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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A One-Pot Soup to Simplify Family Dinner

(Family Features) If you feel like you’re constantly busy with gatherings and get-togethers, you may be looking for easy, filling meals you can enjoy with your nearest and dearest. Warm, hearty Meatball Tortellini Soup can do just that as a delicious one-pot solution. Visit Culinary.net to find more family recipes.

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Meatball Tortellini Soup
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

Servings: 6-8

• 4          cups beef broth
• 1          can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 16        ounces frozen meatballs
• 19        ounces tortellini
• 6          ounces frozen spinach
• 1          tablespoon onion powder
• 1          tablespoon garlic powder
• 1          tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4       cup Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving, divided
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/4       cup heavy cream
• bread, for serving

1. In Dutch oven, pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Fill empty diced tomatoes can with water and add to pot. Stir in meatballs, tortellini and spinach. Cook over medium heat then add onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add heavy cream and cook 5 minutes.
3. Serve with bread and additional Parmesan cheese.

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Culinary.net