Make this week’s meal plan exciting with a taste of Tex Mex then an Italian-American classic! You’ll find that Beef Enchilada Casserole and 3 Cheese Manicotti are the ultimate family comfort foods that’ll never let you down.
This Week’s Secret To Success
Casseroles are every cook’s secret for getting a hardy meal on the table without a lot of hassle. And casseroles like the ones we’re making this week quickly become favorites that turn into family memories!
- Beef Enchilada Casserole ditches hand rolling each enchilada in favor of an easy layered casserole that is packed with flavor and makes enough for leftovers.
- My Charro Beans (Mexican Pinto Beans) are a convenient shortcut recipe that isn’t short on authentic taste!
- Use Minute Rice for the green chile rice recipe to cut your cooking time in half.
- I’ve got a pasta secret that takes all the hassle and frustration out of filling manicotti tubes with all of that yummy cheese.
- Get ready for an easy eggs in the basket recipe that uses a sheet pan to cook breakfast for the whole family at once!
The Easy Guide to Southern Weeknight Meals features my top 5 casserole recipes, recommended side dishes, timelines that breakdown how to prepare the meals and more!
Getting The Most From This Menu
- Make a double batch of the Toasted Rosemary Pecans. Store them in an airtight container in your pantry to have a REALLY tasty topping for soups and salads always on hand.
How I’m Setting My Table
Tasty & convenient recipes are only half of any dinner equation!
Having a few things at the ready that you really love to set the table with is THE KEY to making meal time enjoyable and inviting others over stress free.
Here are a few early fall favorites! This table shows off rich, warm hues even though it’s neutral. It’s cozy use of texture creates a calm, welcoming feel.
- Gracious Brown Quilted Placemats
- Antique Blue Charger Plates, Set of 6
- 11 inch Acacia Wood Dinner Plates, Set of 4
- Gold Embossed Harvest Salad Plates
- Camel Yellow Ruffled Dinner Napkins by Hen House Linens
- Gold Bamboo Silverware
- Camel Yellow Ruffled Table Runner by Hen House Linens
- 9×13 Deep Baking Dish, White & Brown
- Light Blue Wine Glasses
- Tortoise Shell High Ball Glasses
Menu 1- Beef Enchilada Casserole
Layers of seasoned beef in a red enchilada sauce, corn tostadas and melted Monterry Jack cheese are what this dish is all about! Who needs to hand roll an enchilada when this easy to make casserole is all you need to kick up your heels and have your own fiesta. Serve it with these easy-to-make charro beans and tasty green chile rice for your own fiesta this week!
Menu 2- Classic 3 Cheese Manicotti
Let’s talk ultimate comfort food! I’m talking delicious pasta stuffed with a smooth, creamy filling of rich Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheeses, punctuated with garlic, parsley and lemon and topped with zesty marinara sauce. Classic 3 Cheese Manicotti is the best of what good pasta dishes are all about! And it’s not all that difficult, if you know one easy secret.
Dessert This Week
Chock full of chunky chopped apples and buttery walnuts with just a hint of cinnamon and the right amount of sweetness, this Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake recipe is melt-in-your-mouth tender with a perfect, crackly crust on top. (Please read the post + recipe card for best results.)
Breakfast Made Easy
Eggs in a Basket, also known as Egg in the Hole, combine all the yumminess of an egg and toast breakfast in a one bite without all the hassle of making separate dishes- breakfast sandwich par excellence. This is twice as true when you add sausage and cook several at a time on a sheet pan right in your oven!
Snack of the Week
These simple Toasted Rosemary Pecans have a crisp, shiny coating of butter and honey infused with fresh rosemary and sea salt. They are the perfect little snack bites! Salty, herby with just the tiniest hint of sweetness, these Rosemary Pecans are completely addictive, ideal for holiday gatherings, parties, even topping salads and soups!
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