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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Easy Unique Dinner Idea: Chili Dog Casserole Recipe
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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