#meltedcheddar

A comforting casserole dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese, all coated in a creamy sauce and topped with crispy breadcrumbs.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded. 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched. 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded. 1 cup milk. 2 tablespoons butter. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute. In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, and cheddar cheese. Pour the sauce over the chicken, broccoli, and cheese mixture. Mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

A Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Burger is a tasty treat that comes in a soft pretzel bun and has juicy beef patties with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and a special sauce that is full of flavor.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 4 pretzel buns. 4 slices cheddar cheese. 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 2 tbsp ketchup. 1 tbsp mustard. 1/2 onion, thinly sliced. 4 lettuce leaves. 4 tomato slices. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and form them into burger patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. In the last minute of grilling, add a slice of cheddar cheese to each patty and allow it to melt. While the burgers are cooking, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard to create a special sauce. Toast the pretzel buns on the grill until they are slightly crispy. To assemble the burgers, spread the special sauce on the bottom half of each pretzel bun. Place a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on top of the sauce. Add a cheddar-topped burger patty on top of the tomato slice. Top each burger with two slices of crispy bacon and some thinly sliced onions. Place the top half of the pretzel bun on top to complete the burger. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Cheeseburger Flatbread Melts are a delicious twist on traditional cheeseburgers. The savory ground beef mixture, combined with the tangy flavors of pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, is spread on flatbreads and topped with melted cheddar cheese. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup diced onion. 1/2 cup diced pickles. 1/2 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup mustard. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste. 4 flatbreads. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

Instructions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the diced pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preheat your oven's broiler. Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the flatbreads, spreading it out to cover the entire surface of each. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture on each flatbread. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the flatbreads are toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute before slicing each flatbread into halves or quarters. Serve your Cheeseburger Flatbread Melts hot, and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

These Smoked Brisket Sandwiches are perfect for summer parties, featuring tender smoked brisket layered with barbecue sauce, crunchy coleslaw, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy pickles.

Ingredients: 1 lb smoked brisket, sliced thinly. 4 sandwich buns, split and toasted. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 1 red onion, thinly sliced. 1 cup coleslaw. 4 slices cheddar cheese. Pickles, for serving.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Place the sliced brisket on the bottom half of each bun. Top brisket with barbecue sauce, red onion slices, coleslaw, and a slice of cheddar cheese. Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are heated through. Remove from the oven and top with pickles. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

An old favorite, the Ultimate Cheeseburger has a juicy beef patty, melted cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, and a special sauce on top. The burger is tasty and filling, and it will never go out of style.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese. 4 hamburger buns. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup ketchup. 1/4 cup pickles. 1/4 cup lettuce. 1/4 cup tomato slices. 1/4 cup red onion slices. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Warm up the grill or pan on the stove to medium-high heat. Make 4 patties out of the ground beef that are all the same size. Add pepper and salt. Grill patties for four to five minutes on each side, or until they are done the way you like them. Each patty should have grated cheddar cheese on top in the last minute of cooking. Cover to melt the cheese. In a pan or on the grill, toast the hamburger buns until they are just barely golden. Put mayonnaise and ketchup together to make a unique sauce. Spread special sauce on the bottom bun of each burger, then add lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, pickles, and the cheesy patty. Put the other half of the bun on top and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

A tasty change from the usual grilled cheese sandwich is this Garlicky Avocado Grilled Cheese. The melted cheddar cheese and creamy avocado with a hint of garlic make this sandwich filling and tasty. It's great for lunch or a quick dinner.

Ingredients: 2 slices of whole-grain bread. 1 ripe avocado, mashed. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 2 tablespoons butter. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a small bowl, mix the mashed avocado and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the avocado mixture evenly on one slice of bread. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the avocado mixture. Place the second slice of bread on top to create a sandwich. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let it cool for a minute before slicing in half. Serve hot and enjoy your garlicky avocado grilled cheese!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

The smoky bacon, seasoned grilled chicken, and melted cheddar cheese in this tasty sandwich go together perfectly. The BBQ sauce gives it a sweet and sour kick, making it a BBQ lover's dream!

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 8 slices of bacon. 4 hamburger buns. 4 slices of cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Season each chicken breast with the spice mixture, ensuring even coverage. Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each seasoned chicken breast, securing with toothpicks if necessary. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken breasts on the preheated grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side or until the bacon is crispy and the chicken is cooked through. During the last few minutes of grilling, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to melt the cheese. While the chicken is grilling, toast the hamburger buns on the grill until golden brown. Remove the bacon-wrapped chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Spread barbecue sauce on the toasted buns. Place the bacon-wrapped chicken with melted cheddar on the bottom half of each bun. Top with lettuce, tomato, and red onion slices. Cover with the top half of the bun and secure with toothpicks if needed. Serve the Bacon Wrapped Grilled Chicken Sandwiches hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes