Savory Pork Chili Fresh from the Slow Cooker

(Family Features) If you’re hunting for a cool-weather warmup or just need a break from the kitchen, the slow cooker is a perfect tool to make dinner a breeze. This Barbecue Chili recipe from “Cookin’ Savvy” offers a hearty meal that serves a crowd.

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Barbecue Chili
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 8-10

• 1          pork loin (2-3 pounds)
• 1          can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 2          cups barbecue sauce, divided
• 1          cup water
• 1          can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2          cans (27 ounces each) chili beans
• 1          package chili seasoning
• 1          tablespoon barbecue seasoning
• 1          tablespoon onion powder
• 1          tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• sour cream, for serving
• shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• corn chips, for serving

1. Place pork loin in slow cooker. Cover with diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup barbecue sauce and water; cook on low 4-6 hours.
2. Cut up cooked meat and place in Dutch oven along with juices from slow cooker. Add remaining barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, chili beans, chili seasoning, barbecue seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese and corn chips.

Tip: Add can of beans if serving bigger crowd.

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Make Breakfast More Manageable

(Family Features) Mornings for many families involve hurried breakfasts and mad dashes out the door. These Egg Tot Muffins can help take that grab-and-go breakfast to the next level. High in protein and flavor, they are a good way to get rid of early morning brain fog. Plus, you can make them ahead of time so all you have to do is pop them in the microwave and enjoy on the go. Find more morning meal inspiration at Culinary.net.

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Egg Tot Muffins
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 12

•             Butter
• 36        thawed tater tots
• 10        eggs
• 1/2       cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
• 1/2       cup shredded cheese
• 2          teaspoons garlic powder
• 2          teaspoons onion powder
• 1          package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. Grease muffin tin with butter. Place three tots in each muffin hole and smash down.
3. In bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and bacon pieces. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fill each muffin hole completely with mixture.
4. Place cookie sheet under muffin tin to contain messes and bake 20-25 minutes.

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A Savvy Weeknight Family Meal

(Family Features) Because this time of year can be crazy busy, drive-thru meals can easily become the norm. While fast-food burgers may do the trick once in a while, they can get old quick if your family is eating them every other night. This quick and easy Baked Spaghetti can bring everybody back to the table and it won’t break the bank either. Find more weeknight dinner inspiration at Culinary.net.

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Baked Spaghetti
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 1          pound ground beef
• 1          pound spaghetti noodles
• 1          jar (16 ounces) alfredo sauce
• 1          jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• 2          tablespoons garlic powder
• 2          tablespoons onion powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2          cups shredded cheese
• French bread or breadsticks, for serving

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. Brown and drain ground beef. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles; add alfredo sauce and mix well.
3. Add marinara sauce, garlic powder and onion powder to ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Place noodles in 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spoon beef mixture on top but do not mix in. Cover with shredded cheese then cover with foil and bake 30-40 minutes.
5. Serve with French bread or breadsticks.

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