Healthified Hamburger Helper

February 8, 2025 Amanda Plott

Who said comfort food can’t be healthy? Hamburger Helper has long been a staple for busy weeknights, but let’s face it – we all know that it can be a bit heavy on the not-so-great ingredients. Fear not! With a few tweaks and a sprinkle of kitchen magic, we can give this nostalgic dish a major health overhaul while keeping that ooey-gooey goodness intact.

So there you have it – a healthified take on a classic that will make your tastebuds dance and your waistline rejoice. Whether it’s a weeknight rush or a cozy dinner, this Healthified Hamburger Helper is sure to become a new favorite in your home. Dig in and enjoy guilt-free!…

Burger Smash Tacos

October 10, 2023 Amanda Plott

Introducing Burger Smash Tacos, the latest mouthwatering fusion that will revolutionize your taste buds! Simply seasoned beef patties smashed onto a tortilla, topped with your favorite burger fixins. These delectable creations combine the best of both worlds – the classic American burger and the taco.

Indulge in the ultimate burger as each bite unveils a symphony of flavors. The juicy burger patty, with its irresistible caramelized crust, while the classic toppings add a refreshing twist. Whether you prefer more pickles, onions, or maybe even jalapeños, Burger Smash Tacos have got you covered…

Healthified Cheddar Ranch Turkey Burger

May 31, 2023 Amanda Plott

I'm all for turkey burgers. When it comes to a lighter, leaner, and better-for-you burger, I haven't found anything that quite compares to what turkey can do for you. And these turkey burgers are no exception! They are moist, full of sneaky vegetables, and packed with flavors that you just can't get enough of.

I've always found that when I try to 'healthify' a beef burger, it comes out dry and rather dense. Turkey doesn't do that. In fact, when you add the egg, vegetable and sauce into the turkey meat, something rather magical happens. It becomes one of the best burgers that you'll ever put in your mouth.

To make this burger, I used my go-to formulation of meat to veggie to wet ingredients. It's a base that never fails me and always leaves me with a burger that no one can complain about…

Cheeseburger Gnocchi

April 28, 2023 Amanda Plott

I’ll be honest in saying that anytime I’ve had gnocchi before, it’s usually been in an Italian soup or as part of a Mediterranean sheet pan. Which, both are amazing. It did make me wonder though - why don’t I use gnocchi more often as a part of other cuisine styles? Enter Cheeseburger Gnocchi. Gnocchi are lovely little pillows of pasta that are usually made at least partially with potato or some other vegetable. It kind of makes them a really good filler or substitute for traditional pasta.

This Cheeseburger Gnocchi starts off with the gnocchi which is sautéed quickly in a pan and then set aside. After that? It’s cooking up all the meat and veggies. I kept this light by using a whole lot of onion and a lean ground beef instead of, well, not lean. After a quick simmer, the cheese and cream is added and you end up with a perfectly cheesy burger dish!…

Vegetarian Cheeseburger Crunch Wraps

April 11, 2023 Amanda Plott

Who doesn’t love a good crunch wrap? While they’re tasty from the taco franchise that we all love to hate and hate to love, you can absolutely make them at home quickly, easily, and in a way that is sooo much better for you. Today I doubled down and flipped the script making a crunch wrap that not only had a cheeseburger twist, but is also meatless!

These Vegetarian Cheeseburger Crunch Wraps are layered very similar to a standard taco crunch wrap except I’ve used cheeseburger toppings and condiments in lieu of taco ones. We’re talking pickle, ketchup, mustard, burger ‘meat’, cheese, and even lettuce and tomato too…

Cheeseburger Salad Jar

September 25, 2022 Amanda Plott

It’s the weekend so why not do a little bit of meal prep work ahead of the work week? These Cheeseburger Salad Jar are super easy to make and are the equivalent of a cheeseburger turned into a salad and then shoved into a jar for ease of grab-and-go lunch on the run. It’s got everything in there that you know and love about a traditional cheeseburger.

Ground beef, lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheese, and of course special sauce for dressing! It doesn’t have to stop there either. I also drizzled a little bit of ketchup and mustard over mine because it gave it even more of that cheeseburger feel!…