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Lemon Cream Cheese Pie
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* Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* Cream Cheese Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
* Lemon Filling
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 cup water
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
- Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a small bowl; press crust mixture into an 8-inch pie pan.
- Cream cheese filling: Mix cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla and an egg using an electric mixer; mix well until smooth.
- Pour cream cheese filling into graham cracker crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until center is cooked.
- Lemon filling: Combine sugar with cornstarch, salt and water in a small saucepan; set mixture over low heat and bring to a simmer, stir often.
- Whisk in egg yolks; add lemon juice and butter.
- Remove immediately from heat as mixture simmers again.
- Pour lemon filling over cream cheese filling; let pie cool.
- When cool, chill pie in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.303 votes
Strawberry Glazed Pie
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6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- Mix together sugar, water, gelatin and cornstarch in a medium large saucepan; boil for a minute.
2/3 cup white sugar
1 cup water
4 tablespoons strawberry flavored gelatin
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
- Remove from heat; fold in sliced strawberries, toss until well coated.
- Pour into graham cracker crust; chill until well set.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.349 votes
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Potato Cheese Soup
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cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- Place potatoes, onions, celery and salt in water to cover in a large pot; simmer until tender for 15 minutes.
2 cups peeled and chopped onions
4 cups chopped celery
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups half and half
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional garnish
- Put in blender or food processor; puree until chunky.
- Return to soup pot; add half-and-half, butter and cheese.
- Stir constantly; simmer until piping hot but avoid boiling.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.201 votes
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Marie Callender's Pumpkin Pie
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1/4 cup butter, softened
- Crust: Beat butter and shortening until smooth and creamy; chill until firm.
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice water
***Filling***
2 eggs
1 can (15 ounce size) pumpkin
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, PLUS
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup whole milk
- Sift together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cut chilled butter and shortening using a fork into dry ingredients until mixture has a consistent texture; mix egg yolk and ice water into dough and form it into a ball.
- Roll dough flat on a floured surface and line a pie pan.
- Filling: Beat two eggs; add pumpkin and stir well to combine.
- Combine sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a small bowl.
- Stir spice mixture into pumpkin; stir in milk until well blended.
- Pour filling into pie shell; bake in a preheated 425 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 45-55 minutes or until edge of the pie and crust turns light brown.158 votes
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Corn Bread
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1 box (9 ounce size) Jiffy corn muffin mix, plus ingredients to prepare
- Corn bread: Prepare each box according to package directions; gently fold together.
1 box (9 ounce size) Jiffy yellow cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare
* Honey Butter Recipe
1/4 pound butter
1/4 cup strained bacon drippings
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2/3 cup honey
- Pour into a greased pan; bake according to box directions for yellow cake mix.
- Honey Butter: Beat butter until light and creamy; add drippings and bacon.
- Take honey and beat into butter mixture until light and fluffy; can be frozen up to a year.132 votes
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Honey Butter
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1/4 pound butter
- Beat butter in a bowl with electric mixer at high speed, until light and fluffy.
1/2 cup honey
6 Bacon Slices Crisply Cooked And Crumbled
- Reduce speed, then beat in honey and bacon; beat until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Keep refrigerated in covered container; serve within a week. Makes 10 servings.145 votes
FAQs
What happened to Marie Callender's? ›
Marie Callender's Inc.
On August 5, 2019, 29 stores were closed and the holding company for Perkins and Marie Callender's filed for bankruptcy.
LEMON MERINGUE
Our most popular pie! Slightly tart, slightly sweet, topped with a light golden meringue.
If you're looking for an easy way to cook Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie, look no further than your air fryer! This delicious dish can be cooked in under 20 minutes, and it's a perfect weeknight meal.
Does Marie Callender's bake their pies? ›Treat yourself to a classic pie made with cinnamon and sweet apples baked in our signature extra-flaky, made-from-scratch pastry crust and topped with crunchy brown sugar streusel. Pop it in the oven for an easy bake and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream!
Why are Marie Callender's closing? ›The restaurant announced in 2019 that it was shutting down “permanently” after filing for bankruptcy.
Are Marie Callender frozen meals healthy? ›Marie Callender's Meatloaf and Country Fried Chicken
That's not to mention the 500 calories and whopping 2,370 milligrams of sodium. Frankly, while noting the negative aspects of this frozen dinner, Arce says that it's not only "lacking fiber," but is also "high in sodium and saturated fat."
Apple pie is arguably one of the most popular pie flavors. A symbol of America, the apple pie was actually invented by the British. Apple pie is simply made with sliced apples on double-crusted pastry dough.
What is the number one favorite pie in the USA? ›The clear winner for the United States as a whole was (not surprisingly) apple pie with more than 27% of sales going to the traditional flavor.
What is the most famous pie in America? ›Apple. There are five states they prefer apple pie to other flavors. Apples came to the United States with Europeans. Apple pie has English origins, according to Smithsonian magazine, but the dessert is an American classic.
What can you not bake in an air fryer? ›- Wet Batters. ...
- Cheesy Items. ...
- Large, Bone-In Meat Cuts. ...
- Baked Goods. ...
- Greens. ...
- Raw Rice and Other Grains. ...
- Too Much of Anything.
Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? ›
Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.
Do you leave foil on pie in an air fryer? ›Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Lining it with foil can constrict the air flow and your food won't cook properly. If you are going to use aluminum foil in an air fryer, use a small amount in the bottom of the basket, making sure not to cover the food.
Which key lime pie is better, Marie Callender's or Edward's? ›I picked the Marie Cullender's key lime to try because it was 20 cents cheaper than the Edwards . It was a big mistake . It is not as good as the Edwards key lime pie .
Are Marie Callender pies smaller than they used to be? ›They were a comforting treat after a long day, offering both convenience and taste. Unfortunately, the quality has declined significantly. Not only have the prices skyrocketed by 50%, but the pies themselves have shrunk in size. The once-abundant filling is now sparse, with barely any gravy or vegetables to be found.
Are Marie Callender restaurants still around? ›Marie Callender's® operates 27 restaurants in the United States. And while many things have changed, one thing will always remain the same—the quality and care that goes into making each and every one of our legendary pies.
Is Don Callender still alive? › Who owns Marie Callender's brand? ›ConAgra said that it acquired the Marie Callender's brand trademark rights from the restaurant operating company on June 9 and granted the restaurant a license to keep using the name for its restaurant and bakery operations. ConAgra acquired a license to sell Marie Callender's frozen meals in 1994.
Who owns Marie Callender's frozen foods? ›Marie Callender's is a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading food companies, with brands in 97 percent of America's households.