Bethany's Recipe Box

​ Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef 4 tablespoons butter, divided  3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup shredded carrots 3/4 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1-3/4 pounds (about 4 cups) cubed peeled potatoes 3 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 8 to 16 ounces Velveeta, cubed 1-1/2 cups whole milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup sour cream Optional: Onion rings and thinly sliced green onions Directions In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain and remove from pan. In same saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes, broth and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly, 3-5 minutes. Add...

​ 🧜‍♀️ Mermaid Pie 🥧 Pecan Crust Ingredients:  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs  • 1/4 cup brown sugar  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter Instructions:  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  2. Mix all crust ingredients until well combined.  3. Press firmly into a 9x13 dish or deep pie dish.  4. Bake 10–12 minutes, then let cool completely. ⸻ 🍫 Chocolate Layer Ingredients:  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened  • 1 cup powdered sugar  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip)  • 1 small box instant chocolate pudding  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk Instructions:  1. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.  2. Fold in half of the whipped topping.  3. Spread over cooled crust.  4. In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk until thick.  5. Spread pudding over cream cheese layer. ⸻ 🍰 Cream Cheese Layer (Top Layer) Ingredients:  • 1 (8 oz) package cream chees...