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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    15 Dump-And-Go Dinners Cozier than Your Favorite Sweater

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on September 28, 2024, updated September 23, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Get ready to cozy up with these 15 dump-and-go dinner recipes that are even more comforting than your favorite sweater. These easy meals require minimal effort but deliver maximum flavor, making them perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. From hearty stews to creamy pastas, these recipes will warm you up from the inside out!

    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    When you're craving taco flavors in a cozy dish, this casserole is the answer. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for potlucks or quick weeknight meals.

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    Instant Pot Chili

    Chili With Ground Meat And Beans.
    Photo credit: Melanie Cooks.

    Make a hearty chili by tossing everything into the Instant Pot for a quick and tasty meal in under half an hour.

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    Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies

    Baked lamb chops with veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This simple sheet pan dinner makes cooking lamb a breeze. The lamb chops cook alongside veggies, creating juicy and flavorful meat that's incredibly tender.

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    Tater Tot Casserole

    Ground Beef Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Simply Five Ingredients.

    This dish features a tasty ground beef mixture covered with crispy tater tots and is ready to enjoy in just half an hour. It's a timeless comfort meal for hectic evenings.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This recipe is packed with chicken and broccoli, for a hearty meal that guarantees leftovers.

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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This Dorito casserole is packed with layers of nachos, ground beef, red and green salsa, and shredded cheese, all baked until golden and melty. It's a tasty dish inspired by Mexican flavors that's vibrant, bold, and totally addictive!

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    Instant Pot Turkey Soup

    A bowl of Instant Pot Turkey Soup.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This comforting turkey soup has a delicious lemon twist that one person raved about as "genius."

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    Taco Casserole

    Taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Taco Casserole is a comforting weeknight meal made with seasoned ground beef, tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese all baked together in one dish. Perfect for preparing ahead of time and freezer-friendly.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is a comforting blend of cheesy chicken, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for a cozy and effortless dinner.

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    Easy Wonton Soup

    Wonton soup.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This simple Wonton Soup recipe is a breeze to make using frozen wontons and pre-chopped veggies, perfect for a quick and cozy dinner.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

    Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish is simple, cheesy, and absolutely delicious - the ultimate comfort food.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    For a simple and comforting meal, try whipping up a batch of Cowboy Casserole. This dish is packed with creamy, cheesy goodness and topped with crispy tater tots - a guaranteed family favorite.

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    Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake

    Buffalo chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake is a quick and easy dish that's packed with spicy buffalo flavor and gooey cheese. It's a comforting meal that's simple to make and perfect for any night of the week.

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    Ground Beef Jambalaya

    Ground beef jambalaya.
    Photo credit: Palatable Pastime.

    This Ground Beef Jambalaya puts a new spin on the classic Cajun rice dish by adding in beef alongside Andouille sausage. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for cozy nights at home.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This easy one-pan baked ziti is perfect for busy weeknights with quick prep and minimal cleanup.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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