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Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausagerecipe in comments
03/21/2026

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage

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Doritos Crusted Mozzarella SticksIngredients:• Mozzarella sticks• Doritos (crushed)• Flourrecipe in comments
03/21/2026

Doritos Crusted Mozzarella Sticks

Ingredients:
• Mozzarella sticks
• Doritos (crushed)
• Flour

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Bow Tie Pasta🛒 Ingredients1 lb ground beef1 box (12 oz) bow tie (farfalle) pasta2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed1 block (8 ...
03/21/2026

Bow Tie Pasta

🛒 Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 box (12 oz) bow tie (farfalle) pasta
2 cups Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

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Creamy Burrito Casserole – Family Favorite! 🌯Ingredients:1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 oz taco seasoning (1 packe...
03/21/2026

Creamy Burrito Casserole – Family Favorite! 🌯
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet or a couple tbsp)

✨ Perfect for make-ahead meals or a quick weeknight dinner!
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broccoli cheese soupIngredients:1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets1 small onion, diced2 cloves of garlic, mi...
03/21/2026

broccoli cheese soup

Ingredients:

1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, minced
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Crush Doritos chips into fine crumbs and place them in a bowl. Prepare a second bowl with flour and a third bowl with be...
03/17/2026

Crush Doritos chips into fine crumbs and place them in a bowl. Prepare a second bowl with flour and a third bowl with beaten eggs. Have mozzarella string cheese sticks ready.
Roll each cheese stick in the flour first, then dip it into the beaten egg. After that, coat it thoroughly in the crushed Doritos crumbs. For extra crunch and flavor, repeat the egg dip and Doritos coating one more time.
Place the coated cheese sticks on a baking sheet and freeze them for about 20–30 minutes. This helps the coating stay intact while frying.
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the cheese sticks for 1–2 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Serve them hot with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for the ultimate cheesy pull

Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Gravy2 pounds beef stew meat1 packet dry onion soup mix1 packet brown gravy mix1 can cream of mu...
03/17/2026

Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Gravy
2 pounds beef stew meat
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth or water
I honestly just throw everything right into the crockpot and forget about it for the rest of the day. You just put your meat in the bottom, whisk the soup, broth, and seasoning packets together in a small bowl, and pour that mixture over the beef so everything is coated. Pop the lid on and let it cook on low for about 7 or 8 hours until the meat is falling apart and tender.
We love this served over mashed potatoes to soak up all that extra gravy.

This slow cooker meal is the ultimate solution for nights when you have zero energy to cook.The potatoes become incredib...
03/17/2026

This slow cooker meal is the ultimate solution for nights when you have zero energy to cook.
The potatoes become incredibly tender and creamy, while the smoky meat adds a savory punch to every bite. It warms you up instantly and makes enough to feed the whole family. 🥣
32 oz frozen diced hashbrowns
1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Coat the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
Layer the potatoes, sausage slices, chopped onion, and two cups of cheese in the pot.
Whisk the soup, dairy, and spices together in a separate bowl.
Pour the creamy liquid evenly over the potato mixture.
Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbling.
Stirring the mixture halfway through the cooking time helps distribute the sauce so every bite stays creamy. 🧀

I honestly can't resist anything with ranch and bacon in it. This was the perfect quick fix for a crazy busy night. 🥓The...
03/17/2026

I honestly can't resist anything with ranch and bacon in it. This was the perfect quick fix for a crazy busy night. 🥓
The filling gets so creamy while the outside stays perfectly crisp. It is a huge hit with the family and disappears fast.
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tbsp butter
Mix the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing together in a bowl.
Melt a little butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Lay a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese over one half.
Top the cheese with the chicken mixture and fold the empty half over.
Fry until the bottom is golden brown and crisp.
Flip it over and cook until the cheese is gooey and melted. 🌮
Using a rotisserie chicken makes this come together so much faster for an easy dinner.

Old Fashioned Beef & Macaroni BakeDescription:This is the ultimate comfort food! It tastes just like the Hamburger Helpe...
03/17/2026

Old Fashioned Beef & Macaroni Bake
Description:
This is the ultimate comfort food! It tastes just like the Hamburger Helper we grew up on, but homemade and WAY cheesier. My kids call it "Cheeseburger Pasta." 😋
Ingredients:
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
2 cups Elbow Macaroni (Uncooked)
1 Onion (finely chopped)
2 cans (15oz each) Hunt's Tomato Sauce
2 cups Water (or Beef Broth)
2 cups Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
Seasonings: 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper.
Instructions:
Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Brown: In a skillet, brown the ground beef and onion until cooked through. Drain the grease.
Mix: In a greased 9x13 baking dish, combine the cooked beef, the uncooked macaroni noodles, tomato sauce, water (or broth), and seasonings. Stir well so the noodles are covered in liquid.
Bake: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
Cheese: Remove foil, stir the pasta gently (to make sure noodles are soft), and top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Melt: Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken up before serving!

Walking TacosIngredients1 lb ground beef1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tsp homemade taco seasoning)½ cup water4 small sna...
03/17/2026

Walking Tacos
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tsp homemade taco seasoning)
½ cup water
4 small snack-size bags of chips (Doritos, Fritos, or Cheetos)
Toppings

Sausage Muffins!1 cup of Bisquick, 1 lb cooked sausage, 4 eggs beaten, & 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. 350 degrees 2...
03/17/2026

Sausage Muffins!
1 cup of Bisquick, 1 lb cooked sausage, 4 eggs beaten, & 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. 350 degrees 20 minutes.

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