#chili and turkey burgers

[duranduratulsa]

Burger 🍔 of the day: Chili Cheese Turkey Burger #food #foodporn #burgers #cheeseburgers #turkey #turkeyburgers #chilicheeseturkeyburger #thanksgiving

[happeningsineducation]

Turkey - Grilled Green Chile Turkey Burgers Recipe These simple grilled turkey burgers with Monterey Jack cheese have a lot of kick from fresh and canned jalapenos.

[konashi-yukai]

Grilled Green Chile Turkey Burgers Recipe These simple grilled turkey burgers with Monterey Jack cheese have a lot of kick from fresh and canned jalapenos. 1 pound lean ground turkey, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 large clove garlic minced, 1 can mild chopped green chilies, 1/4 cup minced sweet onion, 1 fresh jalapeno pepper seeded and minced

[libraford]

I wish that 'meal planning' wasn't so steeped in diet culture because it's such a useful tool for adults who are trying to save money or develop routines or make use of the materials they already have on-hand and reduce food waste.

Yes, I am trying to introduce more variety into my diet because I am often on the road and I eat a lot of burgers. But we also have a bunch of lettuce that we need to use up before it goes bad.

So we're making a tasty salad tonight. The spinach that won't be used in the pasta tomorrow will go into saag on Friday. We already had all the ingredients for skillet turkey dumpling. We always keep 'emergency chili' because ground beef can be thawed quickly and the rest is canned beans and tomatoes.

Meal planning means that sometimes your dinners for 4 days is less than $20 if you shop smartly, and the vegetables you bought last week aren't just expensive compost.

But I see it often as a weight loss tool and I think that was why, for a long time, I was resistant to the idea.

Turns out it can be kind of like a little puzzle.

[rachellaurengray]

Not sure what to eat today that aligns with your diet goals? Here's a list of 50 things you can eat under 400 calories:

1. Grilled chicken breast (4 oz) with steamed vegetables

2. Turkey and avocado wrap with 15 cal tortilla

3. Greek salad with feta cheese and olives

4. Veggie omelette made with egg whites

5. Quinoa salad with mixed vegetables

6. Baked salmon fillet (4 oz) with roasted asparagus

7. Tuna salad on whole grain crackers

8. Cottage cheese with sliced strawberries

9. Shrimp stir-fry with broccoli and bell peppers

10. Black bean soup with a side of cornbread

11. Grilled tofu skewers with teriyaki sauce

12. Whole grain pasta with marinara sauce and grilled vegetables

13. Hummus and vegetable sticks

14. Turkey chili with a dollop of Greek yogurt

15. Brown rice sushi rolls with cucumber and avocado

16. Chicken Caesar salad without croutons

17. Steamed edamame sprinkled with sea salt

18. Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast (4 oz)

19. Veggie burger on a whole wheat bun

20. Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil

21. Lentil soup with a side of whole grain bread

22. Baked sweet potato topped with Greek yogurt and cinnamon

23. Tofu and vegetable stir-fry with low-sodium soy sauce

24. Egg salad lettuce wraps

25. Grilled shrimp skewers with zucchini and cherry tomatoes

26. Chicken and vegetable kebabs

27. Cauliflower crust pizza with veggies and light cheese

28. Whole grain toast with mashed avocado and sliced tomato

29. Baked cod fillet (4 oz) with lemon and herbs

30. Quinoa-stuffed bell peppers

31. Greek yogurt parfait with fresh fruit and granola

32. Turkey and vegetable soup

33. Baked eggplant parmesan

34. Steamed mussels in white wine sauce

35. Veggie and tofu lettuce wraps

36. Cottage cheese and pineapple

37. Spaghetti squash with marinara sauce

38. Greek yogurt smoothie with spinach and banana

39. Baked chicken meatballs with marinara sauce

40. Roasted vegetable and goat cheese salad

41. Salmon salad with mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette

42. Turkey and cranberry lettuce wraps

43. Baked falafel with tahini sauce

44. Zucchini noodles with pesto and cherry tomatoes

45. Tuna and white bean salad

46. Stuffed portobello mushrooms with quinoa and spinach

47. Grilled teriyaki tofu with brown rice

48. Greek yogurt chicken salad with grapes and almonds

49. Turkey and black bean lettuce wraps

50. Spinach and feta stuffed mushrooms

These options offer a variety of tastes and textures while keeping your calorie intake in check. Enjoy!

[thatcupidgirl]

Eat Like Elena Gilbert!

Elena takes a healthy yet filling approach to all her meals! she has been seen eating breakfast, lunch, dinner & a snack! she loves coffee & tea.

breakfast ~

bran flakes & yogurt!

or

pancakes & hot black coffee!

whenever elena is seen eating breakfast she is either eating cereal or pancakes/waffles & she is also seen making early morning coffee <3

lunch ~

veggie burger w/ fries & tea

or

ham/turkey sandwich w/ a to-go coffee <3

elena often eats burgers & loves her coffee/tea!

dinner ~

chicken parm!!! (this is one of elena's favorite meals) w/ wine (or a berry flavored juice if you can't/don't drink!!)

or

chili w/ salad (her family recipe !!!)

She usually ends the night with ice cream/pie with her friends or tea with her family!

let me know if you want anymore "eat-like" posts with other fictional characters !!!!

[lowcaloriekate]

McD's and Pancake House menu selections

I took a look at these restaurants per request, and I aimed for the following selections:

main meal options or entrees <300 kcal

sides, add-ons, desserts <150 kcal

drinks, dips, sauces, and other <50 kcal

These selections may differ where you are. These are what is offered or available in Ohio, USA.

McDonald’s Nutrition: 

McValue Menu

1 hashbrown (140 kcal)

6 pc. McNuggets (250 kcal)

1 Sm fries (230 kcal)

Breakfast

1 egg McMuffin (310 kcal)

1 Sausage burrito (310 kcal)

1 hashbrown (140 kcal)

1 Fruit & Maple Oatmeal (320 kcal)

Burgers

1 McDouble (390 kcal)

1 cheeseburger (300 kcal)

1 classic hamburger (250 kcal)

Chicken + Fish Sandwiches

1 Filet-O-Fish (380 kcal)

1 McChicken (390 kcal)

McNuggets

4 Piece Chicken McNuggets® (170 kcal)

6 Piece Chicken McNuggets® (250 kcal)

10 Piece Chicken McNuggets® (410 kcal)

Fries + Sides

1 Sm fries (230 kcal)

1 apple slices (15 kcal)

1 tangy BBQ sauce (45 kcal)

1 spicy buffalo sauce (30 kcal)

1 honey packet (50 kcal)

1 sweet ‘n sour sauce (50 kcal)

1 ketchup packet (10 kcal)

1 mustard packet (0 kcal)

Sweets + Treats

1 Vanilla cone (200 kcal)

1 apple pie (230 kcal)

1 chocolate chip cookie (170 kcal)

McCafe Coffees

McCafe Cappuccino (110 kcal)

Americano (0 kcal)

McCafe Premium roast coffee (5 kcal)

McCafe iced coffee (150 kcal)

McCafe iced caramel coffee (150 kcal)

McCafe iced French vanilla coffee (150 kcal)

McCafe Latte (140 kcal)

McCafe Iced Latte (80 kcal)

Beverages

Anything diet (0 kcal)

1% milk (100 kcal)

Water (0 kcal)

Apple juice box (35 kcal)

Hot tea (10 kcal)

Unsweetened iced tea (0 kcal)

Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry (60 kcal)

Frozen Cola (60 kcal)

The Original Pancake House Nutrition: 

Pancakes

N/A…

Traditional Favorites

N/A…

Breakfast Combos

N/A…

Sides

Ham Steak, 4 oz (170 kcal)

Canadian Bacon

2 slices/2 oz (80 kcal) 

4 slices (170 kcal)

Bacon

2 slices (80 kcal)

3 slices (120 kcal)

4 slices (160 kcal)

Bacon Steak, 2 slices (160 kcal)

Turkey Bacon

2 slices/2 oz (90 kcal)

3 slices (140 kcal)

4 slices (180 kcal)

Chorizo Patty, 1 ea (230 kcal)

Sausage Patty, 1 ea (250 kcal)

Turkey Sausage Links

2 ea (140 kcal)

4 ea (280 kcal)

Grilled Chicken Breast, 1 breast (220 kcal)

Corned Beef Hash

10 oz (260 kcal)

5 oz (130 kcal)

Mixed Fruits

Large (90 kcal)

Small (70 kcal)

Oatmeal, plain

½ cup (170 kcal)

Grits

1 cup (150 kcal)

½ cup (70 kcal)

Sliced Tomatoes - 4 slices (20 kcal)

Waffles 

N/A

French Toast

N/A

Crepes

N/A

City Fit

City fit scramble (150 kcal)

Benedicts

N/A

Omelets (with 3 pancakes)

N/A

Sandwiches (without side)

Chicken salad sandwich-sourdough, full (350 kcal)

Sandwich sides

N/A

Half and Half

Chicken salad sandwich-sourdough, half (180 kcal)

Cup of tortilla soup (270 kcal)

Cup of chili (200 kcal)

Soup and Salads

House salad, half (360 kcal) 

Favorite add-ons

Cold-brew, flavored syrup, whipped cream (150 kcal)

Orange juice

9 oz (130 kcal)

12 oz (170 kcal)

 grapefruit juice

9 oz (110 kcal)

12 oz (140 kcal)

Kids Fit Menu

N/A

Kid’s Menu

Milk (180 kcal)

Limited information

Other

1 egg 

basted/ over easy/ sunny side up (80 kcal)

boiled/poached (70 kcal)

scrambled (90 kcal)

2 eggs

basted/over easy/sunnyside up (160 kcal)

boiled/poached (140 kcal)

scrambled (190 kcal)

Grab n Go

N/A

let me know what other restaurants, cafes, shops, etc you would like for me to look at! Hope this helps! Stay skinny, friends!

[punkbakerchristine]

it’s the end of the year. time to share my favorites.

favorite food: for the longest time, I was one of those people who was like “I just like food” (and I do, even with my 100+ -pound weight loss, I like to eat), but I’ve decided it’s a Reuben sandwich. With pastrami, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, on rye bread which is lightly toasted. I do like it with corned beef and sourdough bread, but I always go back to the classic pastrami and rye combination.

favorite cuisine: the Mediterranean, mainly because I’ve been familiar with Italian food my whole life but I have loved French and Basque food since I was about 16, and I love the flavor profiles all around.

favorite spice: cardamom. Peppery but subtle, like allspice but slightly to the left. Pairs really well with cinnamon and ginger, hence why I like putting it in my spice cake as well as my lentil soup—it makes cinnamon more “cinnamon-y” and ginger more “gingery.”

favorite seasoning: shawarma. I have always loved cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and it makes the house smell good.

favorite flavors: white chocolate, coffee, blackberry, and red wine. Very complex and I’d go so far to say sensual flavors.

favorite flavor combo: chocolate and coffee. The profile of my chocolate babka. I like chocolate and cherry, apple-cinnamon, and white chocolate and raspberry, too.

favorite protein: probably either beef or pork. Love cooking both, and the ground versions go with anything.

favorite soup: there’s three. My Israeli lentil soup (green lentils, basmati or jasmine rice, Israeli couscous, carrots, white onions, green onions, za’atar seasoning, cinnamon, cardamom, garlic, lemon zest, and pieces of chicken—I did make it with ham hocks the first time and I found them hard to eat and hella salty. Made it again with chicken and it was excellent). Chicken or beef pho (last time I had pho, it was wonderful). And coconut curry Thai soup (coconut milk, chicken stock, cream cheese, ramen noodles, green onions, bok choy, peanuts, carrots, curry, those little Thai chilies with the seeds removed and then sautéed so they’re sweet, and ground turkey).

favorite grain: Israeli couscous. I love those little pearls and how well they pair with veggies and different stocks.

favorite vegetables: forever carrots, ever since I was little. I like zucchini and mushrooms, too.

favorite vegetable to cook: chili peppers, mainly because I love how they smell. I love the smell of onions cooking, too.

favorite comfort food: my mac and cheese, mainly because I like to make it with chili peppers and sausage (I once made it with andouille and it was amazing).

favorite food that’s helped me lose weight: there have been several but I’m gonna say scrambled eggs, watermelon, and basic homemade white bread.

favorite bread: babka, of course~

favorite bread that isn’t babka: ciabatta, English muffins, and flatbreads.

favorite baked good: either bread or cookies.

favorite cookie: gingerbread or double chocolate

favorite cake: spice cake, red velvet cake, carrot cake, that chocolate and Irish cream cake I made for St. Paddy’s Day this year, New York cheesecake, German chocolate cake (and from someone who has never been a fan of coconut until recently, either!), Boston cream pie, devil’s food cake, tres leches cake, krantz cake (really similar to babka but it’s closer to a cake; I consider babka an enriched bread), tiramisu

favorite pie: blackberry, apple, and key lime

favorite traybake: forever blondies, specifically the ones with white chocolate.

favorite hellofresh kit: oh, so many! Figgy balsamic chicken, any of their rice bowls, banh mí meatballs, those poutine burgers from a while back, chili mac and cheese (which inspired by own chili mac and cheese), coconut Thai curry, roasted pork with Israeli couscous and sweet potatoes (I think that was my first favorite, iirc)

Now time for least favorites~

least favorite food: lima beans. They never feel right, even when mixed with something else. They’re like eating mushy old newspaper.

least favorite flavor: pumpkin. Never been a fan to begin with—I’ll have it, like how I made that pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving a couple of weeks ago, but i’m not a fan—but it’s literally everywhere. It’s in things it’s got no business being in, either, like milk, cereal, and fucking cheese (for real) of all things.

least favorite ingredient: PISTACHIOS. simply because they’ve been done to death at this point and they’ve always struck me as more of a savory ingredient, too, like I see them in a lot of Middle Eastern dishes. There, they’re fantastic. But in cake or cookies? No, stop it.

least favorite protein: fish… to cook, anyway. I actually really love fish and seafood: I love scallops, fish and chips, fish tacos, tuna casserole, sushi, and clam chowder, and after this year, I’ve been converted to shrimp; my favorite fish is probably either salmon or swordfish. But—because I’m a very sensual person—I cannot get past the smell (it’s why I usually like to bake it, because then you can cook it with vegetables like asparagus, lemon wheels, and good spices wrapped in tin foil). The one fish that doesn’t smell is mahi mahi and it’s been… a… a while since I’ve had that.

least favorite pie: rhubarb, mainly because it kind of scares me (uncooked rhubarb is toxic). Banana cream, too—I love bananas, and I’m curious about “banoffee” (banana toffee, I see it in British recipes a lot), but like peppermint, banana flavored anything never tastes right, either. I just think of banana-flavored Twinkies 🥴

least favorite hellofresh kit: there was this one dish, I forget what it was now, but it had cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pistachios, a couple of other things, and “grilling cheese.” First off, I fucked up the cheese—or maybe they did, I dunno. It was one of those cheeses that could stand up to high heat (like halloumi is like that, you can actually grill it!)… and then it melted. Second, it just wasn’t that good, and I remember being disappointed because I was actually looking forward to it, too. You know, “alright, something new!”

we also had a ravioli dish just last week, and it was ravioli (and there’s never enough ravioli in the package, either) and pan-cooked zucchini topped with parm and Italian seasoning. Salty as hell and it was missing some kind of sauce, like it was dry even by my standards. Zucchini was really good, though, like I was proud of that zucchini. But I’ve always loved ravioli, so it was a major letdown.

biggest vice in the kitchen: when I’m interrupted for any reason—seriously any reason, because, just like with my writing or drawing or working out, I get in the sense of “flow”. I get in the zone. Jarring me out of that leaves me miffed, every single time.

I like having my kitchen clean, too. I learned how to clean as I go from my dad when it was just me and him living together; I get why my mom always gets annoyed when the kitchen is a mess after someone else uses it.

I hate undercooking things, too. I’ve undercooked a quiche, chicken, and burgers so far. Former two have made me cry, the latter I only just started to master. I understand the risk that comes with undercooking things, too—I would much rather overcook something.

[bayt-alhaziin]

I miss Appam Corner's Double omelette egg parotta, IHOP's pancake and waffles breakfast combo with Spanish omelette. Defood's Chicken tikka parotta sandwich. Allday's Kadai vegetable sandwich. Shami Gourmet Express's Falafel pockets. Bait al Shay's Karak chai with dynamite chicken popcorn, mini mixed samosa box. Kunafani's Kunafa in Ka'ak. Chin Chin's Chinese noodle combo. Mc Donald's Grand chicken burger, 3pc chicken tenders with sweet chili sauce, 9pc chicken nugget box, Oreo and KitKat flurry, hot chocolate sundae. Starbuck's Double espresso, latte with 4 shots of espresso with 2 pumps of vanilla and brown sugar, Cold brew nitro no sugar no creamer. Mini melts's large cup. Villa Naas's Avocado Toast with Turkey bacon, omelette, English sausages and banana split French toast breakfast combo full for 1. The Cafe's hashbrowns. Chat Galli's Bread pakora, Dahi vadae, bhel puri and vada pal, missal pav.

I miss all this food that I was able to eat. I have missed out a lot more but each dish from each place for one person and I used to finish it all in one go. God! I was gluttony but I also used to miss meals, weird compensation but ok. I hope I'm able to eat it all again sometime.

[moviesludge]

I've had to adjust my diet a lot since finding out I have gout a few years back. it's another trial-and-error thing since foods affect people differently.

Here's what I've had to 100% give up: Hot dogs, all non-fountain sodas (except natural sugar sodas), canned chili, kielbasa, basically all high-fructose corn syrup foods & drinks, carls jr burgers (all others don't seem to bother me), tuna, beef jerky, & white rice. These are all things that get my joints hurting like 5-10 minutes after eating/drinking them.

I used to drink about 1 liter of canned soda a day, and was pretty surprised how easy it was to kick. I started drinking just one small glass with dinner and then stopped and drank water. Since I found out HFCS affected me so much and stopped having it, I found that I'm able to detect by taste if it's in something. I had cool whip on something a few weeks ago, not having checked the ingredients, and was able to taste it. The only way I can describe it is like an artificial "extra" flavor. Like sugary plasticy fat or something.

There's a fair amount of stuff I can eat that is generally prohibited, as long as I don't eat a lot of it. Turkey and shrimp are things I thought I'd have to give up completely but seem okay in moderation. They're things I never ate often anyway.

I've read that even the bad foods that don't affect you immediately can have negative effects over time though. I take allopurinol, which is a medication that helps keep uric acid levels in check. I get my levels tested regularly (about every 3 months), and I'm usually in a good range. My doc has adjusted my dosage a few times. There was a time he actually suggested stopping the medication because I was doing so well, which I did, but my levels spiked at the next visit. I'm taking a fairly low dosage now. I also have colchicine, which is a med I can take if my gout flares up, but was told that it's bad for the kidneys, so I only take it if I get a significant flare which I'm glad to say is very rare.

[kin-eats]

may i have some slightly-spicy and/or savory dishes for a dave strider? ty

I'll do my best!

Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

Turkey and Yam Spicy Tacos

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burgers

Simple Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps

Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken

I hope you enjoy! ~Shadow

[fiftytwotwentythree]

Wellness Wednesday:

Doubts Creepin' In

Couple of weeks ago I said I wanted to "finish strong" - I wanted to weigh the lowest I've ever weighed on my last weigh-in, I have a few unwritten goals that I want to surpass, and I want to skate into the New Year flawless on my diet.

Well,

I have become extremely snacky recently. I am still eating "clean" but the portions are getting out of control.

The recent Snack Attack obviously hasn't helped my weightloss progress

And...

I got a Family Holiday Dinner coming around corner just before my penultimate weigh-in and I don't know if I can resist all the side dishes... especially since I will be deprived of my most coveted Holiday Elixirs - I'm talking about the Three Wise-Men of Winter Goodness:

Cranberry Punch,

Eggnog,

and Hot Chocolate

Hot Damn, I will miss thee three.

Lastly - I absolutely cannot stand working out/exercising at the moment. Every work has been completed begrudgingly.

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51st CHECK-IN:

Current Goals:

Lose 52 lbs: Completed

Loss 52 lbs as of 4/12/2023

Milestone: Loss 100 lbs as of 11/01/2023

New Goal: Maintain or Continue on The Weight Loss Path

Avoid "Junk Food"

Minimize Take-Out / Fast Food Consumption

Short Term:

Vegetarian-ish Diet: Completed

End Date: 4/09/2023 - 46 Days Total

Groundhog Day Diet: Completed*

10/01/2023 - 10/31/2023

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Meal Tracker:

THURSDAY

Lunch:

(2) Cheeseburgers

- Potato Hamburger Buns

- Prime Rib Steak Beef Patties

- Cheese

- Top Secret Burger Sauce

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Snack:

Summer Sausage Sandwich

- Slices of Summer Sausage

- Cheese

- Potato Hamburger Buns

(4 - 5/8oz) Bags of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn

Bag of Ranch Corn Nuts

(4oz) Bag of Sahale Snacks Pomegranate Vanilla Flavored Cashews Glazed Mix

(4oz) Bag of Sahale Snacks Pomegranate Flavored Pistachios Glazed Mix

Supper:

Large Plate of Macaroni & Cheese

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

FRIDAY

Lunch:

Chef Salad

(2) Bowls of Wonderful's Shelled Seasoned Salt Pistachios

Snack:

(4 -5/8oz) Bags of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn

Supper:

Bowl of White Chicken Chili

- 10 Crackers

(2) Oven Baked Ham & Swiss Sliders

(2) Handfuls of Red Grapes

SATURDAY

Breakfast:

(2) Sausage Sandwiches

- (8) Sausage Links

- Potato Hamburger Buns

- Cheese

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Lunch:

Birds Eye Sesame Garlic Veggie Stir Fry

- Annie Chun's Sticky White Rice

- Individual Bag of Planters Peanuts

(1) Glass of Strawberry Milk

Snack;

Bag of Ranch Corn Nuts

(1) Small Orange

Supper:

Can of Progresso Tomato Basil Soup

- 10 Crackers

(1) Grilled Cheese Sandwich

(1) Glass of Strawberry Milk

SUNDAY

Lunch:

Salami & Cheese on Potato Hamburger Bun

StarKist Smart Bowls Rice & Beans with Tuna: Spicy Pepper

(1) Glass of Chocolate Strawberry Milk

Snack:

Bag of Orville Redenbacher Ultimate Butter Popcorn

(1) Glass of Strawberry Milk

Bag of BBQ Corn Nuts

Large Bowl of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Supper:

(3) Ham & Salsa Con Queso on Pretzel Slider Buns

(1) Glass of Strawberry Milk

MONDAY

Lunch:

Salami & Cheese Sandwich

Cup of Del Monte Peaches

Snack:

Large Bowl of Smartfood's White Cheddar Popcorn

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Supper:

Can of Progresso New England Clam Chowder

- 10 Crackers

Slice of Buttered Bread

Serving of Kirkland's Signature Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoned Almonds

TUESDAY

Lunch:

Chef Salad

Serving of Kirkland's Signature Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoned Almonds

Snack:

(1) Glass of Chocolate Milk

Cup of Del Monte Peaches

Supper:

Can of Progresso Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

Slice of Buttered Bread

WEDNESDAY

Lunch:

Annie Chun's Yakisoba Noodle Bowl

- Serving of Kirkland's Signature Roasted Garlic and Herb Seasoned Almonds

Bag of Ranch Corn Nuts

Supper:

(4) Oven Baked Ham & Swiss Sliders

(2) Oven Baked Turkey & Swiss Sliders

Large Plate of Ranch Mash Potatoes

Bowl of Wonderful's Shelled Salt & Pepper Pistachios

(2) Glass of Chocolate Milk

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Workouts:

THURSDAY

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

FRIDAY

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

SATURDAY

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

SUNDAY

* Morning Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Squats [4 sets of 25]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

* Evening Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

MONDAY

* Afternnon Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

* Evening Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

TUESDAY

* Afternoon Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

* Evening Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

WEDNESDAY

* Afternoon Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges[4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

* Evening Workout *

(400) Jumping Jacks [8 sets of 50]

(100) Glute Bridges [4 sets of 25]

(100) Push-Ups [10 sets of 10]

(100) Reverse Leg Lifts [10 sets of 10]

(100) Leg Kickbacks [10 sets of 10]

(100) Sit-Ups [5 Sets of 20]

(5 min) Planks [5 Sets of 1 min]

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WEIGHT TRACKER:

Starting Weight (Noon, 1/01/2023): XXX.X lbs

Weight at Last Check-In, 12/13/2023: 0.0 lbs

Weight As of Noon, 12/20/2023: -0.6 lbs

Total Weight Loss: -103.6 lbs

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Closing Thoughts:

The Good:

I got a short work week?

The Bad:

Had small "kink" in my morning routine that sent me to the doctor. Hopefully, it's just a one-and-done type thing.

The Ugly:

My sleep schedule is such a wreck that I have had small moments of not being able to distinguish reality.

[allwaysfull]

Margaritaville | Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen

Breakfast

Pineapple and Coconut Milk Smoothie

Key Lime Yogurt with Graham Cracker Granola

Baked Boatmeal Squares with Blueberries and Coconut

Huevos Rancheros

Key West Omlet

Key Lime Hollandaise

South Florida Eggs Benedict

Spicy Breakfast Quesadillas

Triple B (Buttermilk, Blueberry and Banana) Pancakes

Best-Ever French Toast

Our Breakfast Potatoes

Appetizers

Volcano Nachos

Warm Asiago Crab Dip

Grilled Oysters with Tarragon Butter

Peel-and-Eat Shrimp

Mustard Sauce

Drunken Shrimp Skillet

Lava Lava Shrimp

Conch Fritters with Calypso Sauce

Spanish Octopus Salad

JWB Crab and Quinoa Cakes with Curry Kale Slaw

Crispy Calamari with Peppadews and Lemon Aioli

Fried Oysters with Creamed Spinach

Lionfish Carpaccio

A Day on a Boat

Kusshi Oysters with Granny Smith, Cucumber, and Mint Granita

Veracruz Seafood Cocktail

Tuna Poke with Plantain Chips

Paradise Ceviche

Belizean Shrimp Ceviche

Pimiento Cheese Hushpuppies

Crispy Eggplant and Goat Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Fried Baby Artichokes with Remoulade

Tostones with Mojo Sauce

Hollywood Burrata with Grated Tomato Dressing

Jalapeño Deviled Eggs with Pickled Mustard Seeds

Cajun Chicken Quesadilla (Blackening Seasoning)

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

Sweet Chile Chicken Wings

Salads and Soups

JWB Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons

JWB House Salad with Cashew Dressing

Little Gem Wedge Salad

Avocado and Papaya Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing

Quinoa and Mango Salad with Seared Tuna

Fried Green Tomato Salad with Salsa Verde and Quesp Fresco

Andalusian Gazpacho

Luxurious Lobster Bisque (Lobster Stock)

Bahamian Conch Chowder

Chicken and Corn Chupe

Burgers, Sandwiches and Hot Dogs

Cheeseburgers in Paradise with Paradise Island Dressing

Black-and-Blue Burgers

Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Barbecue Aioli

JWB Surf’n’Turf Burgers

Ultimate Veggie Burgers

Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce

Cuban Meat Loaf Survival Sandwiches

A Day on The Beach

Tailgate Muffuletta for a Crowd

Beach Club Sandwich

New Orleans Fried Oyster Po’Boys

Delta Fried Catfish Reubens

Blackened Fish Sandwiches (Jalapeño Tarter Sauce)

JWB Lobster Rolls

Aloha Hot Dogs

Own-Damn-Fault Hot Dogs

Blackened Chili Dogs

Main Dishes

Best-Every Chili (alt: vegan version)

Margaritaville Family Recipe Cuban Meat Loaf

Veal Saltimbocca Pockets

Prime Sirloin Oscar

Steak au Poivre

Summer Grill Surf’n’Turf

Grilled Skirt Steaks with Carlo’s Chimichurri

Slow Cooker Pork Should with LandShark and Cola

Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde, Smoked Ancho, Pasilla Sauce

Chicken Tinga

Jerk Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Country Gravy

Shrimp Mofongo al Ajillo

Spear Fishing with Carlo

Outside-Optional Cajun Clambake

Sardinian Seafood Stew

Pan-Seared Halibut with Artichoke Ragout

Seared Grouper with Fresh Mango Salsa

Crispy Sicilian-Style Pounded Tuna Steaks

Coho Salmon in Lemongrass-Miso Broth

Salt-Crusted Whole Snapper

LandShark Beer-Battered Fish

Seafood Mac and Cheese

Lobster Pasta

Paella del Mar

Jimmy’s Jammin’Jambalaya

Baby Back Ribs with Guava Barbecue Sauce

Pizza à la Minute

Side Dishes

Pico de Gallo

Guacamole

Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Yukon Gold Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Spicy Red Onion Rings

Livin’ Floridays

Lobster Hash Browns with Jalapeño Cheese

JWB Creamed Spinach

Oven Fries

Fajita Black Beans

Island Rice Pilaf

Creamy Spinach and Cheese Grits

Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter

Grilled Corn with Lime Butter

Pickled Jalapeño Mac and Cheese

Dessert

Baked Florida

Key Lime Pie

Banana Cream Pie with Caramel Rum Sauce

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Island Rum Cake

Strawberry Sponge Cake Shortcake

Frozen Mango Cheesecake

Crispy Bananarama

Chocolate-Bourbon Croissant Bread Pudding

S’mores Nachos with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Drinks

Brunch Rum Punch

Perfect Bloody Marias

LandShark Micheladas

Incommunicado

Jimmy’s Perfect Margarita

Frozen Paradise Palomas

5 o’Clock Somewhere

Red Wine and Cherry Sangria

Cucumber and Mint Coolers

Watermelon Pink Lemonade

[crockpotshowdown2023]

Crockpot Showdown 2023 Masterpost

FINAL MATCH:

Butter Muffin vs Pierogi — WINNER: PIEROGI 🎉

ROUND FIVE (SEMIFINALS):

Ice Cream vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: BUTTER MUFFIN

Surf 'n' Turf vs Meatballs vs Pierogi — WINNER: PIEROGI

🎉 WARLY WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES 🎉

🎉 0 HUNGER WINNER: STEAMED TWIGS 🎉

ROUND FOUR:

Meatballs vs Steamed Ham Sandwich — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Bacon and Eggs vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: MUFFIN

Ice Cream vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Pierogi vs Bunny Stew — WINNER: PIEROGI

Surf 'n' Turf vs Taffy — WINNER: SURF N TURF

CHEF'S SPECIALS FINAL MATCH:

Bone Bouillon vs Fresh Fruit Crepes — FINAL WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

ROUND THREE:

Pierogi vs California Roll — WINNER: PIEROGI

Meatballs vs Fishsticks — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Banana Pop vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: BUTTER MUFFIN

Salsa Fresca vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: SPICY CHILI

Frozen Banana Daiquiri vs Ice Cream — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Fish Tacos vs Steamed Ham Sandwich — WINNER: STEAMED HAM SANDWICH

Bunny Stew vs Stuffed Eggplant — WINNER: BUNNY STEW

Meaty Stew vs Bacon and Eggs — WINNER: BACON AND EGGS

Gummy Cake vs Taffy — WINNER: TAFFY

Lobster Bisque vs Surf 'n' Turf vs Barnacle Linguine — WINNER: SURF N TURF

CHEF'S SPECIALS ROUND THREE (SEMIFINALS):

Asparagazpacho vs Bone Bouillon — WINNER: BONE BOUILLON

Glow Berry Mousse vs Fresh Fruit Crepes — WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

ROUND TWO PART ONE:

Banana Pop vs Trail Mix — WINNER: BANANA POP

Ceviche vs Fish Tacos — WINNER: FISH TACOS

Ice Cream vs Jelly Salad — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Pierogi vs Froggle Bunwich — WINNER: PIEROGI

Flower Salad vs Stuffed Eggplant — WINNER: STUFFED EGGPLANT

Seafood Gumbo vs California Roll — WINNER: CALIFORNIA ROLL

Gummy Cake vs Mushy Cake — WINNER: GUMMY CAKE

Lobster Bisque vs Snake Bone Soup — WINNER: LOBSTER BISQUE

Bacon and Eggs vs Soothing Tea — WINNER: BACON AND EGGS

Frozen Banana Daiquiri vs Coffee — WINNER: BANANA DAIQUIRI

ROUND TWO PART TWO:

Fist Full of Jam vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: CHILI

Steamed Ham Sandwich vs Veggie Burger — WINNER: STEAMED HAM SANDWICH

Dragonpie vs Butter Muffin — WINNER: MUFFIN

Surf 'n' Turf vs Honey Ham — WINNER: SURF N TURF

Feijoada vs Barnacle Linguine — WINNER: BARNACLE LINGUINE

Plain Omelette vs Fishsticks — WINNER: FISHSTICKS

Bisque vs Bunny Stew — WINNER: BUNNY STEW

Salsa Fresca vs Unagi — WINNER: SALSA FRESCA

Meaty Stew vs Turkey Dinner — WINNER: MEATY STEW

Breakfast Skillet vs Meatballs — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Taffy vs Banana Shake — WINNER: TAFFY

CHEF'S SPECIALS ROUND TWO:

Sweet Potato Souffle vs Asparagazpacho — WINNER: ASPARAGAZPACHO

Volt Goat Chaud-Froid vs Glow Berry Mousse vs Bone Bouillon — WINNER: GLOW BERRY MOUSSE

Hot Dragon Chili Salad vs Fresh Fruit Crepes — WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

Revival Round Free-for-all — WINNER: BONE BOUILLON

0 HUNGER FINALS:

Steamed Twigs vs Amberosia — FINAL WINNER: STEAMED TWIGS

ROUND ONE PART ONE:

Coffee vs Tea vs Iced Tea — WINNER: COFFEE

Monster Lasagna vs Fist Full of Jam — WINNER: JAM

Gummy Cake vs Jelly-O Pop — WINNER: GUMMY CAKE

Surf 'n' Turf vs Lobster Dinner — WINNER: SURF 'N' TURF

California Roll vs Unagi — TIE

Banana Pop vs Fancy Spiralled Tubers — WINNER: BANANA POP

Frozen Banana Daiquiri vs (Spicy) Vegetable Stinger — WINNER: DAIQUIRI

Mushy Cake vs Jelly Salad — TIE

Mandrake Soup vs Lobster Bisque — WINNER: LOBSTER BISQUE

Hard Shell Tacos vs Fish Tacos — WINNER: FISH TACOS

Figkabab vs Feijoada — WINNER: FEIJOADA

Fishsticks vs Kabobs — WINNER: FISHSTICKS

Bunny Stew vs Guacamole — WINNER: BUNNY STEW

ROUND ONE PART TWO:

Asparagus Soup vs Seafood Gumbo — WINNER: GUMBO

Steamed Ham Sandwich vs Leafy Meatloaf — WINNER: STEAMED HAMS

Ratatouille vs Stuffed Eggplant — WINNER: STUFFED EGGPLANT

Beefy Greens vs Spicy Chili — WINNER: SPICY CHILI

Turkey Dinner vs Fig-Stuffed Trunk — WINNER: TURKEY DINNER

Barnacle Pita vs Froggle Bunwich — WINNER: FROG SANDWICH

Ceviche vs Barnacle Nigiri — WINNER: CEVICHE

Breakfast Skillet vs Tropical Bouillabaisse — WINNER: BREAKFAST SKILLET

Shark Fin Soup vs Snake Bone Soup — WINNER: SNAKE BONE SOUP

Tall Scotch Eggs vs Honey Ham — WINNER: HONEY HAM

Soothing Tea vs Milkmade Hat — WINNER: SOOTHING TEA

Figgy Frogwich vs Taffy — WINNER: TAFFY

Stuffed Fish Heads vs Plain Omelette — WINNER: EGG

ROUND ONE PART THREE:

Butter Muffin vs Pumpkin Cookies — WINNER: BUTTER MUFFIN

Salsa Fresca vs Melonsicle — WINNER: SALSA FRESCA

Powdercake vs Trail Mix — WINNER: TRAIL MIX

Caviar vs Veggie Burger — WINNER: VEGGIE BURGER

Stuffed Pepper Poppers vs Pierogi — WINNER: PIEROGI

Figatoni vs Dragonpie — WINNER: DRAGONPIE

Meaty Stew vs Jellybeans — WINNER: MEATY STEW

Bacon and Eggs vs Waffles — WINNER: BACONEGGS

Banana Shake vs Fruit Medley — WINNER: BANANA SHAKE

Meatballs vs Honey Nuggets — WINNER: MEATBALLS

Ice Cream vs Creamy Potato Purée — WINNER: ICE CREAM

Barnacle Linguine vs Bisque — TIE

Flower Salad vs Nettle Rolls — WINNER: FLOWER SALAD

CHEF'S SPECIALS ROUND ONE:

Puffed Potato Soufflé vs Sweet Potato Souffle — WINNER: SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE

Hot Dragon Chili Salad vs Asparagazpacho — TIE

Fresh Fruit Crepes vs Grim Galette — WINNER: FRESH FRUIT CREPES

Volt Goat Chaud-Froid vs Monster Tartare — WINNER: GOAT JELLO

Glow Berry Mousse vs Fish Cordon Bleu — WINNER: GLOW BERRY MOUSSE

Moqueca vs Mussel Bouillabaisse vs Bone Bouillon — WINNER: BONE SOUP

0 HUNGER SPECIALS ROUND ONE:

Wet Goop vs Steamed Twigs — WINNER: STEAMED TWIGS

Amberosia vs Beefalo Treats — WINNER: AMBEROSIA

[jordisstigander]

Also, you're never "too old" to learn! My dad just turned 70. He barely knew how to cook his entire life. A couple of years ago, he started learning so he could cook for my mom.

Last night, he had four people at a potluck as him for his chili spice recipe. He makes the best turkey burger I've ever eaten. And even when he was just scraping together a box meal, my mom and I still appreciated the effort he was making.

Old dogs can learn new tricks. It's never too late.

Hey, you are not an embarrassment for not knowing how to do certain household chores/basic self-care. They do not come naturally to us. A lot of it takes practice! Maybe you had a neglectful guardian. Maybe you had one that was very coddling and never thought to teach you. Maybe you haven't lived in a place where these things were available to you or needed. Doesn't matter. It's okay to not know and far more common than you might realise.

That said, this website provides very simple instructions on how to do everyday tasks such as making your bed, using a washing machine, cooking different foods, washing dishes, taking a shower, etc. All you have to do is use the search bar to find the task you're struggling with, and it'll come up with what you need + other related how-to's:)

If you're having trouble navigating it, let me provide you with some examples:

How to clean dishes by hand

How to make your bed (with visual demonstrations of each step!)

How to fold clothes (with visual demonstrations of each step!)

How to take a shower & dry yourself off (also provides ways to shave beards, armpits, legs and genitals)

How to shave legs, armpits, beards, pubic areas, etc. (a more in-depth guide)

How to mop the floor

How to sweep the floor

How to swallow pills

How to make small talk

How to make eye contact in different situations (or how to avoid it while still looking natural)

It's also perfectly okay if these don't help or aren't appealing to you. Unfortunately, nothing helps everyone.

[tameblog]

By: Shelly Posted: Jan 29, 2025 This cheeseburger casserole recipe is a hearty and satisfying dinner idea packed with all the cheeseburger essentials: tender seasoned beef, onion, tomatoes, and melty cheese! Everything gets baked together in a creamy sauce with garlic and spices. If you love the flavors of a classic cheeseburger, try my gooey cheeseburger dip and this rich and creamy cheeseburger soup, next! Why You’ll Love This Cheeseburger Casserole Today’s cheeseburger casserole is a family-style spin on cheeseburger pasta, baked in the oven instead! Tender pasta gets tossed in a savory mixture of juicy ground beef, tomato, sweet onions, and burger seasonings, then baked underneath fistfuls of melted cheese. Here’s why you need this weeknight favorite on your table, stat: Classic flavors. Cheeseburger casserole is a bit like a homemade take on boxed Hamburger Helper (similar to my creamy beef pasta). This recipe ditches the box mix and recreates all those gooey, cheesy, beefy flavors from scratch. Ready in less than an hour. The cheeseburger-inspired filling comes together in minutes, followed by a short bake in the oven. Have the whole casserole hot and on the table in less than one hour. Easy clean-up. The noodles become tender in the skillet as they soak up all the flavor, and then it’s a matter of filling a casserole dish for baking. Clean-up is quick, and leftovers keep for days. Ingredient Notes Here, I’ve included some notes on the key ingredients and seasonings you’ll need for this easy cheeseburger casserole recipe. Scroll to the recipe card below the post for a printable list. Ground Beef – You’ll need about one pound of lean ground beef. You can also make this casserole with ground chicken or turkey as a leaner option. Onion – I like to use yellow onion but another variety, like Vidalia or even red onion, also works. Seasoning – I season my ground beef with a blend of salt, pepper, chili powder, and Italian seasoning. Garlic – You’ll need two minced garlic cloves, or to taste. Tomato Paste and Broth – Tangy tomato paste along with low-sodium beef broth or chicken stock create the base for the sauce. Pasta – You can make this pasta bake with uncooked cavatappi, or another short pasta (see below). Milk and Sour Cream – Substitute plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, or use heavy cream for a more decadent dish. Cheese – I top this casserole with shredded mozzarella and grated cheddar cheese. You can substitute this simple blend with another melty cheese like Colby, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or whatever you have on hand. I recommend grating the cheese fresh from the block. Pre-shredded cheese comes with a waxy coating and won’t melt as smoothly. What’s the Best Pasta to Use? Similar to mac and cheese, the best types of pasta for cheeseburger casseroles are hollow and tubular. These shapes allow more cheese sauce to cling to them. I make my cheeseburger casserole with cavatappi, or “corkscrew” pasta, which is a bit like a bigger, spiralized version of elbow macaroni. Other good options are elbow macaroni, penne, ziti, and mini conchiglie (shells). How to Make Cheeseburger Casserole Here’s a quick look at how to make this gooey and bubbly cheeseburger casserole. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Brown the beef and add onions and seasonings. Add tomato paste, garlic, pasta, and broth. Brown the beef. First, saute the ground beef in a skillet. Once browned, stir in diced onion along with your seasonings. Cook for a few minutes longer, until the onions are softened. Add the pasta and cook. Next, stir in tomato paste and garlic, followed by the broth and pasta. Simmer the mixture, covered, until the pasta is al dente. This should take about 10 minutes or so, but the exact times may vary depending on the pasta you’re using. Add the milk and sour cream. Melt in the cheese. Add milk, sour cream, and cheese. Whisk the milk and sour cream together in a separate bowl, then stir this into the skillet. After, sprinkle over half the shredded cheese, and stir until the cheese is melted. Fill the casserole dish. Top with cheese and bake! Bake. Spread the mixture into a large casserole dish. Add the remaining shredded cheese over top, and bake the casserole at 375ºF for 10-15 minutes. The cheese should be melted and bubbling at the edges. Serve. Let the casserole stand for a bit once it’s out of the oven, this will make it easier to scoop. Serve cheeseburger casserole garnished with green onions alongside your favorite sides. Recipe Tips and Variations Use room temperature ingredients. Take ingredients like milk, sour cream, and cheese out of the fridge 20-30 minutes ahead of preparing your casserole. Room-temperature ingredients are easier to combine and yield the creamiest texture. Try not to overcook the pasta. Since you’ll be baking the pasta after it’s cooked in the pan, make sure to only cook the pasta in the sauce until it’s just al dente (cooked but still firm in the center). Add bacon. Stir in cooked, crumbled bacon for a bacon cheeseburger casserole. More cheeseburger toppings. Add burger-inspired toppings like diced tomatoes, caramelized onions, and dill pickles for even more flavor. Mexican-style. Swap the Italian seasoning in the recipe for taco seasoning for a Tex-Mex spin on cheeseburger casserole. You might also like this taco pasta. Make it vegetarian. Substitute ground meat with canned beans, lentils, or your preferred meatless mince, and use vegetable broth in place of beef or chicken broth. If you’re looking for a hearty vegetarian pasta recipe, try this baked Boursin cheese pasta or this Midwest five-cheese bake. Serving Suggestions Cheeseburger casserole is a meal-in-one, but I’ll often round out dinner with a side of fluffy dinner rolls or homemade crescent rolls. This casserole also goes great with a side of green salad or veggies, like air fryer asparagus. For dessert, tuck into a slice of creamy cherry cheesecake! Can I Make This Casserole Ahead? Yes. Cheeseburger casserole can be made ahead and then refrigerated or frozen until you’re ready to bake it. Here’s how: Follow the recipe as directed right up until you transfer the casserole filling to an oven-proof baking dish and cover it with cheese. Wrap the unbaked casserole tightly in plastic wrap to refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the casserole completely before baking as directed. When preparing this casserole in advance, consider adding a bit of extra broth. This helps to keep the filling from drying out once it’s in the oven. Whenever possible, let your casserole come back to room temperature before baking. It’s important to pay attention to the temperature requirements of your casserole dish to avoid a cold dish cracking in the hot oven. See the next section for directions on how to store and reheat cheeseburger casserole once it’s baked. Storing and Reheating Leftovers Fridge. Store any leftover cheeseburger casserole airtight and refrigerate it for up to 3-4 days. Reheat servings in the microwave or in the oven at 350ºF until warmed through. Freezer. Baked cheeseburger casserole is also great to freeze. Cover the casserole or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, plus a layer of foil. You can also store smaller portions in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Store leftovers frozen for up to 3 months, and defrost them in the fridge before reheating. More Pasta Casserole Recipes Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon Description This cheeseburger casserole is an easy weeknight pasta bake filled with all the cheeseburger essentials: seasoned beef, onion, tomato, and lots of melty cheese! 1 pound lean ground beef 1 yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups beef broth, or chicken stock 12 oz cavatappi pasta, uncooked (rotini also works well) 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Green onions for garnish Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, until almost completely cooked. Add the diced onion, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir and cook until the onions are softened for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic until well combined. Add the beef broth and uncooked cavatappi pasta to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente (cooked but still firm). In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and sour cream. Pour this mixture into the skillet, stirring it into the pasta and meat mixture. Add half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese to the skillet and mix until melted and well combined. Transfer the mixture to a 13×9-inch casserole dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Once cooked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions. Want To Save This Recipe?Find more recipes like this: Source link