monterey jack cheese

scoop taken out of 7-layer dip in white casserole dish

The Best 7-Layer Dip {New and Improved}

June 22, 2020
cheesy chicken enchilada bake over brown rice on white platter

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

March 2, 2020
Square of tater tot breakfast casserole scooped on metal spatula.

Make-Ahead Overnight Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

December 16, 2019
Two of the best red sauce chicken enchiladas on white plate.

The Best Red Sauce Chicken Enchiladas

October 28, 2019
Close up view of bite taken out of one honey lime chicken enchilada on white and blue plate.

Honey Lime Chicken or Pork Enchiladas

April 15, 2019

Creamy Black Bean Taco Soup

February 18, 2019
White plate with cheesy sausage wonton bites.

Cheesy Sausage Wonton Bites

January 30, 2019
Closeup of two shrimp enchiladas on white plate.

Creamy White Sauce Shrimp Enchiladas

April 3, 2018

Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

September 20, 2017
These crispy southwest chicken wraps are delicious, easy to make (talk about a weeknight dinner saver!) and so versatile!

Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps

July 19, 2017
Monterey Chicken with Pico de Gallo {Chili's Copycat}

Monterey Chicken with Pico de Gallo {Chili’s Copycat}

May 17, 2017
Chicken Sweet Potato Kale Skillet Meal

Cheesy Chicken, Kale and Sweet Potato Skillet Meal

February 15, 2017
BBQ Chicken Salad Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl

BBQ Chicken Salad Cilantro Lime Rice Bowls

July 11, 2016
Chicken Taco Salad

Chicken Taco Salad {InstantPot, Slow Cooker, or Stovetop}

June 1, 2016
Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

Turkey and Brown Rice Taco Burritos

April 6, 2016
Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

February 24, 2016
Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna

Cheesy Black Bean Lasagna

January 11, 2016
Stuffed Bacon and Apple Sweet Potato Casserole

Stuffed Apple and Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole

November 12, 2015
30-Minute Quinoa Enchilada Skillet Meal

Quick and Easy Quinoa Enchilada Skillet Meal

October 9, 2015
White Bean Chicken Chili

White Bean Chicken Chili

September 30, 2015
Mexican Chopped Chicken Salad

Mexican Chopped Salad with Simple Honey Vinaigrette

April 24, 2015
Slow Cooker Beef Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef {For Enchiladas}

January 21, 2015
Chewy Pretzel Twists

Chewy Soft Pretzel Twists with Homemade Cheese Dipping Sauce

October 8, 2014
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Pepeprs

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers {With a Slow Cooker Variation}

September 19, 2014

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