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Weekly Dinner Ideas💡
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I always have such a hard time coming up with dinner ideas. These are some of mine including the ingredients that I use. All recipes included require minimal to no cooking!! This list is also perfect for scheduling a Walmart pick up order to make it ...
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Pizza Night
 
KFC Bowls
 
Chicken Noodle Soup
 
Potato Soup
 
Breakfast for Dinner!
 
Kabobs

Pizza Night

My go-tos for homemade pizzas! Nothing complicated, just assemble your pizzas and enjoy!

 
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This is my favorite pizza sauce!
Classico Signature Recipes Traditional Pizza Sauce, 14 oz. Jar
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I love the Mia brand for pizza crusts. They are super easy to load up with toppings and throw in the oven!
MIA brand 7" Oven-Fired, Stone-Baked, Original Pizza Crusts, 12.17 ounces, 3 Count
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My go to cheap mozzarella! Grating your cheese will also help it melt easier versus using pre-shredded cheese!
Great Value Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz Block (Plastic Packaging)
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If you're a parm on pizza person, this is my absolute favorite brand for it!
BelGioioso Parmesan Cheese Wedge Specialty Hard Cheese, 8 oz Refrigerated Plastic Packet
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Try your hardest not to snack on it while making your pizzas (I won't tell anyone if you do though)!
HORMEL Beef - Pork Pepperoni, Pizza Topping, Gluten Free
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KFC Bowls

A cheaper version for less calories than an actual KFC bowl. No true cooking required, just heat, assemble, and eat!

 
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I always prefer the taste of homemade mashed potatoes versus boxed. Russets are the best potato type for making some good old fashioned southern mashed potatoes!
Fresh Whole Russet Potatoes , 5lb bag
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Don't want the hassle of making your own mashed potatoes? No problem! Bob Evans has the best instant mashed potatoes around, no assembly required!
Bob Evans Gluten-Free Original Mashed Potatoes Tray, 24 oz (Refrigerated)
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Can't forget the corn!
Great Value Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, Gluten-Free, 29 oz Can
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This is my go to popcorn chicken for KFC bowl nights!
Great Value Breaded Fully Cooked Popcorn Chicken, 25.5 oz (Frozen)
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So cheap and adds all the flavor!
Great Value Brown Gravy Mix, 0.87 oz
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Feel free to add your choice of cheese. Colby jack is my favorite!
Great Value Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, 32 oz
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Chicken Noodle Soup

All the basics to make an easy, crockpot ready chicken noodle soup. Salt and pepper to taste! 

 
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A cheap chicken broth for your base!
Great Value Meat-Based Chicken Broth, 32 oz Carton, Ready-to-Serve, Shelf-Stable/Ambient, Gluten-Free
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You can't have chicken noodle soup without chicken!
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 4.7-6.1 lb Tray
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You gotta have some veggies!
Organic Marketside Fresh Baby Peeled Carrots, 1 lb Bag
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Semi-optional, but so much better with it!
Fresh Celery Stalk, Each
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An elite addition to your soup!
Great Value Onion Powder, 3.25 oz
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I can't think of any dinner recipes that I don't add garlic in!
Great Value Garlic Powder, 3.4 oz
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Completely optional but sooo yummy!
Kinder's Buttery Garlic & Herb Seasoning, 5 oz
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Potato Soup

Throw everything in a crockpot in the morning and come home to yummy, filling dinner!

 
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Duh, gotta have the potatoes!
Fresh Whole Russet Potatoes , 5lb bag
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Adds such a good flavor!
Great Value Meat-Based Chicken Broth, 32 oz Carton, Ready-to-Serve, Shelf-Stable/Ambient, Gluten-Free
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Extra sharp is the way to go with potato soup!
Great Value Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 16 oz
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I loooove green onions and always add extra when I'm making this!
Fresh Green Onions Bunch
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Can't forget the star of the show!
HORMEL BLACK LABEL Bacon Pork, Original, Gluten Free, Refrigerated, 16 oz Plastic Package
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Garlic. Always.
Great Value Garlic Powder, 3.4 oz
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If you're adding garlic, you gotta add onion powder!
Great Value Onion Powder, 3.25 oz
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Entirely option but this was always my mom's secret addition in her homemade potato soup!
Great Value Cream of Celery Condensed Soup, 26 oz
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Breakfast for Dinner!

This was a staple in my household growing up!

 
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Omelet, over easy, scrambled, the options are endless!
Large White Eggs, 12 Count
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The best bacon!
Hormel Black Label Bacon
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Loooove maple sausage, so yummy.
Jimmy Dean Premium Maple Pork Sausage Roll, 16 oz
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Want to turn it all into a breakfast sandwich? These english muffins are my favorite!
Thomas' Original English Muffins, 6 count, Plain English Muffins, 13 oz Tray
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Can't forget the cheese for your breakfast sandwich!
Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices, 24 Ct Pk
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Kabobs

So underrated but always so yummy.

 
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These skewers do the trick for less than a dollar
Expert Grill 12" Natural Bamboo Skewers for Grilling, 100 Count
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A good choice of steak!
Beef Choice Top Sirloin Steak, Family Pack
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This is my go to brand for chicken
Free Range, Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts, 1.3-2.8 lb. Tray
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Can't forget the color!
Fresh Color Bell Peppers, 3 Count
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Red onion smoked on the grill always gives it such a good smokey, sweet flavor.
Fresh Whole Red Onion
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Want even more color? Green bell peppers are also a good choice!
Fresh Green Bell Pepper
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Marinades always make a kabob even better, make sure to include worcestershire in yours!
Great Value Worcestershire Sauce, 10 fl oz (Regular)
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Soy to add a good salty flavor!
Great Value Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 15 fl oz
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You gotta counterbalance some of the salty with a good sweet taste!
Great Value Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz
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Garlic always!
Great Value Minced Garlic in Water, 8 Ounce Jar
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Burgers

Burgers are such an easy quick dinner to whip up. The toppings are endless!

 
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Don't forget the buns!
Great Value Hamburger Buns, 8 Count, 11 oz
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This is my go to for ground beef, no need to drain since it is lower fat!
All Natural* 93% Lean/7% Fat Lean Fresh Ground Beef, 1 lb Roll
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Need a plant-based option? I got you covered!
Beyond Meat Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground 12 oz
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White american is my favorite cheese for burgers!
Great Value Singles Pasteurized Prepared Sliced White American Cheese, 16 oz, 24 Count
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Gotta have a good crunch for your burger!
Green Giant Fresh Washed & Trimmed Green Leaf Lettuce, 7 oz
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A burger staple!
Fresh Whole White Onions
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Another classic burger staple!
Fresh Slicing Tomato
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Can't forget the sauces!
Great Value Tomato Ketchup, 24 oz
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A classic!
Heinz 100% Natural Yellow Mustard, 8 oz Bottle
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Brats

So underrated but always so so good.

 
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Don't forget your buns!
Great Value Hot Dog Buns, White, 11 oz, 8 Count
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Cheddar brats are my favorite!
Johnsonville Brats Cheddar Pork Bratwurst Links, 19 oz, 5 Count Tray - Walmart.com
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Can't forget the chips!
Lay's Classic Potato Snack Chips, Party Size, 13 oz Bag
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Such a good flavor!
Johnsonville Brats Beer Pork Bratwurst Links, 19 oz, 5 Count Tray
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A good side option to go with your brats!
Great Value Artisan Crafted Macaroni and Cheese, Italian Five Cheese, 12 oz (Shelf Stable)
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I haven't tried these ones but the flavor sounds soo good!
Johnsonville Brats Jalapeno Cheddar Pork Bratwurst Links ...
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