recipes

Bagel Chip Recipe

Homemade bagel chips baked until crispy and golden, served in a bowl
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Homemade bagel chips baked until golden and crispy, served in a bowl
Crispy homemade bagel chips – an easy way to turn leftover bagels into a simple snack
  • 6 bagels
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • spices below depending on sweet or savory
  • bread knife or serrated knife

Savory Bagels:

  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp rosemary or thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Sweet Bagels

  • 2 tsps sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven at 350 degrees.

The secret to this recipe is not cutting the bagels too thick and making sure all the pieces are cut evenly – which is why i suggest using a bread or serrated knife.

Cover the sliced bagels in the oil and then add the spices whether its savory or sweet. Once the bagel pieces are evenly coated, place then in one layer onto a baking sheet. It takes about 10 minutes depending on your oven, but sometimes it goes a little faster expected so don’t wander away from the oven for too long.

Enjoy!

Squash Mac and Cheese Recipe

Healthy mac and cheese made with squash, creamy sauce, and pasta in a bow
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Healthy mac and cheese made with squash, creamy sauce, and pasta in a bow
Creamy, healthy mac and cheese with hidden squash—a comforting, family-friendly meal made from simple ingredients

This was one of my daughters’ favorite dishes as a little kid (and a favorite for my cousin too). They had no idea there was squash in it – the squash is so mild it blends in well. You can add as much or as little squash as you want – this is the amount I was able to get away with without her noticing the vegetable.

  • 2 cups dry pasta (shells or elbow)
  • 1-1/2 cup roasted squash (butternut or acorn squash work well)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk (or milk subtitute)
  • 8 oz cheese (combination of cheddar and gouda is delicious)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Poke a few holes in the squash and roast in the oven on a baking sheet until soft (about 45 minutes to one hour)

Cook pasta according to directions on the box – add a little salt and mix every so often so they don’t stick together.

In a saucepan, melt butter then slowly whisk in flour. Keep whisking over low heat for about 2 minutes. When the flour and butter are smooth, slowly whisk in the milk. Continue to cook and whisk for about another minute. Make sure there are no clumps (you can add some of the pasta water in to make the mixture smooth if needed) then add the cheese. When the cheese is completely melted and combined, add in the cooked pasta. Add salt and paper to taste.

Enjoy!