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The Best Frito Pie- Instant Pot Recipe
March 31, 2020

The Best Frito Pie- Instant Pot Recipe

This easy instant pot Frito pie recipe is one of the families favorite recipes. Its an easy and quick dinner to make. Loaded with Frito’s, beans, red chile, and shredded cheese. Top it off with all your favorite garnishes.

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by afairytaleflavor
The Best French Toast-Homemade Strawberry Syrup
March 28, 2020

The Best French Toast-Homemade Strawberry Syrup

A simple and delicious french toast recipe. This is the best french toast recipe topped off with homemade strawberry syrup.

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by afairytaleflavor
The Best Mac & Cheese Recipe
March 25, 2020

The Best Mac & Cheese Recipe

This basic, quick, and easy homemade mac & cheese recipe is made on the stovetop and does not require any baking. Thanks to butter, flour, and milk the sauce is super creamy. For sure with this recipe the family will love.

Celina Swartz

The Best Mac & Cheese

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Grains
  • 12 oz Medium Shells
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
Dairy
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 2 Cups Colby & Monterey Jack shredded cheese
  • 2 Cups Milk, warmed

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, after drain them
  2. Heat the milk in the microwave or on the stove top until very hot but not boiling
  3. In a sauce pot melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue to cook, whisking until the mixture turns a light brown color about 2-3 minutes
  4. Lower heat and slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes or until thickened
  5. Stir in the salt, garlic powder, and the pepper
  6. Return heat to medium heat and whisk in the cheese until fully melted
  7. Stir the sauce into the pasta until your desired level of creaminess is reached
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3 Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
March 23, 2020

3 Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These 3 easy chocolate chip cookies are the families favorite. Super soft and loaded with chocolate. These cookies are truly perfect! Milk chocolate/White chocolate chip cookies

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by afairytaleflavor
Chicken Fajitas Recipe
March 17, 2020

Chicken Fajitas Recipe

This easy one-pan Chicken Fajitas skillet meal makes the perfect quick dinner for the family. Loaded with fresh crisp peppers making your house smell delicious. Top these fajitas off with sour cream, cheese, and salsa.

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by afairytaleflavor
Taco Lasagna Recipe
March 11, 2020

Taco Lasagna Recipe

This easy and delicious taco lasagna is perfect for the family. It’s loaded with ground chicken and a cheese sauce, with flour tortillas and topped off with shredded cheese. It’s a Hispanic inspired dish the whole family will love!

Taco Lasagna

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 3 Chicken Breasts
Bread & Baked Goods
  • 6 Flour Tortillas
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Champion chicken
  • 1 tbsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Dry rub (original)
Dairy
  • 2 cups Shredded fiesta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Salted Butter
  • 1 QT Heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree
  2. Place the 3 chicken breasts onto a flat pan
  3. Spray both sides of each chicken breasts with butter non-sticking spray
  4. Season the chicken breasts with the paprika, champion chicken, pepper and salt
  5. Place the chicken breasts into your oven and bake for 25min or until chicken breasts reaches internal temperature of 165
  6. Place the chicken breasts into a blender and pulse until all chicken breasts are shredded
  7. In a pot, make the cheese sauce by melting the butter over medium-low heat
  8. Add the heavy cream to the melted butter and gently mix with a whisk
  9. Gently mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese into the pot with a whisk until the cheese is fully melted
  10. Add the 1 tbsp. of paprika and dry rub (original) seasoning to the melted cheese mixture
  11. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  12. Prepare baking dish with non-stick spray
  13. Place two flour tortillas on bottom of the dish
  14. Add half of the ground chicken on top of the flour tortillas
  15. Add 1/3 of the cheese sauce mixture over the chicken
  16. Repeat steps 14 & 15 one more time
  17. Place the last 2 flour tortillas on top and top them off with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese
  18. Bake for 10min or until cheese is melted

Notes

If your chicken breasts have not gotten to an internal temperature of 165 by the 25min bake time you just need to flip each chicken breasts over and place back into your oven to cook longer. Enjoy!
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by afairytaleflavor
Strawberry Bread Recipe!
March 8, 2020

Strawberry Bread Recipe!

Easy homemade strawberry quick bread recipe. This strawberry bread will make your house smell amazing. Try this delicious bread recipe and pair with a cup of coffee or some ice cream.

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by afairytaleflavor