Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches {Meat Month}

I'm a huge fan of my slow cooker. I'm sure you already know that from all the slow cooker recipes I post! I just can't help myself. It saves SO much time in the kitchen, especially on busy weeknights.

I use my slow cooker all year round. It's great in the summer when you don't want to turn your oven on and heat up the entire kitchen. But I do tend to use it more in the fall and winter. I love making things like stew, chili and roast during the colder months.

Slow Cooker Shredded Pork Taco Bowls {Meat Month}

I know I told ya'll earlier in the week that I had some pork tenderloins to cook up. I used one to make delicious spicy pork tenderloin sandwiches. Today I used the other one to make these amazing shredded pork taco bowls. The best part? The pork cooked in my slow cooker all day!

I guess you could say this meal is a little like Sarah's Semi-Homemade. :) I used the Roasted Pasilla Chile cooking sauce from Herdez to slow cook my pork all day. Then I baked up some Azteca crispy salad shells. Add beans, cheese and all your fresh veggies and it's a perfect dinner!

BBQ Chicken Pizza {Meat Month}

We are a pizza loving family for sure. I love making pizza at home for many reasons. 

I love the smell of the rising dough. 

I love that my kids can help with layering the toppings. 

I love that it's cheaper than store bought or delivery!

Just a couple of weeks ago I shared my recipe for Chicken Alfredo Pizza. Another one of our favorites is this BBQ Chicken Pizza. This time I followed the Pioneer Woman's recipe for basic pizza crust, however, I used bread flour instead of all purpose flour. Honestly I like the dough better with the bread flour. It makes the crust light and fluffy. But you can use whichever one you prefer or what you have on hand. I've used AP flour a zillion times and it still comes out amazing!

Spicy Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches {Meat Month}

I had a couple of pork tenderloins in my freezer and wanted to do something different with them. I've told you all before that my boys love eating things on buns, so I made a delicious spice rub for one of the tenderloins and decided to turn it into sandwiches. 

This is a very easy meal to make and is perfect for Fall. If you have a little extra time during the week this would be great for a weeknight meal but if not, it's lovely on the weekend for lunch or dinner while watching football. 

Cheesy Bacon Meatloaf Sliders {Meat Month}

I have found that my kids will eat pretty much anything if it's on a bun. Is it the same for you in your household? I don't know what it is, but buns are enticing to a child. Give them something they really don't care for, like a grilled chicken breast or pork chop, slap it on a bun and call it good. My kids will devour it!

In my quest for finding fun weeknight dinners for my boys, I decided to try meatloaf sliders. It's funny, because my boys really aren't big fans of meatloaf on it's own, but when I made these sliders they gobbled them up. See! The bun does the trick.

The basis for this recipe is from Paula Deen, but I changed it up quite a bit by removing a few ingredients and adding a new twist with the roasted red pepper. It enhances the flavor of the meatloaf while keeping it nice and moist.

Give these sliders a try soon and let me know what your family thinks. I betcha they'll love meatloaf now!

Cheesy Bacon Meatloaf Sliders

Recipe written by The Chef Next Door, adapted from Paula Deen's Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf 

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Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

1 large roasted red pepper, chopped

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup ketchup

1/3 cup French fried onions

10 slider buns or rolls, whatever you prefer

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and coating it with non-stick spray. Set aside.

In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except for the onions. Mix well, without overdoing it. (Too much handling and the meat can become tough)

Take a handful of the meat mixture and form it into small patties, about the size of the buns you are using. Repeat until you have all of the patties formed and lay them on your prepared baking sheet. 

Bake the sliders for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the tops of each one with the fried onions and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink.

Spread some ketchup on each bun then top with a slider. If desired you can additional toppings such as a slice of cheese or more onions, but we thought they were perfect as is.

Bon Appetit!

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Spicy Guacamole BLT's {Meat Month} #Wholly Review

So I've already mentioned that for September my Blogger Recipe Challenge group is tasked with meat. Every single recipe we share will involve some sort of meat, whether it's beef, chicken, pork, you name it. What I didn't mention is that we were sponsored by Wholly Guacamole this month! 

Each member of the group received a cooler full of delicious Wholly Guacamole products to try out. YUM! The goodies I received included 100% Avocado, Classic Guacamole, Spicy Guacamole, Home Style Guacamole, Classic Hot Salsa, Avocado Verde Salsa and Guacamole & Spicy Pico Salsa. My kids and I were in heaven! We still have a few of the salsas to open and try, but so far everything we've eaten has been fabulous! Wholly uses quality ingredients and the products taste so fresh and delicious.

The first thing I thought to make when I saw all of my goodies was a BLT with guacamole. I know it sounds simple, but I love BLT's and slathering them with guac just makes them even better. I chose to use the Spicy Guacamole on my sandwich to give it a nice kick.

Chicken Alfredo Pizza {Meat Month}

September is Meat month for my Blogger Recipe Challenge group and I have a great line up of recipes to share. From pulled pork to stir fry to enchiladas, I've got something for everyone!

This chicken alfredo pizza is a favorite in my house, especially for my oldest son. He loves my homemade pizzas! It's super simple to throw together and makes a great weeknight meal paired with a nice salad.