These days, it seems like every other week there’s a new viral food trend taking over social media. From crazy over-the-top milkshakes to burgers stuffed with absolutely ridiculous fillings, people go wild for dishes that are bold, visually exciting, and just plain fun to watch being made or eaten.
I’ll admit, that I’m totally guilty of getting caught up in many of these viral sensations. There’s just something so satisfying about seeing an outrageously delicious creation come together before your eyes. And of course, capturing the entire mouthwatering experience on video to share with friends is half the fun!
A few months ago, I was completely mesmerized watching this video of someone making those oozy, pull-apart cheesy bread loaves that were all the rage. With each slice revealing hot melted cheese stretching hypnotically, I knew I had to try making them myself. Let’s just say the final product was arguably even better than the viral videos – though sadly it disappeared way too fast for me to really savor it!
That’s why I’ve put together these 25 amazing dinner recipes that are perfect for recreating those ultra-viral, drool-worthy food moments to share on Snapchat or any other social platform. From insanely stuffed burgers to fun spins on classics like pizza rolls and tacos, every one of these dishes packs major flavor and has incredibly shareable visuals.
Whether it’s melty cheese pulls, saucy drippings, or layers upon layers of glorious fillings getting slowly revealed, these recipes are guaranteed to stop anyone scrolling through their feed in their tracks.
1. Rainbow Veggie Skewers
Taste: Fresh, crunchy veggies with a zesty lemon garlic marinade.
Ingredients: Bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
- Cut veggies into 1-inch chunks
- Make marinade by whisking lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper
- Toss veggies in marinade and let sit for 10 minutes
- Thread veggies onto skewers in a rainbow pattern
- Grill or bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally
- Serve with extra marinade for dipping
2. Stuffed Crust Pizza Rings
Taste: Crispy bread exterior with a cheesy, savory stuffed crust filling.
Ingredients: Pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni/preferred toppings, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle
- Sprinkle half with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni
- Fold the other half over and pinch the edges to seal
- Cut into 8 triangular portions
- Form each into a ring, sealing the ends together
- Place rings on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil/seasoning
- Bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes until golden
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping
3. Taco Lasagna Rolls
Taste: Zesty blend of taco-seasoned beef and melted cheeses in a fun rolled lasagna.
Ingredients: Lasagna noodles, ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
- Cook lasagna noodles al dente and drain
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and taco seasoning
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes
- Lay noodles flat and spread beef mixture down the center
- Top with shredded cheese
- Carefully roll up the noodles and place them seam-side down in the baking dish
- Cover with remaining meat sauce and cheese
- Bake at 350°F for 30 mins covered, then 10 mins uncovered
- Garnish with sour cream, diced tomatoes, and green onions
4. Chicken Fajita Nachos
Taste: Sizzling Tex-Mex flavors with tender chicken, charred veggies, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, bell peppers, onion, fajita seasoning, salsa, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, guacamole.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Slice chicken, peppers, and onions into strips
- Toss with fajita seasoning and olive oil
- Sauté chicken in skillet until cooked through
- Add veggies and sauté until tender-crisp
- Layer tortilla chips on a baking sheet and top with chicken/veggie fajita mix
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese
- Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts
- Top with salsa, sour cream, guacamole
5. Cheeseburger Cups
Taste: Beefy, cheesy, diner-style cheeseburger flavors in portable bite-size form.
Ingredients: Ground beef, diced onion, dill pickle chips, shredded cheddar, salt, pepper, refrigerated biscuit dough.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
- Cook ground beef with onions until browned, drain excess fat
- Season with salt and pepper
- Separate biscuit dough into rounds and press into muffin tins
- Place beef mixture into biscuit cups
- Top with pickle chips and shredded cheddar
- Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until biscuits are cooked through
- Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato if desired
6. Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Taste: Crispy chicken parmesan meets bell pepper boats for an Italian comfort food twist.
Ingredients: Bell peppers, chicken breasts, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara sauce, fresh basil.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds/membranes
- Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt/pepper
- Dip chicken in egg wash, then coat in panko/parmesan mixture
- Bake or pan-fry chicken until cooked through
- Stuff each pepper half with marinara sauce, a piece of chicken, and shredded mozzarella
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil
- Bake at 375°F for 30 mins, then uncover and bake 10 more mins to melt cheese
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately
7. Lasagna Stuffed Garlic Bread
Taste: Rich, cheesy lasagna fillings baked inside a crispy, garlicky bread exterior.
Ingredients: Italian bread loaf, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, egg, parsley, marinara sauce, minced garlic, butter.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan
- Cut bread loaf horizontally, but not all the way through, creating a pocket
- Scoop out some bread from the middle to create more space
- Spread the ricotta mixture inside the bread pocket
- Top with marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella/parmesan
- Melt butter with garlic and brush over top of bread
- Wrap in foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes
- Unwrap and bake for 10 more minutes to crisp the top
- Let cool slightly before slicing to capture cheesy pulls
8. Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
Taste: Sandwich meets stuffed veggie with tender steak, melty cheese, and caramelized onions.
Ingredients: Bell peppers, ribeye steak, onion, provolone cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, butter, hoagie rolls.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
- Slice steak into thin strips and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Cook steak over high heat until browned, set aside
- Saute sliced onions in butter until caramelized
- Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds/membranes
- Layer peppers with steak, onions, and provolone slices
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover
- Bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes until peppers are tender
- Split hoagie rolls and stuff with pepper/cheesesteak filling
9. Beef Taco Baked Potatoes
Taste: A fun fusion of loaded baked potatoes with zesty taco-seasoned beef and Mexican toppings.
Ingredients: Russet potatoes, ground beef, taco seasoning, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salsa, green onions.
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Instructions:
- Scrub potatoes and prick all over with a fork
- Bake potatoes at 425°F for 1 hour or until easily pierced
- Meanwhile, cook ground beef and taco seasoning
- Once the potatoes are done, slice off the tops and scoop out the insides into a bowl
- Mix potato flesh with ground beef, half the cheddar, and sour cream
- Spoon filling back into potato shells and top with remaining cheese
- Return to oven for 10 minutes to melt cheese
- Top with salsa, sour cream, and green onions
10. Mac & Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Taste: Juicy beef patties with a molten, cheesy macaroni surprise inside.
Ingredients: Ground beef, elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, hamburger buns.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
- Cook macaroni al dente, drain, and return to pot
- Add milk, butter, and shredded cheddar, stir until melted
- Let mac & cheese cool slightly, then mix in egg and breadcrumbs
- Form beef into thin patties
- Place a scoop of mac & cheese in the center of half the patties
- Top with remaining patties and pinch edges to seal
- Grill or pan fry stuffed burgers until beef is cooked through
- Toast buns and serve burgers with your favorite toppings
11. Loaded Hasselback Potatoes
Taste: Crispy accordion potato slices loaded with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and more.
Ingredients: Russet potatoes, olive oil, butter, cheddar, bacon, green onions, sour cream.
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Instructions:
- Cut slits crosswise into potatoes, 1/4-inch apart, don’t cut all the way through
- Brush or rub potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
- Bake at 425°F for 55-70 minutes until edges are crispy
- Remove from oven and carefully fan open the slices
- Layer each potato with pats of butter, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon
- Return to oven for 10 more minutes to melt cheese
- Top with green onions, sour cream and extra cheese/bacon
12. Caprese Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
Taste: Fresh summer flavors with juicy baked tomatoes filled with melted mozzarella, basil, and balsamic.
Ingredients: Large tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, olive oil.
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Instructions:
- Slice tops off tomatoes and scoop out insides, leaving a 1/4-inch shell
- Chop up scooped tomato insides and mix with garlic, panko, olive oil, salt & pepper
- Stuff tomato shells with chopped tomato mixture
- Top with slices of fresh mozzarella and fresh basil leaves
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are softened
- Serve immediately while cheese is melty
13. Chicken Bacon Ranch Bread Bowl
Taste: Chicken, bacon, and ranch flavors baked into a cheesy, scoopable bread bowl.
Ingredients: Sourdough bread loaf, chicken breasts, bacon, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, parmesan, green onions.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Instructions:
- Cut a circle in top of bread loaf and hollow out inside, reserving bread pieces
- Cook chicken and bacon until done, then chop or shred chicken
- In a bowl, mix chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, 1 cup cheddar, 1/4 cup parmesan
- Cube reserved bread pieces and toss with melted butter
- Place chicken mixture inside hollowed bread bowl
- Top with remaining cheddar and parmesan
- Arrange buttered bread cubes around the edge of the bowl
- Wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes
- Unwrap and bake for 15 more minutes until the cheese is bubbly
- Garnish with green onions and extra ranch for dipping
14. Meatball Stuffed Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Taste: Italian meatball and pepperoni pizza flavors rolled up for portable eating.
Ingredients: Pizza dough, cooked meatballs, pepperoni, mozzarella, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
- Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle
- Top with a layer of pepperoni slices and meatballs
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and Italian seasoning
- Carefully roll up the dough from one of the long sides
- Cut into 8 even slices
- Arrange rolls cut side up in baking dish
- Cover with marinara sauce and more mozzarella
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
- Let cool slightly before serving with extra marinara for dipping
15. Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Skewers
Taste: All the cheeseburger fixings layered with crispy tots and smoky bacon.
Ingredients: Frozen tater tots, lean ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, skewers.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble
- Form ground beef into meatballs and cook through
- Bake tater tots according to package instructions
- Build skewers by alternating tots, beef meatballs, bacon crumbles
- Place skewers in baking dish and top with shredded cheddar
- Bake at 400°F for 5-10 minutes until cheese melts
- Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and condiments like ketchup
16. Baked Avocado Eggs
Taste: Creamy avocado surrounds a perfectly baked egg for a delicious low-carb meal.
Ingredients: Avocados, eggs, red pepper flakes, shredded cheese (cheddar, feta, etc.), cherry tomatoes, green onions, salt, pepper.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
- Cut avocados in half and remove the pit, leaving a well for the egg
- Place avocado halves in a baking dish and crack an egg into each well
- Season egg with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes
- Top with shredded cheese of your choice
- Bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes until egg whites are set
- Garnish with diced cherry tomatoes and sliced green onions
- Serve warm, scooping out the avocado and egg together
17. Taco Stuffed Avocados
Taste: Flavors of beef tacos fill a creamy avocado “bowl” for a fun hand-held meal.
Ingredients: Avocados, ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar, sour cream, salsa.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with taco seasoning until browned
- Drain excess fat and stir in diced tomatoes
- Cut avocados in half and remove pits, creating wells
- Stuff avocado wells generously with taco meat mixture
- Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, dollops of sour cream
- Place on baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to warm through
- Serve immediately with salsa for dipping/topping
18. Pizza Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Taste: Chicken breasts stuffed with pepperoni, cheese, and pizza seasonings.
Ingredients: Chicken breasts, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pizza/Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, basil.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness
- Place pepperoni slices down the center of each breast
- Top with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with pizza seasoning
- Carefully roll up chicken and secure with toothpicks
- Place seam-side down in a baking dish
- Top rolls with marinara sauce
- Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through
- Remove toothpicks, garnish with basil, and serve over pasta if desired
19. Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
Taste: Backyard burger flavors get wrapped up in a crispy fried package.
Ingredients: Ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, soy sauce, egg roll wrappers, vegetable oil for frying.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- Cook ground beef with onions until browned and crumbled
- Drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper and soy sauce
- Mix beef with shredded cheddar and diced dill pickles
- Place 3 tablespoons of beef filling into an egg roll wrapper
- Fold and seal wrapper tightly into an egg roll shape
- In a pot or deep fryer, heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F
- Fry 2-3 egg rolls at a time for 2-3 minutes until golden brown
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve with ketchup, mustard, etc.
20. Pepperoni Pizza Tacos
Taste: Pizza night meets taco night with pepperoni, melty cheese, and marinara sauce nestled in a crispy taco shell.
Ingredients: Ground Italian sausage, bell peppers, onion, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, taco shells or tortillas.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
- In a skillet, cook ground sausage with diced bell peppers and onions until browned
- Drain excess fat and stir in pizza sauce
- Allow to simmer for 5 minutes
- Warm taco shells or tortillas according to the package
- Fill shells with a layer of sausage sauce
- Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices
- Place tacos on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts
- Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, etc.
21. Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread
Taste: Tangy buffalo chicken dip baked inside of a cheesy pull-apart bread round.
Ingredients: Cooked chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, refrigerated biscuit dough.
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Instructions:
- Shred or chop cooked chicken
- In a saucepan, mix chicken with buffalo sauce and cream cheese until combined
- Cut biscuit dough into 1-inch pieces and roll into balls
- Coat a Bundt pan with non-stick spray
- Place half the biscuit balls in the pan, sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar
- Top with buffalo chicken mixture and remaining biscuit balls/cheddar
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until dough is cooked through
- Invert bread onto serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions
22. Cheesy Taco Breadsticks
Taste: Soft cheesy breadsticks loaded with taco-seasoned ground beef and served with salsa for dipping.
Ingredients: Pizza dough, ground beef, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, flour, salsa.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
- Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with taco seasoning
- Spread beef mixture evenly over dough and sprinkle with shredded cheddar
- Roll up dough tightly lengthwise into a log
- Slice the log into 1-inch breadstick pieces
- Arrange breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Bake at 400°F for 18-22 minutes until golden brown
- Serve warm breadsticks with salsa for dipping
23. Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Garlic Knots
Taste: Chicken parmesan gets stuffed into soft garlic knot rolls with marinara for dipping.
Ingredients: Pizza dough, cooked chicken, marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, minced garlic, butter, parsley.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Instructions:
- Chop or shred the cooked chicken and mix with 1⁄2 cup marinara and 1⁄2 cup mozzarella
- Roll out the dough and cut it into 8 equal pieces
- Roll each into a rope and tie into a knot
- Use a spoon to create a well in each knot and stuff it with the chicken mixture
- Place knots on a baking sheet and cover with a towel to rise 20 mins
- In a saucepan, melt butter with garlic and set aside
- After rising, brush knots with garlic butter and top with parmesan
- Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with extra marinara for dipping
24. Supreme Stuffed Cheesy Bread
Taste: Pizza crust bread stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, mushrooms and multiple cheeses.
Ingredients: Pizza dough, pepperoni slices, cooked Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, egg wash, Italian seasoning.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Instructions:
- Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle
- Layer half the dough with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese
- Fold the other half of the dough over and pinch the edges to seal
- Brush top with egg wash and sprinkle with Italian seasoning
- Cut slits in the top to allow steam to vent
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes
- Cut into thick slices and serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping
25. Lasagna Crescent Rolls
Taste: Handheld lasagna pockets made from crescent roll dough stuffed with ricotta, marinara and mozzarella.
Ingredients: Refrigerated crescent roll dough, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, marinara sauce, parmesan, Italian seasoning.
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Instructions:
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with 1⁄4 cup marinara and 1⁄2 cup mozzarella
- Place 2 tbsp of ricotta mixture onto the wide end of each triangle
- Carefully roll up crescents starting from the wide end
- Place rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with Italian seasoning
- Bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown
- In a saucepan, warm the remaining marinara and mozzarella to make a dipping sauce
- Serve crescent rolls warm with marinara dip
Conclusion
These 25 dinner recipes are made for sharing on Snapchat. From pizza-stuffed chicken rolls to cheeseburger eggrolls, every dish offers bold flavors and even bolder visuals that will stop anyone scrolling through their feed.
More than just being snappable, these fun spins on classic dinners are a tasty way to elevate your meals while having a blast in the kitchen. Whether you’re cooking solo or making it an interactive experience with family and friends, you can’t go wrong getting a little messy for that perfect cheesy money shot.