Sheet Pan Cheeseburger Pasta.

This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is a weeknight meal that we all enjoy! Baked farfalle topped with melty cheddar and cheeseburger beef – it’s a delight! So flavorful, chewy and even light. Add it to the list! Um, hi. I made dinner! This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is made with tender bow ties, ground beef, […]

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This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is a weeknight meal that we all enjoy! Baked farfalle topped with melty cheddar and cheeseburger beef – it’s a delight! So flavorful, chewy and even light. Add it to the list!

Um, hi. I made dinner!

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

This sheet pan cheeseburger pasta is made with tender bow ties, ground beef, melty cheddar and your favorite burger toppings. 

It tastes like heaven!

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

Can you tell that I’m having a moment with cheeseburger flavors? 

I am and I love it!

Cheeseburger tacos, stuffed sweet potatoes, salad, meatballs, tostadas and more. Can’t get enough. 

It’s such a nostalgic and comforting flavor. Full of summer vibes too!

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

This is just one more way to enjoy it. And it may seem a little odd, but it totally works. It’s a nice switch up to pasta if you’re looking to make something unique with classic flavors. 

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

Now, the main reason that I love this is because unlike other hamburger helper-like meals, this pasta is actually quite light. 

I’ve made the version in a skillet before and it’s very rich and cheesy and cozy and comforting. Super delicious.

This pasta bake is not creamy. It’s not overly cheesy, but it does have lots of melted white cheddar! It has all the flavors of that classic cheeseburger dish – the seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and even tomatoes and onions. 

At the same time, it isn’t heavy! And I love that because it’s a nice switch. 

This is something you can make and serve with a greens salad and you actually feel perfectly satisfied once you’re done.

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

On that same note, my kids go wild for it. 

So it’s a crowd pleaser all around. 

sheet pan cheeseburger pasta

You can also switch this up in many ways. First, you can use ground beef or ground turkey. You can also use different variations of cheese.

Another great idea is to throw in some of your favorite burger toppings. Caramelized onions or mushrooms? Go for it. 

Heck, even if you want to pile this pasta on TOP of a bed of greens, it will work. That’s delish too!  (more…)

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Roasted Chickpeas with Sweet Peppers and Feta.

I love these roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers. They are savory, sweet and so delicious – super satisfying when served with pita, in salads or on top of grain bowls. Easy, versatile and perfect for leftovers! Hello, best dinner ever! These sheet pan roasted chickpeas and tomatoes with sweet peppers is something I […]

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I love these roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers. They are savory, sweet and so delicious – super satisfying when served with pita, in salads or on top of grain bowls. Easy, versatile and perfect for leftovers!

Hello, best dinner ever!

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

These sheet pan roasted chickpeas and tomatoes with sweet peppers is something I am making on repeat. It’s delicious. Super roasty, savory, topped with tangy crumbled feta and is SO good scooped up with warm pita bread.

I could eat it every single day. 

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

This meal is funny, because it doesn’t exactly look like anything special. 

But it tastes AMAZING.

When I tell you that I could make a pan of this and enjoy it for the next few meals, it’s no exaggeration. 

It’s savory, sweet, can be eaten in a multitude of ways and tastes incredible. 

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

Plus, it’s pretty easy too! You throw everything on the sheet pan, roast it and then top it with some creamy feta. 

I mean, oh my gosh. 

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

The original recipe comes from the NYT and it focuses on big pieces of feta. I like to add in sweet peppers (we are obsessed with them, using them in every way possible) and top everything with crumbled feta instead. This spreads out the cheese so every bite gets some. 

Spread the love! Of the cheese. 

When I had this in mind for dinner, all I could think of was my warm, fluffy pita. I LOVE making this and it’s super simple to do. 

BEST decision ever. 

whole wheat pita

Scooping this up with warm pita is incredible. You can eat it taco-style or even use the pita as a flatbread. Or! You can use the chickpea vegetable mixture as a dip and drag is through the sheet pan, because the flavors on that pan are out of this world. 

Trust me! 

roasted chickpeas with tomatoes and sweet peppers

This is how easy it is: 

Throw the following things on a sheet pan:

Whole cherry tomatoes

Sliced sweet peppers

Sliced shallots

Chickpeas (from two cans, that you’ve drained and rinsed)

That’s it! I drizzle on olive oil, lots of salt and pepper and even a little garlic powder. 

Then I roast the heck out of them. Yes, the pan is crowded. Yes, the vegetables will sort of steam instead of get crispy – but in this case, it’s a good thing. The tomatoes burst, the peppers get soft and sweet, the chickpeas take on ALL the flavor.  (more…)

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Irish Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower.

Irish cheddar roasted cauliflower is a satisfying, flavorful dish that is drizzled with chimichurri. Sharp cheddar, golden, tender cauliflower and bright herbs with lots of garlic is the key to any heart! What’s cheesy and crisp and delicious all over?! The most wonderful cauliflower you’re ever going to make! This cauliflower is roasted until golden […]

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Irish cheddar roasted cauliflower is a satisfying, flavorful dish that is drizzled with chimichurri. Sharp cheddar, golden, tender cauliflower and bright herbs with lots of garlic is the key to any heart!

What’s cheesy and crisp and delicious all over?!

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

The most wonderful cauliflower you’re ever going to make!

This cauliflower is roasted until golden and tender, covered in melty Irish cheddar cheese and drizzled with chimichurri to finish it off. It’s super flavorful and a fabulous dish to add to your repertoire. 

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

This is my kind of dish for Saint Patrick’s Day!

It may be a cop out, because I will put Irish cheddar on just about anything. That makes it Irish, right? 

I like to think so. 

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

This cauliflower is covered in spices (my faves! Smoked paprika and garlic powder)  and roasted. I guess we could call it a cauliflower “steak,” but I have just never loved that. Regardless, I roast a big slab of cauliflower until golden and charred and tender and crunchy along the edges.

Then! Then comes the cheese.

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

I sprinkle some sharp Irish cheddar cheese all over the cauliflower slabs and throw the pan back into the oven. It only takes a few minutes for that cheese to get super melty and bubbly, because the cauliflower is already hot!

Pro tip: the golden, crunchy stuck-to-the-pan cheese is always the best. 

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

When it comes out of the oven, I drizzle it with chimichurri. It’s super easy to make while the cauliflower roasts and it’s foolproof. 

I love making chimichurri and have it on hand often. Eddie absolutely LOVES it with chicken and steak – even shrimp. I also stir it into grains like rice, couscous, quinoa and more. It’s a great fridge staple. 

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

This combo is so incredibly delicious. It’s savory and cheesy. Refreshing and bright from the herbs and vinegar. Slightly tangy with a bite, thanks to the garlic. It’s just really good all around. 

irish cheddar roasted cauliflower

It’s an excellent side dish, but I could easily enjoy this as a main dish with a salad or beans or  something on the side. And it’s satisfying and filling. And because the cauliflower slabs are big and covered in cheese (hello!), it feels like a hearty meal.

Which it is!  (more…)

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Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs & Broccoli.

These buffalo chicken meatballs are baked on a sheet pan with broccoli florets for the perfect meal! Drizzle with wing sauce and my greek yogurt blue cheese dressing for an extra pop of flavor! Easy meals are the name of the game right now! These buffalo chicken meatballs are filled with flavor and roasted on […]

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These buffalo chicken meatballs are baked on a sheet pan with broccoli florets for the perfect meal! Drizzle with wing sauce and my greek yogurt blue cheese dressing for an extra pop of flavor!

Easy meals are the name of the game right now!

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

These buffalo chicken meatballs are filled with flavor and roasted on a sheet pan with broccoli florets. Once finished, they are drizzled with buffalo wing sauce and my greek yogurt blue cheese dressing, then topped with a big shower of green onions. 

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

The combination is fabulous! Juicy meatballs with savory flavor, refreshing bites from the herbs, a little bit of heat from the wing sauce and a cooling drizzle of yogurt blue cheese to cut the spice. 

Talk about a major crowd pleaser. 

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

I already have a slow cooker buffalo chicken meatball recipe. But this is a flavor we enjoy so much that I wanted a quick and easy weeknight version. One that I can throw together for sandwiches or right on a plate with vegetables.

See, my family goes CRAZY for meatballs – any and all kinds. The kids love them, Eddie and I love them and they are such a perfect dish for busy weeknights. Plus, they reheat super well. Put them in a wrap, eat them for a snack. The options are endless! 

Our most loved vegetable is roasted broccoli, so it just made sense to combine these two favorites. It’s such a  winning meal. This is something that everyone in our house will eat!

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

The meatballs are filled with so many ingredients that I love to serve with buffalo chicken. Things like shredded carrots, cilantro, green onions and even gorgonzola. The gorgonzola is the perfect cheese to add to meatballs because it’s so crumbly. It allows a few tiny pockets of melty cheese to sneak into each meatball! 

I add a quick drizzle of wing sauce to the meatball mix too to up the flavor too.

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

Now I have two different methods for making the meatballs. The first includes searing them in a skillet. Once the meatballs are formed, I like to do a quick sear in a pan just to get that golden brown color. This also helps the meatballs retain some moisture! 

Then, I throw them on the pan with the broccoli florets. Both the meatballs and broccoli are finished in 15 to 20 minutes. A drizzle of wing sauce, another drizzle of greek yogurt blue cheese and the dish is perfect. 

This extra step takes just a few minutes and makes a big difference in my opinion.

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

However! If you don’t feel like browning the meatballs, you can place them right on the baking sheet to bake. They will need a bit longer in the oven, so in this case I bake them for about 10 minutes, then add the broccoli to the sheet pan and finish for another 15 to 20 minutes. 

Both are easy methods.

Both are incredibly delicious! 

sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs & broccoli

You can serve both of these alongside rice or potatoes if you want an additional side dish. I love making this meal ahead of time to prep for lunches – the leftovers are delicious.  (more…)

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6 Stellar Sheet-Pan Dinners (& the Tools You Need to Make Them)

Because of their versatility, functionality, and relatively low price point, sheet pans are an undisputed weeknight dinner hero. I have three, and I use them countless ways: roasting Brussels sprouts and broccoli until crispy, of course, but also bakin…

Because of their versatility, functionality, and relatively low price point, sheet pans are an undisputed weeknight dinner hero. I have three, and I use them countless ways: roasting Brussels sprouts and broccoli until crispy, of course, but also baking everything from cookies to pizza, stacking just-rolled sheets of fresh pasta, moving piles of ingredients across my (admittedly small) kitchen, and much, much more.

If you’re new to the sheet pan game or looking to revamp your list of go-to recipes, we’ve got you covered. Here are six of our top recipes and five of our favorite Shop tools to help ensure your next sheet-pan dinner is a low-lift, highly delicious success.

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