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    How to Flat Freeze Bacon

    April 30, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    Ever buy a package of bacon that was just more than you needed? (I know, kinda seems silly right?!) Well - what do you do with the extra bacon that you don't use for that meal. (Again, seems like you wouldn't have extra bacon.) But when you do.......like that time I received 6 lbs. of bacon in my Savory Butcher sampler box?! I had extra - almost 4 lbs. … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Cheesy Garlic Pork Chops

    April 25, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Melty cheese on top of delicious garlicky chops! YES, PLEASE!!!! **See note in the directions for making multiple layers inside the IP!  Helpful Instant Pot Resources Electric Pressure Cooking 101 - Online Class Which Instant Pot is Right for Me? Instant Pot Recipes on $5 Dinners Instant Pot Cheesy Garlic Pork Chops 4 boneless pork chops1 cup … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast

    April 11, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Adore this sweet and tangy sauce that cooks on top of the pork roast in the electric pressure cooker. Pair with your favorite mashed potatoes and veggies for amazing meal! Instant Pot Cranberry-Mustard Pork Roast 2 lb. pork shoulder roast or pork tenderloin1 cup hot waterSalt and pepper1 tsp cinnamon15 oz. can whole cranberries1/4 cup spicy mustardSide: … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

    March 25, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    This shredded or sliced pork tenderloin is magical! It slow cooks the day away and the end result is a tender, juicy, melt in your mouth meal. The sauce is so rich and delicious and the meal is the easiest kind there is! Make this for a busy weeknight, or for your friends and family who come to enjoy a meal with you. We hope you love it! Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork … [Read more...]

    Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Grits

    March 21, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

      Holy fabulous! That's what I have to say about these grits. They are rich, flavorful and super filling. And affordable!!! That's exactly the kind of meal I need for feeding my growing brood of boys. Their bottomless pit stomachs are only getting bigger and I'm just here trying to keep up...without going broke.  Sigh! And that's why I love this … [Read more...]

    French Onion Pork Chops

    January 18, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    You're going to be sopping up the french onion sauce with each bite of pork chop! These French Onion Pork Chops are amazing!  You should also try our French Onion Chicken!  Enjoy! French Onion Pork Chops A delightful and easy weeknight meal. 4 boneless pork chops1 small yellow onion10 oz. can french onion soup2 Tbsp spicy mustard1 tsp dried … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Italian Pork & Sweet Potatoes

    November 14, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Slow Cooker Italian Pork & Sweet Potatoes 2 lb. pork roast (bone-in or boneless, or pork tenderloin)Salt and pepper1 cup apple juice3 Tbsp minced onion1 Tbsp Italian seasoning4 large sweet potatoesSide: dinner rolls Peel and quarter the sweet potatoes.Place the pork roast into the base of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Pour the apple juice … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Italian Tortellini

    November 9, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Ohhh. My. Word. Friend...I personally don't eat a ton of pasta. I prefer a lower-carb diet in general. But I will devour a bowl of tortellini (on occasion.) This tortellini is especially fabulous, not only for it's depth of flavor, but also because it cooks in the slow cooker. BUT PLEASE NOTE. This isn't the kind of meal you can put into the slow cooker in the … [Read more...]

    Cheesy Sausage Tortellini Skillet

    October 22, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Is it inappropriate to just start eating right out of the skillet? Please tell me no. Because I might have done this... I was prepping this amazing tortellini meal and realized I'd forgotten to start the broccoli. This is a skillet dinner and is super quick to prepare, and in my haste and getting it going, it dawned on my that the broccoli wasn't cooking yet. So I … [Read more...]

    Skillet Rigatoni and Sausage Recipe

    July 11, 2018 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    We love skillet meals around the Chase household. They're hearty, filling, and super quick (and mindless!) to prepare on busy weeknights. While many of my favorite skillet meals are made all in the same skillet, this one the pasta is cooked separately and tossed in after the meat-tomato-cream sauce is prepared. This recipe is easy to adapt - you could sub jarred marinara for … [Read more...]

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