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This collection of pantry staple recipes features treats, dinners, pastas, and sides that are all made from basic pantry ingredients.
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Pantry staple recipes come in handy during weeks when the budget is tight, or in cases of emergency where you can’t get to a grocery store (or there isn’t much at the store).
It’s the best way to go through all of your groceries rather than just acquiring more than you need and letting stuff expire. We love to keep a list to both keep our pantry stocked and ensure we use what we have. Using pantry staples also gives you the chance to be creative with your meal planning!
If you need a quick dinner, don’t have time to run to the store, or are working to stick to a budget, these easy dinner ideas are for you! They all use pantry staples, and all are delicious.
THIS POST has a more comprehensive printable list of pantry staples! Be sure to check it out!!
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Taco Soup Recipe
Taco Soup is one of the EASIEST dinner recipes of all time! Just dump, simmer, and enjoy in under 20 minutes!
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Green Chili Smothered Burritos Recipe
Pull together canned items in your pantry to make super easy green chili smothered burritos. This flavorful meal comes together in a pinch!
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Fry Bread
Crispy, golden fry bread—also known as Navajo Tacos—is a versatile treat perfect for sweet or savory toppings. This easy, authentic recipe delivers light, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious fried dough!
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Fideo
Mom's famous sopa de fideo (Mexican noodle soup) has been a quick and simple family favorite for generations!
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Best Chili Recipe
You're going to fall hard for this spicy, hearty homemade beef chili. This best chili recipe is not only simple, but delicious!!
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Hawaiian Haystacks Recipe
Totally customizable Hawaiian Haystacks are a pile of fluffy rice stacked with chicken, gravy, and all your favorite toppings!
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Enjoy the flavors of a taco in this easy chicken tortilla soup – preps in minutes and simmers all day for a comforting and easy dinner!
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Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
Chicken Spaghetti is a new twist on your favorite pasta dinner! This dish is creamy + cheesy, making it the epitome of comfort food.
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Tostada
An crunchy open-face tostada is topped with all of your favorite Mexican ingredients and on the table in 20 minutes!
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Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas
With just 5 minutes of prep, our hot and cheesy crock pot chicken enchiladas make dinner a breeze! Just let the crock pot do the work.
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Easy Goulash Recipe
This old-fashioned easy goulash recipe is a one-pot family favorite! It's the perfect go-to dinner recipe for any night of the week.
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Hamburger Helper Recipe
Better than the box, Homemade Hamburger Helper is a perfect one-pot meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Chicken Noodle Casserole Recipe
Chicken noodle casserole is filled with veggies and topped with a buttery cracker crust making it a flavorful family favorite.
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Tamale Pie Recipe
Tamale pie is bursting with spice and hearty meat with a fabulous crust of tamale goodness. It is a delicious easy-to-make one-pan meal!
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Cheese Quesadilla
Look no further for the best cheese quesadilla! They are everything you want in a queso-filled golden brown slice of heaven.
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Baked Ravioli Recipe
Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
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Chicken Tacos
Skip the wait and cost – whip up restaurant-quality chicken tacos at home in under 30 minutes for a satisfying crunch and explosion of flavor!
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Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Flavorful and tender Lemon Pepper Chicken is simple and requires just a few ingredients. Served on its own or over rice, this buttery chicken dish is perfect any night of the week for a simple, quick dinner idea.
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Ground Beef Tacos Recipe
Ground Beef Tacos are fried to golden perfection and filled with lettuce and tomatoes. They are a family favorite!!
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Cheese Crisp
A cheese crisp is a crunchy open-face quesadilla that is an Arizona favorite!! They are quick, easy, and perfectly dippable.
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Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
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Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe
Cheesy broccoli rice casserole will please the pickiest eaters. It's creamy and delicious, a perfect family dinner!
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Breaded Pork Chops
Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
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Chicken Drumsticks in Oven
These perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks in oven are a healthier alternative to fried chicken and are finger-licking good!
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Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
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Cheeseburger Casserole Recipe
Hearty cheeseburger casserole is filled with ground beef and pasta, and oozing with cheese! It really is everything but the bun.
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Mexican Soup Recipe
Filling and flavorful Mexican soup is packed with chicken, beans, and veggies with just a little bit of heat!!
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Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Bisquick chicken pot pie is a unique twist on a classic with the addition of hard-boiled eggs and a quick biscuit topping!
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Cheese Enchiladas
These authentic red cheese enchiladas are a family-favorite recipe—deliciously cheesy, saucy, and loved by all!
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Meatball Soup
Veggie loaded Meatball soup is filling and delicious. Your entire family will love and devour this kid-friendly dish!
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Beef Enchilada Casserole
A simple twist on a favorite, our layered beef enchilada casserole is prepped in 15 minutes for a comforting classic, perfect for weeknights!
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Easy Meatloaf
The whole family will devour this easy meatloaf! It's super simple—making it perfect for all levels of cooks in the kitchen.
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Hamburger Macaroni Soup Recipe
Hamburger Macaroni Soup is packed with flavor and it only requires a handful of pantry staples. It's hearty and delicious!
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Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Easy homemade biscuits are buttery, deliciously flaky, and SO simple! They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
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Homemade French Bread Recipe
Soft, simple and no-fail, this homemade French bread has simple step-by-step directions and comes out perfect every time!
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Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
These easy yeast rolls can be made in under an hour with just 4 ingredients! With how quick and simple they are, they will become your new go-to dinner rolls.
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Flour Tortilla Recipe
Great Grandma Bean Burro's soft and easy FAMOUS flour tortilla recipe is whipped up with only 5 Ingredients!
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White Bread Recipe
This simple white bread is perfect for both the bread novice and pro baker. It's tender, delicious, and SO easy!
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Cornbread Casserole Recipe
This gooey cornbread casserole recipe is an elevated take on a classic boxed cornbread that will have you coming back for more!
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Italian Bread Recipe
It is so easy to make our Italian bread recipe at home! This soft, crust bread is delicious and takes just 6 simple ingredients.
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Spanish Rice Recipe
Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.
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Jiffy Corn Pudding
Jiffy corn pudding is a creamy, buttery, and sweet side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday, and comfort food at its finest.
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Lemon Rice Recipe
This bright Lemon Rice is the perfect addition to any meal. It's quick and delicious and always a crowd pleaser.
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Easy Green Bean Casserole
This easy green bean casserole is a holiday classic, featuring sauce-covered green beans and crispy onions baked to golden perfection.
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe
Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
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Tortilla Chip Recipe
Homemade tortilla chips are crispy and sprinkled with salt. They are surprisingly quick and simple to whip up!
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Baked French Fries Recipe
Baked french fries are a healthy twist on a crunchy comfort food. They are still packed with flavor and will satiate all of the fried potato cravings.
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Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
This golden flaky buttermilk biscuits recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Enjoy them on their own, with jam, or smothered in gravy!
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Canned Refried Beans
Get perfectly creamy restaurant-style beans by adding just THREE extra ingredients to your canned refried beans!
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Homemade Fried Rice Recipe
Skip the restaurant takeout and try making fried rice at home. Flavorful Homemade Fried Rice is ready in under 30 minutes!
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Corn Souffle
Creamy corn souffle is a light and fluffy casserole version of classic cornbread for a deliciously versatile side dish.
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Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
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