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Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash: HOLIDAY SIDE DISH

November 7, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY SIDE DISH: Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash Roasted in a Maple Mustard Dressing, then Topped with Feta, Cranberries and Bacon Enjoy! Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash Side Dish The most magical side dish with the perfect combination of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy! 12 oz. bag fresh Brussels sprouts (halved)1 … [Read more...]

Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes

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

Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes     Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes Roasted Cod with Balsamic Tomatoes is a flavorful dish where tender cod filets are baked to perfection with a tangy balsamic tomato topping. Enjoy! 4 4 oz. cod filetsSalt and pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tsp dried basilSide: saladSide: … [Read more...]

Nashville Hot Chicken – Slow Cooker, Instant Pot & Grilled

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

The EASIEST TWIST for the TRENDY and VIRAL Nashville Hot Chicken! (Yes, I Know It's Supposed to be Fried!)  Friend.  I love a good fried chicken.  But not in the middle of a busy week.  I have zero time for the setting up of all the things and the frying and waiting.  So... I decided to take a swing at the Nashville Hot Chicken … [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...]

VIRAL: Kid Friendly GHOST PIZZA

October 15, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Make These Easy Ghost Pizza for the Kids Before You Go Trick or Treating!  If I didn't have a quick dinner ready for the boys before they head out to trick or treat on Halloween, then they would just "candy for dinner," a few bites between houses as they proceed around the neighborhood.  A quick grilled cheese or English muffin pizza is perfect. And the little … [Read more...]

Sausage Pancake Muffins

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

These Sausage Pancake Muffins are Quite Literally The Most PERFECT BALANCE of Sweet and Savory Mix your favorite pancake mix with water and maple syrup-y sweetness, with some savory browned sausage and red bell peppers. Add a large pinchful of cheese to the batter, then combine and add to the muffin tins. Bake and enjoy! Sausage Pancake Muffins The best … [Read more...]

Fall Charcuterie Board with Maple Mustard Dip

October 1, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Toss together this easy and affordable Fall Charcuterie Board for your gatherings this Autumn season.  Grab some charcuterie board staples like cold cuts, cheese slices and crackers, and then fill in around those with whatever yummy Fall items you can find at your store - both sweet and savory.  I grabbed a number of cute seasonal items from Trader Joes and this … [Read more...]

VIDEO: Save Money When You Buy & Brown Ground Beef in Bulk

September 29, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I Browned 8 lbs. of Ground Beef and Made These 6 Meals - Learn How to Brown Large Batches of Ground Beef & Freeze to Use Later VIDEO: Save Money When You Buy & Brown Ground Beef in Bulk Perfectly Seasoned Ground Beef Recipe Use these 2 common spices to make perfectly seasoned browned ground beef recipes that works perfectly for most recipes that call … [Read more...]

Make One, Freeze One Ravioli Bakes

September 26, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

When it comes to dinner every penny counts! Find great ingredients to make a $5 Dinner like these Ravioli Bakes at Dollar General. I am always on the hunt for the most affordable, best quality ingredients to make dinner every night. And I love the challenge of mixing and matching ingredients and prices to get the most bang for my food budget buck.  As I continue my own … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Sausage Alfredo Pasta Bake

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

A Delicious 5-Ingredient Meal from When I Went Ingredient Foraging in My Pantry and Freezer: Gluten-Free Sausage Alfredo Pasta Bake Every now and again, I play this game of... I don't feel like cooking what's on the menu... But I also don't wanna drop $55+ in the drive thru... So........ Let's see what I can forage from the pantry and freezer to make … [Read more...]

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