These are recipes that can be prepped in minutes and then frozen, uncooked, until you need them.
You know I am a HUGE fan of slow cooker recipes that can be just popped straight into the slow cooker with NO browning first, but what if we prepped these in advance too for convenience that’s on another level?
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Some days you can make a multi-course meal, but other times? Its a hassle to even place an order for takeout. Enter the dump dinner. If youre unfamiliar, dump dinners are exactly what they sound like: Dump all of the ingredients into a casserole dish, slow cooker, sheet pan or pot, and dinner is just about done.
Dump Cakes Dub
FAQ
What is the point of a dump dinner?
What is a dump bag?
Can you use freezer bags in a slow cooker?
Can you freeze food cooked in slow cooker?
What is a dump and go dinner?
Sometimes called “dump and go dinners,” “dump and run” options, or “dump-and-bake” recipes, these are easy dinner ideas to throw in the oven! For instance, instead of pre-boiling the rice, it’s added to the pan while the rice is still raw.
Can you make a dump chicken dinner without chopping?
When you don’t have the time for a lot of chopping and prepping, make one of our chicken dump recipes for dinner. These dishes keep it simple. All you have to do is stir the ingredients together and bake, slow cook, or pressure cook. Since they’re mostly hands-off, these dump chicken dinners will save you some clean-up time afterward, too.
How do you make a ‘dump dinner’?
Just dump a box of pasta, bag of shrimp and a few other pantry staples into a dish and bake. Right before serving, stir in the heavy cream and top with grated cheese and fresh parsley for a rich and creamy weeknight dinner in a flash. Some nights you just need a simple, minimal-effort “dump dinner”.
Do you need to cook a dump in a slow cooker?
Dump recipes require no preparation in advance. You just literally ‘dump’ the ingredients into the slow cooker! You won’t need to brown meat in advance, or mix complicated sauces together, which makes dump meals perfect for weeknight dinners. Busy parents, working professionals, and people who just don’t like to cook really love them!