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pulled pork nacho bake with melted cheese tomatoes and sour cream
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Leftover Pulled Pork Nacho Bake

Crispy chips, pulled pork, and melted cheese baked into an easy nacho dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork in a single layer. Cook without stirring 3-4 minutes until edges are crisp. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes more to heat through. Remove from heat. 4. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups tortilla chips, cooked pulled pork, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup diced tomato, and 1/2 cup sliced black olives. 5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly. 6. Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 7. Remove from oven and let rest 3 minutes. 8. Top with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro off heat.

  • olive oil

  • pulled pork

  • tortilla chips

  • cheddar cheese

  • tomato

  • black olives

  • sour cream

  • cilantro

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pulled pork mac and cheese baked with golden cheese on top
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Leftover Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Baked potatoes topped with pulled pork, cheddar, and sour cream.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Add 8 oz elbow macaroni to boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 cup diced onion and sauté 4-5 minutes until translucent and softened. 4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until flour is lightly golden. 6. Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. 8. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes. 9. Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese and pork sauce until evenly coated. 10. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup grated cheddar cheese evenly on top. 11. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. 12. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. 13. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled over the top off heat.

  • elbow macaroni

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • all-purpose flour

  • whole milk

  • cheddar cheese

  • mozzarella cheese

  • pulled pork

  • parsley

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pulled pork loaded baked potatoes with cheddar sour cream and green onions
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Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Pierce 4 medium baking potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on oven rack 45-55 minutes until tender when pierced. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed and edges brown. 5. Stir in 0.5 cup barbecue sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pork. 6. When potatoes are done, cut a slit on top and gently squeeze to open. 7. Divide pork mixture evenly over potatoes. 8. Top each with 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 0.25 cup sour cream. 9. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh green onions sprinkled on top.

  • baking potatoes

  • olive oil

  • pulled pork

  • barbecue sauce

  • cheddar cheese

  • sour cream

  • green onions

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pulled pork enchilada casserole with melted cheese and cilantro

Pulled Pork Enchilada Casserole

Layered pulled pork, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese baked into an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Stir in 2 cups pulled pork, 1 cup enchilada sauce. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pork. 5. In a baking dish, layer 4 corn tortillas, half the pork mixture, 0.5 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers. 6. Top with remaining 0.5 cup shredded cheese. 7. Bake uncovered 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 8. Remove and rest 5 minutes before serving. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • Olive oil

  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Pulled pork

  • Enchilada sauce

  • Corn tortillas

  • Shredded cheese

  • Cilantro

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loaded baked potatoes with ground beef and melted cheddar cheese
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Loaded Baked Potatoes with Ground Beef and Cheese

Baked potatoes filled with ground beef and melted cheddar for an easy and filling dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Prick 4 large potatoes with fork. Place directly on oven rack. Bake 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with fork. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking apart, until browned and no pink remains. Internal temp 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 5. Stir in 1 tsp onion powder and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute. 6. Remove potatoes from oven. Cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop some flesh out to create a small cavity. 7. Fill potato cavities with ground beef mixture. Top each with 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 8. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. 9. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh green onion sprinkled over top.

  • potato

  • olive oil

  • ground beef

  • onion powder

  • salt

  • cheddar cheese

  • green onion

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leftover ground beef nacho bake with tortilla chips cheddar and green onions
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Leftover Ground Beef Nacho Bake

Tortilla chips topped with leftover ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar baked until bubbly.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 4. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 5. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent. 6. Stir in 1 cup salsa and 1 tsp chili powder. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef mixture. 7. In a 9x9 inch baking dish, spread 4 cups tortilla chips evenly. 8. Spoon beef mixture over chips and sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 9. Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. 10. Remove from oven and finish with fresh chopped green onions sprinkled over the top.

  • leftover ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • salsa

  • chili powder

  • tortilla chips

  • cheddar cheese

  • green onions

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steak cheese sandwiches with sliced steak onions and melted cheddar on rolls
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Steak Cheese Sandwiches

Sliced steak and onions layered with melted cheddar on toasted rolls for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 2. Pat 1 lb steak thinly sliced dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add steak in a single layer to the skillet. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 cup sliced onion and cook until translucent and lightly caramelized, about 7-8 minutes. 4. Return steak to skillet and stir to combine with onions. 5. Preheat oven to 375°F. 6. Assemble sandwiches with steak and onion mixture and 4 slices shredded cheddar cheese on 4 sandwich rolls. 7. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and bread is toasted. 8. Finish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on sandwiches after baking.

  • steak

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • cheddar cheese

  • sandwich rolls

  • parsley

  • salt

  • black pepper

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steak quesadillas with sliced steak onions and melted cheddar in tortillas
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Steak Quesadillas

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 2. Pat 1 lb steak thinly sliced dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add steak in a single layer to skillet. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 cup diced onion and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. 4. Return steak to skillet and stir to combine. 5. Heat another large skillet over medium heat. 6. Place 1 large flour tortilla in skillet. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over tortilla, then spread 1/4 of steak and onion mixture on half of tortilla. 7. Fold tortilla over filling and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts. 8. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. 9. Cut quesadillas into wedges and finish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro sprinkled on top.

  • steak

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • flour tortillas

  • cheddar cheese

  • cilantro

  • salt

  • black pepper

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steak and rice casserole with peppers onions cheddar and parsley
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Steak and Rice Casserole

Seared steak baked with rice, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Pat 1 lb steak diced dry. Add to skillet in a single layer. Sear 2-3 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 130°F. Remove steak and set aside. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper to skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Stir in 3 cups cooked rice, 1 cup tomato sauce, and seared steak. Cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients. 6. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. 7. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 8. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes. 10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

  • steak

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • cooked rice

  • tomato sauce

  • cheddar cheese

  • parsley

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rotisserie chicken quesadillas with peppers onions cheddar cheese and cilantro
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Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas

Shredded rotisserie chicken with onion, bell pepper, and melted cheddar cheese in toasted tortillas.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Sauté 4-5 minutes until softened. 3. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed through. 4. Remove mixture from skillet and set aside. 5. Wipe skillet clean and reduce heat to medium-low. 6. Place one large flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla. 7. Spread half the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese. 8. Fold tortilla over and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. 9. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second quesadilla. 10. Cut into wedges and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • rotisserie chicken

  • flour tortillas

  • cheddar cheese

  • fresh cilantro

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Keep it in the fridge and you always have a way to round out a meal. A small amount goes a long way once it melts into the dish.

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