A License to Grill

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02/01/2026

Cinnamon rolls meet French toast with this Overnight French Toast Casserole. Prep it the night before for an easy morning bake!

Recipe here: https://alicensetogrill.com/overnight-french-toast-casserole/

šŸ—’ļø Ingredients
āœ“ 6 oz cream cheese, softened
āœ“ Ā½ cup powdered sugar
āœ“ 1 tsp vanilla extract
āœ“ 1 loaf brioche, cubed
āœ“ 8 large eggs
āœ“ 1-Ā¾ cups whole milk
āœ“ 1 cup heavy cream
āœ“ Ā½ cup granulated sugar
āœ“ Ā¼ cup brown sugar
āœ“ 2 tsp vanilla extract
āœ“ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
āœ“ Ā¼ tsp ground nutmeg
āœ“ Ā¼ tsp kosher salt
āœ“ Ā½ cup unsalted butter, softened
āœ“ Ā½ cup brown sugar
āœ“ Ā½ cup all-purpose flour
āœ“ 2 tsp ground cinnamon
āœ“ Ā¼ tsp kosher salt

šŸ³ Instructions
1. Grease a 9Ɨ13-inch baking dish and add the cubed brioche.
2. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then drop dollops over the bread.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Pour custard over the bread, press gently, cover, and chill overnight. Or bake right away after adding steusel.
5. Mix butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly.
6. Preheat oven to 350Ā°F, add streusel, and bake 40ā€“50 minutes until golden and set.
7. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

01/16/2026

We spent all day asking for Mr. Gold and finally found him after watching the LEGO City
4D Movie!

He found Mr. Gold right at the end of the day while at LEGOLAND California
01/16/2026

He found Mr. Gold right at the end of the day while at LEGOLAND California

01/12/2026

This kid loves roller coasters! First time at Disneyland and he made it on 15 rides the first day!

01/04/2026

This Stuffed French Toast has a creamy lemon cheesecake inside and a perfectly golden brown custardy bread outsideā€¦ aka Big Brunch Energy šŸ‹šŸ„ž
Easy enough for weekends, fancy enough to flex. Save this one and thank me later šŸ˜šŸ”„

Get the recipe here: https://alicensetogrill.com/stuffed-french-toast-lemon-cream-cheese/

šŸ§ŗ Ingredients
* Bread: 8 slices brioche
* Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
* Powdered Sugar: 3 tbsp
* Vanilla Extract: 1Ā½ tsp (divided)
* Lemon Zest: Ā½ tsp
* Eggs: 4 large
* Milk or Half-and-Half: 1 cup
* Brown Sugar: 2 tbsp
* Cinnamon: 1 tsp
* Nutmeg: Ā½ tsp
* Salt: Pinch
* Butter: For cooking

šŸ³ Instructions
1. Mix Filling: Cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon zest
2. Assemble: Spread filling between bread slices
3. Whisk Custard: Eggs, milk, brown sugar, spices, vanilla, salt
4. Dip: Quick dunk on both sides
5. Cook: Buttered griddle, 3ā€“4 min per side
6. Serve: Powdered sugar, berries, whipped cream

11/15/2025

This JalapeƱo Popper Smoked Queso Dip takes everything you love about bacon-wrapped jalapeƱo poppers and turns it into a rich, creamy, smoky dip thatā€™s perfect for any backyard hangout or game day spread.

Get the recipe: https://alicensetogrill.com/smoked-jalapeno-popper-dip/

IngredientsĀ 
* 8Ā jalapeƱo peppers,Ā seeded and diced (or 4oz can, drained)
* 6Ā clovesĀ garlic,Ā minced
* 32Ā ouncesĀ deli-style white American cheese,Ā cubed
* 8Ā ouncesĀ cream cheese,Ā cubed
* 8Ā ouncesĀ pepper jack cheese,Ā shredded
* ā…“Ā cupĀ sour cream
* 10Ā stripsĀ bacon,Ā thin sliced, cooked and crumbled
Optional
* 1Ā cupĀ whole milk
* 1Ā tablespoonĀ corn starch
For the Topping
* 1Ā cupĀ Panko bread crumbs
* 4Ā tablespoonsĀ butter,Ā melted
* Ā¼Ā cupĀ Parmesan cheese,Ā shredded
* 1Ā tablespoonĀ fresh parsley,Ā chopped
* 2Ā stripsĀ bacon,Ā thin sliced, cooked and crumbled

InstructionsĀ 
1. Preheat the Traeger to 225Ā°F.
2. In a large cast iron skillet sautƩ the diced jalapeƱo peppers. Add the garlic and sautƩ for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the bacon, white American cheese, cream cheese, pepper jack cheese, and the sour cream to the skillet.
4. Throw the skillet on the Traeger. Smoke for 1Ā½ to 2 hours at 225Ā°F.
5. Optional: after 1 hour, whisk the cornstarch in the milk and add it to the cheese. This will help keep the cheese dippable even once it cools.
6. Increase the Traeger to 400Ā°F.
7. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, melted butter, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
8. Sprinkle the bread crumb coating on the cheese. Smoke for another 15-20min.
9. Remove the cheese dip from the Traeger and let it cool before serving.

Smoking hot alert! šŸ”„ Unwrap the secret to insanely juicy, fall-off-the-bone 3-2-1 ribs thatā€™ll have your backyard smelli...
04/07/2024

Smoking hot alert! šŸ”„ Unwrap the secret to insanely juicy, fall-off-the-bone 3-2-1 ribs thatā€™ll have your backyard smelling like rib heaven. šŸŒŸ

The perfect combination of smokiness, spiciness, and sweetness. This smoked bacon-wrapped meatloaf is loaded with gooey ...
03/04/2023

The perfect combination of smokiness, spiciness, and sweetness. This smoked bacon-wrapped meatloaf is loaded with gooey sharp cheddar cheese and wrapped in a blanket of crispy bacon. šŸ¤¤ šŸ„“

Recipe on the blog, get it!

https://alicensetogrill.com/smoked-bacon-wrapped-meatloaf/

Pull this Traeger smoked queso dip out for your Super Bowl party and everyone will be happy! The cheese is melty and goo...
02/03/2023

Pull this Traeger smoked queso dip out for your Super Bowl party and everyone will be happy! The cheese is melty and gooey and the dip is loaded with chorizo, bacon, jalapeƱos, and onions. Youā€™re going to need an extra large bag of chips!! https://alicensetogrill.com/smoked-queso-dip/

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