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Spicy, Sweet & Saucy: New BBQ Chicken Sliders Recipe

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September 18, 2025

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Looking for comfort food that’s hearty but easy to pull together? My Turkey Chili Baked Potatoes are the answer fluffy baked potatoes stuffed with warm chili, melted cheese, and topped with a cool sour cream and chive mix. You’ll love this recipe because it’s a one-dish dinner with minimal cleanup, it’s flexible enough for leftover chili or your favorite toppings, and it’s perfect for cozy family dinners or game day gatherings.

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Just Maika Cooking

Maika Frederic | Personal Chef

I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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