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Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake (Meatless Comfort Food)

This Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake is a hearty meatless comfort food that’s perfect for a Sunday supper or holiday weekend meal.

Baked enchilada casserole with black beans, corn, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake

This Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake is a hearty meatless comfort food that’s perfect for a Sunday supper or holiday weekend meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sweet potato peeled and diced
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 4 small tortillas cut into pieces
  • ½ cup shredded cheese optional
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Boil or microwave sweet potato until slightly tender.
  3. In a bowl, mix sweet potato, black beans, enchilada sauce, tortillas, and seasonings.
  4. Pour into a small casserole dish.
  5. Sprinkle cheese on top if using.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  7. Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.

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Oven “Fried” Chicken

Oven “Fried” Chicken (Heart-Healthy Comfort Food)

This Oven “Fried” Chicken gives you the crispy comfort food feel of fried chicken without actually frying. Perfect for a comfort food weekend supper.

Crispy golden chicken tenders coated with sesame seeds on baking tray with dipping sauces

Oven “Fried” Chicken

This Oven “Fried” Chicken gives you the crispy comfort food feel of fried chicken without actually frying. Perfect for a comfort food weekend supper.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place chicken on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and crispy.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Weekend Suppers (Memorial Day Weekend)

Weekend Suppers – Memorial Day Weekend (May 23–24)

This weekend’s suppers bring a little summer flavor to the table while keeping that comfort food feel.

Saturday – Heart-Healthy Comfort Food
Oven “Fried” Chicken
Potato Salad or Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans
Fresh Fruit

Sunday – Meatless Comfort Food
Black Bean & Sweet Potato Enchilada Bake
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Grocery List
Chicken breasts
Breadcrumbs
Greek yogurt
Olive oil
Paprika
Garlic powder
Sweet potato
Black beans
Enchilada sauce
Tortillas
Shredded cheese (optional)
Cumin
Chili powder
Potatoes (optional side)
Green beans
Salad greens
Fruit

Prep Ahead
Cook sweet potato
Cut tortillas
Trim green beans

Weekend Cooking
Saturday – Bake chicken and prepare sides
Sunday – Assemble and bake enchilada dish

Comfort food weekend is ready!

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Mushroom Stroganoff

Mushroom Stroganoff (Meatless Comfort Food)

This Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, comforting meatless meal served over noodles or rice. It’s perfect for a Sunday supper.

Bowl of mushroom stroganoff with wide noodles, creamy sauce, herbs, and sour cream

Mushroom Stroganoff

This Mushroom Stroganoff is a creamy, comforting meatless meal served over noodles or rice. It’s perfect for a Sunday supper.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1½ cups mushrooms sliced
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions and drain.
  2. In a skillet, cook mushrooms and onion in olive oil until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add vegetable broth and milk and cook until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt.
  7. Serve over cooked noodles.
  8. Let sit a few minutes before serving so sauce thickens.

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Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Salisbury Steak Meatballs (Heart-Healthy Comfort Food)

These Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a lighter version of a classic comfort food, served in a savory mushroom gravy. Perfect for a cozy Saturday supper.

Serves about 3–4.

Salisbury steak patties simmering in mushroom and onion gravy in cast iron skillet

Salisbury Steak Meatballs

These Salisbury Steak Meatballs are a lighter version of a classic comfort food, served in a savory mushroom gravy. Perfect for a cozy Saturday supper.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Form into small meatballs and place in a baking dish.
  4. Bake 15 minutes.
  5. While meatballs bake, cook mushrooms in olive oil in a skillet.
  6. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
  7. Slowly add beef broth and cook until slightly thickened.
  8. Pour gravy over meatballs and bake another 10–15 minutes.
  9. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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Weekend Suppers (May 16-17)

Weekend Suppers – May 16–17

This weekend’s suppers are classic comfort foods with a lighter twist.

Saturday – Heart-Healthy Comfort Food
Salisbury Steak Meatballs
Mashed Potatoes or Rice
Steamed Vegetables
Fresh Fruit

Sunday – Meatless Comfort Food
Mushroom Stroganoff
Green Salad
Fresh Fruit

Grocery List
Ground beef or ground turkey
Breadcrumbs
Egg
Worcestershire sauce
Olive oil
Mushrooms
Onion
Garlic
Beef broth
Vegetable broth
Milk
Flour
Egg noodles
Greek yogurt
Potatoes or rice
Steamed vegetables
Salad greens
Fruit

Prep Ahead
Slice mushrooms
Chop onion
Measure ingredients

Weekend Cooking
Saturday – Make meatballs and gravy
Sunday – Cook noodles and make stroganoff

Comfort food weekend is ready!

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