Being on Weight Watchers during the holidays isn’t easy but with a little creativity, you can still enjoy your favorite holiday recipes. If you love Pumpkin Pie but don’t want to use up all your points, try this Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie. It’s seriously amazing! Everyone at Thanksgiving dinner will love it. 

Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie

One of my favorite things about Weight Watchers is that I don’t have to follow a strict routine. I also don’t have to give up my favorite meals!

Yes, you do need to get a little creative with things but I’m here to help you with that. 

Before making this Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie recipe, make sure you have plenty of time to let it chill in the refrigerator. 

You’ll also want to ensure you have a nice pie dish. I don’t use anything fancy, just a simple glass 9-inch pie dish. 

If Pumpkin Pie is one of your favorite holiday desserts, you will LOVE this one. The best part is that it’s only 4 WW points! 

Keep in mind that I’m on the blue plan, so if you are on a different plan, the points might vary. Use the WW app to create a recipe and you’ll receive the points for your particular plan. 

No matter what plan you are on, you will definitely be saving a TON of points.

On average, most Pumpkin Pie’s will cost you at least 13 points!

Alright, let’s get started with this yummy Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie. 

Get your oven preheated to 375 degrees. 

In a medium bowl, you’ll combine the flour and stevia. You’ll then add in the melted margarine, stir to combine. Pour in two tablespoons of water and stir. You can add more water if needed but go slow. You are looking for a nice dough to form. 

Work the dough with you your hands until it begins to stick together, then transfer it into a 9-inch pie pan. Press the dough into the pan, working the dough up the sides of the pan until you form an even crust. Set the crust aside. 

In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, eggs, stevia, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt until well combined. Add the evaporated milk and mix until combined.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crust and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. If the crust begins to burn, place a small piece of foil around the outer edge and continue baking until the center of the pie is set.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours before serving. Please don’t skip this step! It’s important that you let it chill. 

When serving, you can place a spoonful of Cool Whip, just make sure to track the points! 

Common Questions

Can I use fresh Pumpkin Pie filling?

Yes, you definitely can! Honestly, it takes a lot more time than I’m willing to put in, so I opt for canned pumpkin filling. Use whatever you have on hand!

My pie dish is a little bigger, will it still work?

Yes, it should, just make sure you have enough crust for the size dish you are using. 

Weight Watchers Pumpkin Pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Chill Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Delicious Weight Watcher friendly Pumpkin Pie

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Ingredients

• Ingredients for the Crust:
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon stevia
• 3 tablespoons light margarine, melted
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• Ingredients for the Filling:
• 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup stevia
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 12-ounce can fat free evaporated milk

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour and stevia. Add the melted margarine and stir to combine. Pour in two tablespoons of water and stir. Add more water if needed, until dough begins to form.

Work the dough with your hands until it begins to stick together, then transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan. Press the dough into the pan, working the dough up the sides of the pan until you form an even crust. Set the crust aside.

In a large bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, eggs, stevia, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt until well combined. Add the evaporated milk and mix until combined.

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crust and bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. If the crust begins to burn, place a small piece of foil around the outer edge and continue baking until the center of the pie is set.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

Notes

You can add a spoonful of Cool-Whip to the pie.

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If you’ve suddenly found yourself teaching your kids at home, you’ve probably discovered that finding the perfect place for your kids to work is essential to them being productive. But creating a great learning space for your kids at home takes a little more effort than simply clearing off the dining room table. Whether your kids are homeschooling or they just need a place to focus when they’re doing their homework, you’re going to love this guide to creating an at-home learning space for your kids.

What is a Learning Space?

A learning space is a designated area in your home where your kids do their schoolwork each day. And while this space may be a spot for your kids to tackle their online learning curriculum when they’re away from school, it also makes a great homework station for when your kids return to the classroom.

No matter how you plan to use your home’s learning space, the area will consist of a few basic elements aimed at helping your kids focus on their schoolwork each day.

An effective learning space should include:

• A quiet and calm environment without any distractions
• An uncluttered workspace big enough for them to write, draw, or rest their computer or tablet
• A comfortable seat where they can sit for an extended period of time
• All the supplies they need to complete their daily work

How to Set Up a Learning Space

While setting up a learning space in your home may seem like a big task, it doesn’t have to be difficult. You can create designated space in your home in just a few minutes and with just a handful of supplies, you already have at home. Follow these five simple steps to create the perfect at-home learning space for your kids:

1. Pick the perfect location.

One of the most important parts of creating an at-home learning space is picking the perfect location. And while it may seem like you need to designate a room to the at-home learning space, you probably have a variety of great options throughout your home to choose from.

The perfect at-home learning space should include:

• A space without distractions and noise
• A work surface
• Seating

Wherever you plan to place your learning station, make sure the televisions and other electronics are turned off. It’s also a good idea to place the station in a room with a door that can close or in a spot that isn’t accessible by other younger siblings who may interrupt learning time.

2. Gather all the supplies your child will need

When planning how you’ll organize your learning space, it’s important to get your child’s input regarding the supplies they’ll need to finish their daily work. If they never color, there’s no sense in including crayons in their workspace, for example.

Before you start gathering the supplies, sit down with your children and ask them what school supplies they use to complete their assignments each day.

If your kids need a little guidance when deciding what supplies to include, consider these common learning station supplies:

• Writing paper
• Drawing paper
• Graph paper
• Pens and pencils
• Drawing tools, like crayons, markers, and colored pencils
• Painting supplies, like watercolors and paint brushes
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ruler
• Highlighters
• Index cards

3. Organize the space

After you have a list of the items your kids will need, gather up those supplies from around the house and organize them in a way that makes the supplies easily accessible to your kids.

If your plan on placing the learning station in a common room of your home, like the dining room or family room, consider placing the supplies in a portable bucket or rolling cart to make it easier to move them to and from the workspace.

Otherwise, organize the supplies in your child’s desk to ensure they have everything they need to work.

4. Make it fun

Just because your kids will be doing their homework in the space doesn’t mean it can’t be fun. Spruce up the space by incorporating some fun colors in the décor, hanging kid-friendly artwork on the walls, or adding some uplifting quotes to their desk.

It’s also a good idea to provide plenty of lighting in the area – either by opening the blinds to allow natural light into the space or placing a desk lamp on their table. If you’re not sure what type of décor your kids would prefer in their workspace, ask them!

Getting their input on the décor is a great way to be sure they enjoy their time in their new learning station.

5. Stay consistent

When your learning station is set up, make the most of it by consistently using the area each day. Setting a learning routine in the new learning space will not only help your child improve their study skills, but it will also help them stay focused and productive each time they sit down to learn.

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Who says you have to skip out on bagels? These Weight Watchers Everything Bagels only have 3 points and are a great way to start your morning! 

Weight Watchers Everything Bagels

I love having these for breakfast. Knowing that I can wake up and enjoy bread just really does put a smile on my face.

These Weight Watchers Bagels are so good, so simple, and crazy low in points. There’s no reason to have to worry about breaking your diet with these as an option.

I’ve made these for the entire family and everyone loves them. These 3 point bagels are just that good.

Even if the whole family doesn’t follow the weight watchers diet, it’s nice to know that the food that you’re eating is actually something that they’ll eat and enjoy as well. 

Can you make these WW bagels in advance?

You sure can. If you’re needing to prep a bit the night before, you can easily make up the dough and bake these in the morning. 

How many points are in Weight Watchers Everything Bagels?

It’s hard to believe that there are just 3 points in these bagels! Just because they taste so sinfully good doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy them while you’re eating healthy. 

Are you looking for other Weight Watcher Breakfast recipes?

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day so having a stockpile of good weight watcher breakfast recipes is key. Check out this Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza that has amazing flavor and taste while still being low in points as well. 

Weight Watcher Meal Planning

Being able to effectively meal plan is also a big part of staying on track. You can also look over my Weight Watchers Meal Plan and see what I eat on a daily basis. 

If you’re able to really focus in on the points and food items, you’ll find out that meal planning is a total breeze. 

Fun Ways to Enjoy these WW Bagels

Since these bagels are so low in points, you could think of other ways to enjoy them as well. Toasting them up is fun or even using them as your bread for a sandwich or hamburger.

Just because they’re bagels doesn’t mean that you have to limit them to just be eaten only during the breakfast portion of your day! 

Are you ready to get this simple Weight Watchers Everything Bagels recipe? You’re going to love the simplicity! 

Weight Watchers Everything Bagels

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These Weight Watchers Everything Bagels are so tasty and delicious.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup self rising flour
• 1 cup fat free Greek yogurt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.


Mix together the flour, Greek yogurt, and half the seasoning until a soft dough begins to form.


Separate the dough into four equal balls. Roll each ball into a long rope. Twist the rope into a circle and pinch the ends together.


Brush each bagel with egg and top with remaining seasoning.


Place the bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 23 minutes. Turn on the broiler and bake for two more minutes to brown the tops.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 185Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 519mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g

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This Vegan Spaghetti is DELICIOUS! Seriously, it’s the best. 

In my home, we are not Vegan but we do try and eat healthily. I also try to implement at least one meatless meal every week. 

We are huge meat eaters in my family but I do recognize the benefits of eating less meat, so it’s something we’ve been working on. 

Vegan Spaghetti Recipe with Marinara

Not only is this recipe delicious but it’s also made in the Instant Pot, making it a super quick vegan dinner idea. 

This plant-based version of Spaghetti and meat sauce will leave you stunned, that this is not hamburger meat, and is a great Vegan choice for this dish.  The sauce is homemade, and it’s so good, you’ll never miss the meat.  These plant-based crumbles are a great way to have your favorite dishes without meat.  You’re going to love this recipe!

If you are looking to implement more meatless dinners into your meal planning, this is a must-try. To cook this here is what you’ll need. 

Vegan Spaghetti Recipe with Marinara

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This plant-based version of Spaghetti and meat sauce will leave you stunned, that this is not hamburger meat, and is a great Vegan choice for this dish.  The sauce is home made, and it's so good, you'll never miss the meat.  These plant-based crumbles are a great way to have your favorite dishes without meat.  You're going to love this recipe!

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Ingredients

• 1 bag of BEYOND MEAT crumbles - see link
• 1 large can of stewed tomatoes - 28 ounce
• 1 large can of tomato sauce - 15 - 16 ounces
• 1 large sweet onion - chopped
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon of sweet basil
• 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar (plus a little more to taste)
• 1 pound of Spaghetti
• 1 Tablespoon of butter

Instructions

Turn on the Instant pot to the SAUTE setting, and add the butter. 

When the butter melts, add the chopped onion, and saute until golden brown. 

Add the minced garlic, and cook for about a minute. 

Turn off the Saute setting.  Add the Stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil, and brown sugar.  Stir well, and add the Beyond Meat crumbles. 

Open the Spaghetti, and take out a few pieces at a time, and break them in half, adding them to the Instant Pot. 

When all the Spaghetti is added, stir the Spaghetti into the sauce, and push it down, so that it's covered in the sauce.  

Place the lid on the Instant Pot until it beeps and locks. Make sure the pressure valve is set to 'SEALING', and press the MANUAL button, and set the time to 6 minutes. 

When the Instant Pot is done cooking, it will beep and go to OFF.  With a potholder, turn the pressure valve to 'VENTING', doing a 'quick release'  and release the pressure. 

When all the pressure has been released, and the float valve has dropped down, remove the lid, and stir the spaghetti and meat sauce. 

Plate the spaghetti and meat sauce, and top with Parmesan cheese and parsley.  Serve immediately.  ENJOY!

NOTE:  If you are not familiar with doing a 'quick release' in the Instant Pot, read the instruction manual or recipes that came with your Instant Pot.  The manual will give you instructions on releasing the pressure, where the pressure valve is located, and where the float valve is located.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 240Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 427mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 11g

Nutrition is an estimate, please double check based on the ingredients you are using!

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This Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza is the perfect way to get your day started! Not on Weight Watchers? No problem, this breakfast is perfect for anyone. 

Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza

I don’t know about you but I always struggle to come up with breakfast ideas. 

This Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza is so filling AND low in points! 

Even better, it’s a recipe that the whole family can enjoy. I will often make this breakfast pizza on Saturday mornings as a treat for the family. 

Isn’t it great when you can make your favorite Weight Watchers meals for the whole family? I seriously hate trying to make multiple meals just because I’m trying to make better food choices.  

Any ideas to further save on points?

Yes, you can make any adjustments that you’d like. If you want to save some points, you can try fat-free mozzarella, you can skip the turkey sausage and instead load up on veggies. Bell peppers, onions, garlic and spinach would be GREAT on this pizza! 

Do I have to make my own low-point dough?

Nope, you can definitely purchase pre-made dough but you will want to account for the points. 

Can I make this breakfast pizza in advance?

Yes! Sometimes, I’ll make the dough the night before so it’s ready for me in the morning. I’m all about saving time in the mornings, so this is a great hack. 

How many points are in a Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza?

It will vary based on which ingredients you use but this breakfast pizza is 5 to 7 points depending on which plan you are on.  

Do you have any other Weight Watchers Meal ideas?

Of course! If you are looking for something on the sweeter side, make sure to try my Weight Watchers Cheesecake. If you are after a tasty dinner option, these Instant Pot Tamales are so delicious and perfect for Weight Watchers. You can also look over my Weight Watchers Meal Plan. This will give you some insight into what I eat in a typical week. 

If you are on the MyWW Blue or Purple plan this breakfast pizza is 5 points. Green plan, you’ll want to calculate for 7 points.

Read above if you are looking for ways to save on points!

Hosting a brunch? This is a GREAT breakfast item to serve! Prepare the dough, prep a variety of ingredients and let each person make their own pizza. 

Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes

Weight Watchers Breakfast Pizza

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Ingredients

• 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 4 Eggs
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat Mexican Shredded Cheese
• Turkey breakfast sausage links
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉.

Take sausage out of the freezer.

Combine salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders and oregano in a small bowl.

Lightly spray your baking dish.

Combine both yogurt and flour inside a mixing bowl and blend until ingredients have formed.

If your dough still feels a little sticky, sprinkle flour onto dough until it feels solid and easy to separate.

Continue to knead the dough for 2 to 4 minutes

Place dough on top of the floured surface and sprinkle flour on top as well.

Cut dough into four pieces.

Press dough with fingers to stretch it out. Lift off of your surface and gently stretch and pull the dough until the desired thickness and size is reached.

Place in the baking dish and pierce around with a fork, paying attention to any air bubbles.

Roll up the sides, pinching as needed, to form a crust.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Cut 4 pieces of sausage into pieces. (They are still a bit frozen, but a little paring knife worked perfectly.)

Arrange the sausage around the pizza.

Crack an egg in the center.

Sprinkle with spice mixture.

Repeat for remaining pizzas.

Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until dough and eggs are cooked.

Notes

If you like your eggs less done, I suggest cooking the pizza WITHOUT the egg for 5 minutes, then remove from oven, add egg and then cook for the remaining amount of time.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 266Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 809mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g

This is an estimate, for actual nuturional value, you'll want to double check using the ingredients you have on hand.

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Weight Watchers is becoming a wildly hot lifestyle for many people.

This simple program allows you to enjoy your favorite foods without having to put yourself on too strong of a restriction.

With a point system that lets you have a specific number of points per day, you can easily reach your weight loss goals without losing some of your favorites, like pizza!

Since there are many people thinking about Weight Watchers, but still left wondering if this is just some diet fad that lets you lose weight only to add those pounds back on, I wanted to share an extensive article about Weight Watchers.

Today I’m going to tell you everything you need to know about Weight Watchers so that you can make an educated decision.

How does the Weight Watchers program work?

The WW program works by assessing each member based on height, weight, gender, and age. From that point, Weight Watchers will evaluate how much food you need to eat in order to lose weight.

WW is great at determining a safe rate of food consumption so that you can lose weight AND keep it off. The recommended safe weight loss number is 1-2 pounds per week.

Once your personal assessment is complete, the WW program will create a daily point value. This is the number of points you can consume every day.

You’ll find that some food options have zero points, things like vegetables as an example can have a zero point value.

Each day you’ll keep a food journal to log how many points you’ve consumed to maintain the recommended level of points in the WW program.

Can you eat too many zero point foods on Weight Watchers?

I mentioned zero point foods on Weight Watchers. One important thing to note is that the zero point foods were created to help you eat healthy food options.

Although you can have as many zero point foods as you’d like, I still use caution.

As an example, in my plan, a chicken breast is zero points. This doesn’t mean that I’m going to have 3 chicken breasts for dinner. 

I personally like to build my meals around my zero point foods!

FitBreak App

Weight Watchers understands the value of physical activity combined with healthy eating habits as a means to lose weight and keep it off. That’s why the WW program has a FitBreak App.

This app helps encourage you to squeeze fitness into your busy day.

The awesome thing about WW’s FitBreak App is that it takes into consideration how busy we are during our daily lives. Each of the workout options and activity recommendations is based on short, one-minute exercise options that anyone can fit into a busy day.

Community Support

The WW program understands you and how human beings need a support system in order to be successful with any new goal, such as weight loss.

That’s why Weight Watchers has many support groups that help members encourage each other. You will have access to a coach 24/7 using their app so that you’re able to find support whenever it’s needed.

Most people who have set a weight loss goal with the WW program have found that the Weight Watchers support groups add that extra layer of accountability so that they can achieve their goal.

What is the monthly cost of Weight Watchers?

I’m sure you’re now wondering how much the monthly cost of Weight Watchers is. The monthly fee for Weight Watchers will vary depending on which option you select. There are currently three levels of the Weight Watchers program to choose from.

One level is the digital WW program. This costs approximately $4.22 per week. The next level of the WW program is the Workshop option and that costs approximately $9.61 per week.

Finally, the Coaching WW program option is currently offered at $12.69 per week.

These rates are based on paying for 3 months at a time. If you opt to pay for 6 months in advance, or 1 month in advance the rate will be lower or higher respectively per program option.

If you sign up using my link, we each get a month free! If you’d like to use my referral link you can do so by clicking here. 

How can I lose weight on WW?

The beauty of the WW program is that anyone can lose weight using their 24/7 coaching, support groups, and personalized assessment. With the points system, you can easily find ways to feel full every day when you opt to make full course meals using mostly zero point foods.

One of the best ways people have lost weight and kept it off using Weight Watchers is that the program not only helps you stay on track with their points system, but they help educate you on healthier eating habits.

That means, once you’ve reached your goal weight, you’ll have all of the tools necessary to continue with your healthy lifestyle habits to maintain your goal weight.

One final tidbit of information that you need to know about starting Weight Watchers is that you don’t have to end once you’ve reached your goal weight. There’s a maintenance mode option with the WW program that allows you to stay active but gives you a higher daily point value to ensure you stay within a 2-pound fluctuation of your end goal weight.

Need some Weight Watchers meal ideas? I got you covered! 

Weight Watchers No-Bake Cheesecake

Instant Pot Tamales (Weight Watcher friendly)

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Instant Pot Tamales? Yes, please!

I’m a sucker for good Mexican food. I don’t care what it is, I’ll eat it!

Instant Pot Easy Chicken Tamales

With that said, I’m extremely picky with my Mexican food. It needs to have flavor, don’t come at me with some bland Mexican food. 

This recipe will serve between 16 and 20 people. If you are looking to feed a larger crowd, simply double everything.

Commonly Asked Questions:

Can I freeze these tamales?

Yes, you can definitely freeze these chicken tamales. I like to dethaw them in the fridge but you can also use the defrost option on your microwave.

Can I use a different filling?

You most certainly can. You’ll just need to adjust the cooking time for the meat you select. 

I don’t understand how to wrap the tamales. 

I agree wrapping tamales have always been a bit tricky for me. Personally, I go to YouTube. Here is a video that has helped me. 

Are tamales only served at Christmas?

They are a popular item at Christmas but they can be served all year long. We have tamales several times a year. 

I’m currently on Weight Watchers, how many points are these tamales?

I’m currently on the blue plan and this recipe comes out to 2 points per tamale. Trust me when I say I end up spending around 6 points eating these, one is never enough! 

Which Instant Pot do you have?

I’m using the Instant Pot Duo. You can see it here. 

Instant Pot Tamales

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tamales

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cups roja salsa
• ¾ lb cooked rotisserie chicken
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 Tsp. Smoked paprika
• 1 Tsp. Cumin
• 1 cup chicken broth
• For the tamales:
• 16-20 Corn Husks
• 2 1/2 cups prepared masa
• 1 cup of Water

Instructions

Corn Husks:

In a large pot soak the corn husks in water on low for 2 hours.

Drain water.

For the Filling:

Set on saute in your Instant Pot add the olive oil.
Shred the rotisserie chicken, and add to the pot.

Make sure to have ALL bones and skin removed.

Add the Salsa Roja, cumin, paprika, and chicken broth.
Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn heat off and let cool.

Remove the chicken and place in a bowl to the side.

Tamales:

Prepare masa as directed on the masa bag.
Smear a thin layer of prepared masa on each corn husk.
To the middle of the masa layer, add a small scoop of the chicken filling.
Fold the corn husk like wrapping a gift. The sides folded in first then the ends.

Place the tamale on a tray side edges down.
Set aside.
Repeat until you are out of chicken filling.
Place the steam rack on the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Add 1 cup of water.
Place all the uncooked tamales on the rack, standing upright.

Make sure to pack them in to limit movement .
Lock the lid in place.
Turn the valve to "SEALING."
Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook at high pressure 35 minutes.
When the pressure cooking is done, let the steam release for a few minutes.
Then turn the valve to "venting."
Remove the lid.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 210Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 593mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g

This nutional data is an estimate, you'll want to check the labels on the products you have.

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4th of July Cupcakes are not only easy to make but are always a hit at those summer BBQ’s. These cupcakes are made in a jar which really adds a festive element to them. 

As summer approaches, I can’t help but get excited for all those summer parties AND the 4th of July. It’s seriously one of my favorite holidays. 

The 4th of July reminds me of family and friends. It’s a time to get together, eat delicious food, let the kids play, enjoy some time in the pool and of course celebrate the freedom of our amazing country. 

Easy 4th of July Cupcakes

To make these cupcakes, you’ll need to have the following:

White Cake Mix
Butter
Milk
Egg whites 
Creamy Homestyle Cream Cheese Frosting
Blue and Red Food Coloring
Holiday Sprinkles 
8oz Mason Jars

While this recipe is for the cupcakes in a jar, you can make them as a traditional cupcake. 

I like making them in a jar as it really adds another element and they look so pretty! 

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4th of July Cupcakes

4th of July Cupcakes in a Jar

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword 4th of July cupcakes, cupcakes, easy desserts

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 15 people

Ingredients

• 1 box White Cake Mix
• 1/3 cup Melted Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 4 eggs, ONLY THE WHITES
• 2 jars Cream Cheese Frosting
• Blue and red food coloring
• Colored SprinkSprinkles
• 15 8 ounce mason jars

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt butter.
• Add in cake mix, milk, and egg whites and mix well.
• Spoon into cupcake liners filling about ⅔ full
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (do not over cook).
• Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely.
• Separate frosting into two separate bowls and color with red or blue food coloring until desired color.
• Put a layer of icing in the bottom of the mason jar (I used a piping bag). 

  Then add a cupcake layer. 
• Alternate frosting color and then add another layer of cupcake. 

  To finish, garnish with sprinkles and enjoy! 

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Between work and running the kids around to their sporting events, cooking hasn’t been a priority lately. 

More times than not we end up ordering out or picking up something on the way home. It’s pretty scary when you sit down and look at how much money you’ve spent on take out. 

I’ve been trying to focus on cooking more meals at home but they need to be quick and easy dinners!

This Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup does not disappoint. 

Not only is it packed full of flavor but it’s ready in under 30-minutes and that’s including the time it takes to prep everything!

Instant Pot® Cheeseburger Soup

To make this yummy recipe, you’ll only need a few items. 

Extra virgin olive oil
White onion
Ground sirloin
Italian seasoning
Sea salt & black pepper
Red potatoes
Beef broth
Heavy cream
Sharp cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley
Smoked paprika

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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup

Course Main Course

Keyword Instant pot cheeseburger soup

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Natural Release Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium white onion, finely diced
• 1 lbs ground sirloin
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 lbs red potatoes, chopped small
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Add olive oil to Instant Pot® inner cooking pot and select the “Sauté’ function. Use the “Adjust” button to select the “Normal” (medium) setting.
• Once hot, add the diced onion and ground sirloin. Add the Italian seasoning and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion develops some color and the beef is mostly browned, approximately 6-7 minutes.
  
• Push the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button and add the red potatoes and beef broth. Add lid and lock into place. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and select the “Manual” setting on “High.” Adjust cook time to 3 minutes. 

  
• When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining steam before carefully removing the lid. 
  
• To prevent curdling, temper the heavy cream by adding 2-3 tablespoons of the hot liquid from inside the Instant Pot® to it before adding it to the container. Stir to combine. 

  
• Add the cheddar cheese, one cup at a time, and stir until completely melted. Serve immediately with some freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for garnish, if desired. Enjoy! 
  

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Need a quick game day appetizer? This Air Fryer Potato Skins (with Buffalo Chicken) recipe is not only an easy dish to whip up but it’s so dang good! You seriously can’t go wrong with this recipe and I guarantee you it will be a hit with all of your guests. 

Air Fryer Potato Skins

I don’t know about you but when I host a party, I always try and get creative with the dishes I’m serving. That can get extremely overwhelming and cause me not to host parties. 

I’ve been trying to stick to the basics but jazz them up a bit. 

This appetizer is PERFECT for any party! I’ve served these potato skins at our game day parties, random Sunday bbqs and kids birthday parties. Our guests always love these potato skins. 

Personally, I’ve never been a huge fan of potato skins. I just find them to be a little blah and boring. However, my husband LOVES potato skins, so adding the buffalo chicken was a nice way to add a unique twist to them. 

Not only I have I found a new appreciation for potato skins but my husband loves that this is a go-to dish lately. 

Can You Make These In The Oven?

Yes, you definitely can but I’ve only used my Air Fryer, so you’ll want to play around with the temp and time. 

Can I Freeze Them?

These potato skins actually freeze up very nice. I suggest to flash freeze them first, then put into a zip-lock baggie. 

Any Ideas On Using The Potato?

I really don’t get too creative with all the potato I scoop out. I will typically place it in a Tupperware container and make mashed potatoes the following evening. 

How Far In Advance Can I Make Them?

I really don’t like to make them more than a day or two in advance. I prefer the skins to be as fresh as possible. I normally cook the potato skins the day of the party. However, I do prep my items in advance and will make the buffalo chicken the night before. 

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

Buffalo Chicken

• Boneless chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Sea salt
• Yellow onion
• Garlic
• Chicken broth
• Hot sauce

Potato Skins

• Baking potatoes
• Olive oil 
• Sea salt
• Cheddar cheese 
• Bacon
• Green onions
• Foil

Buffalo Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Natural Release: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 large boneless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup hot sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Turn on sauté function on your Instant Pot. 

Steps 2-5: Add and heat the olive oil. Add the onion, salt and garlic. Stirring often, cook 2-3 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 6: Add your chicken and cook 2-3 minutes or until brown on both sides.

Steps 7-9: Add chicken broth and hot sauce and stir.

Step 10: Lock the lid on your Instant Pot and set to high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes and release remaining pressure.

Step 11: Shred chicken with a fork. Drain sauce and set aside.

Air Fryer Potato Skins

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 44 minutes

Total Time: 54 minutes

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Ingredients

• 3-4 medium baking potatoes
• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon
• Green onions
• Foil

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Air Fryer to 400.

Steps 2-4:  Pierce each potato 5-6 times with a fork or sharp knife. Rub or spray with oil and sprinkle with the salt. 

Step 5: Place potatoes in the Air Fryer basket, making sure they are not crowding each other. We had large potatoes, so we could only fit two potatoes at a time. 

Step 6: Cook potatoes for 20 minutes, turn and cook 20 minutes. Using tongs, lift out your potato.    

Steps 7-8: Slice potato in half and scoop out potato. 

Steps 9-10: Add chicken and cheese.

Steps 11-12: Air Fry for 2 minutes, or until skins are crispy and the cheese is melted. Garnish with additional toppings if desired. Drizzle hot sauce or ranch dressing.

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