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Freezer Friendly Pesto Tortellini Bake

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

Pesto Tortellini Bake

Freezer Friendly Pesto Tortellini Bake Pesto Tortellini Bake Super easy, super delicious! The whole family will love this flavorful pasta dish! 20 oz. cheese ravioli24 oz alfredo sauce4 Tbsp pesto sauce1/2 cup Parmesan cheese1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheeseGarnish: fresh basilSide: veggiesSide: salad Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a … [Read more...]

Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake

May 28, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy and Delicious Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake Recipe: A Sweet Summer Treat! Looking for a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert that captures the flavors of summer? This easy and delicious Blueberry Lemon Dump Cake combines sweet blueberries with zesty lemon in a no-fuss recipe that comes together in minutes. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight treat, this … [Read more...]

Blackberry Dump Cake with Cream Cheese

May 20, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy 4-Ingredient Blackberry Dump Cake with Cream Cheese That's Bursting with Flavor This blackberry dump cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Made with cans of blackberry pie filling and whipped cream cheese plus boxed cake mix and butter, it bakes into a golden, bubbly treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're … [Read more...]

Blueberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal

May 12, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Healthy Blueberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal Recipe – Easy, Delicious & Meal-Prep Friendly Start your morning with a burst of fresh flavor thanks to this blueberry lemon baked oatmeal recipe. Packed with wholesome oats, juicy blueberries, and zesty lemon, this easy breakfast is both nutritious and satisfying. Plus, it's easy to "boost" by adding protein powder to the … [Read more...]

Apricot Dump Cake

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

The perfect spring and summer dessert...a 3-ingredient Apricot Dump Cake! I have another "dump cake" recipe to share with you - Apricot Dump Cake!  You just need 3 ingredients for this cake and you dump it all together (although, I prefer a quick extra step of mixing the melted butter and dry cake mix into a crumby mixture.) Layer it all together and bake to … [Read more...]

Layered Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

April 18, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde Are Perfect for a Quick Weeknight Dinner or to Take to Family Member or Friend in Need I adore enchiladas. Especially salsa verde based ones. They are my-go to order at any tex-mex restaurant around me.  They are gluten-free. (We have 2 at our house who are 100% gluten-free!)  And the layered version can … [Read more...]

3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake: BEST EVER SUMMER DESSERT

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

This Cherry "Dump Cake" is Truly the Best Ever Summer Dessert - At Least We Think So at Our House! Save this 3-Ingredient Recipe and Get It Made This Summer! How to Make 3-Ingredient Cherry Dump Cake Summer Dessert  Spread the 2 cans of  pie filling into a greased baking dish.  In a bowl, toss together the cake mix and melted butter until crummy … [Read more...]

Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

April 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Tropical Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal: A Bright, Fruity Way to Start to Your Day! This Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is bursting with scrumptious flavor in these warm, comforting oats. It’s a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels you like a champ.  I love to add in a bit of protein powder to the batter, and serve it with high protein … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Carrot Cake

April 1, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy & Fluffy Sheet Pan Carrot Cake with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting – The Perfect Spring Dessert for a Crowd! This sheet pan carrot cake is a moist, flavorful dessert packed with warm spices, shredded carrots, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Baked in a sheet pan for easy serving, it’s topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting that perfectly … [Read more...]

Mini Egg Easter Cookie Bars

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

The Perfect Colorful Springtime Dessert that's Perfect for Easter or Other Spring Gathering These Mini Egg Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect festive treat for springtime celebrations! They are packed with tiny chocolate chips and colorful mini eggs from Cadbury. These gooey, baked to perfection cookie bars are easy to make and sure to impress. Whether … [Read more...]

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