Meatballs are a delicious and versatile recipe that pleases the entire family. It’s no surprise that I had to pick one such recipe for this month’s Pinterest Challenge. Instead of simply trying out the recipe, though, let’s take it a step further and turn it into a yummy dinner for everyone with these delicious Crock Pot ranch BBQ meatball subs.

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Inspiration Pin

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/390405861442859345/

Don’t worry. This meal is still super easy to make. The bulk of the cooking is the meatballs. Everything else only takes minutes.

Ingredients

• Cooked Ranch Barbecue Meatballs
• 2 French Baguettes
• 1 Medium Red Onion, sliced
• 2 Medium Tomatoes, diced
• 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Step 1

Prepare your meatballs according to this recipe. Since these take the longest to cook, wait to continue making the meal until about 10 minutes before serving.

Step 2

If you haven’t already, slice your onion and dice your tomatoes.

Note:

• I like these fresh but if you don’t like fresh onions, quickly sauté them in 2 tsp. olive oil until translucent.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 450° F.

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Step 4

Next, cut each of your baguettes lengthwise and toast them open-faced on a baking sheet for 10 minutes or until slightly browned on top.

Step 5

Immediately spoon meatballs and sauce onto the toasted baguettes.

Step 6

Next, top the meatballs with onions and tomatoes.

Step 7

Finish of the subs with a sprinkling of cheese.

Step 8

Lastly, cut each filled baguette into thirds and serve.

Voila! Now you have an easy and filling meal the whole family will love. These delicious Crock Pot ranch BBQ meatball subs are perfect for busy nights. Your total hands-on time is 15 minutes, tops.

The onions accentuate the ranch flavors in the meatballs and the tomatoes add a freshness to the warm sub. Your family will be asking you to make this easy recipe again and again.

Now it’s time to see the other ideas from this month’s Pinterest Challenge. See what my friends are crafting and cooking up at the links below!

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Raise your hand if you’re a taco fiend! I could seriously eat tacos every single day and never get sick of them. Unfortunately, my family doesn’t always share my fervor. That means we have to mix it up so I can still get my taco fix while serving up something a little different for the family. That’s where these easy cheesy mini black bean quesadillas come into play. They are quick and easy to make and packed with that taco flavor. It’s a win-win.

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Ingredients

• 6” Flour Tortillas
• 15 oz. Can Black Beans
• 2-3 Cups of Cheese (Depending on how cheesy you like yours)
• ½ Cup Taco Seasoning of Choice (Like this one from Domestically Creative)

Step 1

First, strain and rinse off your beans.

Step 2

Add rinsed beans, cheese, and taco seasoning to a medium mixing bowl.

Step 3

Next, toss ingredients to combine.

Step 4 (Stovetop Cooking)

To cook these on the stovetop, place a tortilla in a lightly greased frying pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add ½ cup of seasoned beans and cheese mix to half of the tortilla and fold in half.

Step 6

Cook the quesadilla over medium heat 1-2 minutes per side or until each side is lightly browned.

Step 7 (Oven Cooking)

To cook your quesadillas in the over, pre-heat it to 350º F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Next, add your filled and folded quesadilla to the pan and bake 10 minutes until the sides are browned.

Step 9

Lastly, cut quesadillas into fourths and serve warm with sour cream or salsa for dipping.

I love the crunch followed immediately by the creamy inside with every bite of these easy cheesy mini black bean quesadillas. We usually have them for lunch but they also make a great party or game day appetizer. Now you can still get your taco fix without boring your family. These delicious babies are freezer-friendly too! Store them in a gallon freezer bag for up to 2 weeks. Then pull out and microwave for 2 minutes per whole quesadilla as needed. One warning for you: freezing and microwaving these makes the quesadillas lose their crispiness on the outside. They are still totally delicious, of course.

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• Easy Delicious and Healthy Baked Coffee Wings
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