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Round-Up: July 4th Recipes

June 28, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

We've got all kinds of fun and frugal ideas for July 4th Recipes to serve at your BBQ, party, picnic, or backyard bash!   Here's a list of some of our favorites from the archives... Beverages Breakfasts Side Dishes To Grill Desserts We hope you have a wonderful time celebrating our country and its independence this week! … [Read more...]

Mississippi Meatballs

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

Mississippi Meatballs on a Budget: Big Flavor Without Breaking the Bank We love the "Mississippi style" flavor for dinner! We love the creaminess and flavor of the sauce, we love the extra zip and zing from the pepperoncini peppers, and I love how easy these are to make in the slow cooker!  Dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and then let it take care of … [Read more...]

Loaded Hashbrown Bake

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

Your Favorite Loaded Baked Potato...in Baked Form! This Loaded Hashbrown Bake Will be a New Fave! This Loaded Hashbrown Bake is a twist on our most popular Hashbrown Beef Bake. I'm mixing in popular loaded baked potato toppings in with the beef, shredded hash browns and then garnishing with the same. You can add or subtract your favorite baked potato toppings into the dish … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Taco Hashbrown Bake

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

It's the Slow Cooker Version of The Cult Favorite Taco Hashbrown Bake The Hashbrown Beef Bake is a $5 Dinners cult favorite and it's so easy to mix and match both flavors and cooking styles. And that's what is happening with these Slow Cooker Taco Hashbrowns.  First off, this was polished off. Not a speck leftover. (Which I'm kinda bummed about because I wanted more … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

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

sloppy joe tater tot casserole

Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole 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. 1 lb. ground beef1 … [Read more...]

Tater Tot Egg Bites

January 7, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Quick Tater Tot Egg Bites: The Perfect Anytime Breakfast, Brunch or Snack! Save this easy recipe for Tater Tot Egg Bites - they are so quick to prep, and they will be gobbled up by everyone.  I added a dollop of salsa and sour cream to mine. Also, watch the video for more flavor and add-in ideas!  VIDEO: How to Make Tater Tot Egg Bites  Tater Tot … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

Twice Air-Fried Potatoes

August 31, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Quick and Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes: The Perfect Side Dish, Ready in Minutes! We make a lot of air fryer baby potatoes around here.  This morning, I was thinking about these "Crash Potatoes" that you cook on the grill and thought - these would be so good in the air fryer. Maybe even better. And these Twice Air-Fried Potatoes were born.  And I was right...the … [Read more...]

Beef Taco Hashbrown Bake

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

The Popular Hashbrown Beef Bake Recipe with a Taco & Spicy Twist – this dinner perfect for the meat and potato lovers in your life! A taco-y twist on our most popular Hashbrown Beef Bake.  For this dinner, I swapped the paprika for the taco seasoning in the original recipe. Also, I highly recommend using "Cream of Poblano soup" in place of the cream of mushroom, … [Read more...]

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