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Kid-Friendly Dinners and Meals

Kid-Friendly Dinners and Meals

Do you have a picky eater? Do your kids get bored with your cooking? We've put some of the best kid-friendly recipes in this collection - pizza, casseroles, sandwiches, soups and more.



Make a classic tater tot casserole, homemade chicken nuggets, or simple fish sticks that your kids will absolutely love. Getting kids to eat good food has never been easier.



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recipe for christmas pizza

Christmas Pizza

You won't find this pizza under your tree, but it does have a Christmas tree on it. This colorful pizza is fast, easy and fun to make with the kids!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ground beef dinner

Ground Beef Dinner

Made with French-fried onions, celery, onion, soy sauce, water, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, rice

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hash brown hot dog casserole

Hash Brown Hot Dog Casserole

Who says dinner can't be a bit playful? This hearty casserole brings together tender hash browns and savory hot dogs for a quirky twist on weeknight meals.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheesy chicken crescent dish

Cheesy Chicken Crescent Dish

Made with milk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cooked, cubed chicken, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy chicken and noodles

Easy Chicken and Noodles

Made with cooked chicken, egg noodles, cream of chicken soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for hot dog and potato casserole

Hot Dog and Potato Casserole

Made with black pepper and spices, potatoes, hot dogs, velveeta cheese, milk, mushroom soup, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fish stick enchiladas

Fish Stick Enchiladas

Made with frozen fish sticks, onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, cheddar or monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker white cheddar chicken casserole

Slow Cooker White Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for burger-stuffed baked potato

Burger-Stuffed Baked Potato

Made with potatoes, ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ritzy chicken casserole

Ritzy Chicken Casserole

Made with margarine, boneless chicken breasts, crackers, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy beef stroganoff

Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

Made with black pepper, ground beef, egg noodles, processed cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy hot dog noodle casserole

Creamy Hot Dog Noodle Casserole

Made with milk, green peas, egg noodles, hot dogs, cream of mushroom soup, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker broccoli rice and chicken

Slow Cooker Broccoli Rice and Chicken

Give your crock pot a workout with this easy broccoli rice and chicken recipe. Combining boneless chicken, rice, and a creamy soup mix, it's a great pick for a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheese burger macaroni and mushroom casserole

Cheese Burger Macaroni And Mushroom Casserole

Made with ground beef, green or red bell pepper, onion, cheddar cheese, macaroni pasta, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for corn chowder casserole

Corn Chowder Casserole

Made with black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, macaroni, American cheese, cream-style corn

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broccoli tuna casserole

Broccoli Tuna Casserole

Made with seasoned potato chips, tuna, frozen chopped broccoli, mushroom soup

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for granny's delicious chicken

Granny's Delicious Chicken

Made with boneless chicken, French dressing, onion soup mix, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for yum-yum chicken

Yum-Yum Chicken

Made with sour cream, chicken broth, butter, boneless chicken breasts, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, stuffing mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for coney island burgers

Coney Island Burgers

These burgers have the sauce, relish, and onion mixed right in the burger. Serve on a hot dog bun with yellow mustard for an authentic Coney Island experience.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatloaf cake

Meatloaf Cake

Made with parsley, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, ketchup, eggs, salt, black pepper, mashed potatoes, cherry tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheeseburger cake

Cheeseburger Cake

Made with American or cheddar cheese, egg, seasoned salt, ground beef, onion, diced green chiles, biscuit baking mix, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken and rice

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Made with salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken flavored rice mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili-dog wraps

Chili-Dog Wraps

Made with corn or flour tortillas, hot dogs, chili, salsa, cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kids love it casserole

Kids Love It Casserole

Made with onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, sea shell pasta

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fish stick casserole

Fish Stick Casserole

Made with scalloped potatoes, water, milk, margarine or butter, frozen peas, frozen fish sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili crescent cheese dogs

Chili Crescent Cheese Dogs

Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon wrapped corn dogs

Bacon Wrapped Corn Dogs

Made with pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated cornbread twists, wooden popsicle sticks, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna stroganoff

Tuna Stroganoff

Made with tuna, sour cream, butter, onions, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bubble-up pizza

Bubble-Up Pizza

Made with bacon, olives, ham, mushrooms, onion, refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, spaghetti sauce, mozzarella cheese, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker picnic ham

Slow Cooker Picnic Ham

Made with apple juice, frozen picnic ham

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hamburger pin wheels

Hamburger Pin Wheels

Made with cream of chicken or mushroom soup, baking mix, milk, onion, ground beef

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy chicken noodle bake

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Bake

Made with black pepper, chicken broth, chunk chicken, egg noodles, Colby-Jack Cheese, poultry seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sausage, potatoes & peas

Sausage, Potatoes & Peas

Made with water, black pepper, salt, ground sausage, potatoes, frozen peas, butter, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for string cheese meat loaf

String Cheese Meat Loaf

Made with string cheese, Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, rosemary, ground beef

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked corn dogs

Baked Corn Dogs

Made with American cheese, margarine, biscuit baking mix, milk, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for doughboys

Doughboys

Made with hot dog, flour, baking powder, shortening, salt, water

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn bread pizza wheels

Corn Bread Pizza Wheels

Made with lettuce, refrigerated corn bread twists, ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, diced pimientos, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cornmeal

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crunchy turkey casserole

Crunchy Turkey Casserole

Made with French fried onion rings, chow mein noodles, mushrooms, cooked chopped turkey or chicken, French style green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheddar burger mashed potato bake

Cheddar Burger Mashed Potato Bake

Made with mashed potatoes, dry mustard, ground beef, onion, cheddar cheese pasta sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nacho chicken

Nacho Chicken

Made with chunk chicken, nacho cheese soup, instant rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked tuna foldovers

Baked Tuna Foldovers

Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili cheese dog casserole

Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Made with corn chips, beef hot dogs, flour tortillas, chili, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker complete meal in one casserole

Slow Cooker Complete Meal in One Casserole

Made with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, whole kernel corn, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, salsa, medium egg noodles, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for undercover fish sticks

Undercover Fish Sticks

Made with refrigerated crescent rolls, frozen breaded fish sticks, butter, tartar sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for walking tacos supreme

Walking Tacos Supreme

Made with black olives, ground beef, onion, garlic salt, salt and pepper, Fritos or nacho cheese Doritos chips, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco stir fry

Taco Stir Fry

Made with ground beef, onion, stewed tomatoes, corn, chili powder, sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coconut hot dogs

Coconut Hot Dogs

Made with shredded coconut, flour, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, oil, beer, hot dogs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tic-tac-toe pepperoni pizza

Tic-Tac-Toe Pepperoni Pizza

Made with green or red bell pepper, pita bread, pizza or spaghetti sauce, mozzarella string cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corn dog casserole

Corn Dog Casserole

Made with ketchup & mustard, non-stick cooking spray, hot dogs, egg, milk, thyme, black pepper, cornbread mix

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for macaroni and ground beef casserole

Macaroni And Ground Beef Casserole

Made with cream of mushroom soup, onion, macaroni pasta, cheese, paprika, Accent, salt and pepper, ground beef

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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