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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

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Huge on flavor and not too big in terms of hand-on effort, this bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a meal the chef and the diners alike will always agree on.

Sometimes dinner calls for kale, brown rice, and chicken or tofu. Sometimes it calls for lentils and broccoli. And sometimes it calls for a cheeseburger bacon tater tot casserole. For those nights when the family needs a meal that’s equal parts comfort food as it is hearty and tasty, this recipe for a bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is ready to satisfy.

Easy to prep and impossible not to enjoy, a bacon cheeseburger tater tot bake is the perfect dish on those evenings when you just don’t want any discord in the house. With the announcement of this meal, the kids will be happy to finish their homework and chores and there will be no negotiation over whose job it is to set the table.

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

  • Ground beef: The recipe calls for two pounds of ground beef, 12 servings, so of course it’s OK to halve everything for a more family-sized meal.
  • Onion: Use either a yellow or white onion, chopped and divided.
  • Tomato sauce: A standard 15 ounce can of tomato sauce will serve just fine.
  • Ground mustard: That mustard taste you love from a classic cheeseburger is delivered thanks to ground mustard.
  • Worcestershire sauce: As usual, don’t bother trying to pronounce this sauce, just make sure you use it.
  • Velveeta: You can by all means use a substitute for the Velveeta cheese if you wish.
  • Cheddar cheese: Don’t sub out the shredded cheddar, though! It’s classic taste is a must.
  • Bacon strips: The bacon should be pre-cooked and crumbled — don’t cook it to crispy, though, or it will end up too dried out and hard.
  • Tater tots: Be generous with the tater tots, using at least a 32 ounce package for the full 12-serving recipe.
  • Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes work best here, but of course other tomatoes are fine if need be, just discard the interior portion of regular tomatoes if you’re using them. Otherwise, the dish will have too much liquid.
  • Sliced dill pickles: Pickles pack in flavor, so don’t go overboard with them.

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24 Mother’s Day Slow-Cooker Recipes to Celebrate Mom

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From cinnamon rolls to sliders, these Mother’s Day slow-cooker recipes will treat your mom to sweet or savory dishes that practically cook themselves.

After working in restaurants, I lost my desire to eat out on Mother’s Day. It’s one of the busiest days, if not the busiest day, of the year for restaurants. And on Mother’s Day, I just want to take it easy. Still, a mom’s got to eat! Whether you need some low-lift recipes your family can confidently tackle without you or you still prefer to handle the cooking, these Mother’s Day slow-cooker recipes are the easy yet delicious inspiration you need.

Most of these recipes are perfect Mother’s Day brunch ideas for a late breakfast or early lunch. There are sweet cakes, French toast and cinnamon rolls that would pair perfectly with crispy bacon and fruit salad recipes or savory, hearty egg dishes loaded with potatoes, cheese and sausage. Pick a few recipes for a totally slow-cooked menu, or make one the main attraction and add a few easy sides.

As these slow-cooker brunch recipes bubble away, casually suggest your family make a few Mother’s Day appetizers for good measure or a Mother’s Day dessert recipe for later on. It’s a great day to be pampered and to treat yourself well.

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Chipotle Carnitas

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These chipotle carnitas are a great way to feed a crowd with minimal effort. Though the cooking time is long, the hands-on prep time is brief, and clean-up is a breeze. The tender, slow-cooked pulled pork can be used for tostadas, tacos, burritos and more.

These slow-cooker chipotle carnitas provide an easy, hands-off way to cook for a crowd. The combination of tender pork and chipotle peppers is a match made in heaven, with the pepper’s spicy heat complementing the pork’s richness.

Although cooking carnitas takes hours, this recipe’s actual prep time is only 20 minutes. It’s a near-effortless way to feed a crowd, either on its own or with other Mexican recipes for a potluck.

Ingredients for Chipotle Carnitas

  • Pork shoulder roast: Boneless pork shoulder roast is a tough yet flavorful cut of pork. It makes the best carnitas because it becomes tender and shreddable when cooked low and slow, like in a slow cooker.
  • Chipotle pepper: Ground chipotle brings a smoky heat to the pork and its juices, providing the signature flavor to this chipotle carnitas recipe. If you can’t find the powder, you could substitute another ground smoked pepper (like ancho chiles) or smoked paprika. However, the flavor will be different.
  • Chicken broth: Chicken broth is a flavorful cooking liquid that keeps the pork moist as it cooks.
  • Cumin: The earthy, aromatic flavor of cumin helps ground the other seasonings and gives the pork an important flavor note.
  • Onion and garlic: Onion and garlic infuse the pork and juices with their aromatic, savory characters.
  • Limes: A splash of lime juice near the end of the cooking time brightens the pork’s flavors and offsets its richness. Limes also provide an attractive and functional garnish.
  • Tostada shells: Tostada shells are a great way to turn the carnitas into a meal.
  • Optional toppings: Refried beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco and minced fresh cilantro are excellent accompaniments for the carnitas. These toppings work whether you serve the carnitas as tostadas or tacos, burritos, salads or rice bowls.

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30 Best Kentucky Derby Appetizers for Your Party

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These Kentucky Derby appetizers are perfect for classy yet laid-back festivities—especially when served with mint juleps

Whether you’re in it for the hats, the race or the food, the Kentucky Derby is a quintessential spring event and a reason to celebrate. But you don’t have to get to Louisville to take part in the fun. You can throw a Kentucky Derby party at home with some springy decor, mint juleps and an elegant menu full of festive Kentucky Derby appetizers to treat your guests.

Our list offers a range of small bites, including Kentucky Derby classics like pimento cheese, Benedictine spread and deviled eggs, as well as dishes featuring go-to southern ingredients like pecans, okra and bourbon. We’ve got both cold and hot appetizers, and you’ll even find a few dishes taken straight from Churchill Downs! To keep things easy, many recipes are make-ahead appetizers, so you can prep them before your guests arrive and then enjoy the race with them.

Although the race doesn’t start until the late afternoon or early evening, depending on where you live, celebrating the Kentucky Derby is an all-day affair, so having plenty of appetizers to nibble on with Kentucky Derby cocktails makes more sense than planning a sit-down meal. Choose a combination of light and hearty options so people are satisfied, and finish the day with a few Kentucky Derby desserts. Riders up!

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Copycat Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf

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If you love meat loaf, you’re likely already a fan of Cracker Barrel’s famous meat loaf. And if meat loaf isn’t your thing, we’re pretty sure this recipe is about to change your mind! Like all of our favorite homemade meat loaves, our copycat Cracker Barrel meat loaf recipe is packed with flavor (plus melty cheese, chopped veggies and buttery Ritz crackers.)

What’s the best meat for meat loaf?

Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf
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We prefer a meat loaf with at least 80% ground beef. That amount helps give the meat loaf a juicy consistency and keeps it from drying out. If you want to combine the ground beef with another meat then ground pork, ground veal, ground lamb or ground turkey (like in this turkey meat loaf) are all good options.

This meat loaf recipe calls for two pounds of ground beef. You can swap in another ground meat, but at least 1.6 pounds should be ground beef—the rest can be any of the above.

Cracker Barrel Meat Loaf Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Ritz crackers
  • Onion
  • Green pepper
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Pepper
  • Ground beef
  • Ketchup
  • Brown sugar
  • Dijon or yellow mustard

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Easy Homemade Chinese Recipes: Shortcuts for Success

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Cooking Chinese food recipes at home might seem daunting, but thanks to some creative shortcuts, it’s pretty easy to whip up restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen.

When you’re craving Chinese food, you have two options: Order takeout and wait for the delivery to arrive, or, in the same amount of time, you could whip up a copycat recipe with the same great flavors but less grease and sodium.

Get ready to start cooking wonton appetizers like crab rangoon and potstickers and filling Chinese chicken recipes like sesame chicken and chicken lo mein. Below are our favorite Chinese food recipes, from apps to mains to sides. As for dessert, homemade fortune cookies are a must.

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