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Snickerdoodle Muffins

January 31, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe: Soft, Cinnamon Sugar Bakery-Style Treats These snickerdoodle muffins combine everything you love about classic snickerdoodle cookies with the tender, fluffy texture of a bakery-style muffin. Each bite delivers that signature cinnamon-sugar flavor with a soft, buttery crumb that melts in your mouth. Rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking, these … [Read more...]

Beefy Ranch Mac

January 24, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Beefy Ranch Mac & Cheese That Everyone Will Ask for Again Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory ground beef, this Homemade Beefy Ranch Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food upgrade. Ranch seasoning adds a bold, zesty twist to classic mac and cheese, making this an easy dinner your whole family will devour...and ask for again and again. Perfect for busy … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day: Family Charcuterie Board & Game Night

January 16, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Trying to come up with something special for Valentine's Day?! Show your love by creating a pretty food board and pulling out some new games for a fun family night!  Staying home on Valentine's Day is what all the cool kids are doing. And by cool kids, I mean me and my family :) I'm spending what I WOULD be spending on a night out for two, on a charcuterie board and … [Read more...]

Cowboy Beef Slider Bake

December 2, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cowboy Beef Slider Bake: From Game Day to Weeknight Supper, This is the Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser Forget fussing over individual sliders—this hearty casserole transforms everything you love about a loaded burger into one easy, shareable dish. Seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and crunchy French fried onions come together in a satisfying bake that feeds a crowd … [Read more...]

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards – Brunch & Appetizer

November 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

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What happens when you combine Christmas parties, Christmas morning brunch, Christmas trees, and the latest charcuterie board trends?! THIS... It's time to have a little creative food fun with holiday gatherings and meals.  When the invite says bring an appetizer... When your aunt says you're in charge of Christmas morning brunch... Here's what you … [Read more...]

Affordable, Festival Holiday Meal for Less than $5 per Person

November 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make This Affordable Holiday Meal for Under $5 per Person Using Only Dollar General Finds The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but the reality is that feeding a family a festive meal gets expensive quickly. With food prices continuing to rise, I know many families are feeling the pressure to stretch every dollar, especially when it comes to holiday dinners. This year, I … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini

November 22, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini: Your New Weeknight Dinner MVP Forget juggling multiple pots and pans—this sheet pan hot honey chicken delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Bite size pieces of chicken coated in a honey mustard while roasted sweet potatoes and zucchini caramelize alongside them, creating a complete meal that's both … [Read more...]

Sausage Drop Biscuits

November 18, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy sausage drop biscuits ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients. No rolling required! When you need a hearty, satisfying breakfast or snack that won't drain your wallet, these sausage drop biscuits are the answer. Forget complicated biscuit-making techniques—no rolling, no cutting, and no fancy equipment required. Just mix, drop, and bake. With simple pantry staples … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts: Thanksgiving on a Budget

November 17, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving on a Budget: Easy, Delicious and "Oven-Free" Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts Looking for a show-stopping side dish that won't break the bank this Thanksgiving? These crispy air fryer Brussels sprouts are about to become your new holiday hero. In just 15 minutes, you can transform humble Brussels sprouts into golden, caramelized perfection with crispy edges that … [Read more...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta – Thanksgiving Side Dish

November 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta: The Thanksgiving Side That Converts Brussels Haters If you've been searching for a show-stopping vegetable side dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, these roasted Brussels sprouts with feta are about to become your new Thanksgiving tradition. Golden-brown and caramelized on the outside, tender on the … [Read more...]

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