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Here's a delicious recipe for a Pepperoni Pizza Burger, combining the best of both worlds: juicy burgers and flavorful pizza toppings! Pepperoni Pizza Burger Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) ground beef 🥩 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage 🍖 1/2 cup pizza sauce 🍅 8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese 🧀 32 slices pepperoni 🍕 8 hamburger buns 🍔 2 tablespoons butter 🧈 1 teaspoon garlic salt 🧄 Fresh basil leaves, for garnish 🌿 Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish 🧀 Instructions: 1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and Italian sausage until well blended. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties. 🍖🍔 2️⃣ Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. 🔥🍔 3️⃣ While the patties are cooking, melt the butter and mix in the garlic salt. Brush this mixture onto the insides of the hamburger buns. 🍞🧈 4️⃣ Toast the buns on the grill or in a skillet until they are golden brown. 🔥🍞 5️⃣ Once the patties are nearly cooked, spoon a tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each patty, then place a slice of cheese and 4 slices of pepperoni on top. Cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese. 🍅🧀🍕 6️⃣ Assemble the burgers by placing each patty onto a toasted bun. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy! 🍔🌿🧀 Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Calories: Approximately 553 kcal per serving | Servings: 8 burgers This recipe is inspired by Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts.

Easy Deep Dish Pizzas. Chewy-crisp crust, savory sauce, stretchy cheese, and endless topping options, these easy pizzas are sure to add excitement to your weekly recipe rotation! And I have a secret; a culinary hack that creates perfectly cooked (not soggy), flavorful crusts every time! https://lnkd.in/dKVyxQC Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 (1-pound) loaf fresh or frozen bread or pizza dough, thawed according to package directions if frozen (see note above) Olive oil for brushing the crust 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided  1 teaspoon pizza seasoning or Italian seasoning  1 1/2 cups pizza sauce or pasta sauce (see note above) Toppings of choice, such as pepperoni, steamed/blanched broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, sausage, black olives, hot peppers, ham, and pineapple Chopped or chiffonade-cut fresh basil for serving, optional Crushed red pepper flakes, optional Grated parmesan cheese, optional INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Divide the dough into two equal pieces and press each piece into the bottoms of two 8-inch square or round cake pans, pressing the dough all the way to the edges. If the dough springs back (and doesn't reach the edges), let it rest for a few minutes and try again. Cold dough sometimes springs back, so work it until it reaches the edges and warms up.   Brush the dough with olive oil. Top each pizza with 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese (you can go all the way to the edges). Sprinkle the pizza seasoning over top.  Top the cheese and seasoning with the sauce, to within 1/2-inch of the edges of the pan. Top the sauce with the remaining mozzarella cheese and toppings of choice.   Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the crusts are puffed up and golden brown.  Top with basil (if using) and serve with crushed red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese on the side (if using).

Buffalo Chicken Dip. This gooey, mouthwatering dip is a game-day favorite, delivering all the joy of chicken wings, in cheesy, scoopable form. I actually served it over rice last night for one incredible dinner!  https://lnkd.in/eBcrF9HX Serves10 to 12 INGREDIENTS 8 ounces block-style, full-fat cream cheese, cubed 1 cup ranch dressing, or blue cheese dressing 1 cup hot sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken, such as rotisserie chicken, or shredded chicken of choice, preferably white meat 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, or half shredded mozzarella and half cheddar, divided 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat 9x9-inch or 2-quart baking dish (or any pan of that approximate size) with cooking spray or a very thin layer of oil.  In a medium saucepan, combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce, and minced garlic. Set the pan over medium heat and cook until the cream cheese has completely melted, whisking constantly.  Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the chicken, half of the cheese (1 1/2 cups), and all but 1 tablespoon of the green onions (reserve the rest for garnish).  Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread out in an even layer. Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheese.  Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the cheese melts. Note, if you overcook your dip, it will separate, so start checking at the beginning of the suggested cooking time.  If desired, place the pan under the broiler to get the cheese golden brown. Garnish with the remaining chopped green onions.  Cool for 5 minutes. Serve with desired dippers. 

National Grilled Cheese Day! #grilledcheeseday Even something as ordinary as a grilled cheese sandwich can be elevated to luxury status! Credit the recipe to the Chunky Chef (https://lnkd.in/dnu4SSHT) Here is what you will need: This gourmet grilled cheese is loaded with herbed caramelized onions, gooey gruyere, and white cheddar cheeses, and it's cooked in savory rosemary butter! Ingredients: 8 slices high quality bread Mayonnaise 12 oz Gruyere cheese 6 oz White cheddar 4 slices thin Muenster cheese 2 yellow onions diced 1 tsp fresh thyme minced 2 tsp fresh rosemary minced 1 tsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp butter divided 1 Tbsp olive oil Instructions: Add 1 1/2 Tbsp butter and olive oil to a skillet and heat over MED-LOW heat. Add diced onions, salt, pepper, fresh thyme and 1 tsp of fresh rosemary to the hot skillet and saute, stirring often, until onions are soft and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir brown sugar into the onions and cook another minute. Transfer onions to a plate. Spread one side of two pieces of bread with a little bit of mayonnaise. To the same skillet, add remaining butter and rosemary, and heat over MED heat. Swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet with the melted butter. Add both pieces of bread, mayonnaise side down, and cook until bread is golden brown and crunchy, about 2-3 minutes. As soon as you add the bread to the skillet, add a bit of cheese to the top of each piece of bread. Once it starts to melt a little, sprinkle a couple tablespoons of the caramelized onions over the top of one of the pieces of bread. When the bread is good and golden brown, sandwich the pieces of bread together and cook on LOW until cheese is fully melted. Transfer to a plate, repeat with remaining slices of bread and ingredients. Slice and enjoy!

Mushroom Spinach White Pizza 🍕🍄🌿 1.5 lb pizza dough, divided in half 1 cup ricotta cheese (plus 2-3 tablespoons, optional) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 package button mushroom, sliced 1 teaspoon butter ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 2-3 cups baby spinach leaves 1 teaspoon oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Directions Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Cook the Mushrooms On a medium-size non-stick skillet, cook the sliced mushrooms on high heat for a couple of minutes until the water evaporates and the mushrooms turn slightly brown. Add butter and dried thyme, stir frequently, cook for an additional minute or two. Set aside. Cook the Spinach In the same skillet, add oil and spinach leaves. Sprinkle with garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of ricotta cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon of dried basil. Prepare the Dough Divide the pizza dough in half. Flour the working surface and stretch each dough flat. Assemble the Pizza Spread the ricotta mixture evenly and thinly on each pizza dough. Add the cooked mushrooms and spinach to both pizzas. Top each pizza with ⅓ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and freshly ground black pepper. Bake the Pizza Place the pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for 11-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy immediately. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes #pizza #pizzalover #easyrecipes #yummyfood Follow- TastyfoodwithJharna

Taco Beef and Pasta. The ultimate commingling - savory taco-seasoned beef, tender pasta, and plenty of Mexican cheese! Plus, the variations are endless - make it spicy, use poultry instead of beef, change up the pasta - it's fabulous every time.  https://lnkd.in/e8mX2ecA Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 pound pasta of choice, I used cavatappi, any small shape pasta works 1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-ounce packet (2 tablespoons) taco seasoning of choice, I used Desert Dust Spicy Taco Seasoning 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, or tomato puree 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend Salt and freshly ground black pepper Crushed red pepper flakes for serving, optional INSTRUCTIONS Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.  Meanwhile, brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. If necessary, drain away any fat.  Add the onion and garlic to the beef and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is soft. Fold in the taco seasoning. Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.  Reduce the heat to low, partially cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.  Fold in the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water. If you want the mixture more saucy, add more pasta water.  Fold in the  cheese. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.  Serve with crushed red pepper flakes on the side. 

Cheesy quesadillas with corn AMC cookware is perfect for frying cheesy, crispy quesadillas without the need for oil. The combination of sour cream, corn and two cheeses gives you flavour and that melty-cheesy-goodness. Choose a unit suitable for frying according to the size of the tortillas that you are using. Remember to work over a medium to low temperature for the best golden brown quesadillas. Serve for a light dinner or as part of a snack platter. Ingredients Serves 6 - 8  8 medium-sized wholewheat or multi-grain tortillas 125 ml (½ cup) sour cream 2 slices feta cheese, crumbled 250 ml (1 cup) cooked sweetcorn (see tip) 500 ml (200 g) coarsely grated mozzarella cheese 1 - 2 spring onions, sliced Handful fresh Italian parsley, chopped Method Place 4 of the tortillas on a wooden board. Divide sour cream between the 4 tortillas and spread evenly. Mix the rest of the ingredients together. Divide between the 4 tortillas and spread evenly. Top each with another tortilla. Heat an AMC 24 or 28 cm Chef's Pan over a medium temperature until the Visiotherm® reaches the first red area. Fry 1 quesadilla at a time without any oil, until it starts to toast. Turn over and fry on the other side until the cheese has just melted and the tortilla is crispy and golden. Slice with a pizza cutter or knife. Serve immediately with an accompaniment of your choice, like a tomato salsa, fresh avocado or jalapeño chillies. TIPS: Place sweetcorn on the cob with about 125 ml (½ cup) water in an AMC 20 cm Gourmet High. Heat over a medium temperature with the lid on, until the Visiotherm® reaches the first red area. Simmer for 5 - 8 minutes or until just cooked. Bacon will be delicious in these quesadillas. Add cooked, chopped bacon pieces to the cheese mixture and add to the tortillas as above. LikeCommentShare

Taco Sausage and Pasta. This dreamy dish features taco-seasoned sausage and tender pasta in a chunky tomato-based sauce. Then the whole thing is topped with gooey Mexican cheese! Use pork, or chicken, or beef... they all work! https://lnkd.in/gvipBXdx Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound elbow macaroni, or small pasta of choice 1 pound ground pork sausage 1 bell pepper, any color, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced  1-ounce packet, or 3 tablespoons taco seasoning, regular or hot 14-ounce can tomato sauce  10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes, regular, hot, or fire-roasted Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Chopped green onions for serving, optional INSTRUCTIONS Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.  Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat as is cooks. If necessary, drain away any fat. Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, until soft.  Add the taco seasoning and stir to coat. Add the tomato sauce and Rotel tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes (or until the pasta finishes cooking).  Fold in the pasta and cook for 1 minute to heat through. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Top the sausage and pasta with the cheese. If desired, place the pan under the broiler to melt the cheese.  Top with green onions, if using, and serve.

Spicy Flatbread Fiesta with a Kick! This flatbread pizza is bursting with flavor and a touch of heat thanks to MAHI Red Savina Hot Pepper Sauce! It's the perfect appetizer, light lunch, or fun weeknight dinner that's easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Here's what you'll need: 1 store-bought naan bread (or your favorite flatbread crust) ¼ cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced 1-2 tablespoons MAHI Red Savina Hot Pepper Sauce (adjust to your spice preference!) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Optional toppings: Sliced chicken, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh herbs Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the pizza sauce or tomato sauce evenly over the naan bread. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Arrange the red onion slices, green bell pepper slices, and kalamata olives on top of the cheese. Drizzle with your desired amount of MAHI Red Savina Hot Pepper Sauce. Bake the flatbread pizza for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and any additional toppings you like. Tips: Feel free to get creative with your toppings! This recipe is a great base for all sorts of flavor combinations. If your naan bread is pre-cooked, you can preheat the oven to broil and cook the pizza for just a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a vegetarian option, simply omit the chicken. #FlatbreadLove #SpicyAppetizer #FoodieFun #MAHI #PizzaParty #HotSauce #RedSavinaHeat #Spicy

😅STORYTIME... Breakfast Burrito Recipe Coming Up...😋 FULL RECIPE BELOW 👇 Ingredients: • 1 cup cooked white 4Sisters rice • 1 lb. ground sausage • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper • ¼ cup diced yellow onion • 1 tbsp. minced garlic • 1 pkg. favorite taco seasoning • 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese For the scrambled eggs: • 4 lg. eggs, beaten • 2 tbsp. butter • 2 tbsp. whipping cream • ½ tsp. salt • ¼ tsp. black pepper • 1 refrigerated pizza crust • 1 lg. egg, for egg wash Directions: 1. Cook the rice according to package directions. 2. While the rice is cooking, brown the sausage with the red bell pepper, onion, & garlic (you can cook the vegetables separately with 2 tbsp. butter, until soft, if using pre-cooked sausage). 3. Drain grease from the sausage, stir in the taco seasoning, cooked rice, & shredded cheese. 4. In a separate skillet, scramble the eggs with butter, cream, salt, & pepper.  Fold the scrambled eggs into the sausage and vegetable mixture. 5. Slightly roll the pizza crust out into a larger rectangle.  Score the outer edges of the dough into 1-inch cuts (see our video). Line the uncut center of the dough with the filling.  Wrap the cut pieces across the top of the filling, this will look like a large braid when done. 6. Brush with egg wash.  Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Garnish* and enjoy. *Garnish options: chopped green onion, sour cream, salsa, avocado, more cheese, etc... 🍽️ Serves 4-6 #recipe #story #storytime #funnystory