The Best Taco Casserole Cornbread Hack

Do you like cornbread? I love it in any form. This taco casserole is my favorite cornbread hack. Make this easy dish tonight- your family will love it! It also makes for great leftovers. Note: You can easily make this GF, DF or vegan, too!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Cornbread Batter:
2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix or 16oz. of another brand
⅔ cup milk (any kind, even non dairy)
2 eggs (can also use an egg substitute)
1 can of creamed corn
1 can regular corn, drained

Meat Layer:
1 pkg. ground chicken, turkey or beef (can also use plant based option)
1 packet taco seasoning (or approx. 2 Tbsp.)
1 can Rotel Tomatoes (diced tomatoes with mild chiles) – do not drain

Cheese Layer:
1 pkg shredded Mexican blend cheese (6 oz.)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix all of the cornbread batter ingredients together until well combined and set aside. Then, brown meat with taco seasoning, and add Rotel, juice and all. Mix well, cover and simmer about 5 minutes.

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In prepared pan, layer in this order: 1/2 cornbread batter, all of the prepared meat, entire packet of shredded cheese, top with remaining cornbread batter. Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes, or until cornbread is cooked through and fluffy. Serve with your favorite taco toppings!

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Super Simple Old Pro Secret Baking Hack

Do you know someone who only eats the top of the cupcake or muffin? Is it because the bottom is a little dry, oily and brown? Here’s a super simple baking hack pro bakers have been using for decades! The secret is affordable and sitting on your shelf right now!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Take a teaspoon of rice and pour it into the each baking pan slot. The rice is going to soak up the oil and keep your cupcakes moist on the bottom. Then, place the liners on top and filling inside. Note: you’ll want to use a generous teaspoon of rice for each holder. Use any regular uncooked dry white rice, other than instant. Try this baking hack out and you’ll never make cupcakes without rice again!

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Easy Jewelry Hack That Will Save You Time

Here’s a jewelry hack that will save you time trying to put a bracelet on with your other hand. Grab a bracelet and a bobby pin and follow me!

Simply thread the bobby pin through the hook. That little extension does the trick! That’s all you need to put on your bracelet with ease.

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Here’s a “Grate” Kitchen Hack You Need to Try

How do you pronounce the word “herb”? Is “erb” or more “hurb”? I’d say I’m in the “erb” camp. But no matter how you say it, these fresh little guys can quickly elevate even the simplest dish. Here’s a kitchen hack that makes them easier to use at any meal!

All you’re going to do is take you herbs, put it through the grater, and pull! The little side is awesome for thyme and you’ll never snuggle with rosemary again!

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The Best Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Hack

Can you believe Mother’s Day is only a week away? If you’re like me and scrambling for what to make that will please mom and the entire family, this is it! It’s SO easy and also a WOW moment! It’s my half homemade Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake – in my opinion, it’s the best cheesecake hack EVER, Scooter and the kids agree, this is a winner!

Ingredients:

Crust:  1 can of large cinnamon rolls (5 count can)
Filing: 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened  1/2 cup sugar  1/4 cup heavy whipping cream OR 1/2 cup sour cream,  1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:
2 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter (salted or unsalted)
1/4 cup brown sugar (I used dark)
1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon

Directions:

In a pan sprayed with oil (I used a 9” cake pan), press all 5 cinnamon rolls into the bottom, flatten to cover the bottom only. Set frosting packet aside.

Mix filling ingredients together until well combined, pour over cinnamon roll crust.

Mix topping, spoon over filling and swirl.

Bake at 325F for an 1 hour. The center will still be giggly.

Cool on baking rack, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting.

Topping options:

Use packet of frosting that came with the cinnamon rolls, or top with sliced strawberries tossed in a little bit of sugar…or both. Told you this was the best cheesecake hack!

A special shout out to both Pillsbury and Belly Full Blog for the inspo on this one!

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Use This Hack to Fold Bath Towels Faster and Neater

How many bath towels have you folded in your lifetime? It’s almost impossible to calculate, right? We all dedicate a lot of life minutes to this chore each week, so finding a faster, easier and neater way of getting these done and in the linen closet a game changer. Here’s my hack for the quickest way (other than rolling them in a ball) to get the job done!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Starting with a flat bath towel, bring in the sides, then fold it in half.

Then, fold it in half again!

Ps. You’ll notice our towels all say La Sirena, which is Spanish for The Mermaid. We live in an old beach house which came with a carved wooden mermaid figurehead, so we decided to name our little bungalow after it. I’ve personalized just about everything in the house with the little mythical gal just to give the place a little whimsy.

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World’s Easiest and Most Tender Asparagus Hack

What’s your favorite springtime vegetable? Mine has to be asparagus. I make it so often, I have it down to a science! Here’s my quick hack for making sure only the tender part of the spear hits your plate. No peeling needed! Your family is going to love this one.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

1 bunch Asparagus
Heavy drizzling of Avocado Oil
1-2 teaspoons LORAfied Magic Seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS:

Grab a test piece, hold it on the ends, then bend & snap. The head will be what you roast and the other end is compost! Line a baking tray with parchment paper and add a heavy drizzle of avocado oil and sprinkle some LORAfied Magic Seasoning. Gently toss it and bake at 400F for 15 – 25 minutes, depending on how done you like them. Option to Top with parmesan!

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2 Ingredient Pineapple Upside Down Cake Hack

What’s better than an easy fantastic recipe? How about 2! My sweet Southern friend, Marada Chaffins and I are celebrating National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day from coast to coast! In this friendship recipe share we’re bringing you not one, but 2 new ways to make this American classic! My 2 ingredient Malibu Sunshine Cake will make you look like a baking superstar for nearly zero effort, while Marada’s Kentucky cast iron skillet version will knock your socks off! LORAFIED Malibu Sunshine Cake recipe below.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

1 box Angel Food Cake Mix (just add water version)

1 20 oz. Can Crushed Pineapple

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix both together, pour into an ungreased, 9×13 baking dish. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or so, depending on your oven. It will come out puffy and settle as it cools. Once cool, enjoy as is or top with whipped cream. Note: I’m not a pineapple or angle food cake person and I LOVE this cake! It has a very soufflé feel and tastes like vacation!

Now head on over to @maradachaffins to grab her family recipe as well, it’s a good one to make for the upcoming KY Derby!

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Here’s an Old School Baking Hack From Mom

Do you use butter? We seem to go through a lot of it, especially when baking. When you open a new stick, what do you do with the wrapper? If you answered “toss it”, this baking hack is for you! This one comes from my 91 year old mom, Norma Jean, who considers saving money a sport. In her words, “there’s a lot of life left in those wrappers!”

Take the butter stick wrapper and fold it in half. Use it to grease a baking pan, skillet, ramekins, even chicken or fish. Stick it in a little baggy and then into the freezer and it’s ready to go the next time you need to grease a pan! You’ll be using this baking hack for years to come.

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Easy and Fun 2 Ingredient Grilled Cheese Hack

How do you make grilled cheese? Usually a pan, with butter on the stove, right? It’s one of the first things I taught my kids to make on their own, but honestly, I still worried with them over an open flame. Combine that with the burnt bread probability at our house (which goes to the dogs) and you’re left thinking there has to be an easier way for a kid to make a snack, right? Run for your toaster, this hack is an ooey gooey goodie. Here’s a bonus, there’s no butter needed!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

2 slices any type of bread

Cheese of choice

Parchment paper

Note: You can make this GF and DF, too!

INSTRUCTIONS:

Grab your toaster, lay the cheese onto the slices of bread and wrap it up in parchment paper, sealing the edges. Then, pop it right into the toaster. Just a few minutes later and you’ll have yourself the perfect grilled cheese!

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The Best Money Saving Hack for Leftover Chips

How many half eaten bags of chips and crackers are in your pantry? I’m embarrassed to tell you how many my kids had stuffed in mine! Let’s just say it was more than a dozen. Instead of tossing them, I turn them into little baggies of seasoning goodness. Mixing and matching different chip/cracker flavors.

Grab the chips to toss into a blender. Feel free to make your own flavor combo. Put the seasoning mix into zip lock bags, label and freeze for months! Great on chicken, fish, pork, and even meatloaf.

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5 Simple Linen Closet Hacks For Small Spaces

Do you have a dedicated linen closet or has it turned into a catchall for your family? Here are 5 things that just make sense in my linen closet while keeping the kids and Scooter from using it as storage locker.

1. Clear Dividers

These plastic dividers are my absolute favorite and they keep towels organized by style.

2. Labeled Bins

Put pillow case in labeled bins. This keeps them from ending up all over the place! I recommend this easy-to-use Label Maker from Amazon!

3. All White Linens

I’m a big fan of white linens for bath & bed. It makes it easy because you can use them in every bedroom and every bath! If you’re looking to shop some, try these white Organic Bamboo Bed Sheets and this Soft Linen Bath Towel Set.

4. Matching Pool Towels

The pool towels are the only thing with color in here and I make sure they match! This Set of 4 Striped Pool Towels are similar to mine, and are available on Amazon.

5. Labeled Toiletry Bins

I keep extra toiletries in open bins so it makes it easier for my kids and husband to grab what they need. These Clear Plastic Storage Bins are perfect for the job!

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The Best Taco Casserole Cornbread Hack

Super Simple Old Pro Secret Baking Hack

Easy Jewelry Hack That Will Save You Time

Here’s a “Grate” Kitchen Hack You Need to Try

The Best Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Hack

Use This Hack to Fold Bath Towels Faster and Neater

World’s Easiest and Most Tender Asparagus Hack

2 Ingredient Pineapple Upside Down Cake Hack

Here’s an Old School Baking Hack From Mom

Easy and Fun 2 Ingredient Grilled Cheese Hack

The Best Money Saving Hack for Leftover Chips