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Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Stuffed Avocados
Ingredients
- 10 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Frank's Original Hot Sauce, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 avocados
Directions
- Marinate chicken in 1 tablespoon hot sauce and black pepper for 30 minutes to four hours. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400° F and coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and place in oven for 25-35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite size pieces and toss with remaining hot sauce.
- Lower oven to 350° F. Cut avocados in half. Discard pits, but leave skin intact. If needed, slice the bottom on the avocado so it sits flat when stuffed. Divide the chicken evenly among the avocado halves then sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon blue cheese. Place avocados on the baking sheet and place in the oven until blue cheese is bubbly and melted, about 8 minutes. Best served immediately.
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces top round steak, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° F. Place pepper halves on a baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes or until peppers are tender but still holding their shape.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. When onions start to brown, add mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes until mushrooms are soft and juices release.
- Add steak, Italian seasoning, pepper and salt. Cook the steak to your liking, about 3 to 5 minutes, continuing to stir frequently. Remove from heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce.
- Turn your oven to broil. Divide the filling between the pepper halves and top each with a slice of cheese. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
