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Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

Tomato Basil Penne Pasta

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cook pasta in boiling water until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat both oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Add tomatoes, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in pepper Jack, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 When cheese begins to melt, mix in cooked penne pasta.
  7. 7 Season with fresh basil.

By Elisa Stamm

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Use a melon baller to separate and remove seeds and pulp separately from the zucchini, carving out each half and leaving about a half-inch shell. Chop zucchini pulp into pieces about 1/4 inch in diameter. Discard seeds.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground lamb; continue to cook and stir until lamb is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir chopped zucchini into the lamb mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer mixture until the zucchini is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain excess grease. Season lamb mixture with coarse salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Remove skillet from heat. Stir tomato sauce, tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts, and 1/4 cup mint leaves through the lamb mixture; spoon into the zucchini halves. Put stuffed zucchini halves into a large baking dish. Pour water into the baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Mix bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mint leaves over the zucchini and top with the bread crumb mixture. Continue baking until the top is crusty and browned, about 10 minutes more.

By Larry Short

Chicken and Chourico Pizza

Chicken and Chourico Pizza

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prepare a pizza pan with olive oil and flour.
  2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the chicken in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Dust a flat working surface with flour. Roll the pizza dough out to the size of your pizza pan. Place dough on the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Stir the tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; spread evenly over the surface of the dough. Scatter, in order, the chicken, chourico, red onion, banana peppers, pizza cheese, and Parmesan over the tomato sauce mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until the cheese is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Switch the oven setting to broil and cook another 5 minutes.

By Raquel Teixeira

Chicken Eileen

Chicken Eileen

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Wash the chicken, pat dry and pound out to about a 1/2 inch thickness. Place a slice of cheese on each breast, followed by a scoop of prepared stuffing. Close each breast over the cheese and stuffing and hold with a toothpick. Place stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear, then place a second slice of cheese over each stuffed chicken, and bake for 2 more minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

By Susan

Baked Gnocchi

Baked Gnocchi

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Spread 1/2 of the pasta sauce on the bottom of a 5-inch round casserole dish. Layer with gnocchi and spread the remaining pasta sauce on top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

By ConnieD

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Arrange tomato slices, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella slices on the melted cheese, leaving space for a "crust" to form; cook until top is bubbling and edges are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and loosen pizza with a spatula. Gently slice pizza onto a cutting board; cool for 1 minute before slicing.

By themoodyfoodie

Pizza Pinwheels

Pizza Pinwheels

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
12 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 On a large baking sheet, pinch the 8 crescent roll dough triangles into 4 rectangles. Layer each rectangle with 6 slices of pepperoni and even amounts of mozzarella cheese. Roll tightly lengthwise and slice each into 4 or more pieces.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

By Christi

Easy Pizza Cupcakes

Easy Pizza Cupcakes

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pizza sauce on cut slices of each muffin. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over sauce. Top each with some pepperoni. Place on a cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, 12 to 15 minutes.

By SUPERSASSY131

Pizza Burgers

Pizza Burgers

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until evenly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in pizza sauce and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Place bun bottoms onto a microwave-safe plate. Spoon beef mixture onto each bun and place a mozzarella cheese slice over top.
  4. 4 Microwave on high until cheese is melted, 15 to 20 seconds.
  5. 5 Place bun tops over melted cheese and serve.

By DAWNCIL

Supersize Pizza Puffs

Supersize Pizza Puffs

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Separate biscuits and place on a work surface. Roll biscuits to double their original diameter using a rolling pin. Sprinkle garlic salt over each biscuit and top with 2 pieces pepperoni. Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over pepperoni layer, reserving about 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold the edges of each roll over the toppings, pinching the edges together to seal shut. Arrange biscuits on a baking sheet. Sprinkle reserved mozzarella cheese over each biscuit.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and biscuits are lightly browned, about 12 minutes.

By Marla Kreps

Fast English Muffin Pizzas

Fast English Muffin Pizzas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange the English muffin halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Spread pizza sauce evenly on top of each one.
  4. 4 Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned on the edges, about 10 minutes.

By RHONDA35

Sausage and Cheese Balls

Sausage and Cheese Balls

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine pork sausage, Italian sausage, pork rinds, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Mix well and form into about 48 equal-sized meatballs. Arrange meatballs in a shallow baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven meatballs are nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 20 minutes.

By Nikki Wilson

Campfire Pepperoni Pizza

Campfire Pepperoni Pizza

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a pizza stone on an outdoor grill directly over a wood fire. You may first need to spread out the wood if the flames are too high.
  2. 2 Roll out pizza dough on a flat surface to desired thickness. Place on the pizza stone; cook until golden on one side, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a flat work surface; spread pizza sauce in an even layer onto cooked side of dough, leaving ½-inch edge bare. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top sauce; top with pepperoni.
  4. 4 Place pizza on the pizza stone; tent with aluminum foil and cook until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Transfer pizza to a cutting board. Cool slightly before cutting and serving.

By gonefishn

Arepas de Queso

Arepas de Queso

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Shred 3 ounces of the mozzarella and cut remaining 5 ounces into 1/2-inch cubes. Transfer shredded cheese to a large bowl and cubed cheese to a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Add cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and warm water to the shredded cheese and mix to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow cornmeal to absorb liquid. The mixture should resemble soft Play-Doh.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  4. 4 With damp palms and fingers, place 1/4 cup arepa mixture into your palm and flatten into a 2 1/2-inch disk. Place 3 to 4 cubes of the mozzarella into the center. Gently fold edges of dough over to cover mozzarella cubes completely, patting to form a cake. Repeat until all dough and cheese has been used.
  5. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 or 4 arepas and cook until both sides are golden brown and charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove to a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with a pinch of the remaining salt. Place in the preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil, arepas, and salt.

By Marianne Williams

Mozzarella Puffs

Mozzarella Puffs

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Make an indentation in the top of each uncooked biscuit. Fill indentations with oregano and a mozzarella cube. Pinch the dough around the mozzarella cubes.
  3. 3 Place the biscuits, pinched side down, on a medium, ungreased baking sheet. Cover with pizza sauce.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

By Arrenia Grubb

Spinach Mozzarella Meatloaf

Spinach Mozzarella Meatloaf

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the beef, spinach, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and eggs. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  3. 3 Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top with remaining cheese to serve.

By TEX-ALI

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

Pesto Cheesy Chicken Rolls

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pesto sauce onto each flattened chicken breast. Place one slice of cheese over the pesto. Roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks. Place in a lightly greased baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.

By CHOMPY

Easy Pasta Bake with Mostaccioli and Meatballs

Easy Pasta Bake with Mostaccioli and Meatballs

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Transfer pasta to a large glass baking dish. The pasta should reach about halfway to the rim of the dish. Cover with as much spaghetti sauce as you like, but at least enough to almost cover pasta.
  4. 4 Place meatballs in a microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Spread out over pasta. Cover entirely with mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is completely melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

By VIOLET2004

Easy Chicken Parm

Easy Chicken Parm

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Place chicken on the prepared pan.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping chicken after 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, add desired amount of sauce, and top each breast with mozzarella cheese.
  3. 3 Bake until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 12 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Paul

Crescent Pizza Pockets

Crescent Pizza Pockets

4.1

Prep
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Unroll dough on cookie sheet and separate into 4 rectangles; press each into 6x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
  2. 2 Spread 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on half of each rectangle to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle each with 3 tablespoons cheese; top with 6 slices pepperoni. Fold dough diagonally over filling; firmly press edges with fork to seal. Sprinkle each triangle with 1/4 teaspoon grated cheese. With fork, prick top of each to allow steam to escape.
  3. 3 Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Serve warm.

By Pillsbury

Creamy Baked Spaghetti

Creamy Baked Spaghetti

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
55 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Add spaghetti and sauce to an oven-safe baking dish; stir to combine.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Top with mozzarella cheese; continue baking until sauce is thick and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes more.

By RAG

Four-Cheese Fathead Pizza Dough

Four-Cheese Fathead Pizza Dough

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Total
41 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove and mix in almond flour, egg, garlic, and parsley until well combined. Spread dough onto a baking sheet and poke holes into the dough with a fork.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool for 20 minutes.

By MommaBean3

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together spinach, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl until well blended; spread onto noodles and roll up tightly. Place rolls, seam-side down, in a 9-inch square baking dish. Top with sauce and remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 30 minutes.

By Philadelphia

Easy Chicken Parmesan

Easy Chicken Parmesan

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour sauce into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast with sauce. Cover.
  3. 3 Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  4. 4 Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.
  5. 5 Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

By Cracker Barrel

Lasagna Muffins

Lasagna Muffins

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine mozzarella cheese and Asiago cheese together in a bowl. Press a wonton wrapper into the bottom of each muffin cup. Spoon pasta sauce about halfway full in each muffin cup; sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons cheese mixture. Press another wonton wrapper on top of cheese layer. Add another spoonful of sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Repeat to fill all the muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Chimenes

Pull-Apart Bread with Pepperoni and Mozzarella

Pull-Apart Bread with Pepperoni and Mozzarella

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut 5 deep vertical slices into the rolls, making sure to leave the roll connected.
  3. 3 Fold pepperoni in half and stuff each pepperoni into the vertical slices. Slice each piece of mozzarella cheese in half, and stuff into the vertical slices. Drizzle rolls with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs and garlic.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until mozzarella has melted, about 12 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Hunt's Bruschetta Chicken Skillet

Hunt's Bruschetta Chicken Skillet

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together drained tomatoes, cheese, and basil in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness. Top evenly with tomato mixture, pressing onto chicken.
  3. 3 Combine tomato sauce and garlic in large skillet; add chicken. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and measures 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  4. 4 Top with croutons just before serving.

By Hunt's

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut a shallow pocket into each chicken breast using a sharp knife.
  2. 2 Stuff each chicken breast with chopped tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and about 2 tablespoons pesto. Mix cantanzaro herbs and garlic salt in a small bowl and sprinkle each chicken breast evenly with herb mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By thedailygourmet

Mozzarella Mushroom Chicken

Mozzarella Mushroom Chicken

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and season with garlic powder and garlic. Cook 12 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Set chicken aside, and keep warm.
  2. 2 Stir mushrooms into the skillet, and cook until tender. Return chicken to skillet, layer with mushrooms, and top with cheese. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By pinksnowflakeliz

Easy Pizza Fondue

Easy Pizza Fondue

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Stir beef, onion, and pizza sauce together in the same pot over medium-high heat. Add mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese one handful at a time, stirring until cheeses melt into the fondue before adding the next handfuls. Ladle fondue into bowls.

By Doug