Serve with a side salad, or treat it like a dip for tortilla chips along with your favorite hot sauce, salsa, and guacamole. Melted cheese intermingled with crispy, warm bread crumbs and steamy chopped spinach kick this white fish bake up a notch, making it a family favorite.

Like a deconstructed version of the Polish rolls, this casserole combines ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, onions, a handful of spices, and the magic of the oven for a dish that even the kids will love.

If you want a hearty sandwich that makes a wow-worthy dinner, then you've gotta choose the beloved Philly Cheesesteak: piping-hot peppers and onions and seared slivers of spiced steak piled on toasty hoagie rolls and topped with melting Swiss cheese.

Avoid the time-consuming mess of tenderizing, breading, and frying with this casserole version of chicken Parmesan. It may not look like your grandma's classic version, but it still delivers "that irresistible combination of tender chicken, crunchy-cheesy coating, and flavorful sauce," says Chef John.

A savory mixture of ground beef, spices galore, egg, and bread are shaped into steaks and smothered in a rich and addictively savory gravy.

I usually make enough extra sauce to pour over mashed potatoes. With only six ingredients, these enchiladas are a breeze to make. Grab your favorite toppings—like cilantro, jalapeños, hot sauce, guacamole, or sour cream—if you want to dress it up once it comes out of the oven.

These "Sneaky" Sloppy Joes earn their name from the addition of onions, bell peppers, and budget-friendly lentils into the meaty mix. and get those veggies in without a struggle," says Andie. Five ingredients pack a serious punch of flavor in this savory tater tot casserole.

Cream of chicken soup melts into the browned beef and mixed vegetables creating a rich filling, while crispy and crunchy tots take the limelight.

There's nothing quite like a ready-to-eat Reuben. This classic hot sandwich features piles of steaming thinly sliced corned beef and sauerkraut with a mixture of melted Swiss and creamy Thousand Island. This wallet-conscious and healthy one-pot meal is also kid-friendly, according to StephR "This is incredibly easy, delicious, and spicy!

Taste-test approved by a very picky 3-year-old. Encrusted with a mayo-and-potato-chip outer layer, this skillet-toasted tuna melt gets extra crunch, perfectly complementing its gooey and melty cheese center. Minced red onions, pickles, and Dijon lend a vibrance to the tuna mixture; while, sharp Irish cheddar brings it all together.

When Chef John proclaims a dish is a hit, you'd better believe it. Who doesn't love juicy, fall-off-the bone chicken in flavorful Greek spices? This four-ingredient red curry chicken is hassle-free and inexpensive to make, especially when compared to takeout prices.

If desired, substitute white rice for the rice vermicelli noodles, or garnish with cilantro, green onions, or red chile peppers. Simmered tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and spices are topped with eggs that cook sunny-side-up in this traditional Tunisian and Israeli dish.

Serve with warm, crusty bread or pita for dipping into this mouthwatering mixture. This family-friendly casserole is guaranteed to please. Kids love it! This one is a keeper! The salt from the pork rinds is more than enough to season the dish.

Will make it over and over again!! Serve up seriously savory chili without breaking the bank. In your crockpot, whisk together the water, cream of chicken soup, and both packets of chicken gravy mix.

Add the seasoned chicken breasts and use a spoon to cover them well with the gravy mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for hours or until the chicken shreds easily. Once cooked, use a couple of forks to shred the chicken into small pieces.

Stir in the sour cream and allow it to warm for an additional 15 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Lazy Lasagna This is seriously the laziest meal you will ever make.

Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Top with half of the remaining sauce and half of the mozzarella. Finish by topping with the remaining sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle the top with parmesan.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.

Loaded Chicken Baked Potatoes Potatoes are really cheap and very filling, making them one of the best budget meals. Microwave for about 5 minutes on a paper towel or bake in a degree oven for about 45 minutes or until soft.

Smash the insides with a fork and mix in a few tablespoons of butter, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste. Crockpot Creamy Chicken Tacos How can you go wrong with cheesy shredded chicken? Place the chicken, salsa, cubed cream cheese, and tbsp of taco seasoning in and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for hours.

Shred with a fork and let the chicken absorb the salsa mixture for at least 15 more minutes. Serve in soft tortillas, taco shells, or over a bed of lettuce. In a large bowl, mix together the dry stuffing mix, ground beef, eggs, water and HALF of the ketchup.

Fill the prepared pan with your mixture and use your hands to evenly squish it down into the pan. Top it with the remaining ketchup and spread it evenly over the top. You can also use BBQ sauce, chili sauce, or a combination of sauces. Bake for minutes it takes about 50 minutes in my oven.

Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole All the flavors of a cheeseburger but in the form of a pasta casserole! Meanwhile, preheat your oven to degrees and grease and 9×13 baking dish.

In a large skillet, brown and chop the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked pasta, tomato soup, a half cup of water and HALF of the cheese to your skillet with the browned beef; stir and cook for minutes over medium heat.

Pour the mixture into your greased dish and top with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes. Preheat your oven to degrees and butter the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.

Cut the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half without separating the rolls; place the bottoms into your prepared dish and bake for about 3 minutes. Place a chicken nugget onto each one of the bottom pieces and then top with the marinara followed by the mozzarella cheese and the top halves of the rolls.

Melt the butter in the microwave and mix with 1 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning; brush the mixture evenly over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle the grated parmesan over top. Cover your dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, and bake for an additional minutes or until the buns turn golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the counter for about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, melt the butter and then mix with the box of dry stuffing mix; set aside HALF of the mixture for topping the casserole later.

Add the pulled chicken, diced zucchini, cream of chicken soup and sour cream to the stuffing and mix well. Spread the mixture into your baking dish and then evenly sprinkle the top with your reserved stuffing mixture.

Garlic Toast Mini Pizzas Are you looking for last minute dinner ideas? Top the almost-done garlic toast with pizza sauce, cheese and the toppings of your choice use the sauce very sparingly, otherwise the middle can get soggy. Place back in the oven on the broil setting for minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starts to brown.

Crispy Chicken Ranch Wraps Frozen chicken comes to the rescue again! A few great additions would be black beans, diced tomato, avocado, jalapeños, etc.

Cheesy Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce For some reason, baking pasta is a total game changer. Preheat your oven to degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish. Remove the excess grease from the browned beef and then stir in your tomato sauce and cream cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is well incorporated.

Gently toss your cooked tortellini in with the sauce mixture and then pour it into your casserole dish; Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Bake uncovered in the center rack of your oven for about 20 minutes.

Switch the oven to broil and continue baking for an additional minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. In a small bowl, mix all of the seasoning packets together, and then sprinkle it over your roast. Cook on low for about 5 hours, and then add your veggies. Cook for an additional hours or until the beef easily pulls apart.

Cheesy Meatball Sandwiches Such a cheap and easy dinner idea that takes very little effort. Meanwhile, heat the pasta sauce in a large pan and then toss with the cooked meatballs. Top your sandwich bread or hoagie rolls with your meatball mixture, top with cheese, and then bake on a sheet pan in a degree oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty.

Give it a good stir and cook on LOW for about 4 hours or until the cream cheese has completely dissolved. Stir in the spinach and fresh or frozen tortellini. Cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the pasta is done to your liking. Cheesy Salsa Baked Chicken Tacos The great thing about these tacos is that you can use any shredded chicken including rotisserie, canned, leftovers, etc.

Mix the pulled chicken with the sour cream and salsa. You may need to use a little more or less than stated depending on the amount of chicken you end up with. Place the mixture onto small flour tortillas along with a little shredded cheddar. Fold them in half and bake for minutes or until the tortillas turn golden brown.

In a medium size skillet, cook and brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Remove any excess grease and stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Place the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of your prepared dish. Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the top of the beef and then top with the drained green beans.

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An easy way to save on dinner costs? Have breakfast for dinner. This simple but delicious mix of eggs, tortillas, and sausage is a fun way to go all out while still saving some cash.

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Then stir in ramen seasoning. Thankfully the price of eggs is at a decent price. My favorite is a breakfast casserole with sausage: very filling and can always make two meals from it. Oh, and it reheats nicely in the microwave.

Add frozen peas, parmesan, butter, a splash of pasta water, and the cheap canned crab from the tuna aisle. Fry some tots and make some taco meat seasoning packet and ground beef.

Put the tots on a pan, put the meat over the top, sprinkle with cheese, and stick it in the oven until the cheese melts. You can use black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, white beans, black-eyed peas, etc.

along with your favorite type of rice. I just heat a can of beans in the microwave or over the stove and then serve overcooked rice. You can make the meal in less than 30 minutes and it's super cheap. It's easy and versatile, plus it's a great source of protein and fiber.

If you want to mix things up, you can add in sautéed onions and peppers, bacon, ham, or whatever you want. We eat it about once a month year-round , but it is particularly nice as a lazy TV and blankets comfort food in the winter.

There are about a million variations, but I use ground beef, elbow noodles, canned green beans, canned tomatoes, V8, and cheese. Mind you, I always have cheese handy and I buy the mini cans of V8 every couple of months, so those are handy too.

We also eat a lot of rice and I learned to bake bread because buying good quality bread in stores is just too much. I buy those and either use them that night, or I cook them on low in the oven to dehydrate them and then my kids have dried fruits or veggies to take to school as snacks. If we have bread, then I'll add an untoasted slice of bread with Kerrygold butter.

The Kerrygold butter is ONLY for bread — for cooking we use store-brand butter. We get the loaves that are on sale and freeze them. I can sometimes get three meals out of a chicken. I shred the whole chicken. Some is used to top off two days' worth of salads for lunches, another part makes enchiladas for dinner, and then I cook the carcass for broth and make a quick soup!