Bring The Family Together For Some Comfort Food - Baked Breakfast Pizzas, Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs & Chicken Rice Crackers With Ranch Dip

These Individual Sweetpotato Breakfast Pizzas are a perfect way to start a weekend morning, offering a delicious invitation to loved ones to join you in the kitchen. Equal parts sweet, savory and nutritious, you can enjoy seeing smiles on their faces while feeling good about what you're serving them.

Providing just the right touch of sweetness are North Carolina Sweetpotatoes, one of the most versatile vegetables in the produce department. They're easy to add to a variety of recipes - even breakfast pizza - to enhance flavor and nutrition. Try them on the stove, baked, microwaved, grilled, slow-cooked or air-fried for quick and easy options that are a breeze in the kitchen.

Spelled as one word to avoid confusion with the white potato (a distinctly different species), Sweetpotatoes are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, all of which are good for overall health and may help prevent disease. In fact, they're even considered a "Diabetes superfood" by the American Diabetes Association. As a natural sweetener, they give recipes that sweet flavor you crave without the added sugar.

Whether they become your favorite oft-used ingredient or you stock up on the abundant veggie, Sweetpotatoes also boast a long shelf-life - up to 4 weeks if stored properly in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources - meaning you can buy in bulk without worrying about waste.

Individual Sweetpotato Breakfast Pizzas

Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission

Servings: 4

4 Medium North Carolina sweetpotatoes (about 2 pounds), divided

1 Tablespoon, plus 1 Teaspoon of Olive Oil, divided

1/4 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

1/4 Teaspoon of Onion Powder

1/4 Teaspoon of Paprika

1/8 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper

Kosher Salt, to taste

Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

All-Purpose Flour, for rolling out dough

1 Pound of Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough at room temperature, divided into four equal portions, 4 ounces each

1 Cup of Freshly Shredded Gouda Cheese

4 Large Eggs

1/4 Cup of Diced Chives

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place 1 pound of the sweetpotatoes directly onto the rack and bake them, until they are soft, about 1 hour. Remove the Potatoes from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Peel and puree flesh until smooth; reserve 1 cup.

Increase oven heat to 450 F. Peel remaining sweetpotatoes and dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss 2 cups diced sweetpotatoes with 1 Tablespoon of the Olive Oil, the Garlic Powder, the Onion Powder, the Paprika, the Cayenne and the Salt and the Pepper, to taste; place in an even layer on a baking sheet. Roast until it is softened but not crisp, 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway. Remove from the oven.

Lightly flour clean, flat work surface. Roll each ball of dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness (about 7 inches diameter).

With remaining oil, lightly coat the rimless baking sheet. Transfer rolled out dough to baking sheet.

Spread pureed sweetpotato over surface of each dough round, about 1/4 cup each, leaving about 1/2-inch border. Top each with 1/4 cup shredded Gouda. Add 1/2 cup roasted sweetpotato cubes, leaving open space in the center of the pizzas.

Carefully crack one egg into the center of each pizza; bake for 15 minutes until crusts are golden brown on bottom, cheese is melted and egg whites are fully set. Carefully remove pizzas from the oven.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top each pizza with 1 Tablespoon of Diced Chives.

Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs with a Touch of Heat

If breakfast isn't on the menu, try to tackle your family's hunger with a touch of heat.

It's easy to get into a recipe rut when every day feels the same - work, kids' activities, social events and bedtime routines make it tough to experiment in the kitchen. If your family's meals are growing boring, all you need is a touch of heat to bring new life to the menu.

Add a delicious blend of savory, sweet and a hint of spice to mealtime with Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cups, which are ready to serve fast for busy families. Packed with flavor, they complement main courses, snacks and sides without the hassle.

With just the right balance of heat and honey, they add delicious sizzle and mouthwatering flavor to recipes like Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs. Perfectly toasted hoagie rolls are packed with spicy, sweet chicken meatballs and smothered in melted provolone for a tough-to-top taste. Ready in 35 minutes, the subs offer a blend of convenience and gourmet flavor, making this meal an unbeatable choice at dinner time.

Sandwiches deliver an easy way to make mealtime customizable so all your loved ones are satisfied. Try topping your subs with coleslaw for a crunchy, creamy texture or pickled vegetables for an added touch of tanginess to complement the sweet, rich meatballs. For fans of spice, turn up the heat with extra hot sauce.

Solve afternoon hunger pangs with these Hot Honey Chicken Rice Crackers and Ranch Dip, loaded with the sweet heat of hot honey chicken and baked to crispy perfection. This inventive snack is uniquely crunchy and flavorful, blending fiery sweetness with savory chicken flavor as a convenient way to shake up snack time.

For the adventurous types, these homemade crackers pair with more than just ranch. Engage your taste buds further with these suggestions:

• Spicy cheese dip: Add a little extra kick with cheese dip that's spiced up with jalapenos or chili flakes.

• Cucumber dill yogurt: A perfect match for the sweet heat of hot honey chicken with its refreshing, cooling effect.

• Barbecue sauce: Smokey and slightly sweet, it pairs well with the honey in the crackers.

• Garlic aioli: Rich and garlicky, this dip brings a robust flavor contrast to the table.

Hot Honey Chicken Meatball Subs

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

1 Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cup

1 Pound of Ground Chicken

1 Teaspoon of Salt

1 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper (optional)

1/4 Cup of Breadcrumbs

4 Hoagie Rolls

2 Tablespoons of Butter

4 Slices of Provolone Cheese

Garlic Sauce, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Heat the rice according to the package’s directions.

In a large bowl, mix the Rice; the Chicken; the Salt and the Cayenne, if desired and then the breadcrumbs.

Use a cookie scoop or hand roll the Chicken mixture into balls. Place them onto the aluminum foil-lined sheet tray, leaving a small space between each ball. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping meatballs halfway through.

Slice hoagies in half, lengthwise. Remove some bread from the middle to make room for meatballs. Butter inside of each hoagie and place on a sheet tray.

Once meatballs are cooked through, turn the broiler on high and place buttered hoagies in the oven. Cook for 1 minute, or until butter is melted and hoagie has browned.

Remove hoagies from the oven, place 3-4 meatballs inside (depending on size) and cover with a slice of cheese. Broil on high for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.

Drizzle the Garlic Sauce on top.

Tip: Garlic Sauce can be substituted with topping of choice.

Hot Honey Chicken Rice Crackers and Ranch Dip

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

1 Minute Hot Honey Chicken Seasoned Rice Cup

1 Cup of Sour Cream

1/2 Packet of Ranch Dip Seasoning

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat the rice according to the package’s directions.

Lay the rice on the parchment paper. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top. Use a rolling pin to roll out rice into a thin layer.

Bake for 20 minutes.

In a medium bowl, mix the Sour Cream and the Ranch Seasoning.

Once the crackers are cooked, cut them into squares while they are still hot and allow them to cool.

Serve the Crackers with the Ranch Dip.

Tip: Ranch dip can be substituted with hummus or any flavored dip.

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