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BBQ Meatball Sliders

October 11, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

bbq meatball sliders

Love this great - bite sized - kiddo food right here! Delicious homemade meatballs, coated in BBQ sauce. (Like, literally...you bake the BBQ sauce right onto the meatballs and it coats/glazes them.) Add a quarter slice of cheese and slap them onto slider buns and you've got tiny little burgers, perfect for kid sized mouths and appetites! (I bake these meatballs...deets in … [Read more...]

Twirly Triple Mac n Cheese

September 30, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Cheesy magic is about to happen in your kitchen. Have you ever made a homemade cheese sauce? If not, please do so...like, tonight. I'm showing you how in the video (you can watch the complete FB Live video here.) It's super simple and after watching, you'll have the confidence and inspiration to try! What makes this recipe so amazing is the combination of mild cheddar, … [Read more...]

Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

August 14, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

cheesesteak sloppy joes

Sloppy joes. Quite possibly one of the best and easiest freezer meals ever. Well, "meal starter" anyways. I love having "meal starters" in the freezer, along with complete meals. A meal starter is something like sloppy joe sauce. It's not the entire meal...but part of the meal. The start to a meal. Spaghetti sauce is another great "meal starter." Even just seasoned ground … [Read more...]

Maple Dijon Salmon

August 2, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This salmon is one of the first FreezEasy recipes that I developed for the new freezer meal plans. I remember making it a few more times than I normally do with new recipes because it's so scrumptious! Mix up a simple marinade, then toss with the salmon in a freezer safe bag or shallow container. As the salmon thaws, it marinates in this amazing sauce. And then you get to … [Read more...]

Maple Dijon Salmon

May 16, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Have you ever cooked salmon in the slow cooker? It's perfect...it doesn't dry out on the thin edges like it can when you bake it or grill it. It only takes an hour, so it's a great "budget friendly gourmet" option for a late summer dinner. Drop it in the slow cooker as soon as you get home and in an hour, you'll have perfect salmon. This maple dijon sauce is divine...and … [Read more...]

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups

January 18, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Holy delicious!!!! These lasagna rollups will not disappoint! They are the perfect "company supper" and won't cost you a fortune as you feed your family, friends or a crowd. They are made in 3 "phases" and because you're using rotisserie chicken and pre-made Alfredo sauce, they are super simple...using only 4 ingredients :) Phase 1: Cook, rinse and drain the lasagna … [Read more...]

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

January 15, 2016 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

I'm back with more quesadillas...this time with a fun and ridiculously tasty Buffalo Chicken version. These are perfect finger foods for the upcoming "Big Game Day" - also known as Super Bowl 50! I've taken all the amazing flavors of Buffalo Hot Wings and loaded them into tortillas. Here's how it looks... Mix up the filling. When you use rotisserie chicken, it … [Read more...]

6 Shredded Chicken Enchilada Recipes

January 7, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

6 Shredded Chicken Enchilada Recipes from 5DollarDinners.com

I {big puffy beating heart} love enchiladas. Love, love, love them! Whenever we visit tex-mex spots for dinner around here...I get enchiladas. I eat the enchies, and Cuatro eats the rice and beans. (He's almost big enough for his own kids' meal...but I'm not almost ready to have to pay for another kids meal!!!) I love making them at home because there are so many great … [Read more...]

Shredded Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches

January 5, 2016 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

This is one of my go-to chicken recipes that I know all the kids will enjoy. We all love the sweet and tangy combination from the crushed pineapple and the BBQ sauce. And I throw raw red onions onto my husband and my's sandwiches for a little extra "bite." You could use shredded rotisserie chicken and toss with the pineapple and BBQ, or you could make it all together in the … [Read more...]

Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese

August 10, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 4 Comments

Bacon. Homemade honey mustard. (Just 1:1 honey and Dijon or yellow mustard.) With some sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese. That is all. (And you're welcome!) :P Bacon & Honey Mustard Grilled Cheese A quick and easy lunch or dinner! 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy2 Tbsp butter, softened3 Tbsp honey3 Tbsp yellow or Dijon … [Read more...]

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