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.

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

Main Dish Recipes

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.

Orange chicken bites over rice with green onions and sesame seeds
Main Dishes Homemade Orange Chicken Bites

Crispy chicken bites tossed in a glossy orange sauce with garlic, ginger, and fresh citrus.

Baked Italian sub sandwich with melted provolone, deli meats, lettuce, and tomato
Main Dishes Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches

Hot, cheesy Italian subs baked until the rolls are crisp and the provolone melts into the deli meats.

Sliced beef potato roll rounds with melted mozzarella and ground beef filling on a dark ceramic plate
Main Dishes Beef Potato Roll

A crispy baked potato sheet filled with savory seasoned ground beef and melted mozzarella, rolled up and golden on all sides. A hearty, naturally gluten-free family dinner.

Cheesy French onion hamburger with melted Gruyère and caramelized onions on a toasted brioche bun
Main Dishes Cheesy French Onion Hamburger

Juicy beef patties topped with jammy caramelized onions and melted Gruyère on a toasted brioche bun, inspired by the bold flavors of French onion soup.

Creamy Tuscan garlic butter shrimp in Parmesan cream sauce
Main Dishes Creamy Tuscan Garlic Butter Shrimp

Juicy shrimp simmered in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. This one-pan dinner is ready in 30 minutes.