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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

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

Deliciously Easy Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole: A Comfort Food Classic! This casserole is easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a hungry family on busy weeknights or serving at casual gatherings. With its irresistible combination of textures and flavors, the Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole is sure to become a favorite go-to dish in your home. Enjoy! VIDEO: How to … [Read more...]

Best Frittata Recipes

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

Easy Frittata Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner   Looking for a simple yet delicious meal that won't break the bank? Look no further than frittatas! These versatile egg-based dishes are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with whatever ingredients you have on hand...even leftover spaghetti?! (YES! See recipe below!) Whether you’re using leftover … [Read more...]

Instant Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Mac n Cheese

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

This Buffalo Ranch Chicken Macaroni & Cheese is Ready in Minutes, thanks to the Instant Pot! At our house, we love a good homemade macaroni and cheese. I've made them 97 different ways but I keep coming back to the Instant Pot cooking method because it's just so easy. It's pretty simple - you cook the pasta in chicken stock and some other flavoring. In this case, I used … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Banana Bread

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

Perfect for Breakfast, Snack, or Dessert, Each Bite of This Hawaiian Banana Bread Will Take You Away to a Tropical Paradise! Experience a tropical twist on a classic favorite with our Hawaiian Banana Bread. This moist and flavorful bread is infused with the essence of the islands, blending ripe bananas with sweet pineapple plus a hint of coconut. This banana bread is … [Read more...]

Best Peach Recipes

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

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From Orchard to Table: The Best Peach Recipes Peach recipes are great to have on hand in the summer for those fresh peaches that are available in the summer months! We adore peaches around here, and I think I've added peaches to just about every meal of the day. Here are our favorite peach recipes!  Budget Friendly Peach Recipes   … [Read more...]

One-Dish Italian Pasta Skillet

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

This One-Dish Italian Pasta Skillet is a budget friendly recipe that makes for the perfect family weeknight dinner, packed with veggies and protein!  I adore a scrumptious pasta skillet for my family because they are so quick to cook plus are hearty enough and nourishing for everyone at the dinner table. They make for such a budget-friendly meal that even teenagers … [Read more...]

Mango Overnight Oats

May 18, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Wake Up to This Refreshing, Tropical Treat with This Mango Overnight Oats Recipe Ideal for busy mornings, these Mango Overnight Oats will provide a quick, healthy, and delicious start to your day!  These are inspired by the (somewhat...no, very expensive) overnight oats from a local grocery store. I've tried two of the flavors and decided that this summer, I would be … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Sloppy Joe Recipes

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

These Sloppy Joe Recipes are quick, easy and budget friendly!   Ah, sloppy joes. A classic comfort food that is perfect for busy families on a budget. In the traditional form, they are hearty sandwiches that combine savory ground beef with a rich, tangy sauce nestled in between a fluffy sandwich bun. Not only are these sloppy joe recipes incredibly … [Read more...]

RECIPE ROUNDUP: One-Skillet Pasta Dinners

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

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Effortless Eats: Master One-Skillet Pasta Dinner Perfection with these Flavorful Recipes! Why I love One-Skillet Meals When it comes to quick and satisfying one-dish dinners, skillet meals are my go-to, especially with a trusty 12″ deep skillet that perfectly caters to our family's appetite, often leaving us with delicious leftovers. Crafting a complete meal in a skillet … [Read more...]

Buffalo Chicken Slider Bake

April 30, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Enjoy the Explosion of Flavor in these Buffalo Chicken Sliders It starts with shredded chicken - rotisserie or from the slow cooker - tossed in buffalo wing sauce, then layered into a slider bake!  All the best flavors of Buffalo Chicken wings...as a slider!  It's time to indulge with these easy and mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Sliders! These savory sliders … [Read more...]

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