3-Ingredient Reese's Fudge

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The well-known straightforward "cheater" Reese's fudge.

• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 C milk chocolate chips
• 25 mini Reese's cups

1.  Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper, set aside.  Unwrap peanut butter cups and chop into pieces. 
2.  In a medium pan set over medium-low heat, combine condensed milk and chocolate chips, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
3.  Pour into prepared pan.  Press chopped Reese's into the fudge mixture.  Let cool for at least two hours.

Robyn's notes: This can cool in the fridge if you're in a hurry, I just prefer the way chocolate goods come out when they're cooled on the counter instead.  Store in an air-tight container.  If you put the Reese's in the freezer for about 15 minutes before starting, it'll be easier to unwrap them and they'll stay together in chunks better.

**** 4 Stars: Very Good. Enjoyed by us both, I will make this frequently

Simple Hash Brown Casserole

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This seems like there's not enough to it to be satisfying, but somehow it really is.

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 tsp ranch seasoning powder
  
• 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 C cream of potato soup (from a 10.5 oz can)
• 1/4 C milk
• 1 C shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
• salt and pepper to taste

1.  Preheat oven to 350°F.   In a medium skillet, brown ground beef, drain.  Stir in ranch seasoning.  Transfer beef to a 6"x9" glass casserole dish and flatten across the bottom.
2.  In a medium bowl, combine cheese, soup, milk, hash browns, and salt and pepper.  Spoon mixture over beef in casserole dish, and spread to cover.  If desired, top with extra cheese.  Bake at 350°F for 22-25 minutes.  If desired, for the last few minutes of cooking, switch to broiler setting to get a crispier topping.

Robyn's notes: to thaw the hash browns, line a bowl with paper towels, scoop the hash browns into the paper towels, cover with another paper towel, and either set aside on the counter for a few hours or microwave for 15-20 seconds.  The hash browns don't need to be warm, just not frozen.

*** 3 Stars: Good. At least one of us liked this enough for me to make it again, but not often