#weeknightmeal

A low-cost supper where guests can top their baked potatoes with cheese, bacon, and eggs. It's a simple, adaptable, and satisfying meal to make.

Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes. 8 eggs. 8 slices of bacon. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Chopped green onions for garnish optional.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400F 200C. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly and dry them with paper towels. Poke several holes in each potato with a fork and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake the potatoes for about 45-60 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. While the potatoes are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble it. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Slice off the top third of each potato and scoop out some of the flesh to create a well for the eggs. Place one cracked egg into each potato well, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Return the stuffed potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or until the egg whites are set, but the yolks are still slightly runny. Remove from the oven and top each potato with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot and let everyone customize their own baked spud with eggs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 75 minutes

This One-Pan Barbecue Chicken and Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe is a convenient and flavorful meal that requires minimal cleanup. The savory barbecue sauce pairs perfectly with the tender chicken, while the roasted sweet potatoes add a delicious sweetness to the dish.

Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks. 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces. 1/4 cup olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup barbecue sauce. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F 200C. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Arrange chicken thighs and drumsticks on a large baking sheet. Place seasoned sweet potatoes around the chicken on the baking sheet. Brush chicken with barbecue sauce, coating evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, flipping chicken halfway through cooking. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

This lasagna is tasty and easy to make. It cooks slowly in a crock pot, which is great for busy days when you want a warm meal ready when you get home.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes. 1 can 6 oz tomato paste. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 teaspoons dried basil. 2 teaspoons dried oregano. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 9 lasagna noodles, uncooked.

Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix together ricotta, Parmesan, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Layer meat sauce, uncooked lasagna noodles, and cheese mixture in the slow cooker, repeating layers until all ingredients are used up. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

This BBQ chicken crockpot recipe makes it easy to enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken with the sweet smoke of BBQ sauce. This recipe is great for busy days when you want a quick and easy meal.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 cup BBQ sauce. 1/4 cup Italian dressing. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Place seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Pour BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and tender. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and mix it with the sauce. Serve hot over rice or in sandwiches.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes

Taco Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the classic flavors of tacos in a baked casserole. It's perfect for busy weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends and family.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 packet taco seasoning mix. 1 cup sour cream. 1 cup salsa. 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. 2 cups crushed tortilla chips. 1 cup diced tomatoes. 1/2 cup diced onions. 1/2 cup sliced black olives. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C. Over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef in a pan until it's no longer pink. Get rid of any extra fat. Add the taco seasoning mix and mix it in. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well mixed. Spread crushed tortilla chips out on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Put the cooked beef mixture on top of the chips. Put sour cream and salsa in a bowl and mix them together. Cover the beef layer with this mix. Cover the whole thing with shredded cheddar cheese. On top of that, put black olives, diced tomatoes, and onions. Add the last few crushed tortilla chips and chopped cilantro on top to finish. Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles. Take it out of the oven and let it cool down for a few minutes before you serve it. If you want, you can add more fresh cilantro as a garnish. Have fun with your tasty Taco Bake!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is great for a quick and easy dinner during the week because it's both sweet and savory. Honey, garlic, and soy sauce mixed together make a tasty glaze that covers tender chicken breasts. Add green onions and sesame seeds as a garnish to make it taste and feel more fresh.

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/4 cup honey. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Sesame seeds for garnish optional. Chopped green onions for garnish optional.

Instructions: On both sides, salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Chop up some garlic and put it in a small bowl. Add soy sauce, olive oil, rice vinegar, and honey. Put the chicken breasts in a pan and heat it over medium-high heat. As soon as the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, it's done. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Put the honey garlic sauce on top of the chicken breasts that are already cooked in the pan. Allow the sauce to cook slowly for two to three minutes, until it gets a little thicker and covers the chicken. If you want, you can add sesame seeds and chopped green onions as a garnish. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

In this recipe for Sweet & Sour Hawaiian Beef, soft beef strips are cooked with pineapple that is sweet and sour and bell peppers and onions that are savory. This dish is quick, easy, and tasty, making it perfect for busy days.

Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips. 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 onion, sliced. 1 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon ginger, grated. 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 2 tablespoons water. Salt and pepper to taste. Cooked rice, for serving.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine beef, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and onion. In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked rice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes