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Sweet and salty collide in this delicious and unexpected combination for a cookie. These potato chip cookies start with a classic chocolate chip cookie base with the addition of crushed potato chip cookies. You will surprisingly fall in love with this fun twist on a cookie!

Is there anything better than a batch of homemade cookies? I love that cookies can have all kinds of unique flavors. There are so many ingredients to use in cookie recipes. Fire up the oven, because you’ll definitely want to make these wildly popular pumpkin snickerdoodles, these almond cookies, or my classic butter pecan cookies. You’ll love them all!

What Do Potato Chip Cookies Taste Like?

Potato chip cookies are a fun twist on my favorite chocolate chip cookies. They’ve got that classic chocolate chip cookie taste but with a salty surprise! My classic chocolate chip cookies are already perfectly sweet and soft in my opinion. Enhancing this recipe makes them even better, and you will love the addition of potato chips in these cookies. It gives them a unique salty texture!

Not only do they taste amazing, but they are fun to make and eat. So, if you’re into trying something a bit different but still want that classic cookie vibe, these potato chip cookies are the way to go! They’re perfect for any occasion or just when you need a tasty treat. Plus, they’re super easy to make so it’s a win-win! Salty, chocolatey goodness in a snap. If you are looking for more salty and chocolatey desserts you should try this graham cracker toffee or this delicious caramel salted fudge!

Ingredients Needed

Get ready to try these fantastic potato chocolate chip cookies! They’re a delicious twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, and the best part is, you probably have most of the ingredients you need right in your kitchen. They’re packed with crushed-up salty potato chips and melty chocolate chips. It’s a perfect mix of salty and sweet. Follow the recipe card below for exact measurements.

Unsalted Butter: I use softened unsalted butter for these cookies.

Brown Sugar: Adding brown sugar results in a denser and moister cookie.

Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the dough and gives the cookies their classic sweetness.

Eggs: Binds the ingredients together and adds moisture for a chewy texture. Room-temperature eggs are best.

Vanilla Extract: Adds a delightful vanilla aroma and enhances the overall flavor of the pistachio cookies. 

All-Purpose Flour: The main dry ingredient that gives structure to the cookies.

Cornstarch: Makes the cookies tender and contributes to their softness.

Baking Powder and Baking Soda: The leavening agents that help the cookies rise and become fluffy.

Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.

Milk Chocolate Chips: Brings a delightful touch of chocolatey goodness to the cookies. I used milk chocolate chips, but semi-sweet chocolate chips work too if you prefer.

Potato Chips: The reason these cookies are unique and delicious! Adds a salty texture to the sweet cookies.

Potato Chip Cookie Recipe

These potato chip cookies are so easy to make. And they’re ready in less than 30 minutes, which is a plus! Because they come together in a snap, it’s the perfect last-minute dessert for parties and get-togethers. My kids love to open the bag of chips and crush them for the cookie dough. They think it’s so funny that I put chips in these cookies, but they sure enjoy eating them too!

Preheat Oven and Prepare the Pans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the butter and both sugars together until they are light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in the Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.

Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined.

Stir in the Chocolate Chips and Crushed Potato Chips: Carefully stir in the chocolate chips and crushed potato chips until combined.

Place Cookie Dough Balls on the Pan: Use a medium cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to scoop the dough onto the prepared pans, leaving 2 inches between the cookies.

Bake: Bake for 7-8 minutes, until the edges are just starting to brown. They will look undercooked, but they will continue to bake as they cool down.

Slightly Cool on the Sheet Pan Before Removing: Leave the cookies on the pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

This cheesy zucchini gratin has layers of creamy, cheesy sauce and is topped with a crunchy buttery topping. Ooey-gooey and cheesy, this low-carb take on comfort food will please any crowd!

This recipe is a twist on classic scalloped potatoes. Gratins are so rich and indulgent, they make any meal a joy to serve and eat. Try creamy cauliflower, brussels sprouts, or potato and mushroom gratins for a more mouthwatering flavor you will LOVE!

Zucchini Casserole Recipe

If you want a side dish to impress this is it! Not only is Zucchini tasty, but it’s good for you too! It’s low in calories, keto-friendly, and packed with antioxidants, potassium, and vitamins B and C. For those times when you really want comfort food but don’t want to overload in calories, this is the dish for you. Zucchini gratin is just as satisfying and filling as a potato dish with half the carbs!

The other great thing about this zucchini au gratin recipe is that it’s extremely easy to throw together. It utilizes so many simple ingredients that you may not even need to go shop for any! I know your family is going to go crazy over this quick and easy dish. As a side, it pairs so well with a variety of dishes, but honestly, this zucchini gratin is so good, you may want to just eat it alone!

Zucchini Gratin Ingredients

These pantry staples come together to create the most hearty, cheesy goodness! Zucchini gratin will be the best side dish at the table this summer. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Zucchini: You will need 6 small zucchinis, sliced. You can also grate your zucchini or use a mandoline slicer instead for a more noodle-like texture.

Mozzarella Cheese: The stretchy, melty texture of Mozzarella is perfect for gratins.

Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan adds a great flavor and nuttiness.

Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar is always a favorite for sharp flavor and color.

Gruyere Cheese: This third cheese in the mix really takes this recipe over the top. It adds in a creamy, delicious flavor that blends well with the other cheeses.

Heavy Whipping Cream: Heavy cream adds smoisture and thickness to your creamy sauce.

Flour: For use as a thickening agent. All-purpose flour works great!

Unsalted Butter: Adds a rich flavor to your gratin. Everything is better with butter!

Salt: Add more or less to taste.

Garlic Powder: So your zucchini gratin has the perfect savory flavor! Trust me, you want garlic in this.

How to Make Three Cheese Zucchini Gratin

In just 4 easy steps, you will have a delicious dinner that the whole family will love! This zucchini gratin recipe only takes 15 minutes of prep time and then it’s hands-off!

Mix Together Sauce: In a small sauce pan melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour, salt and pepper. Then add in the whipping cream and stir for about 2 minutes until it starts to thicken. Add ¼ cup parmesan cheese.

Layer: Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the prepared baking dish overlapping each other. Then spread half of the sauce on top followed by ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup Gruyere cheese. Repeat with another layer of zucchini and sauce.

Top with Cheese: Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.

Bake: Bake for 25 minutes or until the zucchini are fork tender and the top is starting to brown. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers are made with tender pork tenderloin cubes that are loaded with flavor, paired with fresh, summertime vegetables that enhance texture and flavor that will leave your tastebuds wanting more. This recipe will take your grilling to the next level this summer!

Grilling season is great because it’s not always about the meat! Try out this Grilled Asparagus Recipe, this delicious Caramelized Brown Sugar Cinnamon Grilled Pineapple or this delicious Grilled Mexican Street Corn.

Tuscan Pork Skewers

These Tuscan Grilled Pork Skewers turned out amazing! I love how tender this pork meat is to begin with and the flavor is out of this world. Every bite has so much texture and flavor that it sends my tastebuds through the roof. And once you add in the yummy veggies on the skewers, you have a whole meal all in one!

I love using marinated fresh pork, and it is my go-to for a quick and simply delicious meal because it is high quality and conveniently pre-seasoned with no artificial ingredients. With the prep work already done for you, you can put together a meal in about 30 minutes or less. You can simply grill, roast, sauté, or slow-cook it for any style of dish, any night of the week!

Ingredients in Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers

These skewers are great because they can be changed up to have ingredients that you love, so these are so versatile and delicious. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloin: This is a premium cut of pork tenderloin that is already marinated and ready to go!

Zucchini: Zucchini has a mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for grilling.

Yellow Squash: Summer squash has a tender texture and slightly sweeter taste.

Red Bell Pepper: You can use any color of bell pepper that you prefer.

Red Onion: This adds a delicious flavor that blends everything together.

Olive Oil: This helps all of the seasonings to stick to the meat and veggies.

Tuscan Seasoning:

Dried Oregano: A fragrant and earthy herb that adds a distinctly Mediterranean flavor to the dish.

Dried Basil: A classic herb with a sweet and aromatic taste.

Dried Thyme: A versatile herb with a warm and slightly minty taste, perfect for seasoning meats.

Dried Rosemary: This herb complements roasted meats and veggies.

Garlic Powder: This adds a garlicky punch to the Grilled Pork Skewers.

Salt: This enhances all of the flavors in the skewers.

Pepper: The pepper adds flavor without a lot of extra heat.

How to Make Grilled Tuscan Pork Skewers

Making skewers on the grill are so easy and delicious! This meal can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes!

Combine: Cut the pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion in a medium-sized bowl.

Toss: Add the olive oil and dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss until coated.

Grill: Thread the pork cubes on skewers along with the zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper, and onion. Grill for 8-10 minutes until the meat is done. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the grill and serve.

Shake up dinnertime with this dynamite shrimp! It’s fried to golden-brown, crispy perfection and tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce. Your family will be begging for seconds!

Deep-fried, grilled, pan-fried, shrimp is the best no matter how it’s cooked! If you love this dynamic shrimp, you’ll also have to try this Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp, honey walnut shrimp, or sweet and sour shrimp!

Dynamite Shrimp Recipe

Look out, because this dynamite shrimp is an absolute flavor bomb that you’re bound to fall in love with! It’s all about juicy shrimp coated in a crispy, seasoned batter and fried until golden and irresistible. But the real magic lies in the dynamite sauce – a mix of sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, and honey that gives the dish its sweet and spicy kick! Every bite is a burst of deliciousness, and you won’t be able to resist going back for more.

Whether you’re throwing a party with your friends and family or just want to jazz up dinnertime, dynamite shrimp is a winner. The shrimp is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and that spicy mayo sauce is pure magic. Sweet and spicy like no other! Even people who are on the fence about shrimp will be convinced after trying this tasty dish. Prepare to be amazed!

Everything You’ll Need

Get ready to meet the fantastic ingredients that will make dynamite shrimp your new obsession. From plump, juicy shrimp to the sassy kick of sriracha sauce, this recipe is about to rock your world. Note: exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

Shrimp: I used large shrimp that had already been peeled and deveined for easy prep.

All-Purpose Flour: Flour is the essential ingredient for creating a light and crispy tempura batter that coats the shrimp, giving it the perfect crunch.

Cornstarch: Working alongside the flour, cornstarch contributes to the shrimp’s crispy coating, adding an extra layer of crunchiness.

Cold Water: The cold water in the batter works its magic, creating a light and airy texture.

Club Soda: Club soda is the bubbly addition that adds fizziness to the batter. It makes it even lighter and ensures the shrimp turn out nice and crispy.

Egg: The egg binds all the ingredients together, providing structure to the batter and helping it stick to the shrimp.

Vegetable Oil: Used for frying the shrimp to golden perfection.

For the Dynamite Sauce:

Mayonnaise: Forms the creamy and rich base, adding a luscious texture to the sauce.

Sweet Chili Sauce: Brings a delightful sweetness with a touch of heat, creating a tangy and satisfying flavor.

Honey: Balances the flavors and also adds a hint of richness as a natural sweetener.

Sriracha Sauce: The star of the show, sriracha adds the fiery kick that makes this dish truly dynamite!

Let’s Make Dynamite Shrimp

Now that you have your ingredients ready, let’s jump into making the most crispy, flavorful shrimp. It’s so delicious, you won’t want takeout again! Also, dynamite shrimp only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s great for busy families!

Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. A deep fryer can also be used.

Devein: Remove the shell and devein the shrimp while leaving the tails on. Then pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

Flour Mixture: Sift together the flour and cornstarch in a medium bowl and then set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the cold water, cold club soda, and 1 egg.

Combine: Then add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture. Stir with a fork and just until combined. It’s ok if the shrimp batter is lumpy.

Coat and Fry: Quickly working while the batter is still chilled, dip the shrimp into the batter then place in the pot of oil. Cook each shrimp tempura until golden in color.

Cool: Remove from hot skillet and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

Repeat: Repeat the steps until all the shrimp is cooked.

To Make the Sauce:

Combine Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, and sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Then whisk to combine.

Toss: Add the cooked shrimp to a large bowl and pour the dynamite shrimp sauce over it. Gently toss to coat. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired and enjoy!

Deep-fried to golden brown perfection and filled with strawberry jam, these homemade jelly donuts will win you over! They’re light, fluffy, and just too good to resist.

Homemade donuts are seriously the best. If you’ve never tried making them from scratch but have always wanted to, here’s your sign to start! A few more great recipes to add to the list: classic glazed donuts, Boston cream donuts, and the perfect cake donuts!

Jelly Filled Donuts Recipe

I have recipes for homemade donuts and cake donuts on the blog, but decided I needed to add a recipe for jelly donuts. I don’t know why it has taken me so long, they’re my favorite! There’s nothing better than biting through soft and chewy donut, then getting to that sweet, fruity core. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Donuts are the ultimate sweet treat.

In this recipe I used strawberry jam for the filling, but the great thing about making donuts at home is you can switch this out for any flavor you prefer. Blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, black currant, you name it! You can also use pure jelly instead of jam if you don’t want any pulp in your filling. The donuts themselves are so airy and delicious, your donuts will turn out perfectly no matter what kind of filling you choose. Let’s get started on making some!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Each ingredient plays its part, coming together to create mouthwatering homemade jelly donuts you won’t be able to resist! All measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

Heavy Cream and Milk: First up, heavy cream and whole milk. This delightful duo adds a rich and creamy touch to the dough, making it oh-so-fluffy and tender. Imagine sinking your teeth into a cloud of sugary goodness – that’s what they do!

Granulated Sugar: Speaking of sugar, that granulated goodness brings just the right amount of sweetness to the mix. It’s used for activating the yeast and sweetening the dough, as well as coating the cooked doughnuts in.

Butter: Now, let’s talk butter! It adds richness to the dough, making it melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Flour: Next up, our trusty all-purpose flour. It’s the backbone of the whole operation, giving the jelly donuts their perfect texture and structure.

Rapid Rise Yeast: This little packet of awesomeness is what makes the dough rise to fluffy, puffy perfection. It’s a simple mistake to use the wrong type of yeast, so be sure you get rapid rise.

Salt: Of course, we can’t forget about salt. It might seem like a small thing, but it’s the salt that balances out all that sweetness.

Egg Yolks: Help make the donuts nice and tender.

Vegetable Oil: And now, the transformation happens with the help of some vegetable oil for frying. Once the jelly donuts hit that hot oil, they turn into beautiful, golden balls of happiness.

Jam or Jelly: And what’s a jelly donut without the jelly? A spoonful of strawberry jam adds the magic, oozing with fruity goodness that’ll have you coming back for more. As I said earlier, you don’t have to stick to strawberry and can use any flavor you want.

How to Make Jelly Filled Donuts

It can be intimidating to make homemade donuts, especially when it comes to frying them in oil. Follow these simple instructions and you will end up with a perfect batch every time!

Preparing the Dough:

Cream and Sugar Mixture: Combine the cream, milk, sugar and butter in a heat-proof bowl or measuring cup and heat in the microwave in 20 second intervals until it reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix Dry Ingredients, Combine: Mix the flour, yeast, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the liquid to the dry and mix with a dough hook until combined. Add the eggs and mix until combined.

Knead: Knead on low for 5 minutes before removing from the bowl and transferring to a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 5-8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and springs back when you poke it with your finger.

Rest: Form the dough in a ball and transfer to a large greased bowl. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes

Shape and Proof: After the dough has rested, punch down and roll out until it is ½ inch thick. Use a 3-inch circle cookie cutter to cut out donuts. Then lay them on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise for about an hour, until they are nearly doubled in size.

Deep Frying:

Heat Oil: When the donuts are close to being ready, begin heating the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Use a candy thermometer to keep track of the temperature until it reaches 360 degrees Fahrenheit. While frying, keep the oil between 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit, though I found the sweet spot to be 360.

Fry: Fry the donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove with a spider or slotted spoon to a cooling rack with paper towels underneath. Let them cool for just a minute or so before rolling the donuts in granulated sugar until they are fully coated. Let cool completely.

Fill and Enjoy: Once cooled, fill the donuts with the strawberry jelly and enjoy!

Level up your burgers with this tasty homemade Big Mac sauce! It’s made with creamy mayo, pickle relish, vinegar, and a bunch of delicious seasonings. You’ll always want it on hand!

I love recreating my favorite sauces at home. After you make this flavor-packed Big Mac sauce, you need to try this copycat Cane’s sauce or Chick-fil-A sauce!

Copycat Big Mac Sauce Recipe

Let’s talk Big Macs. Everybody loves them, and I think part of what makes them so good is their sauce! So since I love making homemade sauces, I recreated it at home. This copycat McDonald’s Big Mac sauce recipe tastes just like the real thing, maybe even better since it uses fresh ingredients without any preservatives!

Like my other homemade sauce recipes, this Big Mac sauce is super easy to customize. So if you see an ingredient below that isn’t your favorite, feel free to leave it out or adjust the amount to taste! Once you create your perfect batch, you’ll want to put it on everything. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for fries or onion rings. The options are endless!

Ingredient List

This Big Mac sauce recipe is great because it uses such simple ingredients. I’m sure you have all of the seasonings to make it hanging out in your pantry right now!

Mayonnaise: Creamy and rich, mayo forms the base of the Big Mac sauce, giving it a smooth and velvety texture.

Sweet Pickle Relish: For that classic burger flavor! Relish adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the sauce that you’ll love. If you want a different twist, swap sweet pickle relish with dill pickle relish for a tangier flavor.

White Vinegar: The tangy kick from vinegar balances the sweetness of the relish. It’s the perfect combo! You can also use white wine vinegar if you have it on hand.

Garlic Powder: Boosts the overall savoriness of the Big Mac sauce.

Onion Powder: For a pop of extra flavor.

Paprika: Paprika adds a gentle smokiness and a hint of mild spiciness to the sauce, giving it a bit of kick.

Turmeric: A pinch of turmeric adds a subtle golden hue and a touch of earthiness to the sauce.

Granulated Sugar (if needed): If you prefer a sweeter sauce, a little granulated sugar can be added to achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Honey also works.

Let’s Make Homemade Big Mac Sauce!

Now that you have all of your ingredients ready, let’s whip up a tasty batch of copycat Big Mac sauce. Simply whisk everything together and adjust all the flavors to taste!

Add Ingredients to a Bowl: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and turmeric.

Mix: Whisk the ingredients together until combined.

Sweeten if Desired: The granulated sugar is optional. The sweetness of the relish will determine if you want to add sugar or not. I like mine slightly on the sweeter side. Add a dash of sugar until you reach the desired taste.

Serve: Enjoy with French fries, as a dipping sauce, or on a burger of course!

A traditional German side dish, Spaetzle is a simple homemade pasta that’s perfect for topping with all of your favorite sauces! It takes less than 30 minutes to whip up and is so soft and delicious!

German food is so hearty and comforting, I can never get enough. A few more great recipes to try if you love it as much as I do: schnitzel, German potato salad, or stollen bread!

Easy German Spaetzle

If you’ve ever been eating at a German restaurant, chances are your entree was served with a side of small, knot-shaped noodles. These are called spaetzle, or spätzle! They’re simple yet delicious and a great way to make any dish a little more filling.

You can serve spaetzle plain with some herbs and salt and pepper, or coat in butter or your favorite sauce. Gravy, specifically mushroom or onion gravy, is a pretty common thing to serve it with. This is called jagerspatzle! No matter how you choose to serve your spaetzle, one thing is for sure. It’s super easy and will have everyone hooked with its dumpling-like texture!

Spaetzle Ingredients

The best thing about spaetzle is that you can make it with ingredients you already have on hand. Just a couple eggs, some flour, salt, and milk! See the recipe card below for measurements.

All-Purpose Flour: The main dry ingredient that gives our spaetzle a solid structure and also a satisfying chewy texture.

Salt: Just a pinch of salt will boost the spaetzle’s favor.

Large Eggs: Help bind everything together, so your spaetzle dough holds up like a champ.

Whole Milk or Water: This is going to add some moisture to the spaetzle mix. Using milk will give your spaetzle a creamy and tasty twist. (That’s what I used!)

Let’s Make Spätzle!

Making homemade pasta is actually a lot easier than you’d think. Follow these simple instructions and you’ll end up with the perfect German side dish!

Dough Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together your flour and salt. Then add in your eggs and mix well.

Add Milk: Starting with 2/3 cup milk or water, begin to add your liquid stirring constantly until you have a smooth, not too thick, not too thin dough.

Rest: Allow the batter to sit, covered for about 10 minutes.

Check Consistency: The dough should stay together well but not be solid. It needs to be able to squeeze through the spaetzle maker smoothly, not run through it to take too much effort to get it through the holes.

Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cut Noodles: Press the spaetzle dough through the spaetzle maker straight into the boiling water, you may want to work in batches to cook the noodles evenly.

Cook: Cook the noodles until they float to the surface, about 3 minutes. Remove the cooked noodles with a skimmer spoon and keep working with the remaining dough.

Serve: Once the noodles are done cooking you can serve them immediately with your sauce of choice, plain with some parsley, or fry them up a bit in a skillet with butter, until they have begun to crisp.

Zucchini Bars with Brown Butter Frosting are so deliciously moist and absolutely heavenly. This is one of the best ways to use up those extra summer zucchini!

Browned butter is an easy trick to create incredible flavor. I use it in so many delicious recipes. You can try browned butter in these delicious Cookies, on this Shrimp, and on these amazing carrots.

Zucchini Bars Recipe

Right about this time, the gardens start to be taken over by zucchini. There are so many great recipes to make zucchini with. Zucchini is my favorite vegetable in the garden. I love them sautéed as a side, I love them in quick bread, and I especially loved them in these bars. If you don’t have a garden full of zucchini, go to the store right now and buy some. These zucchini bars are so worth it!

These zucchini bars were so moist and perfect. Packed with two whole cups of zucchini. The best part of these dessert bars was watching my picky eater, who hates all foods, devour them. It just puts a smile on my face to sneak veggies into recipes. This zucchini bars recipe was originally inspired by these banana bread bars. Browning the butter is just one extra step that takes boring old frosting to insanely delicious. It gives it a nutty flavor and complements the bars perfectly.

Ingredients For Brown Butter Zucchini Bar

Zucchini bars are so simple to make with pantry staple ingredients! It all comes together quickly and easily with just a few steps. For complete ingredient listing and measurements, see the recipe card below.

Granulated sugar: Adds the sweetness to the zucchini.

Vegetable oil: Add moisture and lightness to the cake.

Eggs: Have the eggs at room temperature for better mixing.

All-purpose flour: The flour provides structure for the bars.

Baking powder: This is the rising agent to help them be fluffy.

Salt: The salt balances the sweetness.

Ground Cinnamon: Cinnamon is the perfect spice for zucchini.

Shredded Zucchini: Even extra-large zucchini will work for this recipe.

Pecans chopped: These give the zucchini bars extra texture and crunch.

Brown Butter Frosting

Butter: You have to use real unsalted butter for the flavor.

Powdered sugar: Gives the frosting its sweetness.

Vanilla: Adds flavor that goes with the zucchini bars.

Milk: Add more or less to thin it out to desired consistency.

How to Make Zucchini Bars with Browned Butter

In three simple steps, you will have the perfect combination of sweet and savory for the best dessert. Feed a crowd with this summertime dessert!

Prep and mix: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 15x10x1 inch pan. In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Wet ingredients: In a mixer, add sugar, oil, and eggs and mix until smooth. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until incorporated.

Bake: Stir in zucchini and chopped pecans. Spread evenly in the prepared pan. Cook for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Let the bars cool completely.

Make Frosting: Heat a medium-sized saucepan to medium heat to make the brown butter frosting. Add butter and whisk until it turns brown. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Stir together until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.

This deconstructed burger bowl is so hearty and satisfying, you’ll love every bite! It features crispy fries, tender beef, pickles, and other fresh veggies all coated in homemade Big Mac sauce!

If you love this burger bowl, you’ll have to try out some of these other fun recipes- cheeseburger eggrolls, cheeseburger sliders, or cheeseburger soup!

Burger Bowl Recipe

Skip the bun and try making this tasty burger bowl instead! It’s so delicious and keto-friendly as well! Just like a regular burger, it’s super customizable and you can add all of your favorite toppings straight to the bowl.

I went for tomatoes, red onion, pickles and lettuce along with some shredded cheddar cheese, fries, and bacon! They all complemented the juicy flavorful beef perfectly. To top everything off I added a generous drizzle of homemade Big Mac sauce. The result is absolutely to die for!

Seasoned Ground Beef and Toppings

Grab all the fixings for a mouthwatering burger bowl! Start with juicy ground beef, seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then, pile on the goodies: fresh lettuce for crunch, sweet grape tomatoes, tangy dill pickles, mild red onions, and creamy cheddar cheese. Don’t forget the smoky bacon and crispy French fries!

Seasoned Ground Beef: Juicy ground beef, seasoned with tasty garlic and onion powders, plus a sprinkle of salt and pepper to make it extra delicious. Check out the exact measurements you’ll need in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Lettuce: Fresh lettuce for a crisp and refreshing addition, perfect alongside the warm ingredients.

Grape or Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet grape tomatoes, bursting with flavor and adding a pop of color to the mix.

Pickles: Tangy dill pickles that bring some zest and crunch to the mix.

Red Onions: Sliced red onions, adding a mild sharpness for extra flavor.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese: For that classic cheesy goodness.

Cooked Bacon: Smoky chopped bacon to take the burger bowl up a notch and also complement the savory beef.

Fries: Crispy French fries, an iconic burger companion! I went for regular french fries, but crinkle cut fries, waffle fries, or sweet potato fries can also be used!

Big Mac Sauce: Top it all off with some Big Mac sauce! You can also use your favorite dressing. Cane’s sauce or Chick-fil-A sauce are other great options!

Sesame Seeds: Oh, and don’t forget those sprinkled sesame seeds for a nutty flavor and classic burger presentation!

How to Make a Burger Bowl

Burger bowls are a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love! Just cook up your ground beef and then let everyone pick out all of their favorite toppings!

Brown Beef: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and cook the meat for about 5-7 minutes. Cook until no longer pink.

Add Seasonings: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then stir to season the beef. Then set aside while you prepare the bowl ingredients. 

Start With Lettuce: To assemble the bowls, place 1 cup of lettuce into each bowl. Make sure the bowls you use are large enough so they fit all of the ingredients.

Add the Other Toppings: Divide the rest of the ingredients evenly between the bowls. I like to layer the ingredients in the bowl starting with the meat. Then layer in the French fries, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and bacon.

Top With Sauce: Drizzle on the sauce or dressing of your choice. 

Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Chocolate banana bread is a sweet and decadent banana bread made for chocolate lovers! Extra moist from the ripe bananas, and loaded with rich chocolate flavors from the cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

Everyone loves banana bread! And it’s even better when you add chocolate to it! This chocolate banana bread is so incredible. I have so many different variations of banana bread on the blog. Banana pairs well with many other flavors. If you want to try some other banana bread recipes, then start with this classic banana bread, this strawberry banana bread, or this blueberry banana bread! I promise you’ll love them all!

Chocolate Banana Bread

Banana bread is already amazing, so why not add chocolate flavors and make chocolate banana bread? Bananas and chocolate are the perfect combination. The addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chips adds richness to the sweet banana flavor. Once you try this chocolate banana bread, your life will be changed forever! The melty chocolate chips are my favorite part because you get a burst of chocolate in every bite.

If you love chocolate, you’re going to LOVE this recipe! My kids love both banana bread and chocolate, so this is the perfect treat. And if you’re looking for more delicious chocolate recipes on the blog, you should try my brownies! Chocolate is also a gateway to many incredible flavor combinations. Like these homemade chocolate peanut butter cups or this moist chocolate zucchini cake. You have to try them all!

Ingredients Needed to Make It

The list of ingredients to make chocolate chip banana bread is pretty simple. Gather them all up and keep them on hand because you’re going to want to make this again! I always make banana bread when I have ripened bananas to use. My kids love it when I have this as an after-school snack. It’s the best treat to come home to. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Bananas: RIPE is always best!

Baking Soda: Baking soda is used to make the bread light and not chewy or dense.

Vegetable Oil: I prefer using oil in sweet bread and muffins because it makes the bread so moist.

Granulated Sugar: The sugar is what makes the bread have a sweet taste.

Eggs: The eggs bind the batter together.

Salt: This balances and enhances the flavors in the banana bread.

All-Purpose Flour: I used all-purpose flour for this bread.

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: This gives the bread that rich chocolate flavor!

Milk Chocolate Chips: Sweet milk chocolate chips are my favorite. It helps balance out the dark chocolate flavors of the bread.

How to Make Chocolate Banana Bread

This chocolate banana bread only takes 10 minutes to whip up, and the rest of the time just requires some patience while it bakes. I love to make banana bread whenever I have ripe bananas ready to go. This recipe is so easy to make and everyone loves it! It’s perfect for breakfast, snacking, and could even be a dessert! See the recipe card below for my step-by-step instructions.

Preheat Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×5 loaf pan with pan spray.

Mash the Bananas: Add the bananas to a large bowl and use a fork to mash them very well.

Add in the Oil, Eggs, and Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda, oil, sugar, eggs, salt, flour, and cocoa powder to the bananas. Mix with a spatula or wooden spoon until combined.

Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the bread. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.