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Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

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Ground beef is a dinnertime staple. It’s not just versatile, but also an affordable option for family meals. Try this hamburger hash brown casserole if you’re looking to branch out. It’s a fun way to make deconstructed hamburgers. It’s an easy mashup recipe if you’re obsessed with cheeseburgers like me. I lean on it when I don’t have time to shape and grill patties or assemble burgers.

Make this hash brown hamburger casserole by using shredded hash brown potatoes as the base. Top them with a mix of ground beef and heaps of cheese. Add a bag of frozen mixed vegetables, brown gravy sauce, and fried onions. It’s the perfect dish for make-ahead meals on busy weeknights. And, like many of our favorite casserole recipes, it starts with a bag of frozen potatoes. That means less chopping and fewer dishes, which we can all appreciate!

Ingredients for Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole

  • Shredded hash browns: Use a bag of frozen shredded hash browns for quick meal prep. You don’t even have to thaw them since they’ll thaw in Step 1.
  • Ground beef: You can buy fresh ground beef, but this is also a great way to use up that pound of ground beef you’ve had sitting in your freezer. Make sure to thaw it before starting the recipe.
  • Canola oil: Saute the hash browns in canola oil to get them crispy. You can use olive oil or a high-heat oil like grapeseed oil instead.
  • Seasonings: Use freshly ground black pepper and garlic salt for simple flavoring.
  • Water: Water is used here to quickly hydrate the brown gravy mix.
  • Brown gravy mix: The brown gravy mix makes for a tasty and fast sauce in this casserole. If you prefer homemade gravy, try our foolproof gravy recipe and substitute that for the water and gravy mix.
  • Frozen mixed vegetables: Keep a bag of frozen mixed vegetables in your freezer for whenever you want to pack in the veggies without all the fuss of chopping and cooking them.
  • French-fried onions: I can never resist recipes that use french-fried onions. They bake into the top of this casserole with the cheese to make the most irresistible topping.
  • Cheddar cheese: Use sharp cheddar cheese for a little kick, and make sure to grate your own cheese for the best melt.

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Taste of Home What Can I Cook in my Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron?

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Get Geared Up, Great Cooking Starts Here

Make the most of your kitchen tools today. With Taste of Home What Can I Cook in My Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron…? on hand, the ideal dinner is always at your fingertips.

It’s time to cook what you want—how you want! It’s easy with the recipes inside the brand-new title Taste of Home What Can I Cook in My Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Waffle Iron…? Looking for a savory dinner that comes together in the Instant Pot? Turn to the Instant Pot section, and you’ll find dozens of recipes to choose from. Need side dishes from the air fryer? We’ve got you covered with 25 air-fried specialties. You’ll also find a mouthwatering selection of slow-cooked classics. Discover fun things to bake in muffin tins. Try dishes seasoned to perfection in cast-iron skillets. Enjoy meal-in-one favorites made easy on sheet pans. You’ll even find recipes that take advantage of your sous-vide cooker, spiralizer and other kitchen appliances.

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Taste of Home Meal Planning

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The 500+ Recipes, Secrets & Tips that Busy Meal Planners Rely on Most

Save time and money with smart meal preps that carry you through the week. Recipes, monthly meal plans, and shopping list pointers help busy families plan smart.

A bit of planning goes a long way. Family cooks rely on this when serving up the homemade favorites folks crave. That’s why they’re turning to this ultimate resource for make-ahead convenience—Taste of Home Meal Planning. Featuring 475 smart, sensible, speedy and sensational recipes, this must-have cookbook is every home cooks dream come true! The all-new book also offers a monthly meal plan. It includes the secrets to cooking once and eating all week. You’ll find Test Kitchen approved frozen meals that reheat in a jiffy and on-the-go breakfast ideas. There’s more to explore! Whether you’re a meal-planning pro, you’ll make the most of your time—and your grocery bill. If you want to beat the kitchen clock on busy nights, explore the incredible recipes and meal plans. These include kitchen hacks and timesaving ideas found in Taste of Home Meal Planning.

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Taste of Home Make It Freeze It

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295 Make-Ahead Meals that Save Time & Money

Today’s family cooks know that by stashing delicious, home-cooked meals in the freezer, dinner preparation (and cleanup) is a snap. That’s why the 295 recipes inside Taste of Home Make It, Freeze It Cookbook make it easier than ever to find the perfect dinner solution.

            Within this brand new book, you will quickly discover mouthwatering recipes with freezing and reheating instructions. These instructions are key to mealtime success for today’s home cooks. In addition, three At-a-Glance Icons offer proven value-added benefits. These benefits increase purchasing decisions. The book’s 200+ full-color photos also help, along with step-by-step cooking instructions and standout tips and hints.

            You will also enjoy a bonus chapter. It highlights recipes that yield enough to serve a dish one night. You can store a second one in the freezer when time is tight. The book also includes a clip out listing of classic freezer fare (pizzas, mac-and-cheese, chicken casseroles, waffles, etc.) readers can use as a reference to easily find such recipes in the book, stock their freezer and just as quickly locate the reheating instructions.

            Appetizer and dessert recipes that offer make-ahead convenience. These recipes help busy cooks save time when preparing for summer get-togethers. They are ideal for neighborhood block parties, church picnics, and other warm-weather events. All of the recipes in this must-have collection are ideal when time is tight. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or a holiday open house, they work perfectly. The focus is on setting delicious foods on the table. People effortlessly enjoy great meals. Make It, Freeze It Cookbook is one book today’s home cooks simply can’t be without!

CHAPTERS:
Introduction, Freezing Basics, Breakfast & Brunch, Entertaining Made Easy, Fresh-Baked Breads, Sides & More, Heartwarming Soups, Beef Main Dishes, Poultry Favorites, Pork Specialties, Other Entrees, Sweet Treats

BONUS: Cook Once, Eat Twice

Recipes Included: Cheesy Chicken Casserole,  Southwestern Lasagna, Hearty Meat Pie, Honey-Maple Pork Chops, Cordon Bleu Quiche, Sausage-Lover’s Pizza, Individual Provolone Melts, Lunch-Time Enchiladas, Summer Corn Casserole, Freezer Buttermilk Biscuits, Bacon-Egg Croissants, Sunny Brunch Quiche, Mocha Walnut Dessert, Rocky Road Bites, Frosty Strawberry Torte, and Frozen Chocolate Swirl Cake

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27 Savory Pies That Start With Shortcut Ingredients

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Turn your favorite dessert into a delicious dinner with these savory pies. Bonus: They’re all super simple and use at least one store-bought ingredient.

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54 Vintage Recipes from the ’30s Worth Trying Today

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With hearty breads, filling soups and simple desserts, these vintage recipes will give you the perfect taste of the 1930s.

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Corn Dog Casserole

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A fun twist on the iconic state fair corn dog, this easy corn dog casserole is in and out of the oven in 30 minutes. Best of all, there’s no waiting in line.

A corn dog casserole is a homey way to mimic the flavor of that favorite fair food on a stick, without the fuss. The key ingredients are the same: hot dogs and a cornbread batter. Our corn dog casserole recipe includes a few more ingredients and skips the deep frying (and the stick) to create a family-friendly fare for casual mealtimes. Pair it with a side of roasted carrots and pop them in the oven at the same time.

This dish is also quick to disappear at potlucks. It’s hard to resist the cheesy, fluffy cornbread chunks of juicy hotdogs. Although we love the traditional flavor of all-beef hot dogs, feel free to use your favorite frank or sausage.

Corn Dog Casserole Ingredients

Corn Dog Casserole ingredients: Hot Dog, Milk, Cheese, Green Onion, Eggs, Pepper, Butter
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  • Butter: It does indeed make everything better. This recipe calls for it to be melted to saute the vegetables, adding a rich flavor.
  • Celery and green onions: The combination, gently cooked in butter until tender, adds a foundation of earthy flavor.
  • Hot dogs: For the best corn dog flavor, go for a high-quality beef hot dog.
  • Eggs: Not only do eggs help the batter rise, but they provide structure to keep the baked cornbread from crumbling to pieces.
  • Milk: The liquid adds moisture to create a thick and fluffy batter. We like 2% milk in this recipe, but nut milk works well, too.
  • Seasonings: Sage and pepper add boosts of savory flavors.
  • Cornbread/muffin mix: A corn dog casserole doesn’t taste the same without it! Cornbread/muffin mix is typically made with yellow cornmeal and is an easy-prep base for the batter.
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: If you have a few extra minutes, grate your cheese. Packaged shredded cheese typically contains preservatives that make it a bit more difficult to melt.

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14 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes

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Overnight oats recipes start your mornings off on the right foot, even if both feet are running out the door as soon as you wake up. These recipes are so simple to make; just mix oats, milk, yogurt and a little honey together the night before and stick the mixture in the fridge to enjoy in the morning with some fruit and granola. Nutritious, wholesome and packed with fiber and protein—what’s not to love about this easy breakfast idea for busy mornings?

If you’re anything like me, though, you can’t eat the same breakfast for weeks on end, no matter how convenient and nutritious. Luckily, this overnight breakfast is super easy to customize. Our overnight oats recipes use simple ingredients like cocoa powder, fruit, nut butters, baking spices, jam and so much more to create exciting flavors like apple cinnamon, PB&J, chocolate and tiramisu.

If you’re ready to add healthy grab-and-go breakfast recipes to your weekly repertoire, start with overnight oats. They’re the most simple, nutritious and quick—not to mention: No cooking is required!

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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

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Cottage cheese has become a popular and versatile ingredient for adding protein to various recipes. Cottage cheese mac and cheese, queso dip, eggy breakfast bakes, pasta sauces and even high-protein cookie dough all benefit from this cheap protein-rich ingredient. However, there’s a way to use cottage cheese in sweet breakfast recipes too, and this blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake recipe is one of our new favorites.

This baked recipe with cottage cheese can be whipped up quickly when you need something tasty in a pinch, or it can be meal-prepped ahead of time and stored in the fridge for easy grabbing on busy mornings. To make it, all you have to do is whisk together simple ingredients to form the batter, pour the mixture into a baking dish, top with blueberries and bake. This easy breakfast recipe will be ready to dish up for any occasion in under an hour.

Ingredients for Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

  • Cottage cheese: Cottage cheese provides moisture and a boost of protein in this breakfast bake.
  • Eggs: Three whole eggs are incorporated into the mixture to provide a fluffy base for this easy breakfast.
  • Rolled oats: Add rolled oats into the mix for a bit of texture. They also help soak up some of the additional moisture from the cottage cheese.
  • Milk: We use whole milk for this recipe, but you can easily swap in 2% if preferred.
  • Maple syrup: Sweeten this cottage cheese breakfast bake with a bit of maple syrup. For the best flavor, use pure maple syrup (pancake syrup is not the same as maple syrup!).
  • Vanilla extract: Enhance the flavor of this breakfast bake with a touch of vanilla extract.
  • Cinnamon: A small amount of cinnamon makes all the difference in enhancing the taste of this bake.
  • Salt: Just a pinch of salt goes a long way in balancing the sweet flavors in this blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake recipe.
  • Blueberries: Add pops of juicy, fruity flavor throughout by stirring fresh blueberries into the mixture. Wash the berries and let them dry before getting started.

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52 New Year’s Brunch Recipes

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Cheers to fresh starts and second helpings! Whether you’re rolling out of bed or rolling out the welcome mat for guests, these easy New Year’s brunch ideas bring the fun without the fuss.

This may be a surprising opinion, but I think New Year’s Day brunch almost always outshines New Year’s Eve. Between loading up on the best cheap champagne and curating a list of quick New Year’s Eve food ideas, there’s too much going on for anyone to properly focus on eating. New Year’s Day morning is a different, calmer story. These New Year’s Day recipes are the perfect way to start the year. Plus, they’re easy enough to make even if you’re a little (or a lot) hungover.

This collection is packed with sweet and savory brunch dishes, from fluffy waffle ideas and breakfast tacos to French toast recipes. We’ve also included plenty of make-ahead winners, like casseroles and quiche, so you can spend less time cooking and more time making memories. And don’t forget to include a few traditional New Year’s Day good-luck foods in your spread. Break out the extra champagne for mimosas and bellinis and dig in. Happy New Year!

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