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$1 Loaf Dinner: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

April 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make Classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches on a Budget with $1 Loaf Bread Enjoy all the bold, beefy flavor of a traditional Philly cheesesteak without breaking the bank. This easy recipe turns simple $1 loaf bread into a mouthwatering, satisfying meal the whole family will love. Brown some ground beef with this homemade Philly cheesesteak seasoning mix with sliced green … [Read more...]

Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

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

Tropical Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal: A Bright, Fruity Way to Start to Your Day! This Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is bursting with scrumptious flavor in these warm, comforting oats. It’s a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels you like a champ.  I love to add in a bit of protein powder to the batter, and serve it with high protein … [Read more...]

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

March 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Brownie Baked Oatmeal: Indulgent Flavor Meets Healthy and Hearty Comfort! This Brownie Baked Oatmeal is a rich, chocolatey breakfast that feels like dessert but is packed with wholesome, hearty ingredients. This is made with oats, cocoa, and a just the right amount of of sweetness - it’s perfect for a satisfying start to your day. This recipe is easy to make gluten-free … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Slider Bake

March 14, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sloppy Joe Slider Bake: A Messy, Melty Crowd-Pleaser in Every Bite! This Sloppy Joe Slider Bake combines the classic flavors of a hearty Sloppy Joe with the convenience of pull-apart sliders. I made 2 pans of this to feed a bunch of boys before going to the Spurs game during spring break. They polished off both trays in 10 minutes!  This is such an easy, … [Read more...]

Cheesy Beef Garlic Loaf Bread

March 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cheesy Beef Garlic Bread: Gooey, Garlicky, and Packed with Flavor This cheesy beef garlic bread combines rich, savory beef with buttery, garlicky bread that's loaded with melted cheeses.  When I discovered the $1 french loaf bread, I started cooking more with it...because HOLY MOLY it's so cheap and perfect base for a meal like this.  Each bite is packed with … [Read more...]

Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

March 12, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal: A Perfectly Sweet and Filling Breakfast That's Perfect for Busy Weekday Mornings This strawberry banana baked oatmeal combines sweet, ripe bananas and juicy strawberries with hearty oats for a comforting and nutritious breakfast. Baking breakfast at home not only allows you to enjoy fresh, wholesome ingredients but also saves you money … [Read more...]

Breakfast Slider Bake

December 17, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Delightfully Sweet & Savory Breakfast for Dinner That's Ready in Less than 20 Minutes: Breakfast Slider Bake This breakfast slider bake is perfect for your "breakfast for dinner" meal, or a weekend brunch. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, from the sausage and eggs to the maple-butter glaze on top.  Enjoy! Breakfast Slider … [Read more...]

Eggnog Bread

December 12, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Eggnog Bread: a scrumptious and easy quick bread recipe - with batter made with eggnog and warm spices and a dusting of nutmeg on top. Eggnog Bread A scrumptious and easy quick bread made with eggnog and a dusting of nutmeg. 2 cups flour (all purpose or gluten free blend)1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites

December 5, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Quick and Delicious: Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites in Minutes! These are the new favorite snack between breakfast and lunch at our house! Air fryer cinnamon roll bites are a quick and delightful treat perfect for any time of day, but my boys are having them lately for their 'second breakfast.' These bite-sized morsels are golden and crisp on the outside, soft and … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Swirl Breakfast Casserole

October 16, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Swirl bread makes for the perfect base for this fall-inspired breakfast casserole that everyone will love!   Pumpkin Swirl Breakfast Casserole A double dip of pumpkin and triple dip of pumpkin pie spice makes for the best ever pumpkin breakfast casserole 1 loaf Pumpkin swirl bread (torn into pieces)1/2 cup pumpkin butter6 large eggs1 cup … [Read more...]

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