Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

1 hr, 30 Prep Time

20 minCook Time

1 hr, 50 Total Time

Ingredients

For the rolls:
• 1 (16.5 oz.) box spice cake mix
• 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups flour
For the filling:
• 1/2 cup butter, very soft
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, stir yeast into warm water; set aside. In a large bowl combine cake mix, salt and 4 cups of the flour. Stir in the yeast and water. Gradually add the last 1/2 cup flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and a soft but slightly sticky dough forms.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until dough is doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
3. Turn dough onto a large, floured surface and knead once or twice. Roll dough into a rectangle about 12 inches wide, 28 inches long and 1/4 inch thick.
4. Spread soft butter evenly over dough. Combine brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon and sprinkle over butter.
5. Once you have spread the butter and spice mixture over the dough, cut the large rectangle in half to form two smaller rectangles. Starting with a long end, roll each rectangle into a log. Slice the dough into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces.
6. Place the rolls into 2 greased 9x13 pans (or a 9x13 and a 9x9, depending on how many rolls you have). Cover the rolls and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake rolls for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. While rolls cook, beat the cream cheese and butter for the frosting with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar and salt, mixing until smooth. Add more milk, if needed, until frosting reaches desired consistency. Spread frosting over hot rolls.

Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake

Spicy Smoked Sausage Alfredo Bake

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

Ingredients

• 16 ounces dry pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (12 oz) fully cooked smoked sausage, any variety

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until just al dente; drain.
2. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour.
3. Whisk in chicken broth until smooth, then stir in half and half.
4. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and red pepper flakes and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella until cheeses are melted and smooth.
6. Slice sausage into 1/4 inch pieces and add to the sauce, along with the chopped parsley and cooked pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
7. Preheat broiler. Pour the pasta mixture into a lightly greased, 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
8. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms

Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and halved
• 8-10 whole garlic cloves, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Spread green beans, mushrooms and garlic in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over vegetables in pan and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until beans are tender-crisp.

Melt in Your Mouth Potatoes

Melt in Your Mouth Potatoes

10 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Place oven rack in upper-middle position. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Cut potatoes into 3/4 to 1 inch thick slices, discarding ends. Toss potatoes in butter mixture. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast potatoes for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and flip potatoes over. Return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes.
5. Remove potatoes from oven and flip one more time. Add the broth and garlic to the pan and carefully return to oven. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.