Tired of Dry Cornbread? This Sweet Cornbread Is Moist, Buttery & Tender. 

Making Chili Tonight? You Need This Sweet, Moist Cornbread, it’s the Sweet Cornbread Everyone Fights Over!

I haaate when my cornbread is dry. Which means I went crazy obsessive to find the best, tender, sweet cornbread that turns out soft and crumbly and stays that way instead drying out. The solution? The perfect amount of eggs, milk and surprisingly, a secret ingredient. 

The Secret to Moist, Sweet Cornbread That Never Turns Out Dry

Bisquick. Intead of going full cornmeal, you need a little balance to turn out a texture that is soft while still boasting the grit of cornmeal and flavor that accompanies it. I have tested over 50 recipes over the course of almost 20 years and I guarantee this will solve your cornbread turning out crumbly problem. 

Yes, you can even slice it without it falling apart. 

Award Winning Cornbread

We’ve now competed almost every year since getting married in a chili and cornbread cookoff, and since I started making this recipe, I’ve won every single one!! It’s the perfect side dish for when you’re wondering what to make as a side dish for chili night.

Ingredients for Sweet Cornbread

• Bisquick: Our unexpected shortcut makes this recipe easy, reliable and anything but dry.
• Cornmeal: Gives cornbread its unmistakable corn flav

This easy zucchini casserole is a hearty, cheesy, and comforting family dinner made with fresh zucchini, a bread crumb topping and plenty of gooey cheese. A quick and easy zucchini casserole recipe that’s perfect for using up fresh summer zucchini!

Garden zucchini coming out your ears? This zucchini casserole turns a whopping 9 cups of shredded zucchini into one seriously delicious side dish. Garlic, herbs and 3 different cheeses bring the flavor, while a buttery panko topping adds that golden CRUNCH we all know is the best part.

And don’t worry—we’ve got a simple trick for getting rid of all that extra zucchini moisture so you don’t end up with a puddle at the bottom of your casserole.

I planted ONE zucchini plant this year. One. I thought I was being smart because zucchini plants are notorious for producing more squash than any human could possibly eat. Well, I picked 10 zucchini and there were still 21—yes, TWENTY-ONE—on the dang plant! What?!

Clearly, I needed a recipe that could put a serious dent in my zucchini situation, and this casserole was the winner!

It’s an easy vegetable side dish for Sunday dinner, summer BBQs or potlucks—and apparently the answer to one wildly overachieving zucchini plant.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Shredded Zucchini: You’ll need about 2 ½ pounds, or 9 cups once shredded. Don’t peel it! The skin is tender and adds color.
• Onion + Garlic: Sautéing them first takes away the raw bite and adds so much more flavor to the casserole.
• Eggs + Sour Cream: These bind everything together and give the filling its creamy texture.
• Dijon Mustard: Just a teaspoon adds a little tang and depth without mak

Learn how to make the best patty melt recipe! Our mouthwatering sandwich features thin beef patties grilled to perfection for that nostalgic diner-style flavor. Crispy bread and melty cheese make every bite irresistible, while the caramelized onions add the perfect sweet and savory touch with a tangy homemade dressing!

I had my first patty melt during a road trip from Texas to Chicago years ago, and I still remember it perfectly. We pulled into a tiny greasy diner somewhere along the drive, ordered patty melts, and from the first bite I was hooked. Crispy buttery bread, juicy beef, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and sauce dripping down my hands… honestly, it changed me a little.

Ever since then, I’ve been obsessed with recreating that perfect diner-style patty melt at home. Sometimes I go classic with Swiss cheese on rye, other times I swap in cheddar, sourdough, or a quick burger sauce depending on my mood.

That grease and sauce dripping down my fingers is what officially made me fall I love with sauces and spreads and I’m still a believer all these years later. The beauty of a patty melt is that it’s simple, comforting, and almost impossible to mess up.

What Is a Patty Melt?

A patty melt is a sandwich that’s part hamburger and part grilled cheese. It’s made with seasoned beef patties, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and toasted bread instead of a traditional hamburger bun.

Patty melts are usually cooked on rye bread, but sourdough, Texas toast, or white bread also work great.

Patty Melt vs Hamburger

A hamburger is served on a bun and usually topped with traditional burger toppings like lettuce and tomato. A patty melt is served on toasted bread with melted cheese and caramelized onions, giving it more of a grilled cheese vibe.

Patty Melt vs Smash Burger

A smash burger is cooked by smashing the beef thin on a hot griddle to create crispy edges. A patty melt uses a slightly thicker burger patty and is assembled like a sandwich with cheese and toasted bread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Patty Melt

• Ground Beef: We like 85/15 ground beef for juicy flavorful patties.
• Onions: Slowly caramelized onions add sweetness and classic diner flavor.
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