Carter Family Recipes

A collection for curious cooks.

Recipes to return to. Techniques to build on. A welcoming place to discover what to cook next.

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  • Biscuit-Crust Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza

    Biscuit-Crust Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza

    This hearty breakfast pizza features a golden biscuit crust topped with creamy peppered sausage gravy, sharp cheddar cheese, oven-baked eggs, and optional pickled jalapeños. Par-baking the biscuit crust…

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  • New York–Style Chopped Cheese Sandwiches

    A chopped cheese is a hot, messy, deeply savory sandwich made with seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions, and American cheese chopped together on a griddle. The filling is…

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  • Marry Me Meatballs

    Serve these indulgent meatballs over pasta, egg noodles, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for an easy dinner worthy of their romantic name. Yield: 6 to 8 servingsPreparation Time:…

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  • Texas Fudge

    Texas Fudge

    Texas Fudge is a rich, savory cheese-and-green-chile bake cut into sturdy appetizer squares. Sharp cheddar provides bold flavor, Monterey Jack adds a creamy melt, and jalapeño slices give…

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  • Crab Rangoon Quesadillas with Sweet Chili Crema

    Crab Rangoon Quesadillas with Sweet Chili Crema

    These crispy, golden quesadillas transform the familiar flavors of crab rangoon into an easy appetizer or light meal. Flour tortillas are filled with imitation crab, cream cheese, Monterey…

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  • Baked Spinach Artichoke Shrimp Dip

    This warm, creamy seafood dip combines tender shrimp, spinach, artichoke hearts, and a rich blend of cheeses with lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, Old Bay, and Creole seasoning. Baking…

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  • Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

    Tender lasagna noodles are layered with seasoned shredded chicken, spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Gently reducing the cream creates a filling that stays…

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  • California Roll Cucumber and Crab Salad

    California Roll Cucumber and Crab Salad

    This refreshing California roll-inspired salad combines crisp English cucumbers, two textures of imitation crab, ripe avocado, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds with a tangy cream cheese dressing. Yield:…

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  • Whipped Ricotta Caprese Pasta

    Whipped Ricotta Caprese Pasta

    Whipped Ricotta Caprese Pasta combines tender pasta with a silky ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce, sweet oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a finishing drizzle of balsamic glaze. Lemon…

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  • Smoked Bacon Himmel und Erde

    Smoked Bacon Himmel und Erde

    Rustic Apple-Potato Mash with Bacon, Onions, and Cider Glaze This refined bacon version of Himmel und Erde emphasizes crisp texture and broad appeal. Smoky bacon replaces sausage, while…

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