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Meatball Chili
Mini Cheddar Corn Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg fully cooked refrigerated Italian-style chicken meatballs (such as Aidells; see Note)
- 1 (12.7-oz) pkg frozen Southwest style protein blend (such as Birds Eye)
- 1 (14.5-oz) can petite-diced tomatoes
- 1½ cups water
- 2 to 3 tsp chili powder
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (9.25-oz) pkg corn chips
- 1½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown meatballs all over in a hot skillet or a Dutch oven 6 to 8 minutes. Combine meatballs, protein blend vegetables, tomatoes, water, chili powder, and tomato paste in a large saucepan.
- Cook, partially covered, over medium heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add additional water, as needed, if chili gets too thick.
- Top with chips and cheese.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8.5-oz) pkg corn muffin mix
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare corn muffins according to package directions, stirring in cheese. Spoon batter into 18 greased mini muffin pans.
- Bake 12 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted comes out clean.
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