Freezer Meal Swap - July 2012

We ended up grilling the chicken and since I forgot to put directions on my bag it didn't get sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. It was delicious and we didn't know the difference since this was our first time eating it. The burgers were also very tasty.

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Lemon Pepper Chicken
from Favorite Family Recipes
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4 chicken breasts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon pepper
parmesan cheese

Marinate chicken in oil, lemon juice, and pepper. Remove chicken and discard marinade. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and grill or bake in oven for 45 minutes at 350 or grill.

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Ranch Cheddar Burgers
from Once a Month Mom
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2 lbs ground beef
1 cup shredded or cubed cheddar cheese
3 Tbsp Ranch Dressing Mix

Combine beef, ranch dressing mix and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently shape 6 patties of equal size and thickness. With your thumb, or back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty. This helps that patties to cook evenly. Place a small square of wax or parchment paper between each patty and place in gallon size freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months.

To serve: Thaw desired number of patties. Grill patties over direct high heat with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to medium doneness – 8-10 minutes, turning once. Or cook in fry pan on stovetop over med- high heat until done. If desired, during the last minute of grilling/frying, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt. Serve warm on hamburger buns with tomatoes, lettuce and ranch dressing.

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