Is it Superbowl yet?

Dinner tonight may not be so healthy but sure is good!
Hungry man Casserole with a soft pretzel on the side (ok these are really just a treat for my kids, but I had to tie it in somehow!)

Today's meal was given to me by an old MOPS friend named Terra Coppinger.

Hungry Man Casserole

1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 tsp. salt
1 (16oz) can pork and beans
1/4 C BBQ sauce
1/2 C ketchup
2 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 chopped onion or 1 Tsp dehydrated onions
1 can refrigerated biscuits each cut in half
1 C cheddar cheese grated

Brown and drain meat, salt and onion in a large skillet. Stir in BBQ sauce, ketchup, sugar and beans; heat until bubbly. Transfer into a casserole dish and arrange biscuits on top. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.


Soft Pretzels (for the bread machine)

* 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 3 cups flour
* 1 cup water
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons oil
* 1 egg white, slightly beaten
* coarse salt
* butter

Directions

Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer.
Select White Bread setting, Manual and then press Start.
After the machine has completed the second rising cycle, it will beep.
Remove the dough onto a very lightly floured surface.
Divide into 4 parts.
Divide each fourth into 3 pieces.
Roll each piece into an 18 inch rope.
Shape rope into a circle, overlapping about 4 inches; from each end, leaving ends free.
Take one end in each hand and twist at the point where dough overlaps.
Carefully lift ends across to the opposite edge of circle.
Tuck ends under edge to make a pretzel shape; moisten and press ends to seal.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Let rise, uncovered, until puffy, about 20 minutes.
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 quarts of water and 1/3 cup baking soda; bring to a boil.
Lower 1 or 2 pretzels into the saucepan; simmer for 10 seconds on each side.
Lift from water with a slotted spoon.
Return to greased cookie sheet.
Let dry briefly.
Brush with 1 egg white slightly beaten.
Sprinkle with course salt or sesame seeds or leave plain.
If you leave them plain, after they bake dip into melted butter then in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake at 425°F for 4 minutes; then turn cookie sheet around and bake 4 more minutes.