The Savory Spoon

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake

Gather These Ingredients:
➤ 1 cup peanut butter
➤ 2 cups confectioners' sugar
➤ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
➤ 2 sticks (226 g butter, melted)
➤ 1 package (8-ounce cream cheese, softened)
➤ 3 large eggs (divided)
➤ ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
➤ ¼ cup peanut butter chips
➤ ½ cup creamy peanut butter
➤ ½ cup heavy cream
➤ 1 package (15.25 ounce German chocolate cake mix)

Recipe Steps:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish for a thick cake or a 9x13-inch dish for a thinner cake.
2. Mix the cake mix, 1 egg, and 1 stick of melted butter (1/2 cup) until well combined. Press this mixture into the prepared pan and set aside.
3. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs and the peanut butter, mixing well.
4. Reduce the mixer speed and gradually add the confectioners' sugar. Slowly pour in the remaining 1 stick of melted butter. Add the vanilla and mix until the filling is smooth.
5. Pour the filling over the cake batter in the pan. Bake for 50 minutes, ensuring the center remains slightly gooey. Allow the cake to partially cool on a wire rack while you prepare the ganache.
6. Combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanut butter in a bowl and set aside.
7. Heat the cream on the stove or in a microwave until it simmers (1-2 minutes).
8. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanut butter. Stir gently until everything is melted and well combined.
9. Pour the ganache over the baked cake and let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before cutting and serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Healthy Chicken Taco Casserole

Recipe Ingredients:
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 4 whole wheat tortillas 8 inches
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 1 cup enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 cups low-fat Mexican blend cheese
• 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)

Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
3. Then, toss in the diced onion and bell peppers, cooking until they soften, around 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the black beans and taco seasoning, mixing well until warmed through. Remove from the heat.
5. Lay 2 tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Spread half of the seasoned bean mixture over the tortillas, followed by shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and a generous layer of cheese.
7. Add another layer of tortillas on top and repeat the layering process, ending with a thick layer of cheese.
8. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
9. Once out of the oven, let it cool for a few moments and sprinkle with chopped green onions to add a fresh touch.