy Farm again. February is National Hot Breakfast Month, I don’t know about you, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE breakfast. I just don’t have the time to cook up my favorites in the morning. That is exactly why our friends at Jones Dairy Farm created this super fun website JonesBrinner.com. Breakfast + Dinner=Brinner. They want to help you enjoy the breakfast foods that you love at your dinner table. I’m game!!!

The site is packed with fabulous brinner recipes, cooking tips and a pretty fun quiz. And of course the RECIPE for this amazing frittata. You have to check it out. My favorite thing on the site is the cooking tips for eggs.

Earlier this month I shared with you that although I am pretty handy in the kitchen I just haven’t mastered eggs. I can cook a lot of things and bake my little heart out. However, eggs…  UGH! They are my nemesis. Over easy, sunny side up, scrambled, omelets, soft boiled, hard boiled. It is one food that really challenges me. I have to say that I mastered hard boiled eggs last summer. I was feeling pretty good, then I had this amazing idea for this Royal Bacon Breakfast Burger and I knew that I had to come through.

After 2 attempts and some fantastic tips, voila! Perfect sunny side up eggs. I can’t believe it! Chad was thrilled as he loves ’em and I haven’t made them successfully until now. I mean, he did get some really awesome fried eggs.  LOL. You know when the top just won’t cook, you flip it. hahaha

Seriously check out the Egg Cooking Tips, and this amazing loaded fritatta or Ricotta Frittata with Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce, you will thank me. I even have individual Sun-dried Tomato Ricotta Frittatas, they are the perfect breakfast in a bowl.

If you love this flavor combo, our Baked Ricotta with Sun Dried Tomatoes is another easy Italian dish that puts both ingredients front and center — perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Frittata

This frittata is absolutely amazing, I literally confiscated all the frittatas that we recipe tested (Chad and Munchkin each had a bite). I ate them for breakfast, lunch and dinner until they were gone. Oh my heavens it is light, fluffy and completely amazing. With pockets of fluffy cream cheese in each bite and little sun-dried tomato jewels throughout and all-natural chicken sausage from our friends at Jones Dairy Farm it is truly the ultimate brinner recipe! You are going to love it. Make some homemade Ricotta to really make this dish shine.

If you would like to find more recipes, tips and information on Jones Dairy Farms, check out their Facebook and Twitter pages.

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Ricotta Frittata

Cheesy Italian Sausage Frittata is the perfect breakfast for dinner recipe. Cooked in a cast iron skillet, the breakfast frittata is light and fluffy, with pockets of ooey gooey cheese throughout.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Italian

Method Oven, Stovetop

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 342cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 medium onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper divided
• 12 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese divided
• 15 ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes julienned
• 20 basil leaves julienned
• 5 ounce package Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Golden Brown Breakfast Sausage Links diced

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350˚F.
• Melt butter in 10-inch cast iron or oven safe skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl combine eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and nutmeg. Whisk until combined, just until egg yolks and whites come together. Add half parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and sausage. Stir until combined, clumps of ricotta will still remain.
• Pour egg mixture over onions and stir to combine onions into egg mixture. Place skillet in oven and bake 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
• Remove from oven and top with remaining parmesan cheese. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice frittata in pan or use a rubber spatula to carefully slide frittata onto a plate. Cut into wedges. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 342cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 334mg | Sodium: 647mg | Sugar: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 2mg

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We are so excited to be partnering with our friends at Jones Dairy Farm to bring you a scrumptious breakfast or brunch recipe perfect for the holidays with family and friends, starring one of my favorite ingredients: Sausage Links!!!

Most mornings around here start with their Jones Dairy Farm fully cooked breakfast links. I especially love their chicken sausage links for my quick and easy make ahead breakfast. I make up a weeks worth of scrambled eggs with sausage and cheese in little bowls that I can quickly heat up and eat. I know I have mentioned that I am not much of a morning person. I mean I want to be, but I am pretty much a zombie in the morning.

Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Sausage Bombs

That is where easy breakfasts come in. I know you all loved Cheesy Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bombs so much. So I decided to share another scrumptious breakfast bombs creation with you. Being it’s National Frozen Food Month and all, my shortcut using frozen dinner rolls work out perfect here. If you prefer homemade though you can check out the Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Pretzel Bombs and use the dough recipe from that one.

Being I always have Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Fully Cooked Sausage in my freezer, I figured what could be an easier breakfast that to make a scrumptious Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Sausage Bomb?

They start with frozen dinner rolls (yes that simple). The bread roll is rolled out and stuffed with huge chunks of mozzarella cheese and scrumptious bite-size pieces of sausage! Then you wrap it up like a little package, top it with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese and bake it in the oven (or pop it in the fridge until morning). And you can customize these to make them whatever you like. They are your favorite breakfast items rolled into one scrumptious, portable taste sensation!

What kind of taste sensations are you creating at home? Jones Dairy Farm is once again hosting their annual Rise, Sizzle & Shine Recipe Contest and the prizes are bigger and better than ever with a $5,000 Grand Prize! You can get all of the details here. I can’t wait to see what you all come up with.

Starting the day with an amazing breakfast inspired by our traditional cheesy bombs is the perfect way to get the day going! Ready in 30 minutes, you can’t hardly beat that. Tender poppers stuffed with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese and scrumptious bites of sausage. I love them dipped in marinara but they are so good, they don’t need anything at all.

I will let you all know that you can pick up Jones Dairy Farm products at your local retailer. The company’s products are distributed nationwide, so be sure to check out their product locator so see where you can pick some up. If you’re looking for the breakfast sausage, it’s in the freezer section!

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen – available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don’t wait. Go and grab yours today!  The Simple Kitchen <– click here to order. 

Helpful Tips to make Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Sausage Bombs:

• The ooey gooey cheese may escape some of your sausage bombs.  That is a beautiful thing!  Scoop all that cheesy goodness up onto the plate and serve.  Your guests will go crazy over them.

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours. 

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Check out more of our favorite breakfast recipes: 

Fully Loaded Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bombs

Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sliders

Overnight French Toast Casserole

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Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Sausage Bombs

Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Sausage Bombs are soft and tender portable poppers, loaded with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese and scrumptious bites of sausage. Topped with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese breakfast with a simple recipe doesn’t get much better than this!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Method Oven

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 294cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 12 frozen white dinner roll dough balls
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 12 (1-ounce) pieces
• 7 ounce package Jones Dairy Farm Mild Pork Breakfast Sausage Links chopped into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Move the oven rack to the center. Lightly flour the counter top.
• Place 12 dinner rolls on a microwave safe plate and microwave on defrost for about 2 minutes (or until dough is no longer frozen, but not cooked).
• Meanwhile cut the cheese into 12 (1-ounce) pieces and chop the sausage into bite size pieces. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
• In a small bowl melt the butter and add the salt and the garlic powder. Stir the mixture until the it is combined. Set aside.
• Toss 1 dough ball in the flour and flatten and stretch it like you are making a mini pizza. Stretch the dough to about 3” across. Add 1 cube of cheese and a 2 tablespoons of chopped sausage to the center of the dough. Pull the edges of the dough together to create a ball. If the ball won’t seal, tap your finger tips into the flour and crimp the seal together.
• Place the bombs on the baking sheet, crimped side down. Repeat until they are all on the baking sheet. Brush the bombs with about 1/2 of the butter and then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
• Bake the bombs for 12-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the bombs are no longer doughy.
• Meanwhile, add the parsley to the remaining butter.
• Remove the tray from oven and brush them with the remaining butter.Place them on a serving tray. Serve with marinara or alone. Enjoy!

Notes

The ooey gooey cheese may escape some of your sausage bombs. That is a beautiful thing! Scoop all that cheesy goodness up onto the plate and serve. Your guests will go crazy over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 294cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 619mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg

Breakfast is what Jones Dairy Farm does! Can’t get enough? Find more scrumptious breakfast and brunch recipes here.

Disclosure: Posts may contain affiliate links. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link your price will remain the same and The Slow Roasted Italian will automatically receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting us, it helps us keep creating new recipes.

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