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Pepperoni Pizza Bagels

October 13, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I've got another pizza recipe for you....this time on bagels. Ridiculously simple and fun way to have pizza on the table in....5 minutes or less...BOOM. Add whatever toppings your kiddos love and you've got a simple dinner, tucked away in your back pocket for when you need it! (Also, great to make on English muffins!) See the Kid Friendly recipe for Pepperoni Pizza … [Read more...]

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins

October 12, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

Pepperoni Pizza Muffins ~ easy kid friendly recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

These babies are ALL.THE.RAGE. around my house lately. Like kids begging for them...for dinner...for snacks...for lunchboxes! All. The. Rage. And they are super simple to make - I'm still teaching the boys how to make them. I think after 1 or 2 more batches, the older 2 could make these on their own! (wahooooooo for working myself outta the job ;) ) Highly … [Read more...]

BBQ Meatball Sliders

October 11, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

bbq meatball sliders

Love this great - bite sized - kiddo food right here! Delicious homemade meatballs, coated in BBQ sauce. (Like, literally...you bake the BBQ sauce right onto the meatballs and it coats/glazes them.) Add a quarter slice of cheese and slap them onto slider buns and you've got tiny little burgers, perfect for kid sized mouths and appetites! (I bake these meatballs...deets in … [Read more...]

Root Beer Float Cake

October 10, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Here's a fun twist for the next time you make a cake for dessert. You can use root beer in BOTH the cake batter and frosting for a delicious Root Beer Float Cake! And, I jazzed up the frosting to give it a little cream soda flavor by mixing a little bit of root beer and a little bit of vanilla (or vanilla beans) INTO the frosting container...for one less mess! Then frost … [Read more...]

Pizza Bread Recipe

October 8, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This is such a fun recipe to make together with your kiddos!!! I think my boys have a "dough-dar" - a radar for when I've got dough going in the kitchen. Probably because they can smell it rising and forming in the bread machine ;) Over the years, they've become masters with the rolling pin and they love helping me knead and form dough. Set aside some time one weekend … [Read more...]

Pretzel M&M Cookie Bars

October 7, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

All I'm going to say is this: please make these with your kids. You'll have the best time...making a mess, and making memories. My boys love to bake with me, and they especially love when M&Ms are involved...and pretzels too! (If you kids are old enough to make these themselves, then make sure you claim half of the pan before they start making them. You know, to reward … [Read more...]

Grilled Banana Splits

October 6, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

New favorite dessert right here...yes...a grilled banana split. The grill caramelizes and sweetens up the banana...they layer for your favorite ice cream and toppings! So much fun for the kids!!! See the complete Kid Friendly recipe for Grilled Banana Splits here! And if you're looking for a breakfast option - check out my Banana Breakfast Split! Pin all of … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

October 5, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

We big puffy love pulled pork sandwiches around here. Like, big time. Slow cooking is most definitely my favorite way to cook pork roasts and pork tenderloins. Two reasons: 1. It takes minutes to throw everything together into the slow cooker. 2. The end result is amazing flavor and texture! This recipe is so simple, and SO RIDICULOUSLY delicious. Root beer, BBQ … [Read more...]

Mac n Cheese Muffins

October 5, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Mac n Cheese Muffins ~ kid friendly recipe from 5DollarDinners.com

Your kiddos are going to ADORE these Mac n Cheese muffins! A delicious macaroni and cheese, baked into a bread-cup...it's like toast and mac n cheese got together and had a kid. These muffins are the result and your kids will go nuts for these! Mac n Cheese Muffins Your kiddos are going to ADORE these Mac n Cheese muffins! 12 oz macaroni pasta1/2 cup … [Read more...]

Raspberry & Chocolate Chip Quesadillas

October 4, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

I'm pretty sure that this kind of fruity quesadilla ranks in the top 5 of my boys' favorite after school snacks. And I love them because they are filling and keep them full until dinner (none of that 'I want another snack' 30 minutes before dinner thing with these!) These are also super adaptable and flexible and you can make all sorts of combinations... Fruity ideas: … [Read more...]

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