My Mom’s Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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a golden baked chicken enchilada casserole topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with cilantro

This creamy chicken enchilada casserole is one of those recipes that’s been passed down, made on repeat, and requested again and again. Instead of rolling individual enchiladas, everything is layered into a casserole dish, making this recipe faster without sacrificing flavor.

a golden baked chicken enchilada casserole topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with cilantro

It’s rich, comforting, incredibly easy to throw together and exactly the kind of dinner my mom relied on when feeding our family. I remember specifically having this casserole one year while we were camping. We were all tired, it was dark and rainy, and my mom baked it up in our camper. I knew immediately what it was by the smell…absolute torture. I hated the stuff!

It took me years to embrace the creamy, satisfying goodness and now it’s one of my favorites! If you’re looking for a dependable, crowd-pleasing chicken enchilada casserole, this one is a keeper.

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Enchilada Casserole

  • Creamy, comforting, and full of flavor
  • Easier than traditional enchiladas—no rolling required!
  • Perfect for make-ahead dinners and makes great leftovers
  • Family-friendly and great for feeding a crowd
  • Uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients
  • Budget-friendly
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Ingredients You’ll Need

This creamy chicken enchilada casserole is made with simple pantry and fridge staples. It’s the same recipe that mom used growing up, but I’ve zhuzhed it up a little with some extra spices for bolder flavor.

  • Onion: Adds a mild sweetness and savory base flavor to the casserole.
  • Garlic: <
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Healthy Strawberry Oat Muffins with Greek Yogurt (Super Soft)

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Healthy Strawberry Oat Muffins with Greek Yogurt (Super Soft)

This Healthy Strawberry Oat Muffin Recipe is made with Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries, resulting in muffins that are moist, fluffy, and packed with extra protein. They’re perfect for busy school mornings, leisurely weekend breakfasts, or quick on-the-go snacks.

Cade and I were chatting a few weeks ago about how hectic our mornings have been. Getting ourselves and the kids out the door is like a circus. He was complaining about never having time for breakfast, either skipping it or grabbing something on the go, when I had an idea. What if I baked a batch of nutritious muffins that we could freeze and grab quickly in the mornings? I got to work, and now these muffins have officially been crowned our favorite go-to breakfast for busy mornings.

They strike the perfect balance between natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients, making them great for breakfast or an easy, feel-good snack. Packed with fiber and antioxidants, they’re light yet satisfying and full of fresh strawberry flavor.

This muffin project went through several versions before we landed on the strawberry ones. We tried blueberry oatmeal, banana oat, brown sugar cinnamon oat, and chocolate chip oatmeal muffins, but the strawberry version was our favorite. The texture is perfect, the flavor is fresh and bright, and those tall, bakery-style muffin tops make them irresistible.

Ingredients For This Strawberry Oat Muffin Recipe

This healthy oatmeal muffin recipe is surprisingly easy to make. They’re delicious on their own, but when my kids were younger, I loved baking mini muffins for quick snacks and easy grab-and-go bites. These muffins are perfect for that, too! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • White Whole Wheat Flour: Forms the structure of the muffins while keeping them light and tender.
  • Old Fashioned Oats: Add texture and a subtle, hearty bite. For best results, do not substitute with quick oats or steel-cut oats.
  • Baking Powder: Helps the muffins rise and stay fluffy.
  • Baking Soda: Works with the banana and yogurt for extra lift.
  • Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • Banana: Adds natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Plain Oikos Greek Yogurt: Keeps the muffins soft and tender while adding protein.
  • Milk: Loosens the batter for the perfect consistency (or use extra yogurt instead).
  • Honey: Naturally sweetens the muffins.
  • Large Eggs: Binds everything together.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds warmth and depth of flavor.
  • Fresh Strawberries: Bring juicy bursts of sweetness in every bite.

These are great for a quick morning breakfast, a healthy snack, or a lunchbox treat. They’re easy to bake and even easier to love.

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Smashed Tater Tots

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If crispy hot tater tots make you grin, then you have got to try these irresistible Smashed Tater Tots! Every time I make these, my whole family just stands around and grabs them off the pan.

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Who doesn’t love cheese and potatoes? I’ve been making snacks, entrees, and side dishes around this pairing since “the 1900s”, as my boys are all too happy to laughingly remind me. This recipe was inspired by our favorite cheesy bacon tater tots, and these smashed potatoes with parmesan are also quite similar. I will caution you, though. These tots are immensely snackable. They will not last long!

And the best part? It’s just four ingredients. Tots, cooking spray, cheese, and parsley. That’s it. The prep work takes less than five minutes. Then, it’s just a matter of time!

Smashed Tater Tots

My friends, I have to admit that I love tater tots. Whether served as a side dish, main course, or just a snack on the go, they’re a simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile potato. And, you already know how much we love potatoes around here! Tots have become one of my favorite options to bulk up a last-minute dinner, or try out any new dipping sauces I’m testing.

But, smashing is the move! You bake the tots first to get them warm and soft inside, then press each one flat with the bottom of a measuring cup. They go back into the oven at a higher temp, and get so wonderfully crunchy and crispy. And, since you’re starting from frozen, there’s absolutely no fuss with this recipe for smashed tater tots.

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Coleslaw Dressing

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Creamy, tart, and mildly sweet, this simple coleslaw dressing is a great condiment for coleslaws, salads, and tons of other side dishes. We’ve been making it for years now, and it’s always a welcome addition to the dinner table.

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We’ve grown to love our classic memphis-style coleslaw so much, we make it frequently. But, what I’ve found over the years is that nothing beats a freshly dressed slaw. Pre-made coleslaw just sits there, getting soggy. So, I’ve taken to making this coleslaw dressing recipe in advance and keeping it in the fridge alongside the rest of our favorite salad dressings. That way, when it’s time to eat, I just shred the cabbage, drizzle the dressing, and toss. Always fresh. Always crisp.

Coleslaw Dressing

I’ve been making dressings from scratch since long before the start of this blog. The convenience of prepping my favorite condiments with ingredients I have at home just can’t be beat. And, making your dressings fresh gives you flavor that is SO much better than bottled!

This one is southern style, through and through. Creamy mayo base, a good hit of apple cider vinegar for tang, a bit of sugar, and celery seeds. Those celery seeds are a must. They bring just the right earthy, peppery bite to contrast the sweet sugar. Try them in this recipe for coleslaw dressing, and you’ll never go back.

Beyond coleslaw, this dressing is versatile enough to bring a coleslaw kick to plenty of other salads. And, I don’t want to brag, but I’ve watched someone come back for thirds of this slaw at a cookout. So there’s that.

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Easy Lemon Desserts You’ll Crave All Spring & Summer 🍋

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Easy Lemon Desserts You’ll Crave All Spring & Summer 🍋

There’s something about lemon desserts that just feels fresh, bright, and endlessly craveable. If you’re a lemon lover, you’re in for a treat! We’ve rounded up 14 of our favorite easy lemon desserts, from classic bars and showstopping pies to soft cookies and tender cakes.

Whether you’re baking for a spring gathering, a summer cookout, or just because you’ve got a bag of lemons on the counter, there’s something in this list for every skill level and every occasion. Let’s get to baking!

Cakes & Cupcakes

When it comes to lemon desserts, cakes and cupcakes are where that bright citrus flavor really gets to shine. From the ultra-moist Lemon Jello Cake to gorgeous Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes, every recipe in this section is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Grab your mixing bowl because one of these beauties is about to become your new favorite.

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