Pumpkin Dump Cake

This cake is absolutely delicious, and it’s so simple!

• Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the slow cooker insert
• Two 15-ounce cans pumpkin pie filling
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• One 15.25-ounce box of french vanilla or any white cake box
• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

First, spray the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

Gently combine the pumpkin, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a bowl, then dump it into the slow cooker insert. Mix in sugar and spice just a bit. Sprinkle the cake mix over the pumpkin, then, as evenly as possible, pour the melted butter on top and finish with the chopped pecans. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4 1/2 hours (the edges of the cake should be starting to brown and crisp slightly).

Serve warm with a dollop of Cool Whip!

Christmas Morning French Toast

I can’t even tell you just how amazing this was…..you will just have to try it for yourself!

• 8 large eggs
• 3/4 cup Cold Stone Sweet Cream Creamer – You can use any vanilla coffee creamer if you can’t find Cold Stone
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 to 10 thick-cut slices of Italian Bread
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 10 to 12 tablespoons salted butter, for pan frying

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, creamer, and vanilla until fully combined. Pour the mixture onto a large cookie sheet or baking dish with edges. Dip the bread slices into the mixture, being sure to coat both sides evenly. Let sit a few minutes on each side so the bread can absorb the mixture. In the meantime, in a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and pan-fry two slices of battered bread at a time until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. When the second side is golden brown, generously sprinkle cinnamon and sugar onto each piece and flip again. Let the sugar caramelize for a minute or two; then flip and repeat the same process. Remove from the skillet and transfer to cookie sheet and place in warm oven till the rest are finished; repeat process with remaining butter, battered bread and cinnamon sugar, two slices at a time.
Serve with butter, and sides of bacon of course!

Christmas Bologna Spirals

So simple and perfect for this time of year!

• Spinach Tortilla Wraps
• 2 blocks of Cream Cheese
• 1 1/2 lb. of Lebanon Bologna (or Ham if you choose)

Spread cream cheese evenly all over the wrap. Cut the bologna in halves, and lay down pieces to cover most of the wrap. Roll up, and cut into slices. Place on festive plate, and served chilled.