🏆MEMBERS BRENDA & EVELYN REQUESTED THESE MEALS | Bacon Chicken Ranch | Home-Style Meatloaf

I recently asked A Country Life members to tell me what to make and film from cookbook volume 2. Brenda and Evelyn requested these meals and I know you will love them, too.
BACON CHICKEN RANCH pg. 26 volume 2
I'm posting the recipe as it is written in the cookbook, but feel free to follow along with how I made it in this video.
3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1\2 c. shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella mixture
6 rolls or buns (or serve on lettuce if you like)
Lightly spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Place your chicken in the slow cooker. In a medium sized bowl combine the cream cheese, ranch, and bacon and spread over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Watch closely so they don't overcook. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and stir together well in the slow cooker so chicken is coated well. If the sauce seems a little thick add a few splashes of chicken broth or water. Serve chicken on rolls and top with shredded cheese. Stick under the broiler just until cheese is melted. Watch closely, only takes about 45 seconds. Making it in the slow cooker is definitely more hands off, but I liked making it with cooked chicken this time.
BLT PASTA SALAD pg. 8 volume 2
1 pound bowtie pasta, cooked al dente, rinsed and cooled
1 c. zesty Italian salad dressing
1\2 c. creamy ranch dressing
1 pound bacon, baked until crisp, chopped
handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
7-10 Romaine leaves, washed, dried and torn in pieces
1\3 c. red onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl combine salad components. In small bowl stir together dressings. Pour over salad; add salt and pepper to taste.
SOFT SANDWICH BUNS pg. 37 volume 2
1 1\4 c. milk
1 egg
2 T. butter
scant 1\4 c. sugar
3\4 tsp. salt
3 3\4 c. bread flour, fluffed
1 1\4 tsp. yeast
Make dough in bread machine. Roll to 3\4 inch thick, cut with biscuit cutter if you want them perfectly shaped, otherwise shape with your hands and place on large, greased cookie sheet. Let rise for up to 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Makes 18 smallish buns. Feel free to make less if you want a large "bakery" sized bun.
HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF
1 envelope onion soup mix (or make your own like I did)
2 pounds ground beef or venison
2 eggs
1\4 c. water
2\3 c. ketchup
3\4 c. bread crumbs
Mix together the slurry, everything, but the meat. Crumble meat over and stir until well combined. Place into greased 9x5 loaf pan. Top with plenty of added ketchup if you like and then bake at 350 degrees for at least 1 hour; mine always takes longer. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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[@dawnmontoya4444]

Using dark meat may have made the chicken bacon ranch more delicious. I love seeing Maria's appetite increase.

[@zaheedahussain6029]

Seeing Joe in your videos makes my day happy

[@cherylmcconnell3167]

I was laughing when you were trying to find out who was eating the bacon 😂😂 ( I’ll admit that I have a hard time not sampling it too 😁 )

[@maureenbegas2856]

Ha! The bacon pulled a disappearing act. Imagine that! Lol

[@lilawolf6044]

You cook like I always did when my 3 kids lived at home.What I had is what I used. Sometimes when I would change the recipe a little, my family enjoyed it more and wanted me to keep making it that way. My husband called it my concoctions. We come from the land of make do. Lol

[@COWELLGIRL]

Awesome

[@tammyr2966]

Everything looks as delicious as always! Yum!

[@momof2momof2]

I've used the Good Seasons Italian dressing mix for years. It's everyone's favorite 🥰🌱🌷💐☘💗✝

[@nicole4783]

Everything looked delicious. I'm constantly eating the bacon as I'm cooking lol

[@yvettegerry9862]

Everything looks delicious! Thank you for sharing 🌟🌈🌟

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Jennifer I love to watch you cook anything!! You are conservative and pay attention to details in perfect measurements. I like that. But I must admit my very favorite cooking video is the one you did at Christmas time with all the Christmas cookies. I love love love that one!!! It feels so cozy and happy and comforting!! I get so much peace and comfort from watching you with your helpful hints in the kitchen. You are teaching us to be more precise and accurate. Oh yes…. I ordered the beautiful cherry wood cutting board!!! I can’t wait!!! ❤️🍒

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Your meals always look delicious! I enjoy your videos and seeing your family going about your day.

[@rebeccacimmiyotti677]

Your recipes always look so good!!!!!

[@ToryE1959]

Hi Jennifer, I adore your videos…. I have binge watch tons of them so far 😉 I ordered your cookbooks and ❤️ them. I’ve been putting notes next to each recipe as I watch video and put date of YT Video that correlates to recipe if I want to watch prior to trying in case you have any tidbits of wisdom regarding recipe 😂 I’m a Wisconsinite too… your reasoning about life, phrases etc…. We are soul sister’s 😉 You said to give you a Heads up when Kwik Trip had Butter on sale….I just seen Kwik Trip has Butter on sale, looks like 2.99 is cheapest we’re gonna get these day’s… gone are the 2.49 day’s 😂 Loving Cranberry Recipes !

[@kathygarnett5115]

The first meal looked fabulous

[@livingmybestlife9697]

Enjoyed your video very much❤Jennifer you have a calming vibe and I love it❤

[@jenniferanson7883]

I've been using the same onion soup mix recipe for meatloaf for over 30 years now.

[@janicedeaton1356]

The onion soup meatloaf is our favorite

[@debbygregurich543]

Have. Oath your books , love trying new recipe 😊 all have been delicious, just wish I would have froze more cranberries 😊

[@kristenschnese6980]

They all look yummy especially the meatloaf

[@UghUgh1234]

The powdered milk I find helps “softened” breads and buns.

[@heatherwoods296]

The food looks spool delish! I have to make those buns. Maybe the difference in texture comes from using the milk powder instead of regular milk? Its maybe lighter? I call a mishmash of leftovers "cream of clean out the fridge" 😂😂😂 thanks again for all your hard work. I love your channel and your sweet family I have learned so much for you all ❤

[@tammifields4142]

Really enjoyed seeing the Yummy meals you've prepared!!😋 Thanks for sharing!💕💕

[@almacarminaa]

These look great!

[@lorispurling7849]

I had looked away when you were doing the slurry. I swear you were stirring with a pickle! Haha

[@lisamarx9835]

Looks yummy God bless your family

[@christileach4644]

Enjoyed this video very much (as always)! Thanks for sharing! ❤ xo

[@joannleme8977]

Everything looked delicious!

[@jojo-tz2ym]

Sorry Jennifer but I enjoyed the bacon bandit. Lol. Enjoyed this video. That meatloaf looked good Going to take burger out to thaw for one tomorrow. Thanks!

[@deniselakatos5418]

Hi Jennifer. Everything looked so yummy. Next on my meal plan is the meatloaf! Have all the ingredients now to make the chocolate torte! Can't wait! Have a blessed day.

[@cynthiafrance6741]

so fun, thanx for always sharing

[@megm4940]

Happy Sunday! A new video is a great way to start my week while getting my list together for the coming days! How do you join the membership?

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In Nort h Dakota we call themselves buns. Rolls are very sweet caramel cinnamon rolls or Bismarck rolls w/jelly have white frosting on t

[@walkthruog]

Very nice sharing

[@sarahgilliland4857]

I made your mini meatloaves last night for dinner! They were fantastic and went over well🙂 Thankful for your cookbooks and inspiration on here❤️

[@debgordon6542]

We love, love, love your broccoli and cauliflower soup. This recipe is an all time favorite for us. Thank you

[@lindaedwards9756]

Loved it , as usually.

[@tammifields4142]

Same here!😋

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Thank you!

[@juttakasapis6408]

Now I'm very hungry 😘

[@brendalehman1950]

Thanks for making these recipes. I have tried many recipes from both cookbooks, wearing my apron of course, and we have enjoyed each one. I wonder if the sandwich buns were lighter since you didn't really push them down to form them. I think when I made them, I maybe overworked the dough, trying to make the perfect looking bun shape. I liked how you used what you had available to make the food. So often, I think I get hung up on having exactly each ingredient the recipe calls for and miss out on a tasty meal. I am glad to see you had a great time in Florida and good weather. Tell the kids thanks for the great card!

[@lanagraham1661]

Oh my goodness! So much delicious food.😋 I love any kind of pasta dish. Mixing pasta and salad is doubly good!

[@janetennis3451]

Great meal. We love pork tenderloin. Always delicious. Always tender. I brown all sides in the cast iron, then place in 350 degree oven till done. I have used olive oil, onion/garlic powder, equal amounts of mustard and honey as a rub, then place in bread crumbs, brown all sides and finish in oven. Both are delicious. I've also used heinous 57sauce and equal amounts of honey..with bread crumbs is delicious as well.

[@deliciouslysaid]

Jennifer, your videos are always so good!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jennifer and sweet family! The pork tenderloin is yummy with cranberry mostarda. Everything looked delicious. I love to cook and bake. I’m getting ready to make my grandmother’s apple cake, it’s so good. Have a blessed week!

[@heatherwoods296]

Ooooh recipe please!

[@WillowsGarden]

@@heatherwoods296 which recipe?

[@heatherwoods296]

@@WillowsGarden your grandmas apple cake ... Or maybe its a secret recipe 🫣

[@WillowsGarden]

@@heatherwoods296 I have a video on my channel with recipe.

[@karenchakey]

Good to see everyone, all your meals looked dilish, i want to try the chicken ranch and the BLT salad for sure. God bless

[@ifthecreekdontrise]

The pasta salad looks so so good!

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Yea 43K 🎉

[@gholzem]

Meatloaf needs to be well done so it slices good for sandwiches the next day.

[@beckymiller2185]

❤️

[@luciacrosland3454]

Happy Easter to you and your family, Jennifer! I’m just watching this today, since I have time while I cook. How do you join membership, I can’t find any links or anything?

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I searched and searched for your membership and could not figure it out. Can you post a link?

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Jennifer I just love theses recipes You are wonderful Wife and Mom God bless you sweetie much love ❤️ Cathy 🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🍀❤️💗🌹🌷❤️‍🩹🇺🇸💙💘🌺💕💜💐

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🎉❤

[@mariewebb9784]

Cam you list the price for your second cookbook for a check/mail total’s please.

[@arkeishasmith5946]

Did you enjoy the cauliflower bake?

[@redcreekfarm4305]

How do you join the membership community?

[@janetgrigoratos9318]

Lately I've been thinking on how or if my family appreciates what I do every day to prepare food... Do you have any tips or things you do to get your family to acknowledge what a family member does to accomplish meals??? I feed 6 people at supper..... Btw, I appreciate you and your content

[@craftywoman8372]

I was watching you and when I saw that little recipe I had to look in my cabinet because I have a box of the onion mix . I probably bought it within about 6 months and the recipe changed a little bit. Everything is the same except it says 3/4 cup water and 1/3 cup ketchup. I remember making it a long time away but I don’t remember which recipe it was. I’m just curious about what this recipe would be like .

[@vickihill4777]

I have the best success putting my pork tenderloin on a rack in my pan to cook in the oven. Fyi

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prettystarchy meal

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How do I order a cook book

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What is the membership?

[@janemccomish63]

Love your jug xx

[@denisescott3943]

Jennifer please why do you tell your kids to leave food u don't want eaten.

[@EvelynEve83]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ It hasn't even started yet and I'm excited 🤤. These will definitely be folded into the meal plan for the week 💯🙏🌹. 🥓Ha! I'm always my own culprit when it comes to the bacon getting picked off before I can use it for meal I'm cooking 🤣. you literally made my week with the gravy and minced onion "hack". The best!💯❤️🌹