Home Cooking With Marria

Nacho Cheese Beef Wrap 🌯🧀

🛒 Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)

½ cup water

1 cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)

4 large flour tortillas

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup diced tomatoes

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sour cream (optional, for serving)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.

Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

Assemble each wrap: Spread a spoonful of nacho cheese sauce in the center, add seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of cheddar.

Wrap tightly like a burrito, folding in the sides first, then rolling from the bottom up.

Serve hot with sour cream or extra nacho cheese for dipping.

Philly Steak Cheese Fries 🍟🧀

🛒 Ingredients:

1 lb frozen French fries

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 lb thinly sliced beef steak (like ribeye or sirloin)

1 small onion, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese

Optional: cheese sauce for drizzling

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Preheat your oven according to the directions on the frozen fries package (usually 425°F).

Bake fries until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.

While fries bake, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the thin steak slices to the skillet. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Assemble: Once fries are done, spread them on a baking tray. Top with the cooked steak mixture.

Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.

Return tray to oven for 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Optional: Drizzle with warm cheese sauce for extra gooey goodness.

Serve hot and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!

Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Twisted Cheddar Pasta
Ingredients:
1 lb twisted pasta (e.g., cavatappi or fusilli)
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
In a skillet, melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and smooth.
Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss until coated.
Serve chicken on top of the cheesy pasta.
Tips:
Use high-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
Add some diced veggies like bell peppers or broccoli.
Serve with crusty bread for a comforting meal.

Cheesy Garlic Cajun Chicken Cavatappi in Velveeta Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb cavatappi pasta
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Cook cavatappi pasta according to package instructions.
In a skillet, cook chicken with Cajun seasoning and garlic until browned and cooked through.
In a saucepan, melt Velveeta cheese with heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly.
Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese to the Velveeta sauce and stir until melted and smooth.
Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and Velveeta sauce. Toss until coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Tips:
Adjust Cajun seasoning to your desired spice level.
Add some diced bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
Serve with crusty bread for a comforting meal.

Nashville Hot Mozzarella Sticks 🔥🧀

🛒 Ingredients:

12 mozzarella cheese sticks

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1½ cups plain breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon hot sauce

¼ cup butter (melted)

Oil for frying

Pickles (optional, for serving)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Preheat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare your coating stations: Set up 3 bowls—flour in one, beaten eggs mixed with milk and hot sauce in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with all the seasonings in the third.

Coat the sticks: Dip each mozzarella stick into the flour, then the egg mix, then the breadcrumb mix. For extra crunch, dip back into egg and breadcrumbs again. Freeze for 30 minutes.

Fry: Carefully fry the sticks in hot oil for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Add the heat: Mix melted butter with a dash more cayenne and hot sauce. Brush over fried sticks for that signature Nashville kick.

Garnish and serve: Serve warm with pickles and your favorite dipping sauce.

Cheesy Beef and Italian Sausage Rigatoni in Garlic Butter Sauce 🧄🧀

🛒 Ingredients:

1 lb rigatoni pasta

1 lb ground beef

½ lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Directions:

Preheat a large pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Cook the meats: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.

Combine: Add the cooked meat and pasta into the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Stir everything together gently.

Add cheese: Sprinkle in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stir over low heat until the cheese is melted and everything is creamy and well mixed.

Garnish and serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve warm for a comforting, cheesy dinner!

Grilled BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

4 slices cheddar cheese

4 hamburger buns

8 slices bacon

1/4 cup BBQ sauce

Salt & pepper to taste

Lettuce, tomato, pickles (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Form beef into 4 patties; season with salt & pepper.

Grill patties 4–5 mins per side, brushing with BBQ sauce.

Grill bacon until crispy.

Top patties with cheese; melt for 1 min.

Toast buns on grill.

Assemble burgers with bacon, toppings & extra BBQ sauce.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4

Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries 🍟🐔🔥
Ingredients:
1 lb (450g) frozen fries
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Bake fries per package instructions until crispy.
2️⃣ Toss chicken with buffalo sauce.
3️⃣ Spread cooked fries on baking sheet, top with chicken.
4️⃣ Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
5️⃣ Broil 2-3 mins until cheese melts.
6️⃣ Drizzle with ranch dressing.
7️⃣ Garnish with green onions & parsley.
8️⃣ Serve hot & enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4