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June 3, 2021

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A cup full of the best creamy broccoli cheese rice casserole you ever tasted!

This broccoli cheese rice casserole has it all as a filling hot vegetable. Broccoli, cheese, and rice all slow-cooked together in a crockpot to make the best melt-in-your-mouth casserole ever! Yummy!

Filed Under: Crock Pot, Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: casserole, crockpot, side dishes

April 25, 2021

Fruit Freeze Ups

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A tray of individual serving size fruit freeze ups show from above.

Frozen strawberries, orange juice concentrate, crushed pineapple, and bananas all mixed together and frozen into individual serving size dixie cups for the perfect snack that’s ready anytime! Fruit freeze ups is a cool treat that’s family-friendly and kid-approved!

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: kid-friendly, side dishes, snack

April 14, 2021

Creamy Homemade Mashed Potatoes

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Close up of loaded mashed potatoes that has cream cheese and butter in them and topped with cheddar cheese and green onions.

Thick and creamy homemade mashed potatoes that are made with sour cream and cream cheese make the perfect side dish. Make them loaded by topping them with bacon bits, green onions, and cheese and you will be asking for seconds too.

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: potato, side dishes

April 13, 2021

Five Cheese Ziti Pasta

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Five Cheese Ziti plated garnished with parsley and shredded parmesan cheese.

If you are craving a creamy cheese-covered pasta, this five cheese ziti recipe is for you! As a copycat recipe of Olive Garden’s five cheese ziti is so flavorful that you will be soon adding it to your weeknight rotation.

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Seasonal Favorites, Side Dish Tagged With: easy meal, main dishes, pasta, side dishes

April 1, 2021

Sausage and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Three done sausage and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms overview.

This stuffed mushrooms recipe is ground sausage, cream cheese, and onion all stuffed and baked into fresh mushroom caps. The result is a warm savory side with little effort. Tender baby Bella mushroom caps filled with creamy sausage stuffing make an excellent appetizer for all occasions! How to make Stuffed Mushrooms First, clean and prepare…

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Food & Recipes, Pork, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, sausage, side dishes

March 31, 2021

Crockpot Mac and Cheese

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Crockpot mac and cheese with hotdogs in a bowl overview

The savory goodness of macaroni noodles slow-cooked in butter, milk, and Velveeta cheese is just the beginning of what this crockpot mac and cheese can do. Crowd-pleasing and effortless, this recipe lets you dump and go for an easy main or side dish that entices all palates! Quick and Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese This…

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Filed Under: Crock Pot, Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish Tagged With: crockpot, main dishes, side dishes, slow cooker

March 26, 2021

Bowtie Pasta Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

A bowl of broccoli florets, bacon bits, and shredded cheddar cheese mix in with tender bow tie pasta all coated in sweet homemade dressing.

Tender bowtie pasta, crisp broccoli florets, bacon bits, and shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese all mixed and coated in a sweet homemade dressing make this bow tie pasta salad recipe a true crowd pleaser!

Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Side Dish, Snack Tagged With: salad, side dishes

March 21, 2021

Berry and Spinach Salad

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Salad with raspberries and strawberries on plate.

This berry and spinach salad recipe is a winning combination of fresh red berries and crunchy walnuts top with tart onions. Add the sweet raspberry vinaigrette and it’s the best summer salad out there. A perfect blend of flavors in every bite! Raspberry and Strawberry Salad At first glance, the berries that steal the show….

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Filed Under: Food & Recipes, Main Dish, Side Dish Tagged With: salad, side dishes

March 18, 2021

Apple Dip

by Julie - The Recipe Life

Creamy apple dip surrounded by slices of red and yellow apples.

Need to use up that bag of apples? Trying to introduce a healthier snack option to your kids? Need a last-minute dish for a potluck or party? If so, this sweet and creamy apple dip is the answer! Slice up those apples, pair it with this dip and watch apples disappear! Three Ingredient Apple Dip…

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