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HOT Kids Toy Deals – Nerf, Polly Pocket, Mario Kart Wii, Mega Bloks Moshi Monsters

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March 8, 2013 by FrugalCouponLiving Filed Under: Amazon, Groupon, Hot Deals, Kids

There are a lot of great kids toys available right now on Groupon! Take a look at these deals:

NERF N-Strike Rayven CS-18 Blaster – $25.99 shipped ($34.99 on Amazon)

Mattel Polly Pocket Wall Party Starter Set – $21.99 shipped ($79.99 list price)
- One main play space with four satellite environments
- Play spaces include a treehouse, café, campground, and sensory-deprivation tank
- Four Polly dolls
- One Chrissy doll and one Lea doll
- Pet kitten and puppy
- Dolls travel between floors in the basket lift, ziplines, or a hot air balloon
- Safe-for-walls 3M Command strips
- Suction cups to affix playing worlds to the walls
- Suitable for ages 4 and older
K’Nex Mario Kart Wii Building Sets – $19.99 each shipped ($66 list price – $65 and $47 on Amazon)
- Choose from Mario and Bowser Ice Race or Mario and Diddy Kong Fire Challenge

Mega Bloks “Moshi Monsters Ooh La Lane Deluxe Play Set – $8.99 shipped + $2.99 shipping ($29.99 list price – $16.75 on Amazon)
- Katsuma and Giuseppe Gelato figurines
- One surprise moshling
- Construct Ice Scream Shop and Gabby’s Café
- Characters can build ice-cream cones, grab snacks, or debate the existence of dark matter
- 97 colorful pieces
- Two secret codes for extra accessories and items in the online Moshi Monsters game

If you like any of those, take a look now before they sell out!

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Character Cake Tutorial – Easy Thomas the Train Cake

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March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

The simplest Character Cake Tutorial. We made an easy Thomas the Train Cake for our train birthday party theme, but this cake can be done with your child’s favorite character including Elmo, Paw Patrol, Dora and more.

Character Cake Tutorial – Easy Thomas the Train Cake

Have you ever seen a cake at a party and thought they must have spent a fortune, then to find out the hostess made the cake themselves. I am always impressed by people’s talents only to find out that some things just aren’t as impossible as I think. With the dawn of Pinterest, Instagram and more, creative food crafts are much easier than one would think. We had fun with this Thomas the Train Character Cake*. Using a coloring sheet and some creativity, we made this cake look like a million bucks! Follow our steps with Thomas and make your own character cake to fit your party’s theme.

*In retrospect, I wish I would have done white on the outside instead of blue because it would have made Thomas stand out more!

Supplies:

Baked Cake (any size works, I did 2 9×9 round cakes stacked on each other)
Picture of character (the more simple the picture the better!)
Printer/copier/scanner – or you could go to an office supply store that has copiers that enlarge or shrink images
Frosting – I used the Wilton’s Buttercream Recipe and find that this works best
Food Coloring
Frosting Bags
Frosting Tips – I used either the plain Circle Tip or the Star Tip
Scissors
Toothpicks

Directions:

First decide what size cake you want to make (see the cheat sheet below to help with sizing.)
Find the image of the character you want (I just Googled ‘Thomas the Train coloring pages’), like I said, and go for simple and easy when choosing!
Print out the image, then resize it according to the size cake you want to make.
You can either do this with a home scanner, or you can go to your local office supply store where they have those capabilities (usually costs under $1.00)
Be sure to have 2 images printed out. You will be cutting one up and using the other one as a reference guide.
After you have baked your cake and its cooled and your frosting is prepared, divide up the frosting and add the food coloring according to your character’s colors.
Place colored frosting in frosting bags with tips.
Cut out your image around the border and place on the cake.
Trace with a toothpick.
Pick up image and cut along a different border in the image, working your way inwards, align to the traced edges you just did and trace a little more with the toothpick.
Once you have all your lines traced, use your other image as a guide (because it can get a little confusing just looking at all the lines and trying to figure out what is what), and start filling in with colored frosting!
I used the simple dot method to fill in and find this the easiest and most effective way.
Slice and enjoy!

The simplest Character Cake Tutorial. We made an easy Thomas the Train Cake for our train birthday party theme, but this cake can be done with your child's favorite character. #frugalcouponliving #thomasthetrain

This Cake Sizing Chart from U Create is very helpful when deciding the size of your character cake!

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Character Cake Tutorial – Easy Thomas the Train Cake

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Baked Cake (any size works, I did 2 9×9 round cakes stacked on each other)
Picture of character (the more simple the picture the better!)
Printer/copier/scanner – or you could go to an office supply store that has copiers that enlarge or shrink images
Frosting – I used the Wilton’s Buttercream Recipe and find that this works best
Food Coloring
Frosting Bags
Frosting Tips – I used either the plain Circle Tip or the Star Tip
Scissors
Toothpicks

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Instructions

First decide what size cake you want to make (see the cheat sheet below to help with sizing.)
Find the image of the character you want (I just Googled ‘Thomas the Train coloring pages’), like I said, and go for simple and easy when choosing!
Print out the image, then resize it according to the size cake you want to make.
You can either do this with a home scanner, or you can go to your local office supply store where they have those capabilities (usually costs under $1.00)
Be sure to have 2 images printed out. You will be cutting one up and using the other one as a reference guide.
After you have baked your cake and its cooled and your frosting is prepared, divide up the frosting and add the food coloring according to your character’s colors.
Place colored frosting in frosting bags with tips.
Cut out your image around the border and place on the cake.
Trace with a toothpick.
Pick up image and cut along a different border in the image, working your way inwards, align to the traced edges you just did and trace a little more with the toothpick.
Once you have all your lines traced, use your other image as a guide (because it can get a little confusing just looking at all the lines and trying to figure out what is what), and start filling in with colored frosting!
I used the simple dot method to fill in and find this the easiest and most effective way.
Slice and enjoy!

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Chocolate French Silk Pie Bites

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November 6, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Chocolate French Silk Pie Bites

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Do you remember the first time you tasted French Silk Pie? It’s lighter than mousse but, more dense than whipped cream and boy, oh boy is it GOOD! Now you can have all of that deliciousness in a bite sized French Silk Pie. With a few simple ingredients you can have a tray full of these bites ready to take to a holiday party, for a movie night with the family or a sweet treat in the middle of the afternoon. Anyway you enjoy them, they’ll be devoured!

Chocolate French Silk Pie Bites

Ingredients:

1 sleeve chocolate graham crackers (9 sheets) **I used Honey Maid brand**
2 sticks softened salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbs
2 ounces unsweetened bakers chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

Directions:

For the crust:

Microwave one stick of butter in a medium size mixing bowl until completely melted
Pulse chocolate grahams in a food processor until they are fine crumbs
Add chocolate graham cracker crumbs and 1 tbs granulated sugar to your melted butter and stir to incorporate
Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray
Fill each muffin tin with approximately 1 tbs of the graham cracker mixture.
Press the cracker mixture into the bottom of each tin and up the sides to form a mini pie crust
Place the mini muffin tin into the freezer to set

For the filling:

Melt two ounces of unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler and set aside to cool.
Cream one stick softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and one teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add the melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate and mix until incorporated.
Add one egg and beat with an electric mixer for five minutes being sure to scrape the sides down with a rubber spatula.
Add the second egg and beat for five more minutes with an electric mixer.
Put chocolate pie filling in the fridge to set for about 15 minutes.
Fill each chocolate graham pie shell with one tablespoon of chocolate filling and return to fridge until set.
(Optional) Top each pie bite with mini chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate

Chocolate French Silk Pie Bites

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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1 sleeve chocolate graham crackers (9 sheets) **I used Honey Maid brand**
2 sticks softened salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbs
2 ounces unsweetened bakers chocolate
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs

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Instructions

Microwave one stick of butter in a medium size mixing bowl until completely melted
Pulse chocolate grahams in a food processor until they are fine crumbs
Add chocolate graham cracker crumbs and 1 tbs granulated sugar to your melted butter and stir to incorporate
Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray
Fill each muffin tin with approximately 1 tbs of the graham cracker mixture.
Press the cracker mixture into the bottom of each tin and up the sides to form a mini pie crust
Place the mini muffin tin into the freezer to set
Melt two ounces of unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler and set aside to cool.
Cream one stick softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and one teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add the melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate and mix until incorporated.
Add one egg and beat with an electric mixer for five minutes being sure to scrape the sides down with a rubber spatula.
Add the second egg and beat for five more minutes with an electric mixer.
Put chocolate pie filling in the fridge to set for about 15 minutes.
Fill each chocolate graham pie shell with one tablespoon of chocolate filling and return to fridge until set.
(Optional) Top each pie bite with mini chocolate chips or chopped milk chocolate

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Chocolate Covered Bacon Potato Chips

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November 6, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Chocolate Covered Bacon Potato Chip Treats Recipe

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If you love the salty and sweet flavor combination, this treat is for you! The saltiness of the bacon and kettle potato chips twisted up with the sweetness of the marshmallows and chocolate drizzle will have you coming back for more. Think it’s weird? Just try it! We bet you’ll make the salty/sweet plunge! Whip up a batch for your next Game Day celebration, it will be a hit. It’s totally indulgent and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

7 oz. potato chips (I used Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Waffle Cut Potato Chips with Sea Salt)
3 tbs salted butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 oz white baking chocolate
2 oz semi sweet baking chocolate
2 tbs bacon bits or crumbled freshly cooked bacon

Directions:

Coat an 8 x 8 square baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
Melt 3 tbs butter in a large saucepan.
Add 4 cups mini marshmallows and stir constantly until melted.
Remove from heat.
Add 7 ounces of potato chips to the marshmallow mixture and stir until all the chips are coated.
Turn that mixture into your greased baking dish and use a piece of wax paper to press the potato mixture down.
Melt your semi sweet baking chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over your potato chip mixture.
Melt your white chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over the semi sweet chocolate.
Sprinkle bacon on top.
Allow your treats to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Makes nine treats.

Note: I like to use kettle chips in this recipe. They are more sturdy than regular potato chips and hold up to the mixing.

Chocolate Covered Bacon Potato Chips

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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7 oz. potato chips (I used Cape Cod Kettle Cooked Waffle Cut Potato Chips with Sea Salt)
3 tbs salted butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
2 oz white baking chocolate
2 oz semi sweet baking chocolate
2 tbs bacon bits or crumbled freshly cooked bacon

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Instructions

Coat an 8 x 8 square baking pan with non stick cooking spray.
Melt 3 tbs butter in a large saucepan.
Add 4 cups mini marshmallows and stir constantly until melted.
Remove from heat.
Add 7 ounces of potato chips to the marshmallow mixture and stir until all the chips are coated.
Turn that mixture into your greased baking dish and use a piece of wax paper to press the potato mixture down.
Melt your semi sweet baking chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over your potato chip mixture.
Melt your white chocolate in the microwave and drizzle over the semi sweet chocolate.
Sprinkle bacon on top.
Allow your treats to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Makes nine treats.
Note: I like to use kettle chips in this recipe. They are more sturdy than regular potato chips and hold up to the mixing.

Notes

I like to use kettle chips in this recipe. They are more sturdy than regular potato chips and hold up to the mixing.

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Apple Oat Muffins from Scratch

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November 8, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Apple Oat Muffins from Scratch

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Another apple recipe for you. This time healthy Apple Oat Muffins. This is a recipe from scratch perfect for breakfast, after school snacks, and any other reason! We love them served warm with a touch of butter on top, but they are also great after a day or two. You can freeze them upon baking to pull out as individual snacks later. Happy Fall!

Apple Oat Muffins from Scratch

Yields: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups buttermilk
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 large eggs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 unpeeled medium apple, grated
1 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
Optional flavor additions: 1 cup fresh berries; 2/3 cup dried fruit, ½ cup chopped nuts

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, oats, eggs, sugar and optional flavor additions.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Sift.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 12-muffin tin or use muffin liners. Fold dry sifted ingredients gently into wet ingredients until just combined.
Fill muffin tins and bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from pan immediately and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

Apple Oat Muffins from Scratch

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 1x

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2 cups buttermilk
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 large eggs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 unpeeled medium apple, grated
1 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
Optional flavor additions: 1 cup fresh berries; 2/3 cup dried fruit, ½ cup chopped nuts

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In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, oats, eggs, sugar and optional flavor additions.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Sift.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 12-muffin tin or use muffin liners. Fold dry sifted ingredients gently into wet ingredients until just combined.
Fill muffin tins and bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Loosen from pan immediately and allow to cool on a cooling rack.

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Chocolate Peppermint Winter Cocktail

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October 4, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Chocolate Peppermint Winter Cocktail

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This cocktail takes Chocolate and Peppermint to a whole new level! Combine Baileys, Kahlua Mocha, Vodka and Peppermint and you’ve got yourself Winter Goodness in a glass! Garnish with crushed Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark – Tasty! What a wonderful treat to serve at a dessert and coffee party or a yummy addition to any brunch table. However you serve it, your guests will be delighted!

Ingredients:

2 oz. Baileys Original
2 oz. Kahlua Mocha
2 oz. Smirnoff Vodka
1 drop Peppermint Extract
4 oz. Half & Half
Simple Syrup (optional)
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark

Directions:

Using a spoon, smash peppermint bark into tiny pieces.
Add a small amount of water or simple syrup to a paper plate. Dip the rim of your glass in water/simple syrup and then dip into peppermint bark pieces, slowly covering the rim of your glass.
Using a shaker, combine Baileys, Kahlua, Smirnoff, peppermint extract, and half & half. Shake. Pour into glass. Enjoy.

Total Time: 5
Servings: 2

Chocolate Peppermint Winter Cocktail

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 1x

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2 oz. Baileys Original
2 oz. Kahlua Mocha
2 oz. Smirnoff Vodka
1 drop Peppermint Extract
4 oz. Half & Half
Simple Syrup (optional)
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark

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Instructions

Using a spoon, smash peppermint bark into tiny pieces.
Add a small amount of water or simple syrup to a paper plate. Dip the rim of your glass in water/simple syrup and then dip into peppermint bark pieces, slowly covering the rim of your glass.
Using a shaker, combine Baileys, Kahlua, Smirnoff, peppermint extract, and half & half. Shake. Pour into glass.

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Low-Carb Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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June 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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We are loving this winter recipe! Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna isn’t only easy on the eyes with all of the rich colors, it’s low carb and delicious! You can use two different kinds of meat to create a healthy meal that is packed with protein and veggie goodness and will be gobbled up by the pickiest eaters. It’s even perfect to make a double or triple batch and package the leftovers to reheat for lunch. We know your family will love this as much as our does!

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Yields: 4 generous servings
Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (or Turkey Sausage)
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add approximately one inch of water. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork.
While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Use a spoon to spread ½ cup of the ricotta evenly over bottom of each shell. Spoon a ¼ of the tomato-squash mixture of the top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce, using the remainder of each.*
Bake shells for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. For a more golden top, broil the squashes for up to 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley or basil and serve with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

*If making this recipe in advance, cover the shells at this point with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Notes: This recipe can be made into a casserole version (leaving out the shells):

Casserole Version: In a 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tomato-squash mixture into the dish and top with half of the ricotta. Continue building layers, ending with the last third of the tomato-squash mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, and then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 4 1x

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5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add approximately one inch of water. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork.
While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Use a spoon to spread ½ cup of the ricotta evenly over bottom of each shell. Spoon a ¼ of the tomato-squash mixture of the top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce, using the remainder of each.*
Bake shells for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. For a more golden top, broil the squashes for up to 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley or basil and serve with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
*If making this recipe in advance, cover the shells at this point with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Notes

This recipe can be made into a casserole version (leaving out the shells):
Casserole Version: In a 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tomato-squash mixture into the dish and top with half of the ricotta. Continue building layers, ending with the last third of the tomato-squash mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, and then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.

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Brown Sugar Candied Bacon Recipe

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July 26, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Brown Sugar Candied Bacon Recipe

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This brown sugar candied bacon recipe is delicious! Bacon on it’s own is great but, this recipe takes it up a notch. The flavor combination of the salty bacon, warmly sweet from the brown sugar and a kick of spicy chili powder and your taste buds will be thrilled! Try this candied bacon on your favorite sandwich, burger or crumble in your salad. For a little something different when cooking pancakes, crumble cooked bacon in the batter. Yum!

Ingredients:

1 pound thick-cut bacon
1.5 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons spicy chili powder

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place a rack over the top.
Mix the brown sugar and chili powder together in a large bowl
Dredge the bacon in the sugar mixture. Press the sugar into the bacon so that you get a nice, thick coating on both sides.
Lay the bacon in a single layer on your prepared pan. Try not to let the sides touch, which prevents the pieces from sticking together.
Bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven.
Carefully flip the bacon over and sprinkle with a little extra brown sugar.
Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is dark brown but not burnt.
As soon as the bacon comes out of the oven, remove it from the pan and lay in on brown paper bags to drain. It will stick to paper towels. Alternately, you could lay it on another clean rack and allow the excess grease to drain off that way.
The bacon will firm up quickly as the sugar cools and gets crispy.

Notes:

I use a smoked chili powder, which has a medium heat level and a nice hint of smokiness. That said, any chili powder will work fine, and the heat is optional. If you’re making this for kids, you might want to leave the heat out all together.

You could play around with different spices to make this even more fun!

If you remove the bacon from the oven too soon, it will be chewy and not crisp, so be sure to let it get good and brown. That said, watch it closely once you flip it. All ovens are different and yours might not take as long.

I’ve found the best way to clean the rack is to soak it in boiling water. I actually start a pot when I put the last batch of bacon in, so clean up is quick and easy while the bacon cools.

Yields about 8 thick slices.

Brown Sugar Candied Bacon Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 8 Slices 1x

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Ingredients

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1 pound thick-cut bacon
1.5 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons spicy chili powder

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place a rack over the top.
Mix the brown sugar and chili powder together in a large bowl
Dredge the bacon in the sugar mixture. Press the sugar into the bacon so that you get a nice, thick coating on both sides.
Lay the bacon in a single layer on your prepared pan. Try not to let the sides touch, which prevents the pieces from sticking together.
Bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven.
Carefully flip the bacon over and sprinkle with a little extra brown sugar.
Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the bacon is dark brown but not burnt.
As soon as the bacon comes out of the oven, remove it from the pan and lay in on brown paper bags to drain. It will stick to paper towels. Alternately, you could lay it on another clean rack and allow the excess grease to drain off that way.
The bacon will firm up quickly as the sugar cools and gets crispy.

Notes

I use a smoked chili powder, which has a medium heat level and a nice hint of smokiness. That said, any chili powder will work fine, and the heat is optional. If you’re making this for kids, you might want to leave the heat out all together.

You could play around with different spices to make this even more fun!

If you remove the bacon from the oven too soon, it will be chewy and not crisp, so be sure to let it get good and brown. That said, watch it closely once you flip it. All ovens are different and yours might not take as long.

I’ve found the best way to clean the rack is to soak it in boiling water. I actually start a pot when I put the last batch of bacon in, so clean up is quick and easy while the bacon cools.

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