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Ase the warm weather arrives, we start to think of picnics, pool parties and staying cool, in Texas. Here is one tasty way of doing just that! (Thanks to my friend, Lori, who made this cake for our church gathering last night. It was awesome!)
Prep Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Ingredients:
* 20 ice cream sandwiches (regular, strawberry or neopolitan)
* 1 12 oz. jar hot fudge sauce
* 1 8 oz. container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
* candy sprinkles for the top (optional)
Preparation:
1. Cut one ice cream sandwich in half. Place one whole ice cream sandwich and one half of an ice cream sandwich side by side across the short end of a 9 x 13 pan.
2. Next to those ice cream sandwiches, arrange 8 more ice cream sandwiches lengthwise, to cover the bottom of the pan.
3. Place hot fudge sauce in a microwave-safe container. Heat on high for 30 seconds. Spread half of the sauce over the ice cream sandwiches.
4. Top with half of the whipped topping.
5. Repeat layers: ice cream sandwiches, hot fudge sauce and whipped topping. Scatter sprinkles over top.
6. Freeze, uncovered 2 hours. Cover with foil and freeze another hour.
I also wanted to share a recipe that a dear family friend sent me, via email, last week. She enjoys Tempt My Tummy Tuesday and is on facebook, but does not blog. So, I said I would love to post this recipe for her. We all LOVE crock pot recipes. Kathy was my Sunday School teacher way too many years ago, when I was in high school. Thanks Kathy!
Crock Pot Taco Casserole
| 1 ½ lbs ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 envelope Taco Seasoning mix Vegetable oil or PAM spray 9 corn tortillas (5 ½ inch) ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup tomato sauce |
10 oz can Enchilada Sauce
1 ½ cups cheddar cheese 2 cans beans, drained, rinsed 11 oz frozen whole kernel corn 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 2 ¼ oz can chopped ripe olives Sour cream |
Brown ground beef, with salt, pepper, onion and garlic 8-10 minutes until cooked completely. Drain thoroughly. Add taco seasoning and set aside.
Brush inside of crock pot with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Place 3 tortillas to cover bottom of crock pot. Top with beef, then ½ can Rotel, then broth, then tomato sauce, then enchilada sauce. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheese. Layer 3 more tortillas; top with beans, corn, other ½ Rotel, ½ cup cheese. Top with remaining 3 tortillas, remaining ½ cup cheese and remaining olives.
Cook on high setting for 2 ½ -3 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Uncover for last 30 minutes. Top individual servings with a dollop of sour cream.
*I don’t like beans or olives, so, I made it without the beans and used 2 ½ lbs of ground beef and no olives. We did this at our office for a luncheon; each of us brought ingredients. We layered it upon arrival and did the 3 hour method and had a wonderful lunch! I was VERY skeptical, but it was really yummy! The leftovers kept very well, too!
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I am wife, mother, and Christ follower. My kitchen antics are shared each Tuesday at my Tempt My Tummy blog carnival. Family life is vital and I write about those moments. I also share my daily walk with Christ - how He saved my marriage, strengthened my family, and blesses my life.
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Yeah! I finally made it early!
I so have the Ice Cream Sandwich Cake in my Tabletalk with dif. variations. There’s no limit to what you can do with this easy recipe!
Ginger
Hi there!!! These both sound awesome and the ice cream cake looks to die for. I am so sorry I have been unable to visit everyone like I used to. I have a job now where I actually work. My last one afforded me more time during the day. Hope all is well!!!!!!
This cake sounds so yummy! I love ice cream sandwiches. It would be such a perfect treat for kids. The taco casserole sounds delicious too.
Yum! That ice cream cake looks so yummy and simple. I will definitely be making it this summer!
Thanks for sharing it!
Toni
I like the idea of the office lunch – everyone bringing an ingredient and letting it cook in the crockpot while you work. Great idea!
Oh man–I’m salivating. Yummy!!
I want to make this ice cream cake immediately. Oh my goodness gracious sakes alive. This looks HEAVENLY : ). Thanks for sharing!
Is it just me or has anyone else gained weight after visiting Blessed With Grace? I swear, I always leave here hungry and with a grocery list. Thanks for more great recipes….woo hoo!
Seriously I was craving ice cream before, but now I must make that cake!
Yummy – both of those recipes look delicious. Haven’t had much time to cook lately and totally miss it. Your recipes bring a craving for cozying up to the stove again. Mmm.
Yum! Both of those recipes look great! Thanks for hosting!
~Liz
YUMMMM they both look great! thanks for being such a gracious host!
This looks really good but I wonder if the tortillas fall apart in the crockpot?
I’ve seen that recipe for the icecream sandwich cake before and it always looks really good!
Sounds good! Thanks!
I am definitely making this taco casserole. My whole family will love it!
Oh. My. Ice Cream Sandwich Cake? I’m getting fatter just reading the recipe!
LOL! Sounds so good! Thanks for hosting TMTT…I’m really finding some good recipes!
OOOOH my hubby LOVED Ice Cream cake, I’m going to try this for his birthday in Aug!!
Thanks!
~TidyMom
Oh YUM!!! I am actually thinking of using the cake recipe for a party for my daughter’s get together this weekend…..6 twelve year old girls – they will LOVE it!!!!
Ooooo, I love that we’re getting a two-fer today!
I’ve seen those ice cream sandwich cakes before … and having not eaten breakfast yet, I’m drooling
Plus, anything in the crock pot. I’m so going to have to try that one! Thanks, Lisa!
Um, where is Mr. Linky?
Both sound wonderful ! My family would love that ice cream cake, it looks so good for a hot summer day !
Where is Mr. Linky ?
Thanks for hosting, have a very blessed Tuesday.
can not find mr linky not sure where it is but here is my link http://blissfullydomestic.com that I would have added
I do love the great ice cream cake recipe as it will be great this summer
http://alisa-thesweetlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/perfect-dessert-almost.html
Here’s my link in case I don’t get back to do it later.
Your ice cream cake looks delicious!
Mmmm, mmmm, mmmm! Both look yummy, but this morning I would love me some Ice Cream Sandwich Cake!
I posted a recipe for an easy Greek Pasta Salad, great for summer potlucks!
Here’s the link:
http://jamblogging.blogspot.com/search/label/Tempt%20My%20Tummy
Here’s another foodie link until Mr. Linky reappears… ha!
http://www.insertgracehere.com/2009/05/another-tuesday-recipe-for-those-who-love-mexican/
Thanks for sharing the Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. I have been wanting to make this, but kept forgetting to look for a recipe!
Easy Chicken Divan
First time joining TMTT, and I can’t remember where I found your blog. But I hope my addition for Cinco de Mayo is done properly!
http://djw209.blogspot.com/2009/05/tempt-my-tummy-tuesday-cinco-de-mayo.html
I love any spring/summer dessert that has ice cream in the recipe.
Missing Mr. Linky! Here’s my post: http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2009/05/05/a-successful-experiment-turkey-pot-pie/
Oooh! Both of those recipes sound like sure-fire winners! I can’t wait to try them! My TMTT link is for Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. Yummy! Here is my link:
http://justoneoftheboys.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/coconut-blueberry-cheesecake-squares-tempt-my-tummy-tuesday/
I luuuuv ice cream sandwich cake – it’s hard to stop eating!
And that casserole sounds really yummy – I can’t wait to try it!
Those both look really good! Here’s my link for my Tasty Tuesday!
http://thetwittykitchen.blogspot.com/2009/05/cinco-de-mayo-rainbow-cake_05.html
Yum! Both of your recipes sound delicious! We love tacos in this house, so I can tell you we’ll definitely be trying that recipe.
http://missmalu30.blogspot.com/2009/05/tempt-my-tummy-tuesday-veggie-salad.html
Thanks! Both of your recipes look like winners.
two great recipes today!!! wow!! gonna have to try both of these!
thnx!!
The ice cream cake looks absolutely decadent.
I have never heard of an ice cream sandwich cake. That sounds like a great (and thrifty) alternative to a store-bought ice cream cake. Yum!
Hey, you know what? I think using the candy sprinkles and hot fudge are a great idea! And who doesn’t already have those around, you know? Maybe even nuts and a cherry like a hot fudge sundae. Makes me want some nowww… ha!
Ginger