5 Minute Fudge

1 2/3 cups white sugar 

2/3 cup evaporated milk 

1 tablespoon  butter 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 (6 ounce) package milk chocolate chips 

16 large marshmallows 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1 cup chopped nuts ( I like to use peanuts)

Direction

Combine sugar, milk, butter and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 

Add in chocolate chips; cook until melted. 

Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, vanilla and nuts. Mix well. 

Pour into a 8-inch pan. 

Cool and cut into squares.

Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup

2 – 14.5 oz. cans chicken broth

2-3 large carrots, peeled and diced

4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into small pieces

1 tsp. onion powder

2 small heads broccoli (washed and diced small)

3 TB butter

⅓ cup flour

3½ cups milk

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. garlic pepper

6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)

In a large pot combine chicken broth, carrots potatoes and onion powder.

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add broccoli, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

While simmering, melt butter in a large sauce pan. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute (or until golden brown). Whisk in milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Add cheese and stir until it is all melted. Add salt and garlic pepper.

Pour cheese sauce into the large pot and stir until well combined.

Add more milk for a thinner consistency and add any additional salt and pepper needed. Top with bacon pieces.

Serve warm.

And that’s it done, enjoy!