COPYCAT RECIPES COOKBOOK
By Mason Badger
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Bacon Cheddar Potato Skins Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 MinsCook Time: 20 MinsYield: 8 servings
Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes , baked | 3 tablespoons canola oil | 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese | 1/2 teaspoon salt | 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder | 1/4 teaspoon paprika | 1/8 teaspoon pepper | 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled | 1 1/2 cups 1-1/2 shredded Cheddar cheese | 1/2 cup sour cream | 4 green onions , sliced |
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Directions
Preheat oven to 475. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potato skins on a greased baking sheet.
Combine oil with next 5 ingredients; brush over both sides of skins.
Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes longer. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.
Berry-Topped Coffee Cake Servings: 10
Prep Time: 25 MinsCook Time: 45 Mins + coolingYield: 10 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup butter , softened | 2/3 cup sugar | 1 large egg , room temperature | 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest | 3/4 cup all-purpose flour | 3/4 cup whole wheat flour | 1/2 teaspoon baking powder | 1/4 teaspoon salt | 1/4 teaspoon baking soda | 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream | topping: | 1/3 cup sugar | 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour | 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon | 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries , thawed | 1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries , thawed | glaze: | 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar | 2 teaspoons fat-free milk | 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract |
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9-in. springform pan.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well (batter will be thick). Spread into prepared pan.
For topping, mix sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss gently with berries. Distribute over batter to within 1 in. of sides. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove rim from pan.
Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over warm coffee cake.
Blond Brownies a la Mode Servings: 20
Prep Time: 25 MinsCook Time: 25 Mins + coolingYield: 20 servings
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter , softened | 2 cups packed brown sugar | 4 large eggs , room temperature | 2 teaspoons vanilla extract | 2 cups all-purpose flour | 2 teaspoons baking powder | 1 teaspoon salt | 1 1/2 cups 1-1/2 chopped pecans | maple cream sauce: | 1 cup maple syrup | 2 tablespoons butter | 1/4 cup evaporated milk | vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans |
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Directions
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For the sauce, combine syrup and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Cut brownies into squares; cut in half if desired.
Place on dessert plates with a scoop of ice cream. Top with sauce; sprinkle with pecans.
Burger Americana Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 MinsCook Time: 10 MinsYield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs | 1 large egg , lightly beaten | 1/2 teaspoon salt | 1/2 teaspoon pepper | 1 pound ground beef | 1 tablespoon olive oil | 4 sesame seed hamburger buns , split | toppings of your choice |
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Brush both sides of patties with oil.
Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160. Serve on buns with toppings.
Cheesecake Layered Red Velvet Cake servings: 16
Prep Time: 35 MinsCook Time: 70 Mins + chillingYield: 16 servings
Ingredients
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese , softened | 1/2 cup sugar | 1/2 cup sour cream | 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour | 1 1/2 teaspoons 1-1/2 vanilla extract | 2 large eggs , lightly beaten | cake: | 1 1/2 cups 1-1/2 sugar | 1 1/2 cups 1-1/2 canola oil | 1 cup buttermilk | 2 large eggs | 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring | 2 teaspoons cider vinegar | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | 2 1/2 cups 2-1/2 cake flour | 2 tablespoons baking cocoa | 1 1/2 teaspoons 1-1/2 baking soda | 1 teaspoon salt | frosting: | 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese , softened | 1 1/2 cups 1-1/2 butter , softened | 1 tablespoon vanilla extract | 3 to 3 1/2 3 to 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
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Directions
Preheat oven to 325. Line bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with parchment paper; grease paper.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake until center is set, 40-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate until ready to assemble, covering when completely cooled.
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