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    Italian Meatball Slider Bake

    January 31, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Pull-apart sliders, loaded with meatballs, marinara and cheese - your new favorite weeknight dinner!   Y'all loved these Baked Cheeseburgers so much, that I decided to do a few more variations...starting with this Italian Meatball Slider Bake... How to Make Italian Meatball Slider Bake Slice the rolls along the equator using a serrated bread knife. Set out … [Read more...]

    Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

    September 20, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Two kid favorites, cooked together in the same skillet - your family will love this Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese!  We ADORE this recipe and we hope you will too!  It's sloppy joe, mixed with pasta, evaporated milk and cheddar cheese. And it's the PERFECT weeknight dinner for your hungry crew.  I've got some picts below to show you how to make it! … [Read more...]

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast

    April 5, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

    I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]

    Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs

    February 1, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs is the Easy Dinner You Need in Your Life! There's just something extra delicious about turning a simple and traditional pasta dish, tossing it into a dish and baking to melty perfection! The super simple steps are: toss cooked pasta into baking dish with some flavor, then add meatballs, sauce and cheese! How to Make Baked Spaghetti & … [Read more...]

    DIY Big Mac Sliders – Game Day Snacks

    January 27, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Big Mac Sliders are Best Game Day Snack for the Family! The perfect Game Day snack that you can make at home -------- Big Mac flavor....on a little slider bun!  We don't go through the McD's drive thru very often (hardly ever, tbh)...but I do enjoy the Big Mac sauce. You can recreate this at home with a simple salad dressing!  For these sliders, I'm going to … [Read more...]

    Tortellini & Vegetable Soup

    January 25, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Please pass the warm, cozy comfort food...but only the kind that is quick, easy and doesn't require any cooking skills! ;)  This Tortellini & Vegetable Soup is so simple and easy...it's a matter of browning ground beef, adding soup ingredients, and letting bubble over medium heat. Drop the tortellini in, just before you're ready to eat... This warm, cozy comfort … [Read more...]

    Keto “Hashbrown” Beef Bake

    January 7, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Ask and you shall receive! It's the KETO version of our crazy popular Hashbrown Beef Bake!  This Hashbrown Beef Bake is a FAVORITE both in our home, and around this here website.  I whipped up a Keto version using a combination of frozen cauliflower florets and riced cauliflower, in place of the shredded potatoes.  Mixing the "big and little" cauliflowers … [Read more...]

    Hashbrown Sausage Bake

    January 6, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    That's right! It's the breakfast version of our most popular recipe! Introducing...Hashbrown Sausage Bake! For this breakfast version, we are just switching out the beef for sausage. Now you can serve this fan favorite recipe for any meal of the day! How to Make Hashbrown Sausage Bake Brown the ground breakfast sausage. Drain if needed.  In a mixing bowl, … [Read more...]

    Fiesta Sloppy Joes

    January 4, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Fiesta Sloppy Joes are the messy sandwiches we all love, with a fun pop of color! (and veggies!!) Get a lovely flavor balance and little extra pop of sweet from the red bell peppers. I'm naming these "Fiesta" Sloppy Joes because they are bright and colorful, both in looks and flavor.  The red, green, and yellow remind me of the "Fiesta" season that we celebrate here in … [Read more...]

    Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

    August 17, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

    Cheesy Beef Quesadillas are the cheesiest and most delicious weeknight meal! We love an easy meal around here, and this is one of our favorites! We are just making some perfectly seasoned ground beef, then snuggling it inside a flour tortilla with some shredded cheese. (Level up the flavor by using a combination of cheeses!) I'm all about cooking smarter, not harder … [Read more...]

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