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Hamburger Foil Packets

May 16, 2019 By Cathy Leave a Comment

These Hamburger Foil Packets (Hamburger and Potatoes) also known as Hamburger Hobo Packets or Ground Beef Hobo Packets are made with beef patties marinated in salsa verde and seasoned with Montreal steak seasoning, potatoes, veggies, cheese, butter and baked to tender perfection. Total comfort food!

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I cannot express how much I love these Hamburger Foil Packets otherwise known as Hamburger Hobo Packets or Ground Beef Hobo Packets.

These are so delicious and so easy to make.

This hamburger foil dinner is great to cook on the stove, oven, grill and make the most perfect Hamburger Campfire Packets as well.

Foil packets are a true favorite in my home!…

Pastelitos de Carne (Puff Pastry with Meat Filling)

May 9, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

Pastelitos de Carne (Puff Pastry with Meat Filling) are delicious flaky buttery meat pies filled with a savory and hyper tasty Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo) and baked to golden perfection. Serve with a side of hot sauce and hot peppers if you like.

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If you’re having a brunch or a get together with a few friends, these Pastelitos de Carne (Puff Pastry with Meat Filling) will be perfect!

Having a small luncheon for mom this weekend for Mothers Day? These would truly be perfect, she will love them and certainly thank you!

Since Pastelitos de Carne are not very big, they make a perfect appetizer. Serve one or two per person with a side of hot sauce and everyone will thank you.

They’re also great as a snack or even served for breakfast. …

Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains)

May 3, 2019 By Cathy 14 Comments

Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains) are sweet fried or baked plantains stuffed with savory ground meat and topped with shredded cheese. A delicious savory dish!

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If you love fried or baked plantains, you will truly enjoy these Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains). Where ripe sweet plantains come together with a savory carne molida (seasoned ground beef) and are topped with gooey melted monterey jack cheese.

The combination of the carne molida (Puerto Rico Picadillo) with the sweet ripe plantains and cheese is to die for! …

Empanadillas de Carne (Puerto Rican Empanadas)

April 26, 2019 By Cathy 8 Comments

Empanadillas de Carne (Puerto Rican Empanadas) are savory beef turnovers made in a delicious flaky dough. Serve with a side of hot sauce. Perfect for anytime of the day or served as an appetizer.

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If you have never had Empanadillas de Carne then you’re in for a treat!

It is a highly popular and traditional Puerto Rican fried fritter found all over the island and consumed anytime of the day. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, snack or even for dinner.

Empanadillas de carne are a savory beef turnover made in a delicious crispy flaky dough. …

Quesitos (Cream Cheese Puff Pastry)

April 19, 2019 By Cathy 10 Comments

These Quesitos (Cream Cheese Puff Pastry) are a delicious flaky, light and tasty pastry. Perfect for breakfast or dessert. An easy traditional yummy Puerto Rican pastry.