Center of the plate recipes - Page 2

These main dish recipes have become the cornerstone of my cooking because they're the kind of satisfying centerpiece that makes you feel properly fed and what makes them really special is how they create those memorable meals that people ask for again and again plus they're substantial enough to need nothing more than a simple side dish and I love how they've helped me master those essential cooking skills that make homemade meals feel special every single time and everyone gets excited when they smell these cooking because they know they're in for something really delicious and comforting.

775 recipes in this collection. (Page 2 Of 65)
Updated on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:29:29 GMT

Main Dish Recipes

Sloppy Joe Quesadilla wedges with melted cheese and saucy beef
Main Dishes Sloppy Joe Quesadillas

Saucy sloppy joe beef and melty cheese tucked into crisp golden tortillas for an easy family dinner.

Golden chicken quesadilla wedges with melted cheese and creamy jalapeno sauce
Main Dishes Taco Bell-Style Chicken Quesadillas

Golden skillet quesadillas filled with seasoned chicken, three cheeses, and a creamy jalapeno sauce inspired by the drive-through favorite.

Chicken bacon ranch sub with melted cheese, peppers, and crispy bacon
Main Dishes Chicken Bacon Ranch Subs

Hot Chicken Bacon Ranch Subs with seasoned chicken, crispy bacon, peppers, ranch, and melted pepper jack on toasted rolls.

Smash burger with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and toasted bun
Main Dishes Smash Burgers with Caramelized Onions

Crispy-edged smash burgers layered with melty American cheese, toasted buns, and sweet caramelized onions.

Sliced patty melt with melted cheese, onions, and secret sauce on rye
Main Dishes Smashing Patty Melt with Secret Sauce

A crisp buttery rye patty melt with smashed beef, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and tangy secret sauce.

Bacon beer and cheese sloppy joe on a toasted bun with melted cheddar
Main Dishes Bacon Beer and Cheese Sloppy Joes

Smoky bacon, beer-simmered beef, and sharp cheddar make these sloppy joes rich, saucy, and ready in about 35 minutes.

Maple bacon cheddar grilled cheese with gooey cheese and crisp sourdough
Main Dishes Maple Bacon Cheddar Grilled Cheese

A crisp, gooey grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, maple-glazed bacon, buttery sourdough, and a little Dijon for balance.

Spicy patty melt on Texas toast with melted cheese and jalapeños
Main Dishes Spicy Patty Melt on Texas Toast

A crispy Texas toast patty melt stacked with seared beef, caramelized onions, charred jalapeños, peppery cheese, and smoky spicy sauce.

Cajun stuffed peppers with beef, shrimp, crab, cheese, parsley, and lemon
Main Dishes Cajun Surf and Turf Stuffed Peppers

Bell pepper halves packed with Cajun beef, shrimp, crab, rice, and cheese, then baked until tender and bubbling.

Beefy cheesy fries wrap with seasoned beef and cheddar sauce
Main Dishes Beefy Cheesy Fries Wrap

Crispy fries, seasoned beef, and creamy cheddar sauce tucked into toasted burrito-size tortillas.

Creamy chicken Alfredo tacos with melted cheese and parsley
Main Dishes Creamy Chicken Alfredo Tacos

Crispy taco shells filled with creamy Alfredo pasta, seasoned chicken, tomatoes, and melty cheese for a fun weeknight dinner.

Big Mac Sloppy Joes with cheese, lettuce, pickles, and creamy sauce
Main Dishes Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Juicy skillet beef, tangy special sauce, pickles, lettuce, and melty cheese make these Big Mac Sloppy Joes a fun 30-minute dinner.