Back-To-School Meals In Minutes!

Ok, it’s back to business and boy is the pressure on for Moms with school and sports in full swing.  For so many of us, the hours between 3 and 6 can be the most stressful of the day.  I call this time the PM Pressure Cooker as it’s sandwiched between school and sports and it’s when kids need to play, do homework and eat.  

One way to help relieve the stress on you, is to put the focus on the kids and not cooking dinner.  McCormick’s website has more than a few clever recipes that make this possible. They are definitely kid friendly and although they are great for everyday, they can be the perfect solution for nights when you need to feed a group of kids a healthy meal that’s quick and inexpensive.  Just right for birthday parties, team parties and school functions!   Here is one of my favorites, for all five fabulous recipes go to McCormick.com . 

Here is a real winner as it takes two of your kids favorites, Sloppy Joes and Pizza, and combines them into one delicious and inexpensive dish (just under $1.75 per serving) !

Sloppy Joe Pizza
Makes 8 (1-slice) servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 package McCormick® Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 prepared pizza crust (12-inch)
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Sliced green onions (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Stir in Seasoning Mix, tomato paste and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn.

2. Place pizza crust on baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese.

3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.
Taco Pizza: Prepare as directed. Substitute McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix for the Sloppy Joes Seasoning Mix and use shredded Mexican blend cheese.

Chili Pizza: Prepare as directed. Substitute McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix for the Sloppy Joes Seasoning Mix and use shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Calories: 402
Fat: 18 g
Carbohydrates: 36 g
Cholesterol: 63 mg
Sodium: 781 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 24 g

Image credit to McCormick.com