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Dinner Rotation-Simple & Cheap Recipes
37 items
By
Allison Groom
A complete list (minus spices) of easy to put together meals I keep on rotation.
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Sections
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Pizza Casserole
Boursin Chicken Tortellini Bake
Mashed Potato Bowls
Pot Pie Noodle Casserole
Veggie Sheet Pan Bake
Soup Season
Pizza Casserole
Pizza Casserole Recipe
Step 1 Boil and drain pasta according to directions. Add to large baking dish.
Great Value Penne Pasta, 16 oz
Step 2. Add 2 jars to pasta and mix
Great Value Tomato Basil Garlic Pasta Sauce, 24 oz
Step 3a. Brown 2lbs or 1lb beef and 1lb pork and add to pasta.
80% Lean / 20% Fat Ground Beef Chuck, 1 lb Tray, Fresh, All Natural*
3b. If you want more flavor, do half beef, half pork.
Marketside, Sweet Ground Italian Sausage, Pork, 1lb (Fresh)
Step 4. Mix in favorite pizza toppings: mushrooms, olives, green peppers, red onion, pineapple etc.
Great Value Sliced Black Olives, 2.25 oz
Step 5. Cover top of pasta mix with cheese and pepperoni
Great Value Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Finely Shredded Cheese, 8 oz Bag
Step 6. Arrange pepperoni on top of cheese. Cover and bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until cheese is gold and bubbly.
Great Value Original Pepperoni Slices, 6 oz
Boursin Chicken Tortellini Bake
Step 1. Cook according to package, drain, and place in baking pan.
Great Value Cheese Tortellini Pasta, 19 oz Bag (Frozen)
Step 2. Add 2 packs to pan
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Spreadable Gourmet Cheese, 5.3 oz., Puck in a Box. Refrigerated
Step 3. Add 2 containers of tomatoes to pan
Fresh Glorys Cherry Tomatoes, 10 oz Package
Step 4. Add a pack of spinach to pan
Great Value Chopped Spinach, 12 oz (Frozen)
Step 5. Shred and add 1-2C of chicken to pan.
(Hot) Freshness Guaranteed Traditional Rotisserie Whole Chicken, 2.25 lb.
Step 6. Add 1/2C heavy cream and mix contents of pan.
Great Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 16 oz Carton, Refrigerated
Step 7. Sprinkle on top of pasta, cover and bake at 375 for 45 minutes
Great Value Parmesan Finely Shredded Cheese, 6 oz Bag
Mashed Potato Bowls
KFC Knockoff
Step 1. Cook as directed on package
Bob Evans Gluten-Free Family Size Original Mashed Potatoes, 32 oz Tray
Step 2. Cook according to package
Tyson Any’tizers Crispy Boneless Chicken Nugget Bites, 24 oz (Frozen, Fully Cooked)
Step 3. Assemble bowl with potatoes, chicken, cheese, gravy, and corn (exclude what you don't like.)
Great Value Mild Cheddar Finely Shredded Cheese, 8 oz Bag
Step 4. Warm and drizzle on top bowl
Great Value Homestyle Chicken Flavored Gravy, 12 oz Glass Jar
Step 5. Sprinkle corn on top (optional but I think it adds a nice sweetness and texture!)
Great Value Frozen Whole Kernel Corn, 12 oz Steamable Bag
Pot Pie Noodle Casserole
Step 1. Can use breasts or tenders. I prefer thin cut breasts for this so they don't dry out. Season as the ancestors command.
Freshness Guaranteed Thin-Sliced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1.4 - 2.8 lb Tray
Step 2. Add 2 cans cream of chicken and 1 can cream of mushroom to baking pan with chicken.
Great Value Cream Of Chicken Condensed Soup, 10.5 oz
Step 3. Add to pan with chicken and soup.
Great Value Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, 10.5 oz
Step 4. Add to baking pan with soup and chicken. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Great Value Frozen Mixed Vegetables, 12 oz Steamable Bag
Step 5. Cook entire bag according to instructions. When 30 minutes are up, pull out baking pan and add noodles
Great Value Extra Wide Egg Noodles, 16 oz
Step 6. Add 3/4C of heavy cream to baking dish with noodles, stir well. Cover and cook for 30-45 minutes until thick and bubbly.
Great Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 16 oz Carton, Refrigerated
Veggie Sheet Pan Bake
Fall Veggies with a sweet and tangy dressing.
Step 1. Spray with cooking oil of choice.
Mainstays Nonstick 15" x 10.3" x 0.7" Medium Cookie Pan, Rectangle, Gray
Step 2. Open and spread on one half of the pan.
Marketside Fresh Sweet Potato Cubes, 16 oz
Step 3. Cut in half and add to pan, flat side down (it'll cook crispier)!
Fresh Brussels Sprouts, 1 lb Bag
Step 4. Cut half a red onion into thin slices and sprinkle on top of potatoes and brussel sprouts
Fresh Whole Red Onion, Each
Step 5. Slice entire pack and apply on top of pan.
Aidells, Italian Style, Smoked Chicken Sausage Links, ...
Step 6a. Mix one part dijon mustard and one part maple syrup and drizzle on top of veggies. (I do a 1/2C of each)
Great Value Dijon Mustard, 12 oz
Step 6b. Mix 1/2C dijon with 1/2C maple syrup and drizzle over sheet pan contents. Bake at 400 until veggies are roasted (30-40 minutes).
Great Value Pure Maple Syrup, 12.5 fl oz
Soup Season
When I want soup, but don't have all day to make it.
Bear Creek Country Kitchens Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix, Shelf-Stable, 10.6 oz Pouch
Mix this with some water and the soup mix
Swanson 100% Natural Chicken Stock, 32 oz Carton
I can't have too much broccoli in my soup
Great Value Frozen Broccoli Cuts, 32 oz Steamable Bag
Top with ALL of the cheese
Great Value Medium Cheddar Shredded Cheese, 8 oz Bag
Bread to dunk in the soup is a MUST
Great Value Brown and Serve White Dinner Rolls, 12 oz, 12 Count
