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French Onion Meatloaf

December 27, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

French Onion Meatloaf: A Slightly Sweet & Flavorful Twist on a Classic Comfort Food Favorite This French Onion Meatloaf takes classic comfort food to the next level by combining the rich, savory flavors of French onion soup with a tender, juicy meatloaf. Caramelized onions, gooey melted cheese, and a perfectly seasoned beef mixture come together to create a dish that’s … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Beef Ravioli

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

Slow Cooker Beef Ravioli: An Easy, Comforting, Hearty Budget Dinner, Made with Minimal Effort! This Slow Cooker Beef Ravioli recipe is the perfect dinner for busy families on busy weeknights. At the end of your busy day, you get to enjoy a hearty, home-cooked meal without any hassle. It's just 4-5 ingredients and they layer in quickly into the slow cooker, especially if … [Read more...]

Breakfast Slider Bake

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

A Delightfully Sweet & Savory Breakfast for Dinner That's Ready in Less than 20 Minutes: Breakfast Slider Bake This breakfast slider bake is perfect for your "breakfast for dinner" meal, or a weekend brunch. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, from the sausage and eggs to the maple-butter glaze on top.  Enjoy! Breakfast Slider … [Read more...]

Sausage Tuscan Pasta Skillet

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

Comfort Food Made Quick and Easy: Creamy Sausage Tuscan Pasta Skillet Recipe I love an easy pasta skillet recipe!  You can cook the pasta alongside this sauce, or you can cook the pasta in with the sausage in a large skillet with tight fitting lid.  (If you plan to cook the pasta with the sauce, you will need to add 2 more cups of chicken stock and add the … [Read more...]

Eggnog Bread

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

Eggnog Bread: a scrumptious and easy quick bread recipe - with batter made with eggnog and warm spices and a dusting of nutmeg on top. Eggnog Bread A scrumptious and easy quick bread made with eggnog and a dusting of nutmeg. 2 cups flour (all purpose or gluten free blend)1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup brown sugar2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/2 tsp … [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...]

Ground Beef & Rice “Dump Casserole”

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

Effortless Comfort with This Dump-and-Bake Ground Beef and Rice Casserole You know I love a good dump-and-bake casserole.  This one with ground beef and rice is the ultimate no-fuss comfort food. Toss together a few simple and affordable ingredients like browned ground beef, uncooked rice, some tomatoes and spices. It's ready to bake in minutes! Pop it in the … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Ratatouille

December 2, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Ratatouille is a comforting, veggie packed dish that's so easy to prepare!  Slow Cooker Ratatouille is a comforting, vegetable-packed dish where tender eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes slowly simmer with garlic, herbs, and olive oil. The slow cooker enhances the flavors, creating a rich, rustic stew perfect for an effortless, hearty meal. … [Read more...]

Cracker Toffee “Christmas Crack” + 8 Flavor Combos!

November 28, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Christmas Crack is the Ultimate Holiday Treat! This recipe for Christmas Crack is delightful for a few reasons. It's easy to make, has simple ingredients, can be made with a variety of flavor combinations, and makes for a really sweet homemade gift! Also, good luck having just 1 piece! ;)  In addition to this "core" recipe, I've got some other options and … [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...]

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