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    Home » Entrées

    Top 10 Reader Favorite Dinner Recipes

    Published: Mar 3, 2020 · Modified: May 3, 2022 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 603 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

    Top ten reader favorite dinner recipes collage.
    Top ten reader favorite dinner recipes collage.
    Top ten reader favorite dinner recipes collage.

    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 2022!

    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. 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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    Saute pan filled with creamy penne pasta with chicken and bacon.

    9. 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.

    8. Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

    This hearty soup is prepared entirely in the slow cooker, making it a simple meal recipe the entire family will enjoy.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

    Slow cooker chicken taco soup is an easy, homemade meal that is made entirely in your slow cooker. This chunky, broth-based soup is filled with tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, and shredded chicken breasts.
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    Chicken, beans, corn, and tomatoes in a broth.

    7. Patty Melt with Secret Sauce

    The patty melt is a classic American diner menu item, which is a variation of the classic cheeseburger. It's easier than you think to make in your own home!

    Patty Melt with Secret Sauce

    Make a patty melt with secret sauce next time you're craving some seriously indulgent comfort food! A thin ground beef patty is layered with caramelized onions, two types of melty cheese, and a tangy secret sauce.
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    Cheese melting down the side of a patty melt sandwich.

    6. Beans and Rice Taco Soup

    This meatless soup recipe is made entirely with shelf-stable ingredients, meaning none of the ingredients need to be kept refrigerated. It's nice to have a few simple recipes made with shelf-stable foods, in case you can't get to the grocery store for fresh ingredients.

    Beans and Rice Taco Soup

    Beans and Rice Taco Soup is a 30 minute, one pot meal that's made with only canned and shelf-stable ingredients. This flavorful and hearty tomato soup is filled with spicy salsa, black beans, corn, rice, and taco seasoning.
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    Soup with corn, black beans, and rice.

    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 Stovetop Beef Stew

    Easy stovetop 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 stovetop 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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    Cast iron pan with two steaks.

    3. 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.

    2. Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

    This slow cooker recipe was a surprise hit of 2021 when it was published, skyrocketing to the number 2 spot on this list. This flavorful beef roast is cooked entirely in a slow cooker, along with potatoes and carrots (for the entire 8 hours, no adding ingredients later!).

    Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

    Slow cooker beef roast with potatoes and carrots is an easy, no-fuss meal that the entire family will enjoy. Tender dijon-herb beef roast is slow cooked with onions, potatoes, and carrots.
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    Beef roast in a large slow cooker.

    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!

    Philly Cheesesteak

    These Philly cheesesteaks are a hearty comfort food meal and easy to make in your own home. Made with thin sliced ribeye steak, melty cheese, and your favorite toppings on a lightly toasted hoagie roll.
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    Cheesesteak filling on a hoagie roll.

    Honorable Mentions

    These recipes made the list in previous years, and readers still love them! Check them out if you're looking for more tried and true dinner ideas:

    • Cajun Shrimp and Grits
    • Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken
    • Slow Cooker Chili
    • Andouille Sausage Tortellini Skillet Meal

    More Entrée Recipes

    • Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies
    • Ravioli Casserole
    • Turkey Broccoli Casserole
    • Slow Cooker Spicy Bison Chili

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