Blue Bloods may focus on thrilling investigations, but at its heart, it’s a family show filled with moments that celebrate the Reagan family spirit. To bring a taste of that warmth to your own table, here are three delicious recipes from the cast, perfect for a police potluck!
Steve Schirripa’s Eggplant Parmesan
From the actor behind Detective Anthony Abetemarco, this Eggplant Parmesan recipe is sure to impress!
Servings: 3 to 5
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 cups breadcrumbs
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese
- Tomato sauce
- ¾ cup Pecorino Romano cheese
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cut off the top and bottom of the eggplant, then slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each eggplant slice into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- In a baking dish, layer fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Abigail Hawk’s Baked Ziti
Next up, we have a comforting Baked Ziti recipe from Abigail Hawk, known for her role as Detective Baker.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the ziti according to package directions; drain.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the ziti, half of the marinara, and half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Gregory Jbara’s Classic Meatballs
Finally, enjoy Gregory Jbara’s delicious meatballs that are perfect for any family gathering!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Conclusion
With these recipes from Blue Bloods cast members, you can bring a slice of the Reagan family dinner table to your home. Whether it’s Eggplant Parmesan, Baked Ziti, or Classic Meatballs, these dishes are sure to make your potluck a hit! Enjoy!
