Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
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Picky eaters are going to love this quick and easy dinner. Mom called it busy day casserole but our readers call is cheesy ground beef and rice casserole.
- 1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked )
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Carrots (sliced)
- 1/2-1 Pound Ground Beef (cooked)
- Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese (sliced about 9 pieces)
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
- 2 Cups Water
- 1/2 to 1 Pound Ground Beef (cooked, depending on preference)
- 1 Cup Carrots (sliced)
- Pacific Foods Mushroom Gravy (13.9 ounces)
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- Colby Jack or Medium Cheddar Cheese (for topping)
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Onion (minced)
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 Cup White Button Mushroom (minced )
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 1/2 Cup Cream
- 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 Cups Water
- 1/2-1 Pound Ground Beef (cooked)
- 1 Cup Carrots (sliced)
- Cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese (sliced, about 9 slices)
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked )
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Shamrock Poke Cake
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St. Patrick’s Day always calls for a little green, and this lime Jello poke cake is such a fun and festive way to celebrate!
- 1 Box White Cake Mix ( plus all ingredients listed on box, 15.25 oz)
- Green Food Dye (Don't use regular! This Gel brand works 100x better.)
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- 1 Cup Cold Water
- 3 oz Lime Jell-O (1 box)
- 1 ½ Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (1 brick)
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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Chicken Broccoli Casserole
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An easy, no-fuss dinner made for real life. This chicken broccoli rice casserole is creamy, filling, and loaded with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and melty cheese and finished with a buttery cracker topping for the perfect crunch.
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 ¼ Cups White Long Grain Rice (uncooked)
- 2 ½ Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Cups Fresh Broccoli Florets (uncooked)
- 2 Cups Chicken Breasts (cooked and chopped, *rotisserie is a great option)
- 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 oz)
- ½ Cup Milk
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded, separated)
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 Cup Ritz Crackers (crushed)
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Best Quesadilla
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The secrets to the best quesadilla are quite simple and possibly crazy to post about but totally necessary as they are so good!
- 6 Tortillas (homemade, Vista brand or fresh, uncooked)
- 2 Cups Chihuahua Cheese (quesadilla cheese or Mexican cheese blend, shredded)
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
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Favorite Granola Recipe
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I tried using olive oil in a granola recipe for the first time, and I am completely sold. It creates the most incredible crisp texture, rich flavor, and perfectly golden clusters that are just impossible to resist.*Adapted from food52
- 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 Cup Raw Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 Cup Sliced Almonds
- ¾ Cup Maple Syrup
- ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¾ Cup Rice Krispies Cereal (or puffed rice, optional)
- 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds (optional)
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Banana Cheesecake Yogurt
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This banana cream pie yogurt cheesecake is creamy, no-bake, and made with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist on a classic dessert. Easy, nostalgic, and perfectly sweet.
- 24 oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt (full fat, we prefer Oikos Pro or Siggi's)
- 2 Tablespoons French Vanilla Instant Pudding (powder)
- 1 Banana (sliced)
- 10 Simple Mills Sweet Thins
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Brown Butter Dulce de Leche Rice Krispie Treats
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Classic Rice Krispie treats are elevated with nutty brown butter and layers of creamy dulce de leche for a rich, gooey, unforgettable dessert.
- 5 Tablespoons Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 10 Cups Mini Marshmallows (divided)
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal (cinnamon sugar flavored, see note)
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt (fine grain)
- ½ Can Dulce de Leche
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Pork Bites & Green Beans
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Juicy pork bites seared in a cast iron skillet and tossed with fresh green beans in a buttery garlic lemon sauce. A simple, healthy 30-minute dinner made all in one pan.
- 1 ½ lbs Pork Chops (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons BBQ Rub
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (divided)
- ¼ Cup Butter
- 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ Lemon (zest and juice)
- ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 lb Green Beans (trimmed and blanched)
- 1 Dash Red Pepper Flakes
- Fresh Parsley (minced)
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake
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This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is a soft and fluffy pumpkin cake that comes together in just a matter of minutes and is topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
- 15 oz. Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 Cup Oil
- 1/2 Cup Butter (softened)
- 1/4 Cup Boiling Water
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- 3 Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 Stick Butter (softened)
- 1 lb. Powdered Sugar (sifted)
- 1 Dash Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
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Minestrone Soup
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This classic Minestrone Soup recipe comes straight from my grandma’s cookbook. It's with vegetables, beans, and a rich, slow-simmered broth.
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion (medium, diced)
- 3 Carrots (large, peeled and diced)
- 3 Stalks Celery (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Zucchini (medium, diced)
- 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 6 Cups Chicken Broth (vegetable broth is fine)
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes (14 oz, diced)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Can Kidney Beans (14.5 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 Can White Beans (14.5 oz, drained and rinsed)
- 1 Cup Green Beans (chopped)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- ¾ Cup Elbow Macaroni (or ditalini, OR 1 large potato peeled and diced (see note))
- Fresh Parsley (for serving)
- Parmesan Cheese (for serving)
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