1Taco Lasagna
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThis hearty Tex-Mex taco lasagna hits so many of the classic casserole notes: Cheesy? ✔️ Perfect for a crowd? ✔️ Flavor for days? ✔️ Great (greatest?) way to stretch a pound of ground beef? ✔️ The list goes on and on. With a taco-spiced beef and black bean sauce, flour tortillas, creamed corn, and a generous amount of sharp cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, this casserole is the perfect comfort food for your next Taco Tuesday or really any day of the week.
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2Chicken & Rice Casserole
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis chicken and rice recipe is definitely a direct flight to a quick and easy dinner destination. Hear us out! It requires minimal cleaning up, and the active cooking time is only 20 minutes. The rest of the time, you can just lounge in your living room while this whips itself up.
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3Chili Mac
PHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACHMac & cheese remains one of our favorite meals no matter how old we get. This chili mac changes things up a bit and makes this a heftier meal that's very shareable. Make it all year round, in just 30 minutes.
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4Chicken Quesadillas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: LIBERTY FENNELLFilled with flavorful chicken, plenty of cheese and mix-ins, this quesadilla is not only completely satisfying, but totally customizable. Make it as is for a simple cheap and easy dinner (or afternoon snack) you can count on, or use it as a jumping off point to create your kid's perfect quesadilla.
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5Sloppy Joe Orzo
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONYou don’t need to sandwich a sloppy Joe to enjoy it; transform the classic comfort food into a date night staple with this sloppy Joe orzo instead. You cook the orzo right in the tangy meat sauce, meaning less dishes than a traditional pasta dish, creating a cross between pasta and risotto that you can spoon right up into bowls.
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6Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet
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7Beef & Broccoli Ramen
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER 8Lasagna Soup
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9BBQ Sheet-Pan Chicken
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 10Indian Butter Chickpeas
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11Smash Burger Tacos
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEThese fully loaded smash burger tacos are the ultimate comfort food hybrid with a crispy, juicy, thin beef patty, melty American cheese, and all the classic burger fixings loaded onto a toasted flour tortilla. You’ll never have to choose between burger night or taco night again!
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12Enchilada Stuffed Shells
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWe know what you may be thinking: enchiladas + pasta? Before you toss the idea aside, hear us out. We swapped out the tortillas for jumbo pasta shells, and stuffed them full of rotisserie chicken, green chiles, and enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheese and a drizzle of sour cream for the ultimate hearty, flavorful dinner. If you just can't decide what to whip up on a busy weeknight, then this cheap and easy dinner is what you should reach for.
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13Mac & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
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PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONLooking for a comforting yet innovative dish to impress your family, without too much work on your part? This easy-to-make casserole takes frozen potato pierogi to the next level with layers of spinach, sausage, and cheese that will leave everyone craving more.
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15Burger Bowls
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEKids craving a juicy cheeseburger but you're not about the mandatory carb-induced nap that comes with it? This cheesy, saucy, veggie-packed burger bowl is your solution. These bowls are just as versatile as an actual burger, so have fun with your preferred toppings too.
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16Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONHeld together by pepperoni, these mac & cheese bites are a pizza lover's dream. Creamy mac, pepperoni, and plenty of Parm combine to create a best-of-both-worlds treat. We bake this kid pleaser in muffin tins to make things easy too—less mess and just the right size for little hands.
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17Sheet-Pan Quesadillas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONQuesadillas are a classic late-night snack or easy dinner, but when we need to serve a crowd, we bring out the sheet pan. This hack makes cooking quesadillas for a crowd easier than ever. In just around an hour, you'll have a cheesy, crowd-pleasing meal that is sure to satisfy.
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18Mexican Beef 'N' Rice Skillet
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19Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 20Pizzadillas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis isn't just a quesadilla filled with mozz and pepperoni. It's topped with the works and looks just like an actual pizza. Plus, it's so easy to make at home.
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