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August 19, 2022

11 Unique Dinner Ideas To Try This Month

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Does hearing the question, “What’s for dinner?” instantly fill you with dread and anxiety? Don’t fret! We’ve got 11 unique dinner ideas to try this month to help spice up your routine.

Each recipe is creative and delicious and will give you the inspiration you need to think of future dinner ideas. You’ll soon realize that dinner doesn’t need to be boring to be tasty and satisfying.

Table of Contents

  • Chili Dog Casserole
  • Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes
  • Four Seasons Pizza
  • Walking Taco Casserole
  • Chicken Noodle Soup Stuffed Bell Pepper
  • Upside-Down Party Lasagna
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
  • Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
  • Crescent Roll Hot Dogs
  • Baked Falafel Burgers
  • Nacho Pot Pie
  • Easy Unique Dinner Idea: Chili Dog Casserole Recipe

Chili Dog Casserole

Chili Dog Casserole

Hot dogs are wrapped with biscuit dough and then baked in a homemade chili sauce with shredded cheese. An easy Tex Mex meal tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant. It’s the best chili dog recipe you will ever have!

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

There’s something about a meal served on a bun that automatically makes it fun! Your kids will also love the flavors of these hefty sandwiches.  

Four Seasons Pizza

Four Seasons Pizza

Get creative with these four flavors of pizza, or create your own to suit your taste. Let your kids choose their toppings for a bit of fun. 

Walking Taco Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole

A meal made with Fritos chips, ground beef, and shredded cheddar couldn’t be more fun. You get the crunch from the chips, the savory goodness from the ground beef, and the salty taste from the cheese. Serve it with a dollar of sour cream for a meal everyone will love! 

Chicken Noodle Soup Stuffed Bell Pepper

Chicken Noodle Soup Stuffed Bell Pepper

This comforting dish takes just 40 minutes to make from start to finish. Instead of using the can of chicken noodle soup called for in the recipe, choose a vegetable soup instead, and serve this meal on Meatless Monday! 

Upside-Down Party Lasagna

Upside-Down Party Lasagna

This is not your typical lasagna! It’s a creative upside-down lasagna that’s baked in a pot and turned upside down to serve. Packed with layers of meaty lasagna flavors, it’s ready in half the time of traditional recipes!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

This dish couldn’t be easier. Everything cooks in the oven on a sheet, and it takes just 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Serve the fajitas with sides of sour cream, salsa, and avocado. 

Shrimp Boil Foil Packs

Shrimp Boil Foil Packs

These foil packs are full of juicy shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes with Cajun seasoning and fresh lemon. You can grill them on the bbq or bake them in the oven. These shrimp foil packets are an easy dinner that’s also fun to make for a party!

Crescent Roll Hot Dogs

Crescent Roll Hot Dogs

These creative hot dogs are made with a twist for a fun dinner everyone will love, kids included! Served with your favorite dipping sauce, these crescent dogs are fabulous for parties, game days and birthdays. You only need 3 ingredients: hot dogs, crescent rolls, and egg wash.

Baked Falafel Burgers

Baked Falafel Burgers

This would be a delicious light meal to enjoy on a hot summer’s night, and would also fit the bill for vegetarians and vegans alike. Serve the burgers on pita bread for heartier appetites, or wrap them in chard or collard green leaves to keep it light.  

Nacho Pot Pie

Nacho Pot Pie

This dish has got to be the ultimate comfort food! It’s filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy tortilla chips, and a tasty Mexican cheese blend. Serve it with sour cream and diced avocado for a meal that’s big on flavor!

Chili Dog Casserole
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Easy Unique Dinner Idea: Chili Dog Casserole Recipe

Hot dogs are wrapped with biscuit dough and then baked in a homemade chili sauce with shredded cheese. An easy Tex Mex meal tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant. It’s the best chili dog recipe you will ever have!
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 6 hot dogs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 16 ounces chili beans 1 can
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green onion minced, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut your hot dogs into 1.5-inch long pieces.
  • Cut your biscuit dough in half and flatten out each piece.
  • Place the hot dog piece into each dough and wrap around it.
  • Place the biscuit dough wrapped hot dogs in a circle in an oven-safe skillet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • While the biscuit is baking, add olive oil to a pan over medium heat.
  • Add diced onions and fry until soft. Add chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, chili beans, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove the biscuit from the oven, and add chili sauce to the middle of the ring. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  • Return to oven for about 8 minutes until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!

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