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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad

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

Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad: All Your Favorite Flavors in One Bold Bowl If you love the creamy, spicy kick of jalapeño poppers, you're going to be obsessed with this chicken salad that captures all those crave-able flavors in a fresh, protein-packed dish. Tender chicken gets tossed with cream cheese, yogurt, crispy bacon, diced jalapeños, and shredded cheddar for a salad … [Read more...]

Crack Chicken Slider Bake

October 8, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cheesy Crack Chicken Slider Bake — The Ultimate Crowd-Pleaser! Get ready to fall in love with this easy, flavor-packed Crack Chicken Slider Bake! Tender shredded creamy Ranch chicken, smoky bacon, and melty cheese are layered inside soft Hawaiian rolls, then brushed with a buttery glaze and baked to golden perfection. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, hosting game … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Beef & Ramen Noodles

October 6, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Beef & Ramen Noodles: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup Forget everything you thought you knew about instant ramen. This slow cooker beef and ramen recipe transforms humble noodles into a restaurant-worthy meal that's both comforting and incredibly flavorful. The beef and veggies simmer for hours in a rich, savory broth, then gets paired with perfectly cooked … [Read more...]

Strawberries n Cream Rice Pudding

October 4, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Strawberries ‘n Cream Rice Pudding – A Sweet, Creamy Twist on a Classic This Strawberries ‘n Cream Rice Pudding is comfort food meets summertime dessert perfection. Creamy vanilla rice pudding is swirled with fresh strawberries and a hint of whipped cream for a luscious, lightly sweet treat. It’s cozy enough for cool evenings yet refreshing enough for warm days (if you let … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

September 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Golden, Crispy Perfection: The Ultimate Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Forget everything you thought you knew about making grilled cheese! This air fryer method delivers restaurant-quality results with perfectly golden, crispy exteriors and gloriously melted cheese centers every single time. And the best is that the crust is PERFECTLY CRISP. It turns out so much better than … [Read more...]

Air Fryer Tacos

September 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Quick After School or Late Night Snack: Air Fryer Tacos I started making these "by accident" and they quickly became a big hit!  These are the "metaverse" OVEN TACOS that we have started to cook in the air fryer for snacks and such. I have made an entire "meal" for us this way but it takes a few rounds to get them all warmed up and ready to eat. But usually, these … [Read more...]

Sausage Spinach Alfredo with Pasta

August 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Creamy Sausage Spinach Alfredo combines savory sausage, tender spinach, and a rich, cheesy Alfredo sauce for an easy, comforting pasta dinner! If you’re craving a cozy, restaurant-style pasta dish made right at home, this Sausage Spinach Alfredo is the perfect choice. Juicy mild Italian sausage and fresh spinach are tossed in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, creating a rich … [Read more...]

Homemade Freezer PBJs vs. Store-Bought Uncrustables

July 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

How to make homemade freezer peanut butter & jelly sandwiches - save time and money in the back to school season!   During a recent livestream video, I kept having this thought flash through - I need to do a cost comparison of making these yourself vs. buying them in the store. Yes, you have to weigh cost and convenience...but this one is one where cost wins … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Nachos

July 9, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer friendly creamy chicken nachos

Freezer Friendly Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Nachos Get ready for the ultimate comfort food: Creamy Chicken Nachos made in the Slow Cooker! Tender shredded chicken simmers in a rich, cheesy sauce with just the right kick of spice, all thanks to your trusty slow cooker. Just set it, forget it, and get ready to dive into a plate of melty, creamy goodness. Freezer … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Chicken Oven Tacos

July 9, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer friendly chicken oven tacos

Freezer Friendly Chicken Oven Tacos Tacos. We love tacos. The boys devour them. They love the crunchy mess. They love the flavors. They love to see how full they can make them. I love the concept of making tacos in the oven, and melting the cheese over the top of the meat. Then piling on the toppings. Freezer Friendly Chicken Oven Tacos I love the … [Read more...]

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