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Delicious Vegetable Casserole is wonderfully creamy, flavorful and loaded up with tender broccoli florets, carrots, mushrooms and peas. It’s topped with crispy buttered Ritz cracker crumbs, and baked to golden brown perfection. A dish that’s sure to be the highlight of your dinner!

Vegetable casserole makes a great vegetarian main, or serve it as a side dish to go along with any holiday or weeknight meal! Enjoy alongside this Juicy Butter Herb Turkey, Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib, or with this irresistible Pork Schnitzel.

Vegetable Casserole Recipe

This vegetable casserole recipe is a great way to include more veggies with your dinner, yet still please the whole family, even the pickiest eaters! The combination of tender veggies in a seasoned creamy sauce with a topping of buttery, crisp Ritz crackers is beyond delicious. The taste is absolutely incredible, and the textures are so satisfying. Plus, it’s very easy to throw together for busy weeknights!

This can be enjoyed as a very satisfying vegetarian entree, and it’s the perfect side dish to go alongside a fancy meal of smoked turkey or steak, but it also works paired with some weeknight chicken. No matter how you decide to serve it, it will definitely be a new favorite recipe!

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients in this vegetable casserole recipe are very simple and many of them are probably already in your kitchen! This makes it so easy to put together! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

Broccoli: I like these chopped into small bite-sized florets, so they cook up perfectly tender.

Carrots: This vegetable adds just a hint of sweetness to an otherwise very savory dish.

Mushrooms: Hearty and meaty, the sliced mushrooms really bulk up the casserole and make it filling.

Peas: Canned peas are convenient and add extra texture, color and flavor.

Green Onions: Sliced green onions have a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a peppery taste, which complements the other ingredients.

Cream of Mushroom Soup: You can use store-bought or you can try making this delicious homemade cream of mushroom soup.

Whole Milk: Use whole milk to make the sauce creamy and rich.

Garlic Powder: Adds delicious flavor to almost any casserole you make!

Oregano and Thyme: For an extra punch of flavor.

Salt and Pepper: Will help enhance the flavors of all of the other ingredients. 

Topping: A mix of crushed Ritz Crackers and melted butter adds decadent crispiness to the dish. 

How to Make Vegetable Casserole

This casserole only takes about 15 minutes of hands-on time, and then the oven does the rest of the work! Your whole family will go crazy over this veggie-packed recipe!

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl mix together the broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions, mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Then pour the mixed filling into the prepared baking dish.

Make the Cracker Topping: Add the Ritz crackers to a large ziplock bag and crush them until they are all evenly crumbled. Add the crushed crackers to a bowl with the melted butter and then stir to evenly coat all the crumbs in the butter.

Bake: Spread the cracker topping evenly over the filling. Place the casserole into the oven and bake until the cracker crust is golden brown and everything is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes.

Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven, allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Creamy crack chicken chili is an explosion of irresistible flavors! It’s loaded with shredded chicken, tender beans, corn, AND all your favorite crack-inspired ingredients. This is our new favorite chili recipe and we can’t get enough of it!

Any crack chicken recipe is just too good! You can’t go wrong with the combination of chicken and ranch in a creamy ranch sauce, smothered in melted cheese. Make this slow cooker recipe, this dip, or this delicious soup.

Crockpot Crack Chicken Chili

Talk about your tastebuds doing a happy dance! This crack chicken chili was love at first bite for everyone! It’s the easiest crockpot chili recipe that only takes 10 minutes to prep. This recipe uses a lot of canned ingredients which makes assembly super easy. Simply layer all the ingredients into the crockpot then let it cook all day. Your family will love the crack-inspired flavors! Coming home to this delicious warm chili is the best thing you will do all day!

Nothing beats a warm bowl of chili on a cold night! There’s a reason why it’s a comfort food, and this crack chicken chili is so hearty and full of flavor. I love all the many chili recipes that we have on the blog. I have chili recipes that you can make in the crock pot, instant pot, or simply over the stove. Prepare your chili any way you like!

Ingredients You Will Need

This crack chicken chili needs to be made this week, so make sure you have all the ingredients ready to go! It’s a great recipe for using up leftover shredded chicken if you have it. You can find exact measurements for each ingredient in the recipe card below.

Chicken: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe.

Chicken Broth: Chicken broth is the base of this soup.

Pinto Beans: Drained and rinsed.

Black Beans: Drained and rinsed.

Corn: Canned corn, drained and rinsed.

Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Canned fire-roasted or diced tomatoes work in this recipe.

Green Chiles: Green chiles add so much flavor to this chili.

Bacon: Crumbled crispy bacon is the best part of this soup but set some aside for garnish!

Tomato Sauce: El Pato Mexican hot style is my favorite in this recipe because it adds a little spice!

Cream Cheese: Adds a tangy creaminess to the soup. Cube the cream cheese to make melting easier!

Dry Ranch Dressing: The key ingredient in crack chicken is dry ranch flavoring.

Chili Powder and Cumin: These seasonings add the perfect Mexican-inspired flavors to this chili.

Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Melty cheddar cheese in this chili is SO good. Use any cheese!

Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.

Crack Chicken Chili Recipe

In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have dinner prepped and ready to cook in the crockpot. Follow my full instructions below to walk you through all the steps. I also have much quicker methods for making this chili over the stovetop or in the instant pot.

Add ingredients to the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, and add in everything except the cheddar cheese.

Cook: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Cook the chili until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Shred the Chicken: When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker to shred.

Add Shredded Chicken and Cheese to the Crockpot: Place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything to fully incorporate. Season the chili with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve: Serve the chili with cilantro, limes, sour cream, or any of your favorite chili toppings!

Skip the drive-thru and whip up this irresistible homemade Arby’s sauce in minutes! It’s a delicious mix of smoky paprika, tangy vinegar, and brown sugar. Guaranteed to elevate your fries, meats, and more!

Recreate your favorite sauces at home with a few more of my quick and easy recipes: copycat Cane’s sauce, Chick-fil-A sauce, and In-N-Out spread! They’re all so easy to mix up and customize to your liking.

Copycat Arby’s Sauce Recipe

So, remember those Arby’s curly fries you inhale every chance you get? (Speaking from personal experience.) Yeah, imagine drenching them in a sauce so much tastier than that sad little packet they sometimes forget to give you. This homemade Arby’s sauce is the absolute best. Tangy vinegar, smoky paprika, a hint of sweetness… it’s everything the bottled stuff wishes it could be. Plus, no weird chemicals, preservatives, or mystery ingredients, just pantry staples mixed up in minutes.

And it’s not just for fries! This copycat Arby’s sauce is super versatile. Glaze some roasted veggies for a sweet and smoky surprise. Spread it onto your burger. Dip your onion rings in it. Trust me, you’re going to want to have this delicious sauce on hand for every meal. Let’s jump into all the ingredients you’ll need!

Ingredient List

A simple list of ingredients that pack some serious flavor when mixed together. This homemade Arby’s sauce is so good, don’t be surprised if it becomes your new favorite condiment! Also, check out the recipe card at the end of the post for exact measurements.

Tomato Paste: This thickens things up and gives a rich, concentrated tomato base. No sub for this, it’s the foundation of the Arby’s sauce.

Distilled Vinegar: Adds a tangy zip and cuts through the sweetness.

Brown Sugar: So the vinegar’s bite is balanced with a warm sweetness. You can also use molasses for a deeper, richer flavor, but it’ll be a bit less sweet.

Water: Thins the sauce to a dippable consistency. Adjust as needed.

Tabasco Sauce: Brings the heat! Add a few drops at first and taste your way to your preferred spice level. You can swap this out for any of your favorite hot sauces.

Onion and Garlic Powder: These savory spices add depth and flavor.

Smoked Paprika: This gives the Arby’s sauce a smoky, almost barbecue-like flavor. Regular paprika is okay, but you’ll miss that smoky touch.

Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a whole bunch of umami and savory goodness

Salt and Pepper: Don’t skip these flavor boosters! Adjust to your taste.

Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce slightly and makes it smooth and glossy.

How to Make Homemade Arby’s Sauce

It’s so simple to whip up with any meal. Or make it in advance to enjoy throughout the week! Just mix up those ingredients, let them meld over the stove, and voila! The perfect savory, tangy, and smoky dipping sauce.

Combine Ingredients: Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and then whisk to combine. 

Heat: Heat over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, whisking frequently.

Serve or Store: Serve warm or cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy: Enjoy as a dip for french fries or as a condiment on roast beef sandwiches and more.

Moist, chewy, and loaded with creamy white chocolate flavor, these brownies will be your new favorite dessert. It only takes a few pantry staples to whip them up and they turn out perfectly every time.

As much as I love a good chocolate brownie, it’s fun to switch things up sometimes! After you make these white chocolate brownies, try lemon brownies or strawberry brownies!

White Chocolate Brownie Recipe

We all know and love the classic brownie: fudgy, rich, and with a bittersweet bite that satisfies any chocolate craving. But if you want to switch things up, these white chocolate brownies are the way to go! They’re just as moist and rich but with a milky, creamy twist! Similar to a blondie, but less like a cookie bar and more rich and chewy.

These white chocolate brownies are great served as-is, but because of their neutral flavor they’re also great with a scoop of your favorite ice cream on top. Or with a drizzle of white chocolate or caramel sauce! Once these hit the table they always get devoured in an instant. So be sure to save a square or two for yourself!

Ingredient List

I love that this recipe for white chocolate brownies only uses a few simple ingredients. Grab your favorite kind of white chocolate and let’s get baking! Note: all measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

White Chocolate: Melted down, it infuses the brownie batter with a sweet, milky flavor. I recommend high quality white chocolate and not baking chips.

Butter: Keeps the brownies moist and fudgy, making each bite melt in your mouth. Since we add salt separately, unsalted butter works best here.

Eggs (3 large + 1 yolk): These bind everything together, while the extra yolk adds richness and fudginess.

Granulated Sugar: Just enough sweetness to balance the white chocolate and create a crispy golden brown top.

Vanilla Extract: Adds extra warm, delicious flavor. Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.

All-Purpose Flour: Gives the white chocolate brownies their structure.

Salt: Just a little bit to make the brownies taste better!

How to Make White Chocolate Brownies

If you can make boxed brownies, you can make these homemade white chocolate brownies! It’s so easy and only takes a little bit of prep. You’ll be enjoying creamy, fudgy goodness in no time.

Preheat Oven, Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with pan spray. You may also line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on either side. Spray the parchment lightly with pan spray.

Melt Chocolate: In a medium bowl, gently melt the white chocolate and butter together either over a double-boiler or in the microwave. Heat at 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between each one until it is fully melted.

Combine With Other Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla. Add in the flour and salt and mix until just combined. Fold in the melted chocolate and butter until fully combined.

Bake: Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

Cool and Serve: Let the white chocolate brownies cool for 20-30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Mouthwatering Red Curry is an explosion of flavors that you’re going to love! A combination of tender chicken, colorful red bell peppers, and aromatic Thai basil come together in a creamy coconut milk and curry paste sauce, for an incredibly delicious meal.

We love enjoying Thai food at home! The recipes are easy to make and are filled with tons of flavor. If you love Thai dishes too, give this Thai Basil Chicken, this delicious Coconut Curry Chicken and these wonderful Thai Lettuce Wraps a try.

What is Red Curry?

Red curry is a Thai recipe that includes red curry paste and coconut milk with some type of meat like chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp, or make it vegetarian with tofu. Red curry paste is the signature ingredient, which has a moderate amount of heat and bold flavor because it’s made with red chilies along with other herbs and spices.

Warm and comforting, red curry is total comfort food that’s satisfying and tastes amazing! It also cooks up in just over 30 minutes in one skillet or wok, and leftovers are delicious. In addition, you can customize it to use vegetables that you have, a different protein and the amount of red curry paste that you prefer. Add this recipe to your weekly menu for those busy nights when you need something yummy in a hurry!

Ingredients in Red Curry

The ingredients needed to make this red curry recipe are actually things you might already have on-hand. Just be sure to get the red curry paste and fish sauce, both of which can be found at your local grocery store! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact ingredient measurements.

Olive Oil: For cooking the veggies and chicken.

Yellow Onion: For savory flavor and texture.

Chicken: You’ll need 1 pound of chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes.

Red Bell Pepper: Adds texture and just a little sweetness, which complements the spiced sauce.

Coconut Milk: Creates a creamy sauce that helps to balance the spiciness.

Red Curry Paste: Has a warm, rich flavor with notes of ginger, garlic and other spices.

Fish Sauce: Enhances the savory and salty tastes of the curry.

Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice for just a bit of tang that will brighten the dish.

Fresh Ginger: Adds peppery warmth.

Green Peas: Use canned or frozen green peas.

Thai Basil: For freshness and a pop of color.

Salt & Pepper: Brings all of the flavors together.

Rice: Serve over rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

How to Make This Red Curry Recipe

Red curry is a super simple meal to whip up! And the best part is that everything is cooked together in one pan, making cleanup hassle free!

Sauté Onion: In a large heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil up over medium high heat and add the onion to the pan. Sauté the onion until it just begins to turn translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Cook Chicken and Pepper: Add the chicken and red bell pepper to the pan and sauté until the chicken is just seared on all sides, another 3-4 minutes.

Add Milk and Flavorings: To the skillet add the coconut milk, red curry paste (start with 4 tablespoons and add more to taste), fish sauce, lime juice, and ginger, whisk well and bring the sauce to a low boil.

Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium low, add the green peas, thai basil, and salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced to the desired thickness.

Serve: Remove the curry from heat and enjoy over rice with Naan bread.

This amazing buttermilk pie is made with a creamy, lemon-kissed custard tucked inside a buttery, golden crust. So delicious and perfect for any time of year. It’s like sunshine in pie form!

If you need more amazing homemade desserts in your life, try these! Impossible pie, German chocolate pie, and chess pie! They’re surprisingly easy to make and the best end to any meal.

Lemon Buttermilk Pie

Craving a dessert that’s sweet, tangy, and comforting? Look no further than buttermilk pie! This Southern gem boasts a silky smooth custard filling infused with zesty lemons, all nestled within a buttery, flaky crust. It’s like sunshine on a plate, guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.

And the good news is, buttermilk pie is perfect for making year-round. A way to add a little sunshine in the winter, or to bring some bright, sweet goodness to a summer potluck. It has the best flavor and creamy, delicious flavor. You’ll want to come back to this recipe again and again!

Ingredient List

What makes buttermilk pie so good is its simplicity. Unlike its richer custard cousins, this pie relies on buttermilk’s tang and acidity to cut through the sweetness. The result is a pie that’s light and airy, but also rich and satisfying. All measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Pie Crust: Homemade or store-bought, this is your golden cradle for all that creamy goodness. Feeling ambitious? Go homemade! If time’s tight, grab a pre-made one.

Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the pie.

Salt: A pinch of salt to balance out all the sweetness.

Flour: So the filling can thicken. Just a little goes a long way!

Lemon Zest: Sunshine in a sprinkle!

Eggs: They whisk up to make the filling extra rich and creamy.

Buttermilk: This ingredient gives the pie its unique character, with a touch of tangy flavor. The acidity in buttermilk is also what makes the pie filling extra tender.

Lemon Juice: For more bright and delicious flavor.

Butter: You can never go wrong with butter. It makes the filling so rich and delicious.

Vanilla Extract: A classic ingredient that adds extra warmth to the buttermilk pie.

How to Make Buttermilk Pie

It only takes 4 simple steps to put together this creamy and satisfying pie. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, you name it!

Preheat Oven, Prepare Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, flour, and lemon zest.

Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in the eggs until fully combined. Whisk in the buttermilk, lemon juice, butter, and vanilla. Pour into the chilled pie crust.

Bake and Serve: Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the filling has set and only has a slight wobble to it. Let it cool completely before serving.

This creamy, tangy blue cheese dip is packed with crave-worthy goodness, with smoky bacon, melty cheeses, and a hint of garlic. Get ready to dunk, smear, and devour it all! The perfect appetizer for any occasion.

Hot, cheesy dips are my weakness. This blue cheese dip is one of my new favorites, and if you’re looking for some other recipes that are just as delicious, try hot crab dip, corn dip, or asiago dip!

Hot Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Tangy, cheesy, creamy, this blue cheese dip has it all. It’s filled with a mixture of fontina, blue cheese, cream cheese, and bacon, all baked to warm, bubbly perfection. Grab your favorite chips, crostini, crackers, you name it, and get snacking!

This baked blue cheese dip is so delicious, everyone will love it. The blue cheese flavor is balanced perfectly with the fontina, cream cheese, garlic, sour cream, and bacon. It’s savory, creamy, and tangy all at once. Make it for your next game day, party, potluck, you name it, and watch it fly off the table.

Ingredient List

Each ingredient here creates the absolute best flavor and texture. It’s perfectly balanced, and will have you reaching for another chip. If you’re looking for measurements, they can all be found at the end of the post.

Cream Cheese: Make sure it’s softened so you don’t have lumpy dip.

Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream adds a touch of tang to balance out the richness. You can also use Greek yogurt as a substitute.

Mayonnaise: Mayo binds everything together, creating that perfectly smooth and dippable texture in your blue cheese dip.

Black Pepper: Adds some warm spice. You can also use paprika or even a little bit of cayenne for more heat.

Garlic: Because you can never go wrong with garlic. I used garlic powder, but you can also swap in some chopped fresh garlic for a bolder bite.

Bacon: Six slices of cooked and crumbled bacon for meaty, salty goodness. I like to use precooked bacon for easy prep.

Blue Cheese: The star of the show! Blue cheese adds that distinct tangy flavor that is so delicious.

Fontina or Cheddar: A cup of shredded fontina or white cheddar cheese makes the blue cheese dip ooey-gooey and adds a beautiful golden brown coating when broiled.

Green Onions: Chopped green onions add a pop of color and a subtle onion flavor to every bite of this blue cheese dip.

Let’s Make Blue Cheese Dip!

Grab that baking dish and get ready to make the perfect party appetizer! It only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. The perfect yummy dish to make last minute! All you need are your favorite dippables, whether they’re fresh veggies, crackers, chips, or flatbread.

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dip Mixture: Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, garlic powder, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and ½ cup of shredded fontina cheese to a large bowl.

Add to Baking Dish: Mix until well combined and transfer into a small baking dish.

Layer Shredded Cheese: Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded fontina cheese and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Broil: Broil for 2 minutes to brown the cheese on top. Watch it closely so it doens’t burn!

Add Garnish: Remove from oven and garnish with blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onion.

Enjoy: Serve hot with crostini, chips, and veggies.

Incredible Blackberry Crumble is a warm baked fruit dessert that is topped with a sweet, buttery crumbly crust. It’s one of the easiest, most delicious dessert recipes! Perfect topped off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

For more delicious blackberry flavor try this blackberry lime smoothie, very berry cheesecake salad or blackberry lime fruit salad. Such fresh and fruity recipes that you’re sure to love!

Blackberry Crumble Recipe

One of the best things about summer is all the delicious fruit. But sometimes, you want to make a recipe that’s not in season. That’s one reason why we love this blackberry crumble. You can use fresh or frozen blackberries! It is so easy to make and tastes amazing! A fresh, hot fruit dessert with vanilla ice cream is perfect any time of the year.

The flavors are perfectly balanced with the sweet and tart of the blackberries, the warm cinnamon and the buttery crumble topping. Pair it with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream and this dish will be an absolute hit!

Ingredients Needed

This blackberry crumble is made of a sweet, juicy blackberry filling and a golden, crumbly crust. The perfect combination of flavors and textures! Head down to the recipe card at the end of the post for all the measurements you’ll need.

Filling

Blackberries: Feel free to use fresh or frozen blackberries. See tips, below, for using frozen blackberries.

Sugar: To perfectly sweeten the filling.

Flour: A small amount of flour mixed into the blackberry mixture will thicken it up a bit.

Cinnamon: For extra flavor.

Salt: A dash of salt to balance out the tart sweetness of the berries.

Lemon Juice: For bright, fresh flavor. We recommend using fresh lemon juice.

Crumble

Flour: All-purpose flour is the base of the crumbly topping.

Sugar: You’ll need 1 cup granulated sugar to make the crumble topping sweet.

Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds warm flavor.

Salt: Brings out the buttery sweetness of the crust.

Butter: Unsalted butter will bind all of the ingredients together and also add richness.

How to Make Blackberry Crumble

A scrumptious blackberry crumble is so easy to make that it’s basically foolproof.  Even a beginning baker will be successful making it every time! Here’s how:

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with pan spray.

Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, toss the berries together with the sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Make the Crumble: In a separate bowl, prepare the crumble topping by whisking together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Assemble & Bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the blackberry mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is lightly toasted and the filling is bubbling. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes to allow the liquid to cool slightly and thicken a bit before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or creme anglaise if desired.

These bacon wrapped smokies are the perfect sweet and salty appetizer that everyone will devour! Little smokie sausages are wrapped in crispy bacon and caramelized in a brown sugar spice blend. They are sure to be a favorite at your next party!

Bacon has a way of making anything taste better! I especially love to serve appetizers wrapped in bacon because it’s always the first to go. Take this bacon wrapped shrimp, these bacon wrapped chestnuts, or my bacon wrapped brussels sprouts to your next party!

Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies

Who would’ve thought that wrapping miniature cocktail sausages in bacon and coating them in a brown sugar spice blend would be a match made in heaven? The bacon crisps up as it bakes, and the sugar melts and caramelizes. Every bite of this easy appetizer is both sweet, salty, and irresistible!

Little smokie sausages make the perfect appetizer! They pack so much flavor and they are delicious any way you serve them. Make my little smokies recipe in the crockpot or try my pigs in a blanket. They are always a hit wherever I serve them. You can never go wrong with an easy and tasty appetizer!

Ingredients For Bacon Wrapped Smokies

It only takes 5 ingredients to make this crowd-pleasing appetizer! They disappear SO fast that you may want to double or triple the recipe. Follow the exact measurements below on the recipe card.

Bacon: Cut the bacon slices into thirds for easy rolling. It’s the perfect size for each little smokie.

Little Smokies: These are also known as cocktail sausages or mini hot dogs.

Brown Sugar: The added sweetness to the salty bacon is perfection!

Chili Powder: Chili powder complements all the flavors and gives this appetizer a little kick.

Smoked Paprika: Adds depth to the flavors!

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Smokies

These bacon wrapped smokies are a quick and easy appetizer to assemble. You’re going to love how simple the recipe is. It’s the perfect last-minute party food. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe before the night is over!

Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Slice and Wrap: Slice your bacon strips into thirds. Wrap each strip around a little smokie then place in a baking dish.

Mix Sugar and Spices/ Sprinkle on Top: In a small bowl, add the sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Mix to combine and sprinkle generously over the top of the bacon wrapped smokies.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. The bacon will be crisp and the brown sugar will caramelize.

Serve: Enjoy warm with toothpicks for serving!

All your favorite taco fixings stuffed inside soft, tender sweet potatoes. This is a hearty, delicious dinner the whole family will love! It’s meaty, cheesy, and extremely satisfying.

Stuffed vegetables are the best. They’re low-carb, kid-friendly, and so tasty! If you love these stuffed sweet potatoes, here are a few more recipes to try next: stuffed poblano peppers, sausage stuffed mushrooms, and stuffed pepper soup for a delicious, deconstructed version of the dish.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes are the best thing to happen to dinnertime! Imagine tender, roasted sweet potatoes with a mix of seasoned ground beef, juicy corn, and hearty black beans nestled inside. The whole thing gets topped with melty pepper jack cheese for an irresistibly gooey finish.

Each bite has the best texture and flavor, from the sweet potato’s creamy interior to the savory filling’s punchy spices. Plus, it’s surprisingly easy to throw together for a hearty weeknight meal! Trust me, you’re going to want to whip up a batch of these beauties – your taste buds and stomach will thank you!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You can customize these Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes to your heart’s content. So get creative, have fun, and most importantly, enjoy every delicious bite! Exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

Sweet Potatoes: Their naturally sweet flesh gets perfectly tender in the oven, creating a creamy base for the savory filling. Plus, they’re packed with tons of fiber. Choose medium-sized ones for even baking, and don’t be shy with the pokes – they help the steam escape and prevent exploding potatoes!

Olive Oil: A drizzle of this adds richness and helps the sweet potatoes roast to golden perfection.

Ground Beef: Lean ground beef is the main protein here, but feel free to switch it out! Ground turkey or chicken can also be swapped in for something lighter.

Yellow Onion & Garlic: Add savory goodness to the stuffed sweet potatoes.

Taco Seasoning: This blend infuses the filling with classic Mexican flavors like chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Use your favorite prepackaged brand or make your own blend!

Fire-Roasted Corn & Black Beans: Add the best texture and also some extra fiber to keep things healthy!

Cilantro: Chopped for a fresh garnish.

Pepper Jack Cheese: This spicy, melty cheese is the crowning glory of our stuffed sweet potatoes. Its creamy texture and subtle heat are pure magic. Monterey Jack or even a good cheddar can also work in a pinch, but you’ll miss that kick!

How to Make Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

An easy, hearty dinner the whole family will go crazy over. Roast those sweet potatoes until they’re nice and tender, and then load them up with your favorite toppings!

Preheat Oven, Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then line a baking sheet with foil. Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes and then poke them all over with a fork. Brush each sweet potato with some olive oil and then sprinkle with salt.

Bake: Bake the potatoes on the prepared pan for 45 minutes to 1 hour. They should be fork tender. This may take longer depending on the size of the potatoes. Remove the potatoes from the oven, leaving the oven on, and allow them to cool until they can be handled.

Prepare Filling: While the potatoes are baking make the filling. In a large skillet over medium high heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan and cook the ground beef and onions until the ground beef is completely browned, then drain off any excess oil.

Cook Veggies: To the skillet add the garlic, taco seasoning, corn, and black beans. Saute everything together until it is mixed together well and heated through. Add the cilantro, toss to incorporate and then remove from heat.

Add Filling: Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to be handled, cut a slit in each one lengthwise. Using a fork, fluff the insides somewhat and open the potatoes up. Fill each one with the filling and top them all with the pepper jack cheese.

Bake Again: Bake your stuffed sweet potatoes until the cheese is melted and browning and the stuffing is warmed through.

Enjoy: Garnish the stuffed sweet potatoes with additional cilantro, serve with sour cream and limes and enjoy!!