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Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole

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

This Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole will soon be in your regular dinner rotation because it's so easy to prep to bake, and so scrumptious! I've got another "dump and bake recipe" for you! This Dump & Bake Meatball Casserole is a perfect hearty dish for a cozy family dinner on a super busy weeknight. This no-fuss recipe requires minimal preparation, making it an … [Read more...]

Dump & Bake Taco Chicken and Rice

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

When Chicken and Rice Night collides with TACO TUESDAY you get to enjoy this scrumptious Dump & Bake Taco Chicken! Love the easy and convenience of dump and bake chicken and rice casserole. This variation calls for a can of cream of poblano soup, and if you can't find that at your store, you can swap it for cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup … [Read more...]

Dump & Bake Macaroni and Cheese

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

You Will Love this Cheesy Delight: The Ultimate Dump-and-Bake Macaroni and Cheese! It's the ultimate comfort AND EFFICIENT food!  This Dump & Bake Macaroni and Cheese recipe is a cheesy masterpiece that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This no-boil, no-fuss recipe requires you to simply bake uncooked macaroni with a milk mixture. Once the pasta has cookd, … [Read more...]

Dump & Bake Chicken and Rice

February 1, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Most Effortless Weeknight Dinner: The Dump & Bake Chicken and Rice Casserole This Dump & Bake Chicken and Rice dish is the no-fuss, delicious meal that's perfect for your busy weeknights. All you have to is combine uncooked rice, chicken stock, chicken breasts/tenderloins, and your favorite seasonings in a casserole dish, then bake to fluffy perfection. It's … [Read more...]

Marry Me Ravioli

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

Say 'I Do' to Flavor: This Marry Me Ravioli That Will Do the Proposal Part For You! With this scrumptious recipe, I've taken the traditional "marry me" sauce with sun dried tomatoes, cream and Parmesan...and cooked ravioli in it.  The result: a truly magical meal. Inspired by that once in a lifetime, magical moment.  This Marry Me Ravioli is the ideal cozy … [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...]

Burger Quesadillas

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

A New Melty Mashup: Savor the Flavor Fusion of Your Favorite Cheeseburger with a Quesadilla! Enjoy! Burger Quesadillas A melty mashup of two cheese favorites - cheeseburgers and quesadillas! 1 lb. ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp paprika3 Tbsp ketchup1 Tbsp yellow mustard1 cup chopped pickles4 large flour tortillas2 cups … [Read more...]

20-Minute Chicken Fajita Quesadillas

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

Use chopped rotisserie chicken meat to make these easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas for a super quick weeknight dinner! Enjoy! Chicken Fajitas Quesadillas Pack a flavor punch with sauteed peppers and onions and rotisserie chicken! 1 Tbsp olive oil1 small white onion (finely chopped)2 small bell peppers (seeded and chopped)2 cups rotisserie chicken meat … [Read more...]

How to Turn 2 – $4.99 Rotisserie Chickens from Costco into 4 Meals for 6!

January 23, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Watch as Erin Transforms 2 Rotisserie Chickens from Costco into 4 Meals for 6 People + 8 Cups of Chicken Stock - Get the Recipes Featured Below! Yes, it's true - the $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken is still holding on as their most famous and popular "loss leader." Last week, I stopped into store to stock up on a few household and food essentials. I decided to see how far I could … [Read more...]

Cheeseburger Tacos – A “Melty Mashups”

January 22, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A Budget Friendly Melty Mashup That Will Surprise Your Taste Buds - Cheeseburger Tacos Before you throw tomatoes at me about this recipe, I need you to add those tomatoes to these tacos first...and give them a try!  This is shockingly delicious and will be perfect for your next Taco Tuesday night.  It's ground beef with a touch of ketchup, mustard and … [Read more...]

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