6 Back-to-School Dinner Recipes

 

1. Cheesy Quesadilla Pizzas

Ingredients: Flour tortillas, pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning
Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2. Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread with pizza sauce.

3. Add mozzarella and pepperoni, sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

4. Top with another tortilla.

5. Cook until golden on one side, then flip and cook the other. Slice and serve.
   Dollar Tree Finds: Flour tortillas, pizza sauce, shredded cheese, pepperoni
   Gourmet Twist: Add roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and drizzle with garlic-infused olive oil.

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2. One-Pan Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Ingredients: Cooked chicken strips, penne pasta, Alfredo sauce, milk, garlic powder, shredded Parmesan
Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, combine pasta, Alfredo sauce, milk, garlic powder, and chicken.

2. Simmer until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.

3. Stir in Parmesan and serve.
   Dollar Tree Finds: Pre-cooked chicken, Alfredo sauce, pasta, garlic powder
   Gourmet Twist: Add sautéed mushrooms and spinach for extra depth.

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3. BBQ Chicken Sliders

Ingredients: Canned chicken, BBQ sauce, slider buns, shredded cheese, butter, garlic powder
Instructions:

1. Mix canned chicken with BBQ sauce.

2. Place mixture on slider buns and top with cheese.

3. Brush bun tops with garlic butter.

4. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
   Dollar Tree Finds: Canned chicken, BBQ sauce, buns, cheese, butter
   Gourmet Twist: Add caramelized onions or coleslaw for crunch and sweetness.

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4. Pinwheel Sandwiches

Ingredients: Tortillas, cream cheese, deli meat, shredded lettuce, cheese slices
Instructions:

1. Spread cream cheese on tortillas.

2. Layer with meat, cheese, and lettuce.

3. Roll up tightly and slice into pinwheels.
   Dollar Tree Finds: Tortillas, cream cheese, deli meat, cheese
   Gourmet Twist: Use herbed cream cheese and a touch of Dijon mustard.

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5. Taco Rice Bowls

Ingredients: Instant rice, canned black beans, canned corn, taco seasoning, salsa, shredded cheese
Instructions:

1. Cook rice according to instructions.

2. Heat beans and corn with taco seasoning.

3. Layer rice, bean mix, salsa, and cheese in a bowl.
   Dollar Tree Finds: Rice, beans, corn, taco seasoning, salsa, cheese
   Gourmet Twist: Top with avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

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6. Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients: Elbow pasta, canned tuna, mayo, sweet relish, frozen peas, onion powder
Instructions:

1. Cook and cool pasta.

2. Mix with tuna, mayo, relish, peas, and seasoning.

3. Chill before serving.
   Dollar Tree Finds: Pasta, tuna, mayo, relish, peas
   Gourmet Twist: Add lemon juice, fresh dill, and diced celery for extra zing.