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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Dump-and-Cook Recipes for a Relaxed Memorial Day Feast

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 21, 2025, updated May 21, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Memorial Day is the perfect time to gather with friends and family, and what better way to celebrate than with easy, delicious meals? These 20 dump-and-cook recipes let you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday. From hearty casseroles to flavorful slow-cooked dishes, these recipes are simple to prepare and sure to please everyone at your gathering.

    Sheet Pan Steak & Potatoes

    Sheet pan steak and potatoes.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This sheet pan version of a classic meal combines tender roasted potatoes with perfectly cooked steak, all finished under the broiler for a nice golden brown crust. It's a comforting dish that keeps cleanup to a minimum.

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    Crock Pot Peach Cobbler

    Crock Pot Peach Cobbler.
    Photo Credit: Lamberts Lately.

    This simple Crock Pot Peach Cobbler uses just 3 ingredients and cake mix. It cooks in about 3 hours and has a homemade flavor without much effort.

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    Bacon Potato Casserole

    Bacon Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Cleverly Simple.

    This side dish is full of flavor with layers of bacon, potatoes, and cheese. It's an easy recipe that will impress everyone at your gathering.

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    Crockpot Cornish Game Hens

    Cornish Game Hens Crockpot Recipe
    Photo Credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Slow Cooker Cornish Hens are juicy and packed with flavor, and they're simple to prepare. The vegetables cook alongside the hens in the Crockpot, creating a full meal in one pot.

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    Air Fryer Roast Beef

    Sliced roast beef.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    This Air Fryer Roast Beef is ready in just 50 minutes and is perfect for a family dinner. With a flavorful herb crust and a juicy, tender center, it’s made with just a few simple ingredients.

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    Cheesy Baked Olive Dip

    Cheesy Baked Olive Dip.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy olive dip is quick to prepare and packed with delicious olive flavors that everyone will enjoy. It can be made ahead of time, making it a great choice for any gathering.

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    Leftover Boiled Potato Casserole

    Leftover boiled potato casserole.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    Leftover boiled potatoes can be transformed into a delicious casserole. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and super simple to prepare.

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    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

    This pulled pork is super simple to prepare and always turns out tender and full of flavor. You can enjoy it with your favorite BBQ sauce or on sandwiches, nachos, and tacos.

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    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms

    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Crockpot Steak Bites with mushrooms are packed with flavor, featuring beef broth, butter, onion, garlic, beef, and mushrooms. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker for a tasty meal.

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    Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket

    Slow Cooker Texas Beef Brisket.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    This slow cooker brisket recipe is simple and delivers tender, juicy beef that's great for sandwiches. It's a perfect dish for gatherings, especially during Memorial Day.

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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    Sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Flank Steak comes out tender and juicy in just 8-10 minutes. The marinade does all the work, giving you a flavorful steak quickly and easily.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef is a simple dish that you can throw together in your crock pot. This meal results in tender barbecue beef with very little effort.

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    Crockpot Mac and Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy and simple to prepare. Just toss everything into the slow cooker and let it cook on low, with no need to boil the pasta first.

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    French Dip Sandwiches

    French Dip Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Easy French Dip Sandwiches are simple to prepare with just 6 ingredients and a slow cooker. You’ll enjoy tender shredded roast beef on hoagie rolls topped with melted Provolone cheese, served with a side of Au Jus.

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    Mexican Steak Bites

    Mexican Steak Bites
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Steak adds great flavor to any meal, and these tasty steak bites take it up a notch. Seasoned like tacos and paired with a creamy queso sauce, this dish is sure to please.

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    Dump-and-Bake Mac & Cheese

    Mac and cheese.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baked Mac and Cheese is super simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes of prep and 45 minutes in the oven, you can enjoy a delicious one-pan dish loaded with Cheddar and Gruyere cheese.

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    Garlic Lemon Gemelli

    Gemelli Garlic Lemon Pasta.
    Photo credit: The Fresh Cooky.

    This dish is a quick and tasty garlic lemon pasta that everyone will love. It’s perfect for bringing the family together for a second helping.

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    Crock Pot Corn Casserole

    Crock Pot Corn Casserole
    Photo Credit: mom foodie.

    Crock Pot Corn Casserole is a simple take on a classic Southern dish that's perfect for holiday gatherings. This side dish, often called corn pudding or Jiffy Corn Casserole, combines sweet corn with cornbread mix for a delicious addition to any meal.

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    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn

    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow cooker.

    Steak bites, potatoes, and corn all cook together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This is a simple and delicious meal that’s perfect for any gathering.

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    Baked Brie

    A baked brie with bread.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Baking brie is quick and easy, taking less than 25 minutes from start to finish with ingredients you can customize. This tasty appetizer is great to enjoy with bread or crackers, making it a perfect addition to family dinners or holiday gatherings.

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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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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