April 2020

This is another Mexican dish that is very easy to make. It is full of flavours, irresistibly good, and a great meal to spice up your Taco nights with friends and family. It will only take you 10 minutes to prepare, then pop this baby in the oven and wait until it’s done. Oh, by the way, since we are making this from scratch, we have a lot of swap options available! A secret; use lean ground beef, season well, and add more cheese! Anyway, who would not want a super cheesy burrito casserole, right?

You can make this ahead time as well. Just put it in an airtight bag and freeze. Frozen burrito casserole will last up to 2 months. And you will only need additional 15-20 minutes baking time for frozen burritos. As for the ingredients, yes, of course, you are welcome to substitute ground beef with cooked chicken, leave the beans, or go vegetarian. For a creamy burrito casserole, you can add cream of chicken soup. Sky’s the limit with this burrito casserole!

We don’t want a soggy burrito casserole so what should we do to get the right consistency? We need to boil down the liquid, get a thick enough mixture so it will be easy to wrap in the burritos.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef, lean

1 small onion, chopped

10 oz of canned black beans, drained

2/3 c corn

¾ c salsa

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

salt & pepper, to taste

8 flour tortillas, 8-inch size

2 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, a mixture of cheddar and jack

Serving – optional

green onions, chopped

salsa

guacamole

sour cream

How to make Baked Burrito Casserole

Ready the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. With a nonstick cooking spray, grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Set aside.

Cook the ground beef in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Stir the beef for 3-5 minutes or until mostly browned. Strain grease.

Add the chopped onion, and cook until soft.

Add the black beans, salsa, and corn. Then, add the oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir for about 3 minutes.

Put about 1/2 cup of beef mixture to the bottom centre of the flour tortilla, roll up into a burrito shape.

Place seam side down the filled burritos into the pan.

Fill the pan with only eight burritos, and sprinkle with shredded cheese on top.

Place inside the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Once done, remove from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, serve warm. Enjoy!

Baked Burrito Casserole

Rebecca This is another Mexican dish that is very easy to make. It is full of flavours, irresistibly good, and a great meal to spice up your Taco nights with friends… Main Dish Recipes Baked Burrito Casserole European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef, lean
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 10 oz of canned black beans, drained
• 2/3 c corn
• ¾ c salsa
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 8 flour tortillas, 8-inch size
• 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheese, a mixture of cheddar and jack
• Serving - optional
• green onions, chopped
• salsa
• guacamole
• sour cream

Instructions

Ready the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. With a nonstick cooking spray, grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Set aside.

Cook the ground beef in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Stir the beef for 3-5 minutes or until mostly browned. Strain grease.

Add the chopped onion, and cook until soft.

Add the black beans, salsa, and corn. Then, add the oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir for about 3 minutes.

Put about 1/2 cup of beef mixture to the bottom centre of the flour tortilla, roll up into a burrito shape.

Place seam side down the filled burritos into the pan.

Fill the pan with only eight burritos, and sprinkle with shredded cheese on top.

Place inside the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Once done, remove from the oven. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, serve warm. Enjoy!

I love casseroles, it’s a perfect dish where you can put almost anything. A complete meal with all the protein, starch, vegetables, sauce, and cheese. It’s a complete meal! So today, I thought of making a Sloppy Joe Casserole. Sloppy Joe is commonly known as a sandwich with ground beef or pork, onions, tomato sauce, or ketchup. But today we are spicing things up. This is pretty easy to prepare and I’m sure that this will become the most requested dish and everyone will give it a thumbs up.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 (14.5 ounces) can petite diced tomatoes

1 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn

1 (16 ounces) package penne pasta

1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

How to make Sloppy Joe Casserole

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C.

Step 2: In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat. Stir and add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, maybe around 5 to 7 minutes. Once done, drain and discard grease.

Step 3: Mix tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. You may want to reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until heated through.

Step 4: In a large pot, boil water with salt. Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 5: In a separate pot, boil lightly salted water. Cook the penne, stir occasionally until tender and firm. It will take about 11 minutes. Then, drain.

Step 6: Add the corn, paste, and Colby-Jack cheese into the ground beef mixture. Mix well. Then, pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Step 7: Put the dish in the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Step 8: Once done, remove from the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Rebecca I love casseroles, it’s a perfect dish where you can put almost anything. A complete meal with all the protein, starch, vegetables, sauce, and cheese. It’s a complete meal! So… Main Dish Recipes Sloppy Joe Casserole European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 3.9/5

( 26 voted )

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
• 1 (16 ounces) package penne pasta
• 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C.

Step 2: In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat. Stir and add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, maybe around 5 to 7 minutes. Once done, drain and discard grease.

Step 3: Mix tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into the ground beef mixture. You may want to reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until heated through.

Step 4: In a large pot, boil water with salt. Add the corn and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 5: In a separate pot, boil lightly salted water. Cook the penne, stir occasionally until tender and firm. It will take about 11 minutes. Then, drain.

Step 6: Add the corn, paste, and Colby-Jack cheese into the ground beef mixture. Mix well. Then, pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Step 7: Put the dish in the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees F or 175 degrees C for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Step 8: Once done, remove from the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!

This salad is very easy to make and the ingredients are simple. Just toss everything in a bowl, and you’ll have the most delicious, bursting with flavour dish in no time! The creamy mayonnaise dressing, juicy, crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, and sweet tomatoes mix together is screaming summer! This can be a meal itself but also a great side-dish during the summer months.

To make the freshest BLT Pasta Salad; cook bacon in the oven to get it perfectly crispy, use iceberg lettuce as a substitute to Romaine lettuce (use the top part of the iceberg lettuce for maximum crunch), you can use any shape of pasta (just make sure it is cold before adding the dressing, drizzle with olive oil after draining to keep it from sticking together), and you can make it ahead of time, just leave the lettuce, bacon and 1/3 of the dressing (add them when ready to serve to ensure the best flavour and crunch).

INGREDIENTS

Pasta Salad

16 oz package pasta

12 oz sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 tablespoon chopped chives

Dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How to make BLT Pasta Salad

Step 1: In a pasta pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, rinse with cold water and drain. Put into a large bowl (drizzle with olive oil to avoid sticking). Set aside and cool for 10-20 minutes.

Step 2: While waiting for the pasta to cool, let’s make the dressing. Combine mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Carefully whisk until combined.

Step 3: Add the crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and half of the lettuce to the cooled pasta. Generously, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Then, stir in the remaining lettuce.

Step 4: Before serving, garnish with chopped chives. Enjoy!

BLT Pasta Salad

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 3 voted )

Ingredients

• Pasta Salad
• 16 oz package pasta
• 12 oz sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• Dressing
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: In a pasta pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, rinse with cold water and drain. Put into a large bowl (drizzle with olive oil to avoid sticking). Set aside and cool for 10-20 minutes.

Step 2: While waiting for the pasta to cool, let's make the dressing. Combine mayo, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Carefully whisk until combined.

Step 3: Add the crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and half of the lettuce to the cooled pasta. Generously, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Then, stir in the remaining lettuce.

Step 4: Before serving, garnish with chopped chives. Enjoy!

This recipe is great for when you have a family of four to six maybe more. You can even store some in the fridge, that is if you have some leftovers. Which I doubt because of how tasty and irresistible this dish is! Serve this any time of the day, I know it says breakfast pizza but doesn’t be deceived, this can be your brunch, dinner, snack pizza, too! My family can’t get over it! They love that it almost tastes like biscuits and gravy of course with extra sausage and cheese! And we like ours with lots of cheese!

Ingredients

2 packages of crescent rolls

1 package of cooked sausage crumbles

1 envelope of country gravy mix

6 eggs

2 Tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. butter

8 oz shredded cheddar cheese

4 oz shredded pepper Jack cheese

How to make Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Make 16 triangles from the crescent dough, and place (points toward the center) on a greased, round pizza pan.

Step 2: To form a crust, press bottom up the sides of the pan and seal seams. Put in the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 3: While waiting for it to cook. In a medium saucepan, prepare the gravy according to the package instructions. Once the gravy is thickened, add the sausage crumbles, and stir. Set aside.

Step 4: Grab another small bowl, then whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. In a separate large pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 5: In the same skillet with the butter in it, add the egg mixture, cook and stir until almost set. Remove crust from the oven, spread gravy mixture over it. Top with eggs and cheeses.

Step 6: Put the crust back in the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until eggs are set and the cheese is melted. Once done, cut into wedges. Enjoy!

Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

• 2 packages of crescent rolls
• 1 package of cooked sausage crumbles
• 1 envelope of country gravy mix
• 6 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz shredded pepper Jack cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Make 16 triangles from a crescent dough, and place (points toward the center) on a greased, round pizza pan.

Step 2: To form a crust, press bottom up the sides of the pan and seal seams. Put in the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 3: While waiting for it to cook. In a medium saucepan, prepare the gravy according to the package instructions. Once the gravy is thickened, add the sausage crumbles, and stir. Set aside.

Step 4: Grab another small bowl, then whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. In a separate large pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 5: In the same skillet with the butter in it, add the egg mixture, cook and stir until almost set. Remove crust from the oven, spread gravy mixture over it. Top with eggs and cheeses.

Step 6: Put the crust back in the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until eggs are set and the cheese is melted. Once done, cut into wedges. Enjoy!

It’s always messy and time-consuming to bake from scratch, that is why most of the time we resort to using cake mix, biscuit, or crescent rolls (even Pillsbury). Well, not for this recipe. It is pretty easy to make and will only take you about 30 minutes to bake. We just need some basic ingredients to make this gluten-free, melt in your mouth breakfast/dessert cake.

I think it’s about time to do some baking with real ingredients (that I’m sure you already have on hand) without compromising the taste!

Yields: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Total: 40 minutes

Cake Ingredients:

1 ½ cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

¼ tsp.salt

¾ cup milk of choice

1 egg

¼ cup of unsalted butter, melted

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup of light brown sugar, packed

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Vanilla Icing Drizzle:

1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar

3 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp.vanilla extract

How to make Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

Step 1: Ready the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Set aside.

Step 3: Put flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.

Step 4: Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well and pour cake batter into the prepared greased pan.

Step 5: Using the handle of a mixing spoon, poke holes to the cake.

Step 6: In another bowl, add the cinnamon sugar topping ingredients. Mix well. Use a spoon to transfer topping onto the cake, make sure to fill the holes. With a butter knife, swirl cinnamon sugar topping into the cake batter.

Step 7: Put in the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees for 27-30 minutes.

Step 8: Once done, remove the cake from the oven. Cool for 10 minutes.

Step 9: While waiting for the cake to cool. In a small bowl, combine the vanilla icing drizzle ingredients.

Step 10: Drizzle icing over the top of the cake using a spoon.

Step 11: And we’re done! Have yourself a slice of this warm and amazing cake made from scratch. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

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Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp.salt
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Vanilla Icing Drizzle:
• 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp.vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Ready the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Set aside.

Step 3: Put flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.

Step 4: Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well and pour cake batter into the prepared greased pan.

Step 5: Using the handle of a mixing spoon, poke holes to the cake.

Step 6: In another bowl, add the cinnamon sugar topping ingredients. Mix well. Use a spoon to transfer topping onto the cake, make sure to fill the holes. With a butter knife, swirl cinnamon sugar topping into the cake batter.

Step 7: Put in the preheated oven and bake at 350 degrees for 27-30 minutes.

Step 8: Once done, remove the cake from the oven. Cool for 10 minutes.

Step 9: While waiting for the cake to cool. In a small bowl, combine the vanilla icing drizzle ingredients.

Step 10: Drizzle icing over the top of the cake using a spoon.

Step 11: And we're done! Have yourself a slice of this warm and amazing cake made from scratch. Enjoy!

Don’t have time to make taco and spaghetti? What if you can combine them in one insanely delicious dish that’s very easy to make? Yes, you heard me right! Two of the most requested meals into a pasta casserole dish! Fast and easy; it will only take about 10 minutes to prepare and another 20 minutes to cook, and your dinner is served.

Imagine the melted cheese, the taco flavoured beef, baked spaghetti pasta, and the diced tomatoes and chilis coming together to create a tasty dish that your family will surely go crazy about.

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

1 to 1 1/2 lb of lean ground beef

1/3 c onions, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 to 3 tbsp taco seasoning

2 cans of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilis (10-ounce cans)

2 tbsp butter

salt to taste

3 to 4 cups of Mexican or taco blend cheese, shredded (you can use less if desired)

How to make Baked Taco Spaghetti

Step 1: In a pasta pot, boil water with salt. Cook spaghetti pasta according to package instruction. Then drain in a colander.

Step 2: Saute onion and garlic for about 1 to 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the ground beef, then season with salt (you can use garlic salt as well) to taste. Stir the taco seasoning. Pour in two cans of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilis and mix.

Step 3: Combine the drained pasta into the meat sauce and add butter.

Step 4: Prepare a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Add half mixture of spaghetti and top with half of the cheese, then top with the rest of the spaghetti mixture, again top with the remaining cheese.

Step 5: Place casserole in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Step 6: Serve as is or with sour cream, some cilantro, or with your favourite taco topping. Share and enjoy!

Taco Spaghetti Bake

Rebecca Don’t have time to make taco and spaghetti? What if you can combine them in one insanely delicious dish that’s very easy to make? Yes, you heard me right! Two… Main Dish Recipes Taco Spaghetti Bake European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente
• 1 to 1 1/2 lb of lean ground beef
• 1/3 c onions, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 to 3 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 cans of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilis (10-ounce cans)
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt to taste
• 3 to 4 cups of Mexican or taco blend cheese, shredded (you can use less if desired)

Instructions

Step 1: In a pasta pot, boil water with salt. Cook spaghetti pasta according to package instruction. Then drain in a colander.

Step 2: Saute onion and garlic for about 1 to 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the ground beef, then season with salt (you can use garlic salt as well) to taste. Stir the taco seasoning. Pour in two cans of Rotel diced tomatoes and chilis and mix.

Step 3: Combine the drained pasta into the meat sauce and add butter.

Step 4: Prepare a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Add half mixture of spaghetti and top with half of the cheese, then top with the rest of the spaghetti mixture, again top with the remaining cheese.

Step 5: Place casserole in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Step 6: Serve as is or with sour cream, some cilantro, or with your favourite taco topping. Share and enjoy!

Okay so today, I am making my favourite Taco Lasagna. This is a very easy Mexican dish, full of beef, beans, tomatoes, and flour tortillas. Every bite is simply heaven with all the flavours bursting in my mouth! You can even plan this meal ahead of time! So if you are maybe hosting a dinner party and you know you don’t have enough time to prepare, you can make this meal in advance. Just cover it, and refrigerate. Remember to remove from the fridge an hour before baking. Then, pop this baby in the oven and you are all set. And you know what’s amazing? This dish once inside the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, and foil can last up to two months!

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)

1/2 c chopped onion

1 c water

2 envelope taco seasoning

15 ounces of black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)

29 ounces Mexican diced tomatoes undrained (2 cans, 14.5 ounces each) (Rotel Mexican)

9 flour tortillas (8 inches)

16 ounces of refried beans (1 can)

4 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend

How to make Taco Lasagna

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. With cooking spray, spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Over medium heat, cook beef, pepper, and onion in a large skillet. Make sure that beef is no longer pink and drain fat (if any).

Step 3: Add water and the taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, next, reduce heat, then simmer for 2 minutes, uncovered.

Step 4: Stir in the black beans, and tomatoes with juice and simmer for another 10 minutes, uncovered.

Step 5: Place 2 tortillas in the prepared greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. You may want to break the third tortilla and piece it in between holes to complete later of tortillas.

Step 6: Spread it with half of the refried beans and half of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat the steps using the remaining tortillas, beef, beans, and 1 cup of cheese to make the other layers.

Step 7: Finally,  top with the remaining tortillas and 2 cups cheese.

Step 8: Before putting it in the oven, make sure to cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

As for the ingredients, you can substitute them if desired; use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, salsa instead of the tomatoes, skip the beans if you don’t like to add them (although, the creaminess of the refried beans help hold the lasagna together), use any type of meat (beef, pork, chicken or turkey), and you can use any homemade taco seasoning.

Once Taco Lasagna is done, serve it with sour cream and fresh pico de Gallo. Enjoy!

Taco Lasagna

Rebecca Okay so today, I am making my favourite Taco Lasagna. This is a very easy Mexican dish, full of beef, beans, tomatoes, and flour tortillas. Every bite is simply heaven… Main Dish Recipes Taco Lasagna European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 poblano pepper (seeded and diced)
• 1/2 c chopped onion
• 1 c water
• 2 envelope taco seasoning
• 15 ounces of black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
• 29 ounces Mexican diced tomatoes undrained (2 cans, 14.5 ounces each) (Rotel Mexican)
• 9 flour tortillas (8 inches)
• 16 ounces of refried beans (1 can)
• 4 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. With cooking spray, spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Over medium heat, cook beef, pepper, and onion in a large skillet. Make sure that beef is no longer pink and drain fat (if any).

Step 3: Add water and the taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, next, reduce heat, then simmer for 2 minutes, uncovered.

Step 4: Stir in the black beans, and tomatoes with juice and simmer for another 10 minutes, uncovered.

Step 5: Place 2 tortillas in the prepared greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. You may want to break the third tortilla and piece it in between holes to complete later of tortillas.

Step 6: Spread it with half of the refried beans and half of the beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat the steps using the remaining tortillas, beef, beans, and 1 cup of cheese to make the other layers.

Step 7: Finally,  top with the remaining tortillas and 2 cups cheese.

Step 8: Before putting it in the oven, make sure to cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

As for the ingredients, you can substitute them if desired; use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, salsa instead of the tomatoes, skip the beans if you don't like to add them (although, the creaminess of the refried beans help hold the lasagna together), use any type of meat (beef, pork, chicken or turkey), and you can use any homemade taco seasoning.

Once Taco Lasagna is done, serve it with sour cream and fresh pico de Gallo. Enjoy!

This meatloaf recipe is the perfect recipe for a tender, juicy, and flavorful meatloaf! And it is very easy to make.

How to make the best meatloaf. Some key points to remember: Do not over mix, you want your meatloaf to be tender, not dense or tough. So mix just until the beef and other add-ins are combined. Use lean meat only (we don’t want our meatloaf swimming in grease) but not extra lean. We still need those fats for flavour. Cook using a baking sheet because with loaf pan you’ll get steam, and there is nowhere for the drippings to go. Finally, once done and out of the oven, the meatloaf should rest first so the juices will be redistributed and it won’t fall apart.

Cooking time. It depends on the shape and size of the meat. I would suggest using a meat thermometer because it is your best bet to make sure your meatloaf is cooked through and still perfectly tender. All you need to do is insert it into the centre, the internal temperature should read 160 degrees F.

This is a guide that you can follow for how long you should cook your meatloaf.

For a 2lb meatloaf, you can bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or 375 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

1lb meatloaf – bake for 45 minutes

2 lb meatloaf – bake for 55 minutes

3lb meatloaf – bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes

The Meatloaf Sauce. It is zesty, tangy, and sweet. Even with the chilli sauce is not spicy at all!

Now, let’s start cooking!

Ingredients:

2 eggs

3/4 c milk

3/4 c Italian breadcrumbs

2 pounds ground beef

1/3 c onion diced

1 Tbsp. chilli sauce

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped

Meatloaf Sauce

1/2 c chilli sauce

1/2 c ketchup

2 Tbsp. brown sugar, optional

Instructions:

First, prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Using a cooking spray, spray foil-lined baking tray. Set aside.

Combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Mix the ground beef, onions, 1 tbsp of chilli sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley until just combined.

On the prepared baking tray, form an 8 x 4-inch loaf and bake for 40 minutes.

For the sauce, combine the chilli sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar (optional). Spread the mixture over the meatloaf. bake for another 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and the meatloaf (using a meat temperature) reaches 160 degrees F.

Before slicing, allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes.

An Absolutely Delicious Meatloaf Recipe

Rebecca This meatloaf recipe is the perfect recipe for a tender, juicy, and flavorful meatloaf! And it is very easy to make. How to make the best meatloaf. Some key points… Main Dish Recipes An Absolutely Delicious Meatloaf Recipe European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c milk
• 3/4 c Italian breadcrumbs
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/3 c onion diced
• 1 Tbsp. chilli sauce
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley chopped
• Meatloaf Sauce
• 1/2 c chilli sauce
• 1/2 c ketchup
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, optional

Instructions

First, prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Using a cooking spray, spray foil-lined baking tray. Set aside.

Combine eggs, milk, and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Mix the ground beef, onions, 1 tbsp of chilli sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley until just combined.

On the prepared baking tray, form an 8 x 4-inch loaf and bake for 40 minutes.

For the sauce, combine the chilli sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar (optional). Spread the mixture over the meatloaf. bake for another 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and the meatloaf (using a meat temperature) reaches 160 degrees F.

Before slicing, allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes.

My hubby’s favourite, cheesecake! One slice of this delicious and creamy dessert is not enough for him. He always wants more and I can’t blame him. Its creamy cream cheese filling is heaven! So whenever he craves for it, I am always to the rescue. Why not? This Cheesecake Crescent roll is very easy to make. I can even prepare it with my eyes close! No kidding, I’ve made it countless times already! And I always make sure that we have some in the fridge.

By the way, tomorrow is our wedding anniversary. Ten years! Would you believe it? That is why I want everything to be perfect and extra special. I already plan a dinner for two on our rooftop and dessert? Of course, a slice of his favourite Cheesecake Crescent Roll made by yours truly.

INGREDIENTS

2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls

2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened

1 cup of sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 cup of butter, melted

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

2 Tbsp. sugar

How to make Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: At the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, unroll and spread one can of crescent roll. You can also use an 8 x 8-inch pan if you want to cut the recipe in half.

Step 3:  In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla. Spread evenly over the crescent roll layer. Unroll the other crescent roll over the cream cheese layer. Spread melted butter over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

Step 4: Put the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes in 350 degrees F until bubbly and colour are slightly brown.

Once done. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with a little honey (this is optional) and let it cool for a bit. Slice a piece and enjoy!

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

Rebecca My hubby’s favourite, cheesecake! One slice of this delicious and creamy dessert is not enough for him. He always wants more and I can’t blame him. Its creamy cream cheese… Main Dish Recipes Cheesecake Crescent Rolls European Print This

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls
• 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 cup of butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: At the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, unroll and spread one can of crescent roll. You can also use an 8 x 8-inch pan if you want to cut the recipe in half.

Step 3:  In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla. Spread evenly over the crescent roll layer. Unroll the other crescent roll over the cream cheese layer. Spread melted butter over the top. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

Step 4: Put the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes in 350 degrees F until bubbly and colour are slightly brown.

Once done. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with a little honey (this is optional) and let it cool for a bit. Slice a piece and enjoy!