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Grilled Smores Sandwich – Creating Happy Family Moments

April 28, 2016 by Jenni 282 Comments

This post was sponsored by Hello Happy. Hello Hershey’s. as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central.

 

Grilled Smores Sandwich. Such an ooey and gooey treat!

Grilled Smores Sandwich

 

Did you know that even the smallest thing can create a chain reaction of happiness? We all love to make our family happy, and it doesn’t really take too much – especially if it’s just a grilled Smores sandwich! Do these things make you happy?

  • a morning hug and a kiss
  • a surprise “I love you” text or lunchbox note
  • making the family’s favorite treat

Those are just a few things that instantly come to my mind…small things that make me happy.

Nothing suits a belly better than a grilled Smores sandwich! Ever had one?

 

Grilled Smores Sandwich. Such an ooey and gooey treat!

Buttery on the outside, and full of ooey gooey chocolaty and marshmallowy goodness on the inside.

Mercy.

You won’t believe how easy these are to make, here’s what you need…

 

 

Grilled Smores Sandwich. Such an ooey and gooey treat!

Grilled Smores Sandwich Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp. of softened butter
  • 2 slices sandwich bread (wheat or white)
  • 1 HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar (or substitute with HERSHEY’S Chocolate Spreads)
  • 1 graham cracker sheet
  • 4 marshmallows, cut in half horizontally

 

Grilled Smores Sandwich. Such an ooey and gooey treat!

Grilled Smores Sandwich Directions:

  • Butter one slice of bread with half the butter. Place buttered side down in a cold skillet.
  • Break chocolate bar into sections and evenly place them on the unbuttered side of bread.
  • Layer with graham cracker, breaking to fit.
  • Top with marshmallow halves.
  • Butter one side of second piece of bread, and lay down buttered side up.
  • Heat over medium/low heat, until bottom of sandwich is golden brown. VERY VERY carefully flip the sandwich, and heat until the bottom is golden brown on that side as well. Remove from the skillet, cut and serve.

 

What are your happy moments throughout the day?

I’d love to know what little things make you happy! Maybe it can give me and everyone else a little more insight!

I’m really pumped to be working with HERSHEY’S on this Hello Happy Moments campaign. The idea behind it is to make us think about how to create happy moments – even in places or at times where we’re not usually happy, like during our morning commute, at work, or when our weekend plans have been rained out.

Check out this video. I bet you’ll cry, just like I did – so grab a tissue!

 

 

Blowing dandelions and makin’ wishes. ?????

A photo posted by Jenni Eaves (@sweetpennies) on Apr 19, 2016 at 12:25pm PDT

9 Fun and Easy Ways to Spark Happy Family Moments:

  • blow dandelions, and make wishes!
  • have a family bake day
  • have a family dance off
  • surprise tea party or picnic
  • water balloon fight
  • weird family science experiment (something gross and gooey!)
  • pitch a tent in the backyard and roast S’Mores
  • family karaoke night
  • catch lightning bugs in a jar

 

Another fun family moment that’s coming up is “Take Your Kids to Work Day”. Although this day is officially set for April 28th, it can really be celebrated any day. It’s a great time to spark some fun, happy moments and for parents to show off their careers to inspire their kids to be whatever they want to be.

 

 

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  • HERSHEY’S Chocolate Syrup – one bottle
  • HERSHEY’S Spreads in Chocolate – one container
  • HERSHEY’S Cocoa – one container
  • HERSHEY’S KISSES – one bag
  • HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips – one bag
  • HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars – two bars
  • Bag of Marshmallows
  • Box of Graham Crackers

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Contest entrants are only eligible to win once per sweepstake, per household as part of a campaign sponsored by Influence Central.

 

 

Filed Under: Recipe Box Tagged With: Comfort Food, kids, S'Mores, sandwich, Treats

Easy Baked Mac and Cheese – Perfect Dish for Parties or Weeknight Meal

June 9, 2014 by Jenni 1,593 Comments

baked mac and cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

When my husband and I were dating, I thought I’d be romantic and cook for him. I call him up one day and ask what his favorite meal is because I was gonna go ALL out and try to woo him. So, here’s the conversation as I remember it…

Me: So, I thought I’d cook you dinner tonight. What’s your favorite meal?

Him: Ummm….chili dogs and mac and cheese!

Me: Really? No steak and potatoes?! (thinking candlelight dinner here)

Him: Nahh. I like chili dogs.

Me: Mmm….ohhh-kayy. (candlelight dinner looking less romantic)

Him: Yeah, that’s my fave!

Me: Okay. I was thinking a romantic dinner with steak or something.

Him: Chili dogs and mac and cheese can’t be romantic??????

Me: Uhh, I guess so?!

So – yeah. Chili dogs and mac and cheese was the first {romantic = eye roll} meal I made for him. I guess I shouldn’t complain. His favorite meal is an easy one! Over the years, we took it a step further and started making a homemade baked mac and cheese version. We never looked back!

Although I still think steak is more along the lines of a romantic dinner…but what the heck do I know!

Baked mac and cheese is the comfort food of ALL  comfort food. Comfort in it’s truest form, right?! Cheesy, gooey, and full of carb-y yum! I love making this because there are always leftovers and it’s the perfect dish for pitch ins – summer OR winter. Who doesn’t love mac and cheese ANY time?!

 

This recipe is on our menu plan about twice a month. My husband would love to have it more often than that!

You need a menu plan this week, right? Let me take care of that for you!

Get our FREE Printable & Reusable Menu Planner! Just click below and I’ll send it straight to you! 


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This recipe is so easy to make too! I’ve included a printable recipe further down below in case you’d like to print and stick back in your recipe box! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

baked mac and cheese

INGREDIENTS
1 lb Macaroni
2 (8 oz) Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk
2 cups Milk
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cup Butter
Salt & Pepper to Taste

 

DIRECTIONS

baked mac and cheeseIn a large pot boil macaroni until tender. I like this pasta pot with strainer!!

baked mac and cheeseShred your cheese and set aside.
In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.

baked mac and cheeseAdd flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
Add milk and whisk until thick.

baked mac and cheeseAdd cheese one hand full at a time.
Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.

baked mac and cheesePour cheese mixture over macaroni.
Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
Salt & pepper to taste.

Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Author: Jenni
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Macaroni
  • 2 (8 oz) Packages of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Chunk
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
  1. In a large pot boil macaroni until tender.
  2. Shred your cheese and set aside.
  3. In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  4. Add flour and mix until brown amber color (Make a roux).
  5. Add milk and whisk until thick.
  6. Add cheese one hand full at a time.
  7. Mix until cheese is all melted and smooth.
  8. Place cooked macaroni in baking pan.
  9. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven
  11. Salt & Pepper to taste.
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Don’t forget – we’re giving away our FREE Printable Menu plan right now! Click below to grab yours now, and I’ll send it straight to you!


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  • One Pan Pasta with Chicken
  • Grilled Onion Bombs (with Hamburger)
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Filed Under: Recipe Box Tagged With: Baked Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Mac and Cheese, Party Foods, Recipes

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