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Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Soup is always a big hit at my house 🔥
01/08/2026

Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Soup is always a big hit at my house 🔥

01/08/2026

Almost one pan creamy chicken and noodles!

INGREDIENTS
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 small diced onion
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
4 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme
1 tsp each of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
1 lb chicken breasts
12 ounces of Egg Noodles
1/2 cup heavy cream

INSTRUCTIONS
Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make them thinner. Season the chicken with some salt, pepper, and garlic powder (I don’t use exact measurements for this part).

Next, get your skillet over medium heat and add in 3 Tablespoons of butter and your chopped veggies. Once those start to soften up add in 1 more Tablespoon of butter along with 3 Tablespoons of flour stirring it all together to form a roux.

Add in the minced garlic and 2 cups of chicken broth and stir well. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well and when it starts bubbling add the chicken to the skillet and boil your egg noodles.

Make sure the chicken is covered in the gravy, cover with a lid, and turn the heat down to medium low. Let this cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees. My chicken was ready in 12 minutes, but they were pretty thin.

To finish up just shred the chicken with a couple of forks, stir in heavy cream, and the cooked egg noodles! Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out.

Smash Burger Crunch Wraps won’t disappoint!
01/07/2026

Smash Burger Crunch Wraps won’t disappoint!

01/07/2026

Chili Cheese Tot Burritos are an easy and delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef
Chili Seasoning Mix
10 oz can of diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
15.5 oz can of chili beans, drained
Burrito size tortillas
Sour cream
Tater tots
Shredded Colby Jack cheese
Nacho cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
First, cook your tots following the directions on the package.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb of ground beef and Chili Seasoning. Stir the meat and seasonings together well. Once the beef is cooked drain any extra grease. Next, add one can of drained chili beans and one can of drained diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and let simmer on low heat.

Once the chili mixture and tots are ready, build your burritos! Lay out a large burrito size tortilla and spread out some sour cream. Add shredded Colby Jack cheese, the crispy tots, the chili mixture, and some nacho cheese. Carefully wrap up the burrito.

Once all of the burritos are made heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the burritos until the are golden brown. Enjoy!

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Tenders🔥
01/06/2026

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Tenders🔥

01/06/2026

Easy Chicken & Cheese Taco Bell Style Quesadillas are an easy dinner that won’t disappoint!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb chicken breast
2 TBSP of butter
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp each of cumin, paprika, and dried cilantro
Extra Grande burrito size flour tortillas
Shredded cheddar cheese
Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle sauce

INSTRUCTIONS
Cut chicken up into small pieces. Add 2 TBSP of butter to a skillet over medium high heat.

Season with salt, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried cilantro, and black pepper (you could also just use a taco seasoning packet instead of these seasonings if you prefer that). Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and turn the heat down to medium.

Lay out the tortillas and top with shredded cheese, chicken, and the Taco Bell sauce. Fold tortillas in half and cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

Enjoy! These are good with sour cream and taco sauce.

01/06/2026

Taco Pizza is an easy and delicious dinner recipe that is perfect for Taco Tuesday! 🌮🔥

INGREDIENTS
1 package Aldi pizza crust
1/2 cup of taco sauce
1 lb of ground beef
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 tsp each cumin and dried cilantro
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS
Brown ground beef with a diced onion, drain any extra grease and season with salt, pepper, cumin, dried cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne.

Layout the pizza crust onto the baking sheet and spread on the taco sauce before adding a layer of cheese. Then add the taco meat and another layer of cheese and bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sour cream and any other of your favorite taco toppings!

Enjoy!

Crockpot Shredded Beef & Cheddar Sandwiches🔥
01/05/2026

Crockpot Shredded Beef & Cheddar Sandwiches🔥

01/05/2026

Sheet Pan Nachos🔥 This is my go to taco seasoning for all the Taco Tuesday dinners!

INGREDIENTS
1 lb of ground beef
1 chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp each cumin and dried cilantro
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 TBSP minced garlic
Tortilla Chips
Pancho’s White Queso
Sour cream
Shredded Colby Jack cheese
Jalapeños
Diced tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS
Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add a chopped onion. Once beef is fully cooked drain any extra grease.

Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and cayenne. Add minced garlic and stir. Add about 1/4-1/2 cup of water and stir.

Layer tortilla chips, shredded Colby Jack cheese, and ground beef on a large sheet pan. Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

Pour melted queso over the nachos and top with some diced tomatoes, jarred jalapeños, and sour cream.

Enjoy!

01/05/2026

Crockpot Pork Carnitas🔥

Recipe
-pork shoulder
-salt, pepper, garlic powder
-2 cups of chicken broth
-1/2 cup of orange juice
-1/4 cup of lime juice
-2 TBSP minced garlic
-1/4 cup green chile
-1 chopped onion
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp cayenne
-4 tsp chili powder
-2 tsp each of cumin, cilantro, black pepper

Steps
-season pork shoulder generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
-sear all sides of pork shoulder in a skillet over medium high heat
-put seared meat in a slow cooker
-add chicken broth, orange juice, and lime juice
-add minced garlic and green chile
-season with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and black pepper
-add chopped onion
-cook on low for 8 hours
-shred meat and assemble tacos

Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!

01/04/2026

I want easy dinners that are the complete opposite from all the holiday food for at least the next 30 days. This dinner was easy, delicious, and the family loved it!

INGREDIENTS
5 small/medium potatoes
olive oil + salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (for potatoes)
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, ground mustard
1 tsp each of onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp Buffalo Wild Wings Honey BBQ sauce
Shredded Colby Jack cheese
6 pieces bacon, cooked & crumbled
Crispy fried onions

INSTRUCTIONS
Peel, wash potatoes, and cut up into cubes.
Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (I don’t use exact measurements for this part).

Cook potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes shaking them around at least a couple times while they cook.

Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet with a chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any extra grease. Add the minced garlic and bbq sauce. Stir well.

Once the potatoes and ground beef are cooked combine them together in the skillet and top with shredded Colby Jack cheese, cooked crumbled bacon, and some crispy fried onions. Put the skillet in the oven at 400 degrees F to melt the cheese.

Top with more BBQ sauce if desired. Enjoy!

This BBQ Cheeseburger Potato Skillet is an easy dinner and was a huge hit with the family!

Money might not be the key to happiness, but Mexican food sure is! 😮‍💨
01/04/2026

Money might not be the key to happiness, but Mexican food sure is! 😮‍💨

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