Sweet and Savory Carrot Souffle Recipe

Hear me out, because I know what you’re likely thinking. “Carrots? Souffle? This girl has lost her mind.” I hear you! I felt the same way when I first learned of this side dish. But as soon as I got over my skepticism and took my first bite, I fell head over heels in love.

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Looking for more easy appetizer ideas? Try these Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs or these Ham and Cheese Sliders!

Sweet and Savory Crockpot Lil Smokies

If you’ve never tried these lil smokies before, you are totally missing out! We’ve been making them for years and they’ve always been a popular potluck option. While the combination may sound completely strange and crazy – it works! Those who try them love them! The combination of sweet and savory works perfectly to give these little guys amazing flavor with little effort.

And of course that little bit of effort is the other appeal here. In addition to being super tasty and addicting, they couldn’t be easier to make. Throw everything in your crock pot and forget about it. When you’re ready to serve them, put out some toothpicks and you’re done! You’ll be amazed how quickly these disappear.

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Soft & Buttery Beer Bread Recipe

There’s a reason why so many restaurants give out free bread. It’s the ultimate appetizer or side dish! It pairs well with just about any meal and is usually hard to resist.

This recipe is so easy and affordable, you’ll want to make it weekly! The fluffy, buttery goodness will have you addicted – before you know it, you’ll have eaten half the loaf! I speak from experience…

The beer flavor isn’t crazy intense, but it’s very clearly there. As long as you use a beer that you enjoy drinking, you’ll be more in love with every bite you take. Especially if you enjoy the bread warm with a bit of butter!

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Sweet & Creamy Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Before we know it, spring will be sitting at our doorsteps – so we need to get prepared with some celebratory sides! Whipping up a simple fruit salad is a good place to start. Light, creamy, and refreshing, this classic Ambrosia salad recipe is one of my favorite warmer-weather treats. It’s sweet without being too sweet, and goes with pretty much any main dish.

Ambrosia is flexible too! You can put your own spin on it by adding any fruits of your choice. I like to use mandarins, cherries, and pineapples. Colorful mini marshmallows add even more pops of color, much to the delight of my children. They beg me to make this salad all the time.

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The Best Buttered Rice Recipe

I have shared this recipe with so many friends over the years, I’ve completely lost count. Not a single person has ever tried this rice without asking me for the recipe! It is that good, and it couldn’t be easier to make.

Everything is just thrown into a pan and baked. Two rich and savory soups are used in addition to the rice and butter to provide the most incredible flavor imaginable! Even kids adore this comforting baked rice.

The first time our twins tried it, they gobbled up more than I could’ve imagined. Our baby loves it too! I was actually joking with a friend about this the other day – our kids are used to brown-colored rice being this rice that whenever they see regular brown rice, they expect this. When they bite into other things, it’s immediately a no-go. This is the only “brown rice” they’ll eat. And I can’t say I blame them!

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