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This creamy Mushroom Casserole is an impressive side dish to any meal! It’s loaded with tender mushrooms mixed in a cheesy decadent sauce, then baked with a panko herb topping.

Ingredients to Make Mushroom Casserole

With a few pantry ingredients and lots of mushrooms, this mushroom casserole comes together in one pan and bakes together in a casserole dish. The panko topping is the perfect finishing touch to this recipe!

Baby Bella Mushrooms: Yes, 2 pounds! It seems like a lot, but they cook down in volume making them perfectly tender and flavorful in this casserole!

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic adds flavor.

Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter helps to control the salt.

Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese adds creaminess.

Sour Cream: Sour cream brings a tangy flavor to the casserole.

Parmesan Cheese: Shredded parmesan melts into the casserole making it cheesy and delicious!

Salt: Enhances the flavors in the casserole.

Black pepper: Freshly ground cracked black pepper is the best!

Panko Breadcrumbs: Add a slightly crunchy texture! You can use plain or seasoned breadcrumbs if you prefer.

Fresh Parsley: Fresh chopped parsley gives the panko topping a touch of herb flavor.

Mushroom Casserole Recipe

This cheesy mushroom casserole is a crowd-pleasing side dish that everyone will devour! You are going to love all of its wonderful flavors and textures! Follow the steps below and on the recipe card.

Cook the Mushrooms: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Add the mushrooms and 3 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet with the butter and cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, until the mushrooms have released their liquid.

Add Garlic and Butter: Stir the mushrooms occasionally and cook for about 10 minutes or until the liquid has mostly evaporated. Add the garlic and 1 more tablespoon of butter and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir and the Cheeses, Salt, and Pepper: Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Cook and Transfer to Baking Dish: Cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted and everything is fully incorporated. Transfer the mushroom mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Topping and Bake: In a medium bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the panko and chopped parsley then stir to combine. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the top of the mushrooms and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the panko has turned golden brown.

Garlic fried rice is one of the most common Filipino rice dishes. It combines leftover rice with crispy fried garlic, all tossed together with seasonings to create something simple that is incredibly flavorful!

Ingredients You Need To Make Filipino Fried Garlic Rice

This recipe only uses a few simple ingredients you already have at home. Not sure what to do with leftover rice? This recipe is all you need! It’s the perfect side to any meal. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Garlic Cloves: The star of the dish! Fresh is best, but you can use pre-minced if that’s what you have on hand.

Vegetable Oil: Helps fry and crisp up the garlic and adds moisture back into the rice.

Cooked Rice: You can make rice for this recipe, but leftovers really work best because they aren’t sticky.

Onion Powder: Adds a nice savory flavor that complements the garlic.

Salt and Pepper: Enhance the flavors in the dish.

Green Onions: For garnish and a pop of color.

How to Make Garlic Fried Rice

Collect your ingredients, heat your pan up, and let the magic begin. You will love how quickly and easily you can make this delicious side dish. Your kids will love it and might just eat it instead of your main dish!

Add: In a large wok or non-stick pan, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic.

Crisp: Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Stir: Add in the cooked and cooled rice, then stir the rice into the oil and garlic.

Cook and Serve: Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes allowing the rice to get crispy. Stir the rice and continue to cook for about 5 minutes to achieve a fried rice texture. Garnish with sliced green onion and serve warm.

Mulled cider is a warm, inviting drink that is mixed with citrus and spices. Take your apple cider game up a notch with this easy recipe. Your house will smell amazing as well!

Ingredients You Need to Make Mulled Cider

This recipe has a few simple ingredients, but you might have to run to the store for. I don’t always have whole cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves, but they are worth the effort to be able to have the best drink, and your house smell amazing!

Apple Cider: The majority of this beverage is apple cider. You make it special with the other ingredients.

Dark Brown Sugar: Adds a depth of sweetness.

Cinnamon Sticks: My favorite part! These cinnamon sticks add the best flavor and make my house smell amazing!

Whole Cloves: Ok, cloves make my house smell amazing as well, and add that kick of spice.

Allspice Berries: This is the secret ingredient to making your mulled cider better and more unique than anyone else’s.

Orange Peel: The citrus from an orange peel just gives off Christmas vibes.

Instructions

Combine and Simmer: Add the apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and orange peel to a large pot. Bring just barely to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the spices and orange peel before serving hot.

Irresistible Baked Ricotta Dip is the perfect party appetizer! It takes just minutes to combine creamy ricotta cheese with parmesan, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. Then, bake until bubbly and delicious, and get ready for an explosion of flavor!

Ingredients Needed for Ricotta Dip

This baked ricotta dip recipe is made with minimal ingredients that come together for amazing taste and texture. It’s bound to be your new go-to appetizer for game day, parties, or family get-togethers. For exact measurements, scroll down to the recipe card below.

Whole Milk Ricotta: Ricotta cheese is perfect for making dips. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a thick, smooth texture.

Grated Parmesan Cheese: Compliments the creamy texture and adds a salty, umami flavor.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Ensures the baked ricotta has a rich, silky finish.

Egg: This will add thickness and richness to the dip.

Lemon Zest: To brighten up the flavor and balance the richness of the cheese. Use one teaspoon of lemon juice instead, if you prefer!

Fresh Herbs: Chopped fresh thyme and chopped fresh parsley provide a savory, herby flavor.

Red Pepper Flakes: For a tasty kick of heat! Add more or less, depending on your preference.

How to Make Baked Ricotta Dip

This baked ricotta dip could not be any easier. Just stir everything in a bowl, pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake. So good, no one will believe it’s this simple!

Combine Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and then spray a small baking dish or skillet with pan spray. Add the ricotta, parmesan, olive oil, egg, lemon zest, thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes to a large bowl.

Bake: Mix until fully combined, then transfer into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. For more color, you can broil the baked ricotta dip on high for about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Pancake Casserole is a fun new Christmas or Easter breakfast idea. It has lots of buttery pancakes soaked overnight in a creamy custard, is baked to perfection, and served with your favorite toppings!

Ingredients Needed For Pancake Casserole

The only ingredient you might not have is the store bought frozen pancakes. Other than that, everything else is a pantry staple. Find exact measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Store Bought Frozen Pancakes: I have tried this recipe with homemade pancakes, and they just get mushy. Store-bought is the way to go!

Large Eggs: Make the yummy custard filling that brings everything together.

Half and Half: Adds a creamy smoothness to the custard.

Vanilla Extract: Provides a warm flavor that goes with any topping you choose.

Ground Cinnamon: Gives a hint of warm spice that balances the creamy custard.

Maple Syrup: What would a pancake be without maple syrup? Make your own here.

Brown Sugar: Adds a depth of sweetness that goes well with the maple syrup.

Garnish Options: Chocolate chip, berries, powdered sugar.

Instructions on How to Make Pancake Casserole

This recipe comes together quickly. Just make sure you give yourself time to let it sit overnight in the fridge. Follow my step-by-step instructions below.

Cut the Pancakes: Spray an 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the pancakes in half.

Arrange the Pancakes: Arrange the pancake halves with the cut size down to fit the prepared dish.

Whisk: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until mixed well. Add the half-and-half vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple syrup, and brown sugar, then whisk until fully combined.

Soak and Refrigerate: Pour the egg mixture over the pancakes, then cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Bake: Once the casserole has been refrigerated and you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the plastic wrap and place the casserole in the oven. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown and the custard has fully cooked. Serve with your favorite toppings!

Mushroom bisque is full of cream and garlic-infused mushrooms, all blended to make a thick, rich, and beyond flavorful soup! You will want to drink this straight from your bowl!

Ingredients Needed for Mushroom Bisque

There’s nothing better than enjoying a hot bowl of soup on a cold night! Luckily, this mushroom bisque recipe is easy and only needs a handful of simple ingredients. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a list of exact measurements.

Butter: Melt the unsalted butter to add flavor as you sauté the mushrooms.

Mushrooms: The star of this recipe! Clean the mushrooms well before using.  

Onion: Adds savory flavor and complexity.

Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is a must for the best savory flavor!

Herbs: Fresh thyme and fresh parsley add color and a wonderful herby flavor.

Flour: Just 1/4 cup will perfectly thicken the bisque.

Chicken Broth: Use a low-sodium broth to control the amount of salt in the recipe.

Heavy Cream: Gives the bisque its creamy texture and rich flavor.

Salt & Pepper: Add a generous amount to taste.

How to Make Mushroom Bisque

Not only is mushroom bisque easy to make, but it cooks in one pot for easy cleanup! It tastes amazing. I promise it will be a huge hit with your friends and family!

Cook the Mushrooms: Add the butter to a 6 or 8-quart Dutch oven and then melt over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the mushrooms. Cook and stir the mushrooms for about 5 minutes until they have released a lot of liquid. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has almost entirely evaporated.

Sauté: Add the onions, garlic, thyme, and parsley and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onions start turning translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Add Flour: Turn the heat back up to medium and then stir in the flour. Continue to stir as you cook the flour with the mushroom mixture for 3-4 minutes. It will get clumpy and stick together, which is alright.

Stir in Broth: Slowly stir in the broth, making sure the mixture doesn’t clump up too much as you add it.

Cream: Add the cream and stir until combined.

Blend: Carefully ladle the soup into a high-speed blender. Place a clean, folded kitchen towel on top to prevent leaking, then blend the soup until smooth. Add the pureed soup back to the pot and simmer over medium-low heat while stirring off and on for about 10 minutes until thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Crockpot buffalo chicken chili is a buffalo wing lover’s dream. It has a tangy, fiery buffalo hot sauce base mixed with shredded chicken, smooth cream cheese, tender beans, and vegetables. If you love buffalo wings, you will love this chili!

Ingredients You Need for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

The ingredients you need for this recipe are simple and ready to go! To get started, you will need chicken, cream cheese, a few canned items, an onion, and plenty of seasonings. Once you have these, you’re well on your way! Finally, for exact measurements, just scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: The perfect lean protein to shred and absorb all the delicious flavor.

Butter: Adds richness and balances the heat from the buffalo sauce.

Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite brand or make my homemade recipe.

Chicken Broth: Gives the chili a nice texture to keep things saucy and delicious.

Onion: Adds a bit of savory sweetness to complement the heat.

Canned Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Gives the chili a smokey, sweet, acidic flavor.

Canned Corn: The bursts of juicy sweetness from the corn is my favorite!

Canned White Beans: Enhances the chili with its tender texture and creamy flavor.

Garlic Powder: Any savory dish needs a nice dose of savory garlic!

Cumin: Provides a warm flavor that makes this chili special.

Dill: A unique herb for chili that gives it a bright, earthy flavor.

Oregano: Adds a slightly bitter flavor that complements the other spices.

Paprika: Gives another note of heat.

Salt and Pepper Enhances all of the flavors!

Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Balances the heat from the buffalo sauce and gives the chili a nice creamy texture.

Instructions for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

You can get everything thrown in the crockpot in 10 minutes! Let the crockpot do its thing while you do your thing, and dinner will be ready when your busy day ends. It’s the perfect meal for those hectic weeknights!

Chicken and Butter: Place the cubed butter in the bottom of the crockpot and place the chicken in the crockpot over the butter.

Add: Add the buffalo sauce, chicken broth, onion, tomatoes, corn, white beans, garlic powder, cumin dill, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.

Stir and Cook: Stir to combine, then cover the crockpot and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Shred: When the chicken is cooked through, remove it and shred the chicken.

Chicken and Cream Cheese: Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot along with the cream cheese, then cook for another 8-10 minutes until the cream cheese is melted and stirred into the chili. Serve fresh with your favorite toppings!

Bang Bang Salmon takes salmon filets, smothered in bang bang sauce, which is sweet with a kick, and then baked to perfection. You will love this simple yet oh-so-tasty dinner that can be ready to serve in less than 30 minutes!

Ingredients Needed for Bang Bang Salmon

The recipe has a short ingredient list, and you probably already have everything you need for the sauce! Find the exact ingredient measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Salmon

Salmon: You’ll need four salmon filets, which should be about 2 pounds with the skins.

Salt & Pepper: Sprinkle the filets with some kosher salt and black pepper for extra flavor.

Bang Bang Sauce

Mayonnaise: The creamy base for the bang bang sauce.

Honey: To add just a hint of sweetness and balance the spice from the sriracha.

Sweet Chili Sauce: For the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavor. Try my homemade sweet chili sauce recipe!

Sriracha Sauce: Adds a kick of heat!

Salt: Brings the flavors together.

Garnish: For texture, color, and flavor, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.

How to Make Bang Bang Salmon

This bang-bang salmon recipe is so simple, feels fresh and not heavy, and is perfect for busy weeknights. Even picky kids love the flavors! Just adjust the spice level to fit everyone’s preference!

Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin side down in a large oven-safe skillet or baking sheet.

Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, add the mayo, honey, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, salt, and sesame seeds.

Mix: Whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth and combined.

Bake: Brush or drizzle half of the bang bang sauce on the salmon filets and reserve the rest for later. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the salmon is opaque in color. Brush the salmon with the reserved sauce and broil on high for 1-2 minutes. Remove the salmon from the oven when the center reads around 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The salmon will continue to cook and should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit before consuming. 

Classics like fried chicken, enchiladas and classic comfort food casseroles are all on this weeks meal plan! You are going to love it!

What’s for Dinner This Week?

My kids love this weeks menu plan! If you are looking for ideas for some sides to go with this weeks meals, try making these 1-Hour Rolls, these yummy Tender Roasted Root Vegetables or this classic Wedge Salad.

Monday: Crispy Air Fryer “Fried” Chicken

Tuesday: Pork Enchiladas

Wednesday: One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

Thursday: Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup

Friday: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

My weekly meal plans always come with a printable shopping list that is all measured out and ready to go! It makes things so easy!

Honey Sesame Chicken Noodle Bake is the perfect dinner solution when you need something incredibly tasty and totally fuss-free! This is a complete meal with delicious Asian flavors in one pan, without needing to pre-cook anything.

What’s in an Asian Chicken Noodle Bake?

This dish is easy to throw together, your kids could even make it! It is for sure one of the easiest, most flavorful meals to make. Check out the recipe card for exact measurements.

Chicken Breasts: Cut 1-pound chicken breasts into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.

Spaghetti Noodles: Spaghetti noodles soak up all the delicious sauce while baking.

Vegetables: You can use any frozen vegetable medley you’d like. For this recipe, I really like to use an Asian medley.

Chicken Broth: Provides moisture so the pasta cooks while in the oven.

Soy Sauce: This umami sauce creates the flavorful base for the teriyaki sauce.

Honey & Brown Sugar: Adds the perfect sweetness and a hint of honey taste.

Rice Vinegar: Gives the sauce the perfect hint of sweetness and tanginess.

Sesame Oil: One of the key ingredients for getting a complex, rich flavor.

Ground Ginger: Adds the best punch of flavor.

Minced Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds a wonderful savory taste.

Cornstarch: This helps to thicken the sauce.

Garnish: Before serving, top with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onion for extra texture and color.

How to Make This Chicken Noodle Bake

This chicken noodle bake could not be easier! There is no need to cook anything ahead of time! Just dump everything in one pan, bake, and dinner is on the table in just over 30 minutes!

Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Then, place the uncooked spaghetti in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Add Veggies: Sprinkle the frozen vegetables over the noodles.

Add Chicken: Next, add the chicken pieces to the baking dish.

Make the Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Then, pour over the pasta, vegetables, and chicken. 

Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Or until the chicken is cooked through and the noodles are tender. Do not stir the noodles! They need to stay completely in the sauce to fully cook through. Enjoy with sesame seeds and chopped green onion on top!