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Bright and vibrant Mango Chicken is a flavorful, unique dinner that the whole family will enjoy! Tender chicken pieces are browned, and then baked in a sweet and tangy mango sauce. Serve with rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce!

Saucy chicken recipes are always a hit! If you’re looking for other new and exciting ways to serve chicken, try this caramel chicken, grilled Hawaiian chicken or amazing hoisin chicken and broccoli.

Mango Chicken Recipe

Mango chicken is quickly becoming one of my family’s favorite meals. It has a wonderful blend of flavors that combine tangy and sweet. The chicken is browned before adding it to a baking dish and pouring the simple, yet mouth-watering mango sauce over the top and cooking it until it’s saucy and bursting with flavor. It’s so good, we just cannot get enough!

This mango chicken recipe is not only incredibly tasty, but it comes together with very little hassle in just about 20 minutes of prep time. We like to enjoy it with fluffy white rice or coconut rice and a side of steamed veggies or an easy vegetable stir fry. This is one of those dinners that’s sure to become a regular in your meal rotation, just like it has in ours!

Ingredients Needed

This mango chicken recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. The taste of the fresh mangos with the soy sauce and apple cider vinegar really takes your average chicken to the next level!

Chicken Breasts: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easy prep.

Garlic Salt: To season the chicken.

Cornstarch: Creates a wonderful crispy exterior on the chicken pieces.

Eggs: Helps the coating stick to each piece of chicken.

Oil: Use a neutral oil, like canola oil to brown the chicken and give it a nice crust.

For the Sauce:

Sugar: Granulated sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the sauce.

Mango Nectar: Adds extra fruity mango flavor to the dish.

Soy Sauce: Provides a delicious salty flavor that balances the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds some acidity and a subtle tang.

Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce.

Red Bell Pepper: For color, texture and flavor.

Mango Chunks: Use fresh or frozen chunks, and you can add them to the pan frozen. They will cook quickly.

Green Onions: Optional for garnish to finish the dish with a pop of color.

How to Make Mango Chicken

Making mango chicken is very simple! Dredge the chicken, make the sauce, coat the chicken in sauce and bake to perfection. You’re going to go crazy over this dish. It has so much flavor and tastes better than takeout!

Prep the Chicken: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and then season with garlic salt.

Dredge Chicken: Add the cornstarch to one bowl, and the slightly beaten eggs to another bowl. Dip each chicken piece into the cornstarch then coat it in the egg mixture.

Cook the Chicken: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until all the chicken is browned.

Add to Baking Dish: Place the browned chicken into a 9 x 13 greased baking dish.

Make the Sauce: Mix the sugar, mango nectar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Coat the Chicken in Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken and then top the chicken with the red pepper and mango chunks.

Bake: Place in oven and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Stir the chicken every 15 minutes to help coat the chicken in the sauce.

Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve over rice and enjoy!

Amazing Croffles are a delicious cross between a croissant and a waffle! This easy recipe is made with just one ingredient and takes only 20 minutes total! Enjoy croffles for a sweet breakfast or brunch with your favorite toppings.

We love a good, sweet breakfast at our house, especially when it’s as easy as this one! Try these Cronuts made with puff pastry, these delicious Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls, or simple Sheet Pan Pancakes for a breakfast the whole family will love!

What is a Croffle?

Have you tried the 1-ingredient croffle? If not, it’s time to get these fluffy, sweet waffles made with croissant dough on your breakfast table right away! They take less than 5 minutes to prep and then cook in a waffle iron in just about 15 minutes. There’s no mess or hassle, and your kids will love customizing their serving with tasty toppings. We love berries, maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar! Serve these with bacon in the oven or air fryer sausage patties for a complete meal.

These are such a fun twist on the traditional waffle! Whether it’s a lazy weekend breakfast, a busy weekday morning, or a holiday brunch, croffles are a great way to satisfy your waffle cravings without the fuss. Here’s what you need to make them!

What’s Needed to Make Croffles?

This croffles recipe is truly made with just 1 ingredient and a waffle maker, plus you’ll want to add some toppings for a little extra for flavor.

You’ll need 1 package of croissant dough that makes 8 rolls. Alternatively, you can also use refrigerated crescent roll dough. 

How to Make Croffles in a Waffle Maker

Croffles are pretty much the easiest breakfast whip up. No measuring out ingredients, no mixing, no mess! These are effortless, simply shape the dough, and pop it in the waffle iron!

Prep Dough: Open your croissant dough and separate each croissant section. Roll each croissant into the croissant shape.

Cook: Heat a waffle iron and place a croissant into the waffle iron and cook for about 2-3 minutes.

Serve: Top them with your favorite waffle toppings and enjoy!

A delicious, hearty casserole made with stuffing mix, shredded chicken, vegetables, and all the tasty seasonings. Chicken and stuffing casserole is a fun twist on a classic dish and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving lineup!

Casseroles are perfect for the holidays. They feed large crowds with ease and are always so hearty and delicious! Try some of my other favorites next: green bean casserole, 5-ingredient corn casserole, or savory sweet potato casserole!

Chicken Stuffing Casserole Recipe

Introducing Chicken and Stuffing Casserole – the star of your Thanksgiving table! This dish is so hearty and comforting. Made of stuffing, chicken, and veggies, it’s a tasty twist on a classic. Perfect for feeding a crowd during the holiday hustle, it’s the centerpiece your Thanksgiving feast deserves.

The best part? This casserole is a gift that keeps on giving. Not only is it great for Thanksgiving, but also Thanksgiving leftovers. So swap out the chicken for leftover turkey and enjoy all of those tasty holiday flavors all over again! Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:

Ingredient List

Before we dive into this recipe for chicken and stuffing casserole, don’t let the ingredient list scare you. It might look like a bunch, but most of these are kitchen basics you probably already have. We’re talking simple stuff like stuffing mix, butter, onions, and garlic. These simple ingredients, straight from your pantry, are about to come together to create a casserole that’s pure comfort on a plate. The one thing you’ll want to splurge on is the herbs. Fresh herbs not only look good, but add so much fresh and tasty flavor! (Exact measurements are in the recipe card at the end of the post.)

Stove Top Stuffing Mix: Adds substance to the casserole and makes it extra hearty.

Unsalted Butter: For cooking the vegetables in.

Vegetables: I used a blend of diced yellow onion, chopped celery, and carrots!

Garlic: Mince that garlic for a bold flavor boost. Fresh garlic makes everything so much better.

All-Purpose Flour: Combined with butter to make a roux.

Chicken Broth: Adds savory flavor to the roux.

Heavy Whipping Cream: To make your chicken stuffing casserole rich and moist! No dry stuffing here.

Cooked Chicken, Shredded: The main protein of the dish. Shredded chicken breasts or chicken thighs will both work. You can also use turkey if you’d like!

Fresh Herbs: Chopped thyme, oregano, and parsley.

Salt and Pepper: Basic ingredients that make the dish even more delicious. Season to taste!

How to Make Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

Not only is this chicken stuffing casserole pretty simple to make, but so great for a crowd. Although if your family is anything like mine, it will fly off the table, scoop by scoop! Side dishes always seem to be more popular than the main course!

Preheat Oven, Prepare Pan: Preheat an oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Prepare Stuffing Mix: Cook the stuffing mix according to the package directions and then set it aside.

Cook Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter, add in the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté the vegetables until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

Make Roux: Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly add the broth, stirring constantly. Add in the heavy whipping cream and bring it all back to a gentile boil.

Add Seasonings: Add in the chicken, thyme, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.

Combine: Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into the greased baking dish. Top the mixture with the prepared stuffing.

Bake: Bake until the stuffing on top is a golden brown and the chicken mixture is bubbling, about 30 to 35 minutes.

Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to set at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff is a creamy and delicious fluff salad made with cranberries and walnuts. It is so easy to make and a MUST for the holidays!

This is always a favorite side dish during the holidays! If you love fruit salads as much as I do try this Christmas Fruit Salad, The Best Winter Fruit Salad, Very Berry Cheesecake Salad or Creamy Poppyseed Fruit Salad.

Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Do you have your menu planned out yet? Put this Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff on the menu. It is a MUST! So easy and delicious. It has a creamy, tangy flavor that’s a perfect contrast to all of your savory Thanksgiving dishes.

I decided to add a little twist to normal fluff. Adding some cream cheese to help thicken it up and give it the cheesecake flavor took this fluff to a whole different level. It seriously blew my mind! You will LOVE the flavors blended together to make one irresistible cranberry cheesecake fluff recipe!

Ingredients for Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff

The best part about this dessert salad is that it is so easy to make. You pulse some fresh cranberries, walnuts, and crushed pineapple together in a food processor. Then you blend cream cheese and heavy whipping cream together, fold in the pulsed cranberry, and voila! A delicious fruity side that everyone will love. Note: measurements are in the recipe card below.

Fresh Cranberries: Flavorful, tart and sweet. If you can’t find fresh cranberries, frozen will also work. Just make sure they’re thawed before you use them.

Sugar: Just regular white sugar so your fluff has a little extra sweetness.

Pineapple: Crushed and canned.

Walnuts: Chopped up for some delicious texture in each bite.

Marshmallows: Mini marshmallows are a must add to any dessert salad!

Cream Cheese: So the texture of the fluff turns out smooth and creamy.

Heavy Whipping Cream: The base of the fluff. I recommend chilling your cream beforehand, this will help it whip up more easily.

Let’s Make Cranberry Fluff Salad!

I fell in love with this fluff with the first bite. Creamy, cool and absolutely delicious. The flavors together blend so well! Easy to make and always a hit for the holidays.

Blend Ingredients Together: In a food processor or blender, combine cranberries, 1 cup sugar, crushed pineapple, and walnuts. Pulse until coarsely chopped without becoming mushy.

Let Chill: Cover and refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.

Beat the Creams Together: In a medium bowl add the cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar and beat until smooth. Add the heavy whipping cream and continue to beat with the cream cheese until stiff peaks form.

Gently Add in Cranberries and Marshmallows: Fold the cranberries and marshmallows into the salad mixture.

Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight. Then serve and enjoy!

These 1-hour dinner rolls are the perfect solution for making fresh bread in a pinch! This easy and delicious roll recipe will become your new favorite, just in time for the holidays!

Homemade dinner rolls are a necessity for the holidays! For a roll on the sweeter side try my amazing Hawaiian sweet rolls. These copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are always a hit! Or for that perfect in-between buttery goodness, go for my perfect dinner rolls.

Easy 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

This time of year has so much going on. Preparing Thanksgiving is a feat in itself. Making tasty rolls to go with your dinner shouldn’t have to be! These 1-hour dinner rolls are the solution for that tasty homemade flavor without all the prep time! Honestly, this recipe has been pretty life-changing. I LOVE the flavor and texture of homemade rolls but it can get pretty time-consuming. Good news! With just a little rapid-rise yeast and simple ingredients, you can recreate the soft, buttery texture of fresh rolls with just 40 minutes of prep time!

This is a great place to start for easing into the world of baking bread. Getting the perfect dough and working with yeast can sometimes be a bit tricky! This 1-hour dinner roll recipe takes the guesswork and long proofing times away with the use of rapid-rise yeast and just a few simple instructions. You’re going to love how they turn out! 1-hour dinner rolls are soft and buttery with the perfect chew. Perfect for any dinner, dipping in some tomato soup, or even for enjoying with a little honey butter or jam.

Ingredients For 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

No grocery trip is required here! 1-hour dinner rolls are amazing because they use super simple ingredients. With just a few staples like butter, milk, and all-purpose flour, you’ll create something tastier than anything you can get from the store! All individual measurements are in the printable recipe card below.

All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour works great for achieving that light, fluffy bread texture.

Granulated Sugar: Needed for activating your yeast!

Rapid Rise Yeast: Be doubly sure you’ve got rapid rise yeast and not active dry yeast. This will change the conditions necessary to make your dough.

Salt: Salt is added to enhance the rolls’ overall flavor.

Milk: Milk is a vital part of your dough and makes your rolls more tender. You can use any kind of milk here! Even dairy-free options like oat milk, almond milk, or cashew milk.

Unsalted Butter: Added to dough for a rich flavor and soft texture. Additionally, butter is needed to melt and brush on top! This gives your rolls that bakery-worthy shine.

How to Make 1-Hour Dinner Rolls

The steps to make these 1-hour rolls are really straightforward. You’ll have hot, buttery rolls fresh from the oven in no time! It’s the perfect recipe whether it’s your first time making them or you’re a seasoned cook! Honestly, all they need from you is a little love. The simple ingredients will do the rest!

Preparing Dough

Preheat Oven/ Prepare the Pan: Let’s make some tasty rolls! First, set your oven to warm. Or as low as you can set it if you don’t have a warm option, about 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray then set aside.

Prepare Yeast Mixture: In the bowl of your stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

Combine with Milk and Butter: In another bowl, combine the warm milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Using the dough hook on low, slowly add the liquid to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough for about 4 minutes or so, until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is still very sticky, add more flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time.

Rest: Once you have achieved a smooth dough, cover the bowl then let rest for about 5-10 minutes.

Divide: Once the dough has rested, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough as evenly as you can into 15 pieces. I like to use a kitchen scale so I can get them equal in size. Weigh the whole ball of dough in grams then divide it by 15. That’s the weight each roll should be. Shape each piece into a ball and pinch the dough together on the bottom.

Baking

Let Rise in the Oven: Next, place the dough balls into the baking pan and use your fingers to rub a little bit of water over the tops of the balls so they don’t dry out while baking. Then, transfer to the warm oven and let rise for 20 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if they have not doubled in size after 20. I find it helpful to use a spray bottle to spray the bottom of the oven to create steam to help the rolls rise faster.

Bake: Remove the risen rolls from the oven and bump the heat up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. As soon as the oven has preheated, bake the rolls for 16-18 minutes, until the tops are golden brown. Brush with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.

Two amazing desserts come together with these delicious pecan pie brownies! They’re rich and fudgy with a gooey pecan pie topping that will have you reaching for another piece.

These pecan pie brownies are the best way to level up a classic dessert! If you love brownies, here are a few more must-make recipes: cheesecake brownies, banana bread brownies, and mint brownies!

Pecan Pie Brownie Recipe

With this recipe you get the sweet richness of pecan pie and the fudgy goodness of brownies all in one sweet treat! These pecan pie brownies also make your life easy by using boxed brownie mix. So quick and no-fuss! But hey, if you’re feeling up to the challenge, go ahead and whip up homemade brownies – totally your call!

Once those brownies are in the oven, you whip up a delicious caramelized pecan glaze to go on top. It’s simple to mix up and really takes these brownies to the next level. Everyone loves a good brownie, but now you can add a little extra flair to make them even better! If you’re still trying to figure out what desserts to make for Thanksgiving, this is a great one to add to the list.

Ingredient List

When you’re narrowing down your Thanksgiving dessert list, don’t just settle for regular brownies – go for the extra flair with this caramelized pecan glaze. It’s so delicious, and uses a lot of simple ingredients!

Boxed Brownie Mix: You will need all the ingredients listed to make the batter on the box. I used a brownie mix that has chocolate chips in it, but you don’t have to. Use your favorite! Also make sure the boxed mix you choose is able to be baked in an 8×8 pan.

Unsalted Butter: So the topping for the pecan pie brownies is nice and rich. Buttery, caramel goodness!

Corn Syrup: Helps the topping become the right texture.

Granulated Sugar and Dark Brown Sugar: Team up for the perfect sweetness, adding layers of flavor to your glaze.

Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor of the topping.

Eggs: To hold everything together.

Pinch of Salt: So everything tastes better!

Toasted Pecans: For that classic pecan pie nutty goodness.

How to Make Pecan Pie Brownies

This recipe is the best way to upgrade a regular old box of brownie mix. Everyone will be asking for a second piece! Here’s how to put them together:

Preheat Oven, Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then spray an 8×8 pan with pan spray. 

Prepare Brownie Mix: Make the brownie mix according to the package and bake for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pecan pie topping.

Combine Ingredients: In a heavy-bottomed pot combine the butter, corn syrup, both sugars, vanilla, eggs, and salt. 

Thicken, Add Pecans: Cook over medium heat while whisking constantly for 8-10 minutes, until thickened. Remove from the heat and then stir in the pecans.

Add Topping: Once the brownies have baked for 25 minutes, remove them from the oven and carefully spoon the pecan mixture evenly over them. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 14-16 minutes, until the pecan mixture is bubbling and a deep golden brown.

Cool and Serve: Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

These Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites are delicious hand held appetizers that are perfect for any gathering! Made like a classic cheeseball with bacon, cream cheese, green onions, and pecans and held together with a pretzel, these little bite-sized snacks are hard to resist!

Appetizers are the star of any party! Check out these Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon, these flavorful Thai Glazed Chicken Wings, or these yummy Little Smokies for your next party!

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites

I love savory appetizers! Maybe even more than dessert. These cheese ball bites are so fun because of how they are served! Instead of the traditional cheeseball where you have it surrounded by crackers and pretzels, this bite-sized treat already has the whole thing ready to go.

Not only are they practical and so cute for a large crowd, but they are also so delicious! Packed with bacon, cheese, and some green onions, they make the perfect savory treat. Trust me, I bet you won’t be able to stop at just one!

Ingredients in Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites

Cream cheese: The base and what holds it all together.

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix: This adds in a great flavor to the cream cheese base.

Cheddar Cheese: the cheese adds texture to the cheeseball.

Green Onion: The green onion adds a beautiful color and a complementary flavor.

Bacon: You can cook the bacon beforehand or use bacon bits to make it easy!

Pecans (or almonds): The nuts add some crunchiness to the mix.

Pretzel Sticks: These make it the perfect grab and go appetizer.

How to Make Bite Sized Cheese Balls

This recipe is so simple to make and in lass than 15 minutes, you will have an appetizer ready to go for your party!

Mix: Mix the cream cheese and dry ranch packet together.

Combine: Add the cheese, onions, and bacon. If you use bacon bits, it will be about 1/2 cup.

Form Balls: Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and roll into your hands to form a ball. Roll into the chopped pecans mixture. Stick a pretzel into each center.

Get ready to devour the BEST ham and cheese croissant! Buttery warm croissants filled with a combination of melty cheeses and thinly sliced ham. These easy-to-make croissant sandwiches are perfect any time of day.

Croissants can be so versatile in recipes! I use them in both sweet and savory dishes and we love croissants any way we can have them. Croissants with my chicken salad are always a must! But try them in sweeter recipes like this breakfast casserole or this bread pudding.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Croissants

There is just something about a warm and tender croissant filled with melted cheese and salty ham. The combination of Gruyere and Swiss cheese is perfection! These easy ham and cheese croissants are also topped with butter and parmesan cheese to give them a buttery crisp exterior. Every bite is pure heaven!

The first time I had a ham and cheese croissant at my favorite French bakery I was sold! Savory croissants are a whole new experience, and any time I go to a bakery, it’s the first thing I look for. I can always get my fix at Starbucks because they have a delicious ham and cheese croissant. If you’re looking for more Starbucks copycat recipes, then try these egg bites or my version of their pink drink.

Ingredients You Will Need

Everything is easy about this ham and cheese croissant recipe, including the ingredients! It only takes a quick grocery run, and you can make these sandwiches in no time.

Croissants: Store-bought croissants make this recipe so easy!

Deli Ham: Thinly sliced ham is best. I love honey-baked ham for a little added sweetness.

Swiss cheese: Swiss cheese melts perfectly in this sandwich.

Gruyere cheese: Adding Gruyere cheese takes this sandwich to a whole new level. It’s a great combination with the Swiss cheese.

Butter: To brush the tops of the sandwiches with. It also helps the parmesan cheese to stick.

Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty and crispy outer crust to the croissant.

How to Make Ham and Cheese Croissants

I love how simple yet elegant these croissant sandwiches can be. Serve them for game day, at bridal showers, or during the holidays. They are crazy easy to make, and everyone will devour them!

Preheat Oven/ Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.

Cut the Croissants: Slice a slit in the middle of the croissants with enough room to add the cheese and ham.

Add the Cheese and Ham: Stuff the croissant with a slice of ham and a slice of both Gruyere and Swiss cheese. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Brush With Butter: Melt the butter in a small bowl, then brush the tops of each croissant with the melted butter.

Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese: Lastly, sprinkle parmesan cheese on the top of each croissant before baking.

Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the croissants are toasted and flaky.

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are stuffed mushroom caps filled with a creamy and delicious mixture of onions, garlic, chopped mushroom stems, and sausage! These are a must-make for your next party! 

Party on with these stuffed mushrooms! If you love a good mushroom try these Buttery Herb Sautéed Mushrooms, Southwest Sausage and Egg Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms or Garlic Balsamic Mushrooms to complement your next meal with.

Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

These stuffed sausage stuffed mushrooms are a game-changer when it comes to appetizers. They’re an amazing combination of white button mushrooms, hot pork sausage, and a rich cream cheese filling. The mushrooms are carefully prepared by popping off the stems, chopping them finely, and then stuffing each cap with a mixture of browned sausage, sautéed onion, garlic, and a creamy blend of cream cheese, egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. The result is bite-sized, flavor-packed goodness.

The mushrooms themselves are nice and tender, while the sausage brings a kick of spice. And let’s not forget the creamy filling to make things rich and irresistible! This dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, so it’s the perfect choice for a party appetizer. They’ll be disappearing from the serving tray before you know it!

Ingredient List

The mixture that you make to stuff these little mushrooms is amazing. You use the stems from the mushrooms combined with onions, garlic, sausage, cream cheese, and grated parmesan cheese. The flavor is seriously to die for! I couldn’t even believe how much I loved them! You have to make them for your next party! They’ll be a huge hit.

White Button Mushrooms: Rounded mushrooms with a flat bottom are best for stuffing and being able to bake on their own without falling over.

Hot Pork Sausage: I love a little spice, and this adds that subtle heat within the mixture. You can always use regular sausage or Italian sausage if you don’t want your stuffed mushrooms to have any heat.

Olive Oil: For cooking the vegetables in and adding flavor.

Onion: Finely diced for texture and savory flavor in each bite.

Garlic: Finely minced here as well. Fresh garlic is best!

Cream Cheese: To make that creamy filling mixture. I recommend using softened, room temperature cream cheese so everything mixes together smoothly.

Egg Yolk: Holds the mixture together.

Parmesan Cheese: Grated and added to the cream cheese mixture for a rich, cheesy flavor.

Fresh Parsley: Finely chopped and added as a garnish.

Salt and Pepper: Add to taste!

How to Make Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps

These sausage stuffed mushrooms come together so easily and only take minutes to sauté and stuff. Each bite is thick, rich and creamy with SO much flavor. Have these as a side dish or appetizer and watch them disappear as quick as you made them!

Prepare Mushrooms, Cook Sausage and Vegetables: Pop off the stems to the mushrooms and then chop them finely. Then set aside. In a medium skillet brown the sausage and drain. Set aside so it can cool. In the same skillet add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and chopped mushroom stems. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until tender. Then set aside to cool.

Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium sized bowl add cream cheese and egg yolk. Then stir together with parmesan cheese and parsley. Add cooled sausage and onion mixture and combine until incorporated.

Stuff and Bake: Stuff each mushroom with the mixture making a small mound on the top. Place on a baking sheet and bake mushrooms at 350 degrees for 25 minutes until they are slightly brown on the top.

Enchilada Pie is layers of seasoned ground beef, veggies, beans, cheese, enchilada sauce, and corn tortillas; all baked together until perfectly cheesy and golden. This casserole recipe is an easy twist on enchiladas without the hassle of rolling!

This Enchilada Pie is packed with bold, delicious flavor! Pair it with roasted tomato salsa, and/or this classic guacamole with tortilla chips. And don’t forget Tres Leches Cake for dessert!

What is Enchilada Pie?

Enchilada pie is a delicious one-pan casserole version of classic beef enchiladas. It’s perfect for serving a crowd, making it a great option for potlucks or family dinners. It’s also so much easier than making enchiladas because there’s no fussing with spooning ingredients into, and rolling each separate tortilla. Instead, in this recipe, the tortillas are layered with the meat, veggies, cheese, tortillas and enchilada sauce. While baking the cheese becomes melty and the enchilada sauce adds moisture and flavor. It comes out of the oven, irresistibly steamy, cheesy and gooey.

This Mexican dish is a complete meal with plenty of protein from the ground beef, carbs from the tortillas and beans, and veggies, too! It’s one of my family’s favorite regular weeknight recipes. It’s super easy to put together, leftovers are delicious and it can even be assembled ahead of time. It doesn’t get much better than that! Your whole family will go crazy over it.

Ingredients Needed

This enchilada pie recipe includes bold spices, other common enchilada ingredients and plenty of cheese. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Enchilada sauce

Olive Oil: To help roast the flour and chili powder.

Flour: To thicken the sauce.

Spices: A blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper adds the perfect bold flavors.

Tomato Sauce: Creates the color and adds a bit of acidity.

Vegetable Stock: For a nice consistency with a neutral flavor.

Filling

Lean Ground Beef: You can also use ground turkey instead, if you prefer.

Salt & Pepper: To bring out all of the flavors.

Vegetables: Sautéed white onion, green peppers, and minced garlic adds texture and a wonderful savory taste.

Black Beans: Use canned black beans or make your own quickly in the instant pot.

Corn Tortillas: I prefer corn tortillas for this pie, however, feel free to use flour tortillas instead. Use gluten-free tortillas, as needed.

Cheese: You can use cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese, but I really love a mix of pepper jack cheese and monterey jack cheese in this enchilada casserole recipe.

How to Make Enchilada Pie

This enchilada pie recipe is so simple and such a crowd pleaser that you will want to make it again and again! I can’t wait for you to try it!

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, prepare a 9 by 13 inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Enchilada sauce

Mix Roux: In a medium sized skillet add the olive oil, flour and chili powder. Whisk until it starts to brown and is fragrant.

Add Seasonings: Slowly whisk in the tomato sauce, vegetable stock, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin. Whisk until it starts to thicken.

Remove: Remove from heat and salt and pepper to taste, set aside.

Filling

Brown Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef, season it with salt and pepper. Cook the ground beef until it is browned.

Sauté Pepper and Onion: To the skillet add the onion and green bell pepper, cook until the onion is transparent.

Add Garlic and Beans: Add in the garlic and black beans and cook for just about 2-3 minutes, stirring well. Remove the beef and vegetable mixture from heat.

Mix Cheeses: In a medium bowl, mix together the pepper jack and monterey jack cheeses.

Begin to Assemble Pie: To the prepared baking dish, pour a little of the enchilada sauce in the bottom, about ¼ cup. Line the bottom of the pan with 6 tortillas, they will slightly overlap.

Layer Beef, Tortillas and Cheese: Add half of the beef mixture in an even layer on top of the tortillas, spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the meat.

Add Tortillas and Sauce: Place a layer of the remaining 6 tortillas over the top of the cheese, pour half of the enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas.

Add Beef, Cheese and Sauce: Spread the remaining beef mixture over the tortillas, and the remaining cheese over the beef. Pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the whole dish.

Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese begins to color and bubble.

Cool and Serve: Remove the enchilada pie from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.