Mexican Potatoes

February 15, 2019

Cheesy mashed potatoes are combined with peppers, chilies & spices. This delicious & easy recipe for Mexican Potatoes is the perfect side dish for your next fiesta!

Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with queso fresco, cilantro and green onions

I love potatoes, Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Chipotle Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Cast Iron Potatoes. No matter how you serve them, potatoes are one of my favorite veggies!

While making a Mexican Meatloaf to celebrate my Dad’s birthday in 2012, I decided that I needed the perfect potato recipe to accompany the meatloaf.

I was inspired by one of my favorite Oklahoma Mexican food restaurants, Ted’s Escondido, to make these Mexican Potatoes. On their menu, they’re called “Pappas Mexicanos” and they’re described as a delicious combination of potatoes, cream, onions and spices.

I knew that they would be the perfect side dish for the Mexican Meatloaf. So I created my own version at home!

These Mexican Potatoes have been a staple at my house ever since! I still love serving them with the meatloaf, but they’re also the perfect side dish for a number of Mexican recipes.

Serve Slow Cooked Beef Barbacoa over these mashed potatoes for a seriously scrumptious meal! Or serve them as a side on Taco Tuesday. They’re great with Chipotle Honey Pulled Pork Tacos or Vegan Grilled Veggie Tacos!

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Greek Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

February 14, 2019

Vegetables, eggs and feta cheese are combined in this easy, healthy, vegetarian and gluten free Greek Crockpot Breakfast Casserole recipe! This low carb dish is perfect for meal prep to eat throughout the week. It’s also a great brunch recipe for a crowd!

Breakfast casserole with eggs, feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes and in bowls with green onions on the side

I love brunch! So much so that I have a group of friends nicknamed the “SBC: Sunday Brunch Crew”. I love making brunch and going out to brunch. In my world, if the question is brunch, the answer is always yes!

I’ve made so many brunch recipes over the years that it’s impossible to pick a favorite. This Meatloaf Hash definitely ranks up there though!

When it comes to sweet brunch dishes, I can never get enough Strawberry Pancakes with Cream Cheese Syrup or Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls.

When hosting a brunch at my house, I always like to serve at least one egg dish, a potato dish and something sweet.

I first made this Crockpot Breakfast Casserole recipe for Father’s Day 2014. I was hosting a brunch for friends and family and wanted to make recipes that could easily feed a crowd!

Since that brunch, I’ve made this breakfast casserole dozens of times. It’s not only great for a crowd at brunch, this easy breakfast casserole is perfect for meal prepping throughout the week.

Toss this casserole in the crockpot on Sunday, then reheat it for breakfast throughout the week. It’s great on it’s own or rolled up in a tortilla for a breakfast burrito.

You can also eat it as breakfast for dinner. No matter the time of day, I’m always down for breakfast foods!

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Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto

February 13, 2019

The BEST Instant Pot Risotto recipe is so easy to make! Mushrooms, garlic, French onion dip mix & parmesan cheese add a ton of flavor to this tasty dish!

Mushroom risotto in bowl with large spoon

Risotto is one of my favorite Italian dishes. It’s rich, creamy and so delicious!

I can’t wait to make this Butternut Squash Risotto every fall! And I love serving this Cilantro Lime Pesto Risotto with Mexican food.

The one thing about risotto that I don’t like is the hands-on time it takes to make risotto. It’s not hard to make. You just have to hang out by the stove for 30-45 minutes ladling broth into the risotto. That’s what makes risotto so creamy!

I thought there was no way that Instant Pot Risotto was going to create the same creamy texture as traditional risotto. But it does!

I took me a few attempts to get the perfect rice to broth ratio down. But in the end, I created the most creamy, dreamy Instant Pot Risotto!

No more standing around the stove to get the perfect creamy risotto. Just spend 10 minutes sautéing ingredients in the Instant Pot, then pop the lid on. Pour yourself a glass of wine and relax while the Instant Pot does the work for you!

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Bacon Wrapped Dates

February 12, 2019

Sweet, delicious dates are stuffed with flavorful blue cheese, wrapped in smokey bacon & baked in the oven. This quick & easy 3 ingredient recipe for Bacon Wrapped Dates is perfect as an appetizer or party snack!

Bacon wrapped dates piled up on white plate on top of wood cutting board

There’s no denying my love of wrapping things in bacon. This Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast is the most popular recipe on the blog every Thanksgiving.

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf is hands down, the best meatloaf you’ll ever eat! And this Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin is one of the most popular recipes of all time on the blog!

These bacon wrapped main courses are super delicious and you should definitely try them all! But if you’re looking for a bacon wrapped party app, look no further than these Bacon Wrapped Dates.

These little “parties on a stick” make an appearance at every cocktail party I throw! They are easy enough to make a dozen for a dinner party or make 100 for a holiday party. They’re sweet and salty and so delicious!

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One Pot Cajun Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

February 11, 2019

One Pot Cajun Pasta with smoked sausage & peppers is an easy recipe, made in just 29 minutes! It’s cooked in a light & spicy tomato sauce for one scrumptious meal!

Cajun pasta with sausage in a pot with a spoon, with a package of sausage on the side

Today’s post is sponsored by my friends at Farmer John!

There’s not much I love more than a one pot meal. One Pot Buffalo Taco Spaghetti and One Pot Italian Sausage Shells and Cheese are in regular rotation at my house!

For this one pot cajun pasta recipe, I combined Farmer John Louisiana Hot Link Smoked Sausage, fresh peppers and a spicy Cajun tomato sauce.

Farmer John makes it easy to keep a well-balanced diet, while creating quick and easy meals. Their products are high-quality, versatile, packed with protein and delicious flavor!

This quick and easy 10 ingredient recipe is made in just 29 minutes. It’s light, flavorful and perfect for any night of the week.

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