‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s 3 Most Sweater-Worthy Fall Recipes
Fall is here, with its crisp air, crunchy leaves, and homey, comforting aromas and flavors of pumpkin, apple, and cranberry. Fill your home with the mouthwatering, inviting scents of the season with three of The Pioneer Woman star Ree Drummond’s top autumnal recipes. Happy fall!
Cheddar and Apple Grilled Cheese
Decked out with thick-cut bacon, brown sugar, onion, butter, multi-grain bread, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, half of a Granny Smith apple, and Dijon mustard, Drummond’s Cheddar and Apple Grilled Cheese is practically a symphony to autumn.
Reviewers on the recipe’s Food Network site sang its praises.
“Simply the best grilled cheese I’ve ever had. The onions are so flavorful. Will be making again,” said one home cook.
Another reviewer added, “Such an interesting twist on a grilled cheese! Loved it and definitely would make again! The Dijon and the brown sugar onions is A+!”
While some reviewers substituted Gouda or pepper jack cheeses for the Cheddar, it didn’t matter. The cheese’s welcome saltiness paired with the bacon’s smoky quality, the apple’s tartness, and the mustard’s bite are a veritable flavor explosion that you’ll want to have again and again.
Pair Drummond’s sandwich with her Best Tomato Soup Ever recipe for extra-happy lunchers.
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake
Nothing but nothing screams fall like pumpkin, and Ree Drummond’s Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake marries the squash’s seasonally unique flavor with the bite of holiday gingersnap. Her absolutely decadent cheesecake recipe calls for gingersnaps, pecans, butter, brown sugar, salt, cream cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, sour cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. An equally indulgent salted caramel sauce is spooned over each serving and includes brown sugar, heavy cream, salted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. For serving, the Food Network cook recommends whipped cream on top with a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
Reviewers went ga-ga over the richness and flavor of the dessert.
“I’ve made this for three years now and will make it for years to come, It’s a request now and has replaced original cheesecake,” wrote one reviewer.
Another home cook excitedly said, “‘“Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!’ was the response I got on this delicious pumpkin cheesecake! Loved the added pecans in the crust! Don’t skip this step! It was beautiful! This is definitely a keeper!!! I’m adding this to my list of things to make again for sure! Make this right away and see!”
Festive Baked Brie Bites
Finally, Ree Drummond’s Baked Brie Bites feature cranberries that, paired with Brie cheese, taste like a charcuterie board sampling.
For this appetizer recipe, you’ll need to have on hand two small wheels of Brie cheese, dried chopped cranberries, shelled pistachios, flour, refrigerated packaged crescent dough, one egg, fresh rosemary, salt, pomegranate seeds, and honey for drizzling.
From “such a pretty presentation,” to “so simple to make” and “smiles all around,” these little creamy and tart packages will be a hit at your next fall gathering.
