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Rice & Beans Fajita Bake

August 7, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Budget-Friendly Dump and Bake Rice and Beans: A One-Dish Wonder! VIDEO: How to Make "Dump and Bake" Fajita Rice & Bean Bake Rice & Beans Fajita Bake The most affordable, filling rice and bean bake that you and your family will love! 2 cups brown rice27 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)1 cup frozen corn1 cup frozen fajita blend veggies1 … [Read more...]

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

June 24, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Naming this easy and scrumptious dump cake the unofficial dessert of summer 2024 - all it takes is 3 ingredients to make this amazing Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake! All you need is 3 easy ingredients to make this "dump cake."  This is the perfect summer dessert - tasting kinda like a pie and a crumble had a baby...but way easy to prep and bake.  For a … [Read more...]

VIDEO: How to Get 10+ Meals from Bulk Ground Beef Packages

April 3, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Spot a great sale price or bulk price option on ground beef? Watch as Erin creates over 10 meals with just two bulk ground beef packages!     VIDEO: How to Get 10+ Freezer Meals from 2 Bulk Ground Beef Packages GADGETS: Order The Featured Gadgets Below RECIPE: Freezer Friendly Ranch Meatloaf  Ranch Meatloaf Make ahead and freezer friendly … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Frosting

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

These Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Frosting can be made with gluten free flour blend or all-purpose flour, and they are the perfect light and fluffy treat for your special day!  These sugar cookie bars are inspired by the Drop Sugar Cookies with Strawberry Frosting that my boys LOVE. I saw some V-Day sprinkle at the store and immediately decided that … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos

April 5, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

baja shredded chicken tacos recipe

Baja Shredded Chicken Tacos are slow cooked to perfection! A must-try for your next Taco Tuesday meal!   This is probably one of my family's favorite taco recipes. And it's a go-to for me, because it's SO EASY. It's just a lovely combo of flavors that makes for a delightful taco! P.S. Use warmed corn tortillas for “street tacos” and gluten-free version of … [Read more...]

Guacamole with Street Corn

February 11, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

If I started keeping track, I imagine I eat an avocado or guacamole at least 5 times a week. Sometimes I get guacamole at my fave tex-mex restaurant, sometimes I make my own, sometimes I get it on top of a Chipotle salad, sometimes I just scoop it right out of the skin with a little lemon juice and salt. I'm always looking to mix things up and keep the guacamole "fresh" and … [Read more...]

Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad

April 15, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Bacon Cheddar Chicken Salad is absolutely the best ever chicken salad recipe. And below you will learn the CRUCIAL INGREDIENT for the perfect chicken salad! AND... The most important way to cook that ingredient!   You could say that the title of this recipe speaks for itself. But, I'm going to go ahead and gush about it anyways. I think what makes … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast

April 5, 2021 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]

Poblano Breakfast Scramble

July 13, 2020 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

poblano breakfast scramble

This Poblano Breakfast Scramble is just what you need to add a kick to your boring eggs and sluggish mornings! Here's an easy way to level up your morning eggs!  This breakfast scramble includes scrambled eggs of course, so if you aren't too confident with your egg cooking skills just yet... you'll want to check out my 5 tricks that will help you make perfectly … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Hashbrown Beef Bake

December 2, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The slow cooker version of our most popular recipe - this slow cooker hashbrown beef bake is divine! Here is the slow cooker version of our most visited recipe - Hashbrown Beef Bake! We have adapted it to the slow cooker - please pay close attention to cooking times.  Because of timing, this might be better to slow cook on the weekend, or one a day you'll be home in … [Read more...]

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