Beef Brisket Sliders

I've been pretty busy lately and haven't had a chance to try any new recipes. But the other night, I put together a quick and yummy meal. I bought a container of HEB Fully Cooked Shredded Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce. For those of you not in the South Texas area, HEB is our local grocery store. I grabbed some Pepperidge Farm Slider Buns, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced pickles. I microwaved the brisket, scooped portions onto the buns and piled 'em on a plate. I let everyone add their own cheese and pickles. They were delicious! We had some ranch-flavored chips on the side. I will definitely be making these again. They'd be great for a picnic or party tray, too. There are so many possibilities of what you could put in the slider buns. Another plus, they're easier for toddler hands to handle.

Sharp Cheddar "Lasagna" (made over version)

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I made this Sharp Cheddar "Lasagna" recipe tonight. I loved it. I modified it a little bit. I don't like green peppers, so I cut that out. I browned the meat with Italian seasoning and cumin (for the smokiness). I didn't want to open a huge jar of pasta sauce for just 1 cup. So instead, I opened up a can of Italian-style diced tomatoes, added some Italian spices and chopped 'em in the food processor until I had a chunky sauce. Since it wasn't as liquidy as sauce from a jar, I mixed in the whole can. I think this was better than if I had used a prepared sauce. This recipe was so easy and everyone enjoyed it! Who doesn't like mac & cheese?