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    Home » Roundup

    35+ Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas

    Updated: Sep 21, 2021 · Published: Sep 21, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Kids love to eat with their hands! And I've found that they don't mind vegetables if they're part of a dish they already love—like pizza or grilled cheese! If you're cooking for kids, you probably don't have a ton of time to make fancy dinners. So from my own experience, here's my list of 35+ kid-friendly dinner ideas!

    Kid-Friendly Dinner Ideas

    From my own experience, here's my list of 35+ kid-friendly (and mom-friendly) dinner ideas! Bonus: You can eat most of them with your hands.

    Dorito Chicken Casserole

    This easy-to-make casserole is sure to be a hit with your family. It’s made with shredded chicken, cheese, and black beans and features spicy tex mex flavors in every bite. Serve this Dorito Chicken Casserole alongside your favorite vegetable side dish and dive in!

    Cheesy Baked Pierogy Casserole

    This casserole is loaded with cheesy pierogies and smothered in a rich creamy cheese sauce. It’s ready in just thirty minutes and is effortless to prepare. Even better, this comforting Cheesy Baked Pierogy Casserole requires just a handful of ingredients to make!

    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    This Chicken Enchilada Casserole is easy to make and even carries a few secrets! With delicious chopped chicken, cheddar cheese, and a wonderful green chili salsa, this casserole is sure to be a hit at dinner time!

    Easy Boneless Pork Ribs in the Crock Pot

    This easy meal tastes so good and only requires four ingredients! A simple combination of boneless ribs, onions, barbecue sauce and tart lemon juice, these Easy Boneless Pork Ribs in the Crock Pot should be baked on low, giving them even more time to marinate.

    Slow Cooker Tamales

    This tamale recipe is effortless to make! These Slow Cooker Tamales are made in 5 minutes with layers of chili con carne, onions, cheddar cheese, and crushed corn chips.

    Pulled Pork Enchilada Casserole

    This Pulled Pork Enchilada Casserole takes comfort food to a new level! Loaded with smoky Mexican flavors, this casserole is satisfying and hearty. And it only takes fifteen minutes to prepare, making it perfect for a week night dinner.

    Roasted Cauliflower Rice and Tomato Parmesan Soup

    Roasted Cauliflower Rice and Tomato Parmesan Soup is filling and satisfying. This soup is very high in protein and low in calories!

    Low Carb Taco Cups with Avocado Salsa

    Great for you and the kids, these Low-Carb Taco Cups with Avocado Salsa are delightful! This recipe replaces traditional taco shells with baked shredded cheese and fills them with flavorful ground beef. Grain-free and gluten-free, this is a tasty, healthy recipe to indulge in tacos guilt-free!

    Best Chili Mac in the World

    This Best Chili Mac in the World is going to be your family's new favorite! It's comforting, soothing, and cozy—a recipe you'll want to make again and again. This recipe has a ton of customization options, and it's ready to eat in just twenty minutes!

    Pizza Calzones

    This oven-baked dinner is sure to be a hit with kids! These calzones are stuffed with all your favorite pizza toppings and only take ten minutes to prepare. Bake the Pizza Calzones for 18 minutes, and you've got a tasty dinner in less than half an hour!

    Easy Mexican Pizza

    This Easy Mexican Pizza features the traditional flavors of Mexico with its savory filling. Feel free to customize this pizza with your favorite salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and more! This recipe even features a vegetarian option.

    Garlic-Parmesan Turkey Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs

    These delicious meatballs don't require any breadcrumbs to make. They are easy to prepare and low in carbs! These Garlic-Parmesan Turkey Meatballs Without Breadcrumbs also freeze great, so double or triple the batch and save some for a quick dinner later!

    Sheet Pan Fajitas with Beef

    Sheet pan dinners are easy, convenient, and clean up quickly. These Sheet Pan Fajitas with Beef are ready to eat in just thirty minutes! Enjoy every bite of crisp red and yellow peppers, onions, and tender meat.

    Sheet Pan Herb-Roasted Chicken with Red Potatoes and Kale

    This Sheet Pan Herb-Roasted Chicken with Red Potatoes and Kale is convenient and tasty. It bakes to a beautiful, golden roasted color. This sheet pan dinner is wonderfully aromatic and will have your neighbors coming to see what you're cooking!

    Best Mac & Cheese

    This Best Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! It makes for a delightful heartwarming dinner that your kids wil love. This cheesy macaroni is creamy, rich, and awesome.

    Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

    This healthy dinner is light, crunchy, and made with delicious wholesome ingredients. These Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce take only fifteen minutes to prepare and are vibrant and bold!

    Easy Ham & Cheddar Potluck Sandwiches 

    These Easy Ham & Cheese Potluck Sandwiches are a favorite of kids and adults alike! The tops of the rolls are brushed with melted butter, minced onions, and poppy seeds.

    One-Pot Chili Mac

    One-Pot meals are perfectly convenient for busy weeks! This One-Pot Chili Mac features a lot of smoky, southwest flavors from chorizo, corn, and chipotle peppers. Ready in only twenty minutes, this kid-friendly dinner has a ton of vegetables and protein and is easy to clean up.

    Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

    These spicy baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are perfect for every occasion and time of day. The bold lemon-pepper combination is delightful. These wings are easy to prepare and will be eaten even quicker!

    Broiled Shrimp and Bacon Wrappers 

    Anything with bacon is sure to be a winner, and these Shrimp and Bacon Wrappers are no exception! They are ready in just ten minutes, making them perfect for dinner any night. This recipe also includes many variations to try!

    Paprika Potato Wedges

    Potatoes are a fun, versatile ingredient, and they don't disappoint in this recipe. These Paprika Potato Wedges are well-seasoned and highly addictive!

    Taco-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps

    These Taco-Stuffed Portobello Mushroom Caps are filled with flavorful ground beef, green onions, a 4-cheese Mexican blend, and more. As a bonus, they are low-calorie and high in protein!

    Taco Casserole

    This comforting Taco Casserole comes together with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It smells absolutely delicious while baking and is vibrant in both color and taste!

    Baked Spaghetti

    This Baked Spaghetti is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. It requires only ten minutes to prepare and is freezer-friendly!

    Copycat A&W Beef Chili Dogs

    This kid-friendly dinner is sure to please everyone you're serving! These loaded Copycat A&W Beef Chili dogs are topped with cozy, comforting chili and cheddar cheese.

    Grilled Three Cheese and Tomato Sandwich

    Grilled cheese sandwiches are a classic, and this new twist makes them even tastier! These toasty Grilled Three Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches are high in calcium and ready in just ten minutes.

    Ham and Potato Casserole 

    This Ham and Potato Casserole is freezer-friendly and delicious. It is easy to prepare and makes good use of your leftover ham!

    Chili Corn Chip Casserole

    This casserole meal is irresistible—and budget-friendly! It's loaded with cozy-warm homemade chili, sharp cheddar, and deliciously crunchy corn chips. You only need one dish to make this Chili Corn Chip Casserole, making it easy to clean up!

    Holy Mother of Meatball Pizza

    This Holy Mother of Meatball Pizza is perfect to serve at all your potlucks! Easy, quick, and effortless, you only need a few ingredients to make this delicious dish.

    World's Best Loaded Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    The World's Best Loaded Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a delight. It's easy to make, and you can load it up with all your favorite pizza toppings. Completely customizable, this dish is perfect for even the pickiest of eaters!

    Pizza Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    These meaty portobello mushrooms are packed with a high-protein pizza-inspired filling. Loaded with gooey melted cheese, Pizza Stuffed Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are sure to delight everyone at your table!

    Sweet Potato and Kale Wraps

    These Sweet Potato and Kale Wraps are healthy and simple. They are filled with smoky black beans, caramelized onions, brown rice, and vegan chorizo.

    Sweet Corn, Sausage, and Thyme Pizza

    This wonderful pizza is topped with sweet corn, Italian sausage, and fresh thyme. Loaded with melted ooey gooey cheese, this Sweet Corn, Sausage, and Thyme Pizza is delightful in every bite!

    Mini Vegetable Lasagnas

    These quaint Mini Vegetable Lasagnas are loaded with vegetables and very healthy! Topped with delicious melted cheese, they take only twenty minutes to prepare.

    Walking Taco

    This Walking Taco is basically a taco salad with FRITOS®! You can serve your tacos with just taco meat, FRITOS®, and cheese, or with an abundance of other toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa and jalapenos.

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    Beef Empanadas

    Try Beef Empanadas for a quick and easy dinner tonight. They are also great for parties—you can make them ahead of time and then heat them up right before you need them!

    Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

    This Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf tastes even better than the restaurant's version! This recipe makes a ton, so you can put a couple loafs into the freezer to enjoy later.

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