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Breakfast Lasagna Bake

December 11, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

All your favorite breakfast bites, layered into this amazing Breakfast Lasagna Bake.   Breakfast Lasagna Bake All your favorite breakfast bites, layered into this amazing Breakfast Lasagna Bake. 8 hashbrowns1 lb. mild breakfast sausage (browned)10 large eggs (scrambled)2 cups shredded cheddar cheesechives, salsa, or sour cream (optional … [Read more...]

The BEST Egg-Free Chicken Salad

December 10, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You Will Love This Creamy and Delicious, Sweet and Savory Egg-Free Chicken Salad This egg-free chicken salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic lunch or side dish. Made with shredded chicken tenderloins (this is the key to a perfect chicken salad), crisp veggies and fruit plus a yogurt based dressing, it’s perfect for those with egg allergies or anyone looking for … [Read more...]

Ground Beef & Rice “Dump Casserole”

December 9, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Effortless Comfort with This Dump-and-Bake Ground Beef and Rice Casserole You know I love a good dump-and-bake casserole.  This one with ground beef and rice is the ultimate no-fuss comfort food. Toss together a few simple and affordable ingredients like browned ground beef, uncooked rice, some tomatoes and spices. It's ready to bake in minutes! Pop it in the … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Beef Burgundy

December 6, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cooking Beef Burgundy in the Instant Pot makes for the richest and most savory base for the stew!  Instant Pot Beef Burgundy cooks perfectly in the Instant Pot - and in a fraction of the time. The pressure and heat cycles from the Instant Pot develop such a rich and flavorful base to this stew that will make every single bite … [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...]

Nugget & Fries Nachos

December 4, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make a Big Pan of these Nugget & Fries Nachos in the Oven for Dinner, or Pop a Smaller Batch into the Air Fryer for a Quick Snack! A mouthwatering twist on classic nachos, this dish features crispy waffle fries layered with juicy chicken nuggets, gooey melted cheese, and your favorite toppings for the ultimate comfort food experience. Enjoy!  Nuggets … [Read more...]

Sausage and Zucchini Soup

December 3, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

sausage and zucchini soup

Sausage and Zucchini Soup is such a comforting and well balanced soup, and easy on the budget too!  Sausage and Zucchini Soup is a hearty, flavorful broth filled with savory sausage, tender zucchini, and aromatic herbs. This comforting soup has the perfect balance of rich, meaty flavors with fresh vegetables in every bite. Enjoy!    Sausage and … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Ratatouille

December 2, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Ratatouille is a comforting, veggie packed dish that's so easy to prepare!  Slow Cooker Ratatouille is a comforting, vegetable-packed dish where tender eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes slowly simmer with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. The slow cooker enhances the flavors, creating a rich, rustic stew perfect for an effortless, hearty meal. … [Read more...]

Rosemary Salmon

December 2, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Rosemary Salmon is a Simple and Scrumptious Recipe!   You will adore the lemon-rosemary flavors that permeate these salmon fillets!  Rosemary Salmon This simple yet elegant Rosemary Salmon recipe delivers the perfect balance of zesty and herbaceous flavors of rosemary, garlic, and lemon. Enjoy! 1 lb. salmon filetSalt and pepper3 Tbsp lemon … [Read more...]

COPYCAT Chick-Fil-A Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich

November 19, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You won't know the difference with this copycat Chick-Fil-A sandwich! Make this when you want your fave seasonal sandwich and it's not longer available in the restaurant... This sandwich is only available to purchase for 2 months out of the year!  Now, you can make it at home when it's not available in the restaurant.  This is as close to perfect as I can get … [Read more...]

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