Family Dinner Ideas

I keep all my dinner recipes here - the ones that actually work in real life. You'll find the chicken dish I make when I'm in a hurry, and the lasagna that's become our Christmas tradition. Nothing too fancy, just good food that makes people happy.

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Updated on Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:52:59 GMT

Main Dishes

Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Bold dirty rice with beef, Cajun spices, and tender vegetables for a hearty, flavorful dish.

Cheeseburger French Fry Casserole
Cheeseburger French Fry Bake

A savory casserole with beef, fries, and cheese baked to perfection.

Taco Potatoes
Taco Loaded Baked Potatoes

Taco-style potatoes with beef, cheese, and fresh toppings—easy, cheesy, and irresistible comfort food.

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Crispy Beef with Cheese

Golden, crispy chimichangas stuffed with savory beef and gooey melted cheese.

A pan of food with meat and vegetables.
Cabbage Roll Skillet

A hearty one-pan dish featuring ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes and cheese flavored with Creole seasoning.

One-Pot Creamy Beef and Garlic Butter Pasta
Creamy Beef Garlic Butter Pasta

Savory ground beef and pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce, all cooked in one pan for maximum flavor and minimal cleanup.

Cream Cheese & Bacon Stuffed Doritos Chicken
Bacon Doritos Stuffed Chicken

Tender chicken stuffed with creamy cheese and bacon, coated in crunchy Doritos crumbs for an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Baked Burrito Casserole
Baked Burrito Casserole

Layered Mexican-style casserole combining seasoned beef, refried beans, and melted cheese between soft flour tortillas.

Sausage, Rich Gravy, and Biscuit Pie
Sausage Gravy Biscuit Pie

Savory sausage and rich, seasoned gravy enclosed in flaky puff pastry for a hearty, comforting meal that's sure to satisfy.

HAMBURGER HELPER
Homemade Hamburger Helper

A one-pot wonder combining ground beef, pasta and melted cheese for a comforting meal that's better than the boxed version.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Sandwiches

Tender chicken slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, cream cheese, bacon and cheddar - perfect for sandwiches or over rice.

One-Pot Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken & Beef Sausage Pasta
Smoky Cheddar Ranch Chicken Pasta

A hearty one-pot pasta combining chicken, beef sausage, and creamy cheddar-ranch sauce for a quick, satisfying dinner.