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I can be a bit of a snob when it comes to my burgers.  Regular McDonald’s or Burger King just won’t do… and even when at home, I prefer my own freshly made, well-marinated patties to that frozen stuff that you can get at Wal-Mart. This Cheeseburger Casserole is incredibly tasty and filling; if you love cheese and love beef, you can’t go wrong with it! It’s like a cheeseburger, only better.

I have to say, though, this cheeseburger casserole tastes better than many of the burgers I’ve had in my time. The best thing about this is that I don’t have to spend the whole evening in the kitchen, preparing for the meal. This will be ready in about an hour! I’d better give you a heads up, though. Your family will love this, and you’re going to end up making this at least once every two weeks!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: No need to make a side dish to go with this filling casserole!

I Had to Slap Myself to Keep From Eating a Whole Plate of These

These Southern Beer-Battered Onion Rings are all kinds of deep-fried delicious!  They make for a great at-home snack. Deep-fried food may not be the healthiest in the world, to say the least, but it is hard to beat that rich, savory flavor.

The beer batter and seasoning really send this recipe over the top.  I whole-heartedly recommend it. And as long as you’re not eating deep-fried dishes every single day, you’ll be fine! These onion rings will make you everyone’s favorite chef at your next game night or a dinner party. And if you really want to make an impression? Make your favorite spicy dip to go with these! I promise you, they’ll be gone in minutes so make sure you grab some for yourself before it’s too late!

But you don’t have to worry even if they’re all gone. These are so easy to make, you can whip up another batch while your guests are waiting!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen.

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Quick tip: Double the batch – you won’t regret it!

It’s so nice to find a colorful and delicious spin on your usual pork chop dinner. These Jalapeno Smothered Pork Chops are sure to wow you and your family (or other cookout guests).  The recipe as written is for the grill, but it is readily adaptable to the oven, if you prefer. No need to get outside in the chilly fall weather just to make this delicious dish!

I love a good pork chop… grilled, fried, baked, whatever.  Sometimes, the same-old, same-old gets a bit boring, though.  Well, this recipe certainly isn’t boring.  It also looks beautiful when you’re serving it – and come on, bacon AND cheese?  How could I have passed this up?  This was bound to become our new family favorite, and I’m sure your family will feel the same way!

Recipe and photo courtesy of i Breathe I’m Hungry.

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Quick tip: Like your food extra hot and spicy? Add some red pepper flakes to this dish!

If you are looking for something new to add to your meal plan for those busier times of the week and the year, consider trying this savory Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole.  It is hard to beat a good casserole for simplicity and quickness (this one takes under an hour to prepare and bake).

Before trying this recipe, I hadn’t eaten cauliflower in a long while.  Not because I dislike it–quite the contrary, actually.  I enjoy raw cut-up bits of cauliflower with ranch dressing or another simple, creamy dip, and when Mother cooked it au gratin, I loved the flavor.  I just hadn’t come across many other variations.  Raw with dip or basic au gratin–that was it.  So, ever in the search of more recipes, I kind of let cauliflower get lost in the shuffle.  I was happy that this recipe turned out so well for me, so that I could share it with you.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  iSaveA2Z.

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Quick tip: Instead of cauliflower you could use broccoli, or even both.