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Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients: 2 slices of thick bread (sourdough, white, or whole wheat works great) 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature) 2-3 slices of your favorite cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix of both for extra cheesiness) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional, for a creamier texture) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic (optional, for flavor) A pinch of salt Instructions: Preheat the pan: Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Allow it to warm up as you prepare the sandwich. Prepare the bread: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. If you like, you can also spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side of the bread. This will give the grilled cheese an extra crispy, golden crust. Assemble the sandwich: On one slice of bread (buttered side down), layer your cheese slices. You can mix and match different types of cheese for a richer taste. Top with the s...

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake Recipe Of course! The Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a classic, comforting casserole that embodies simple, hearty, home-cooked goodness. It’s essentially a deconstructed hamburger steak smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and baked with potatoes until tender. This is a one-dish wonder that’s perfect for feeding a family. Amish Hamburger Steak Bake This recipe creates a savory, creamy gravy as it bakes, making the hamburger “steaks” and potatoes incredibly tender and flavorful. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients For the Hamburger Steak Layer: · 1.5 lbs ground beef · ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed saltine crackers) · 1 large egg · ¼ cup milk · ½ teaspoon garlic powder · ½ teaspoon onion powder · 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce · 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional, for flavor) · Salt and black pepper to taste For the Casserole: · 4-5 medium russet po...

Bacon and Egg Casserole Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. Yield 10 servings Bacon and egg casserole features all your favorite classic breakfast ingredients in one dish. Serve it as the centerpiece of a brunch spread or a meal-prep dish for the week. Ingredients 4 bacon strips 18 large eggs 1 cup 2% milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Directions In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cheese, sour cream, onions, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Crumble bacon...

Crispy Mozzarella Cheese Rolls November 18, 2025 by admin Introduction Crispy Mozzarella Cheese Rolls are a quick, satisfying appetizer made with stretchy mozzarella wrapped in a thin layer of bread or spring roll wrapper, then fried or air-fried until golden and crunchy. They are perfect for parties, snacks, or dipping into marinara. Description These rolls feature a hot, gooey mozzarella center encased in a crisp outer shell. They cook fast, require minimal ingredients, and can be customized with herbs or spices. The key to success is sealing the edges well to prevent cheese from leaking during frying. Ingredients 10 mozzarella sticks or 10 pieces of mozzarella cut into 3–4 inch strips 10 spring roll wrappers or 10 trimmed slices of white bread, flattened 1 egg, beaten (for sealing) 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended for extra crispiness) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Salt and pepper to taste Optional seasonings: garlic powder, Ital...

Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 30 min Servings: 4 Everyone’s favorite game day delight is tastier and easier than ever with Hidden Valley's Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Wings recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this is one chicken wing recipe that won’t go into overtime. What else would you expect from Hidden Valley® Ranch? Zesty, satisfying and dunked in HVR, these wings are the MVP of appetizers. Ingredients (5) Nonstick Cooking Spray, For Air Fryer Basket Chicken Wings And Drumettes 2 Pounds 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Hidden Valley™ Ranch Seasoning, Dressing & Dip Mix Instructions: Spray The Basket Of A 3.5-Quart Air Fryer With Cooking Spray And Set The Fryer To 360°F.  Dry The Wings Thoroughly. In A Bowl, Toss The Chicken Wings With The Olive Oil And The 2 Teaspoons Ranch Seasoning Mix Until Evenly Coated.  Place The Wings In The Air Fryer Basket In One Layer (Do Not Overlap — You May Need To Do This In Two Batches. If You Have A Smaller Air Fryer But Y...

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Gravy Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Directions 1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined. 2. Shape the mixture into 4 to 6 oval patties. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned patties to the slow cooker. 4. In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the slow cooker...

Healing Vegetable Soup Recipe Description This vegetable soup saved my life! It’s packed with fresh, colorful vegetables simmered in a light, flavorful broth that’s both comforting and nourishing. I now prepare it daily, and I feel healthier and more energized. My whole family loves it at dinner because it’s not just delicious—it feels like medicine in a bowl. Ingredients For Healing Vegetable Soup Recipe 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 cup broccoli florets 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 zucchini, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 tomato, chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes) 6 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt (or to taste) ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for spice) 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped Juice of ½ lemon (for freshness) Instructions Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic...

Chili Cheese Hand Pies Ingredients For the Dough: 1 ½ cups almond flour 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 large egg ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt For the Filling: 1 cup ground beef or turkey ½ cup diced onion 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup tomato sauce (no sugar added) 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Instructions Prepare the Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring in between until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the melted cheese mixture and the egg. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a piece of parchment paper until smooth. If it’s too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. Make the Filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turk...

Sausage Egg Muffins Recipe Course: Breakfast Cuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutes mins Cook Time: 30 minutes mins Total Time: 35 minutes mins Servings: 12 muffins Ingredients 1 lb bulk breakfast sausage pork, turkey or chicken 4 large eggs lightly beaten 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup baking mix like Bisquick Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin and set aside. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling it with a potato masher as it browns, until fully cooked through. Drain excess fat. In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, eggs, shredded cheese, and baking mix. Stir until fully mixed. Divide batter evenly among greased muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 20 minutes until puffed and lightly golden brown on top. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from tin. Serve warm. Tips & Storing Instructions Store cooled muffins in an airtight container or wrapped individually i...

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes are a fun and easy snack or appetizer that takes all the flavors you love in loaded mashed potatoes and puts them into a hand-held snack! Prep Time 20 minutes mins /  Cook Time 20 minutes mins /  Total Time 40 minutes mins Servings: 24 cakes Ingredients 24 oz Mashed Potatoes (about 2 ½ cups) 1 ½ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 oz bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled ½ cup all purpose flour 1 tsp garlic powder 2 green onions , chopped 1 large egg ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs 2 to 3 tablespoon vegetable oil , for frying Optional toppings: Sour cream Ranch Dressing Chopped green onions Instructions Combine the mashed potatoes, both cheeses, crumbled bacon, flour, garlic powder, onions and egg in a large bowl and stir to combine. Chill the mixture, covered, for about 15 minutes, up to 24 hours. Use an ice cream scoop with a trigger release handle to scoop potato mixt...

Creamy Crab Pasta Salad Light, fresh, and flavor-packed — this creamy crab pasta salad is the ultimate chilled dish for warm weather lunches, potlucks, or easy seafood sides. Ingredients For the Salad: 2 cups bowtie pasta (or small pasta of choice), cooked & cooled 2 cups imitation crab meat (surimi), chopped  1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cup carrots, peeled & chopped ¼ cup red onion, finely diced (optional) 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped Salt & black pepper, to taste For the Creamy Dressing: ¾ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt) 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder Salt & black pepper, to taste How to Make It Cook the Pasta Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside. Make the Dressing Whisk together mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon, and seasonings until smooth and creamy. Chop the Veggies & Crab Dice crab into bite-sized chunks. Slice cucumbers, carrots, an...

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Sausage Balls Ingredients: 1 package of Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix (plus the included herb packet) 1 teaspoon of Bailee’s Kitchen Low Sodium All-Purpose Seasoning ¾ cup of whole milk ½ cup of shredded Pepper Jack cheese ½ cup of shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced green onions 1 pound of sausage (mild or spicy your choice) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, Lozada seasoning, cheeses, green onions, milk, and sausage. Mix until everything’s evenly combined. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and place on your baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once they’re out of the oven, melt butter and stir in the herb packet that comes in the Cheddar Bay Biscuit box. Brush over the warm sausage balls before serving. Serve warm

Cheesy Beef Crescent Roll Pie Easy cheesy ground beef pie with crescent rolls! Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 pound ground beef ½ onion, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can spaghetti sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook and stir ground beef and onion in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Return to medium heat, add spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Unroll crescent dough and arrange triangles over cheese in the...

Chicken Alfredo Calzones Prep Time: 20 minutes mins Cook Time: 10 minutes mins Total Time: 30 minutes mins Servings: 4 Calazones Equipment Rolling pin Parchment paper Air fryer Ingredients For the alfredo sauce: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper For the calzones: 1 pound pizza dough store-bought or homemade 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded (about 2 small chicken breasts) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped Instructions Make the alfredo sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Turn heat to low and gradually stir in the Parmesan un...

Chicken Caesar Wrap Make this quick and easy Chicken Caesar Wrap for a tasty lunch with deli sliced chicken breast. Prep Time 10 minutes mins Total Time 10 minutes mins Course: Lunch, Main Dish Cuisine: American Servings: 4 wraps Ingredients 4 large Tortillas 8 oz deli sliced chicken breast 3 cups Romaine lettuce ⅓ cup  Parmesan cheese, shaved ½ cup Caesar dressing ¼ cup purple onion , thinly sliced Instructions Lay the large flour tortillas on a cutting board. Divide the deli sliced chicken breast, Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, dressing and onion between all the tortillas. Tightly roll up the tortillas, enclosing the filling. Slice in half and enjoy. Notes Substitute the deli sliced chicken breast with equal amounts shredded chicken or grilled chicken. Serving size is one large tortilla (two halves). 

Sausage Patties (NuWave Oven) How to heat sausage patties in the NuWave Oven. Ingredients: 6 sausage patties, 34 grams each, frozen or thawed. Instructions: 1) Place the sausage patties on the 4 inch rack. 2) If thawed, cook 8 minutes at high power. If frozen, cook 10 minutes at high power. 3) Flip the patties over. 4) Cook the patties 5 – 8 more minutes at high power. 5) Enjoy!

Garlic Parmesan Ritz Crackers Ingredients: 1 sleeve Ritz crackers 3 tbsp melted butter 2 cloves garlic (minced) 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp parsley (chopped, optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) . Mix melted butter , garlic , and parsley in a bowl. Arrange Ritz crackers on a baking sheet. Brush each cracker with the butter mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 7–10 minutes until golden and crispy. Cool slightly and enjoy!