(Family Features) An easy recipe that can serve your family or a crowd is a perfect solution for any cookbook. Look no further than this Easy Enchilada Casserole, an ideal fit for family dinners or hosting a group when served as a dip. Visit Culinary.net to discover more versatile recipe ideas to keep on hand.

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 6 (12 as appetizer)

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 cup rice
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (10.7 ounces) enchilada sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) rinsed black beans
• 1 can (15 ounces) whole corn
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning
• cilantro, for topping (optional)
• green onions, for topping (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In skillet, brown ground beef with minced onion and garlic powder. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook rice according to package instructions.
4. In casserole dish, mix meat, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, rice, 1 cup cheddar cheese and mesquite seasoning. Bake, covered, 20 minutes.
5. Top with remaining cheese, cilantro and green onions.

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Show Your Love with a Special Sweet Dessert

(Family Features) Going above and beyond for your loved ones, whether it’s a special occasion or a regular night at home, can show just how much you care. Homemade desserts like these Cheesecake Cookie Cups offer a perfect way to make a delicious treat with love. Find more dessert ideas at Culinary.net.

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Cheesecake Cookie Cups
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy“
Yield: 12 cups

• 2          packages (16 ounces each) chocolate chip cookie dough

Whipping Cream:

• 1          cup heavy cream
• 2          tablespoons sugar

Filling:

• 8          ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2       cup powdered sugar
• 1          cup whipping cream
• crumbled cookies, for topping (optional)
• sprinkles, for topping (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In muffin tin, press three pieces of cookie dough into each muffin hole. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then use shot glass and press into each hole. Let cool another 5 minutes and place on rack to cool completely.
3. With hand mixer, mix heavy cream and sugar until it thickens then add cream cheese and powdered sugar; cream together. Spoon into cool cookie cups.
4. If desired, use piping bag and pipe pretty edge around cup. Top with crumbled cookies or sprinkles, if desired.

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(Family Features) It’s tough to beat an easy dinner that’s equal parts comforting, convenient and delicious. This Loaded Hamburger Potato Casserole is no exception – just brown ground beef then mix in a casserole dish with potatoes, bacon, cheese and more before baking for an hour. Find more casserole recipes and beyond at Culinary.net.

Loaded Hamburger Potato Casserole

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 1 pound ground hamburger
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 bag (1 1/2 pounds) tri-colored baby potatoes
• 1 can (10 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup fried onions (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 1/2 ounces bacon pieces
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• chives or green onions, for topping

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. In skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with garlic powder; drain and set aside.
3. Cut potatoes into small pieces. In casserole dish, mix beef; potatoes; soup; sour cream; milk; fried onions, if desired; cheese; and bacon pieces. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bake, covered, 50 minutes then uncover and bake 10 minutes.
4. Top with chives or green onions.

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Culinary.net