Top 10 Reader Favorite Dinner Recipes

Today I'm sharing The Toasty Kitchen's top ten reader favorite dinner recipes. These are the top rated, most viewed, and most loved meals of my readers! From sloppy joes to a classic tuna casserole, you're sure to find a new favorite on this list!

Top ten reader favorite dinner recipes collage.

*Updated for 2021!* Looking for more recipes to add to your go-to list of weeknight dinners? I've gathered my top ten reader favorite dinner recipes to share with you today.

From ground beef to chicken breasts, you'll find many budget-friendly and easy recipes on this list. You'll want to keep this list on hand for future dinner ideas.

All of my dinner recipes are:

easy to prepare at home
made with easy-to-find ingredients
filled with flavor
made from scratch

Intimidated by making your own meals from scratch? No worries! Leave a comment on any recipe with questions, and I'll be glad to help you out. Remember - practice makes perfect! Your skills will improve the more you cook.

Top Ten Dinner Recipes

Without further ado, take a look through my readers' top ten favorite dinner recipes!

10. Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

This family-friendly casserole is made entirely from scratch - no canned soups here!

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole

Cheesy Tuna Noodle Casserole is a nostalgic dish made with tuna, egg noodles, and a creamy, homemade sauce. This filling and comforting casserole feeds up to eight and is ready in less than 45 minutes.

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Wooden spoon scooping a serving of a noodle casserole.

9. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Readers love this recipe because it's filled with fun flavors like bacon and ranch. Plus, it's made in a single pan!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

It only takes thirty minutes and a single sauté pan to make this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta. Chicken, bacon, and penne pasta are coated in a creamy cheese sauce with tangy ranch seasoning.

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Pasta, bacon, and chicken, in a saute pan

8. Cajun Shrimp & Grits

A southern comfort food classic, this dish is surprisingly easy to pull together on a weeknight.

Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern comfort food that's easy to make from scratch. Creamy, buttery grits are topped with cajun seasoned shrimp - ready in 30 minutes.

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A white bowl filled cajun shrimp and grits.

7. Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts are pounded thin and filled with a cheesy broccoli filling. Easy to pair with a side salad or some roasted potatoes!

Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Chicken

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken is an easy weeknight meal. Lightly seared on the outside, stuffed with broccoli and cheddar cheese, and finished in the oven.

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Two chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet.

6. Andouille Sausage & Tortellini Skillet

One pan meals make a quick and easy meal - and this recipe is no exception! Spicy andouille sausage pairs perfectly with the creamy tomato & cheese sauce.

Andouille Sausage and Tortellini Skillet Meal

Andouille Sausage Tortellini Skillet Meal is an easy one pan meal that's ready in 30 minutes. Andouille sausage and cheese tortellini are coated in a cheesy tomato sauce.

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Andouille sausage and tortellini in a creamy sauce.

5. Beef Stew From Scratch

A classic beef stew that's filled with potatoes and carrots - perfect on a cold winter day. Flavorful and hearty, made in a single pot on the stove top.

Easy Beef Stew From Scratch

Easy Beef Stew is a classic meal that's filling, comforting, and perfect for a chilly day. Beef, potatoes, carrots and onions are coated in a flavorful sauce. The entire dish comes together on the stove top in a single stock pot.

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Parsley sprinkled on top of a bowl of beef stew.

4. Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Butter

Looking for a restaurant quality steak, but made at home? This pan-seared ribeye makes the perfect romantic meal for two. Don't skip the garlic & thyme infused butter at the end!

Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Butter

Pan-Seared Ribeye with Garlic Butter makes a perfect home-cooked meal for two. Ribeye steaks are seasoned and pan seared, then finished with a rich and flavorful garlic herb butter.

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3. Slow Cooker Chili

Slow cooker recipes are a reader favorite - set it and forget it! This heart meal is filled with beans, vegetables and spices - tons of flavor for little effort.

Slow Cooker Chili

Slow cooker chili is a hearty stew filled with ground beef, vegetables, beans, and spices in a tomato sauce. This beef chili recipe is hearty, filling, and an easy family favorite dinner. This recipe will make 4 hearty servings, or 6 average sized servings.

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Sour cream and cheese top a bowl of chili.

2. Cheesesteak Style Sloppy Joes

Readers have gone crazy over this recipe - it's simple, flavorful, and kids and adults alike enjoy it. Plus, it has the flavors of your favorite cheesesteak sandwich, without the price tag. What's not to love?

Cheesesteak Style Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes made with the flavors of a cheesesteak. Made with ground beef, these sandwiches are filled with bell pepper, onion, and topped with melty cheese.

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Close up of ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in a sloppy joe sandwich.

1. Best Ever Cheesesteak

This recipe was added on a whim because I wanted to share how much we love homemade cheesesteaks. I had no clue how much readers would love it! But really, who doesn't love a cheesesteak? If you've tried and loved this recipe, I suggest trying my chicken cheesesteak next!

Best Ever Cheesesteak

This best ever cheesesteak is hearty, comforting, and easy to make at home. Made with ribeye steak, onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, and melty cheese on a lightly toasted hoagie roll.

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