Nothing makes a busy cook happier than a short ingredients list and easy instructions. If you’ve ever come home after a long day to a hungry family, but have dwindling energy and little time, we have just the thing for you. Slash your grocery bill with this list of our favorite 5 ingredient recipes for casseroles that make perfect weeknight dinners. Since they require so few ingredients, these casseroles are some of the most budget-friendly meals of the bunch.
In our Busy Day “Bakes”: 11 Five Ingredient Recipes for Casseroles page, you’ll find quick and easy dinner and dessert casserole recipes your whole family will love. What’s even better, casseroles are great because they can be made ahead, frozen, and baked when you’re ready for them.
So next time you’re in a pinch for time, throw together one of these budget-friendly dishes. Not only are they cheap and easy to make, they also taste amazing and will satisfy whomever you’re cooking or baking for.
Here’s a taste of what kind of recipes we included in our roundup:
11 Five Ingredient Recipes for Casseroles
5 Ingredient Recipes for Dinner
There’s just something about a dinner casserole that warms the soul and leaves you feeling happy and satisfied. We’ve pulled together some of our best casserole recipes for dinner that only require 5 ingredients or less. In fact, we’ve included a recipe that takes just 3 ingredients: ravioli, cheese, pasta sauce – yum! From gooey, cheesy broccoli and cheese casserole to biscuits and gravy casserole, there’s something in here for everyone to love. We’re particularly excited about this one:
Baked Pierogi Casserole – Any casserole with cheese and bacon is a winner in our book.
5 Ingredient Recipes for Dessert
The best thing about dessert casseroles is they make enough to share with a crowd. With our three, four, and five-ingredient dessert casserole recipes, you’ll be able to throw together a sweet treat in no time. Save money and splurge at the same time with these delectable desserts! We have recipes for peach cobbler for fruit lovers and layered eclair cake for the chocoholics among us. Oh, and there’s also this:
3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cobbler – It’s hard to believe how incredibly easy this cobbler is to make!
Visit RecipeLion.com for more delicious casserole recipes and be sure to check out Busy Day “Bakes”: 11 Five Ingredient Recipes for Casseroles.
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