Jump to Recipe These Monday night dinner ideas include recipes that are super easy to make after a long day at work or school. The last thing we want to do after working hard all day is to slave away in the kitchen. With these family-friendly dinner recipes, you won’t have to! Easy Monday Night Dinner Recipes If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do is stand in the kitchen all night after a busy day. If there’s any day of the week to cut some corners at dinnertime, it’s Monday! That’s not to say you can’t pull off an incredible family meal. You just need some quick, easy, low-maintenance recipes to do it!

Jump to:Easy Monday Night Dinner Recipes Easy Family Dinner Recipes For After Work

  1. Mexican Torta
  2. Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
  3. Air Fryer Pork Loin Chops
  4. Corn Tortilla Quesadillas
  5. Hamburger Helper Lasagna
  6. Creamy Beef and Shells
  7. Stuffed Green Peppers
  8. Frozen Hamburgers in the Oven
  9. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry
  10. Instant Pot Pulled Pork
  11. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
  12. Air Fryer Grilled Ham & Cheese
  13. Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
  14. Baked Tuna Steaks
  15. Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole
  16. Shrimp Scampi
  17. Crockpot Beef Stew
  18. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole
  19. Nachos Supreme
  20. Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel
  21. Tuna Noodle Casserole 😋 Quick & Easy Side Dishes 📋 Recipe

Easy Family Dinner Recipes For After Work No one wants to spend all night cooking after a long day at work. These family-friendly recipes will help you get dinner on the table without having to slave away in the kitchen.

  1. Mexican Torta I love making carne asada on Sundays and then turning the leftovers into tortas on Mondays. These Mexican sandwiches come together in no time at all and they are so filling!

Mexican Torta

This Mexican torta is an incredibly popular sandwich that is loaded with carne asada and all of your favorite toppings! It features a telera roll that is filled with meat, avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, and cheese! This easy sandwich is perfect for lunch any day of the week!

Check out this recipe

  1. Pepperoni Pizza Casserole This recipe has all the flavor of a pepperoni pizza in one easy-to-make pasta casserole! Kids love it, but so will you!

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Pepperoni pizza casserole with pasta and cheese is the perfect, easy casserole dish for busy weeknights that the whole family will love! This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients like egg noodles, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese! You can add your favorite pizza toppings to customize the pasta dinner as your favorite pizza!

Check out this recipe

  1. Air Fryer Pork Loin Chops Your air fryer can take time-consuming recipes and make them a breeze! Like these pork loin chops. They are juicy and tender, and only take a fraction of the time that they would if you baked them.

Air Fryer Pork Loin Chops

Tender, juicy air fryer pork loin chops are an amazingly tasty way to serve up your boneless pork chops for a family dinner! They’re super easy, nice and quick, and can easily be paired with practically any side dishes!

Check out this recipe

  1. Corn Tortilla Quesadillas These simple quesadillas are always a hit! If someone only likes cheese, while someone else prefers meat, you can easily customize them to keep everybody happy.

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas combine the wonderful texture of corn tortillas with melted cheese and your favorite quesadilla fillings! Serve them with your favorite salsas, guac, or sour cream for a cheesy snack, appetizer, or quick meal that the whole family will love!

Check out this recipe

  1. Hamburger Helper Lasagna You don’t have to resort to boxed dinners just because you are short on time. This recipe tastes like hamburger helper lasagna but 10x better! It only takes 20 minutes to throw together and everyone will be happy.

Hamburger Helper Lasagna

This Hamburger Helper lasagna is a homemade, tasty, and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for any night of the week! It is not only healthier but also much more delicious than anything you’ll make from a box. Of course, this comfort food is still super convenient and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!

Check out this recipe

  1. Creamy Beef and Shells This 20-minute dinner combines pasta, ground beef, and lots of cheese! It’s warm, filling, and loved by both kids and adults.

Creamy Beef and Shells

This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!

Check out this recipe

  1. Stuffed Green Peppers Stuffed green peppers are a healthy dinner option that is easy to make. Make them as mild or as spicy as you like! They take a little time, but majority of that time is them baking in the oven while you kick back and relax.

Stuffed Green Peppers

Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden!

Check out this recipe

  1. Frozen Hamburgers in the Oven There’s no shame in using frozen hamburger patties. Especially not when you know how to cook them! Provide warm buns and tasty condiments and no one will be any wiser.

Frozen Hamburgers In The Oven

Cooking frozen hamburgers in the oven is the fastest, easiest way to get a family meal (that could also feed a crowd) on the table in a hurry! When you’re in need of a simple dinner in a hurry, this straight-from-the-freezer burger recipe is all you’ll need to save the day!

Check out this recipe

  1. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Tender, juicy chunks of chicken with lots of veggies and homemade teriyaki sauce will make a long day at work seem like a thing of the past. Serve it over rice, noodles, or whatever you like!

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

My super simple teriyaki chicken stir fry is such an amazing combination of my tender wok-fried pieces of chicken, lots of veggies, and my homemade teriyaki! Serve this nutritious and delicious dish over rice or teriyaki noodles and you’ll have an incredible weeknight dinner!

Check out this recipe

  1. Instant Pot Pulled Pork Mondays are the perfect time to rely on your kitchen appliances. You can make perfectly cooked pulled pork in your Instant pot in no time! Make sandwiches or mini sliders, serve it on tacos, whatever you like!

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot pulled pork is the best way to make a mouthwatering, tender pork dinner with minimal effort for you! Using a pressure cooker is much faster than your standard slow cooker. Prepare some side dishes while the pork is cooking and you’ll have a full meal in no time!

Check out this recipe

  1. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole Protein, rice, veggies, this casserole is a whole meal in one dish! It’s super cheesy and comforting (it’s also so easy to make).

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Super Cheesy Family Favorite Dinner!)

My chicken broccoli rice casserole is an easy dish loaded with creamy chicken sauce, tender chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese flavors! All of the tasty ingredients are layered into a single casserole dish for an extra simple meal! It’s a long-time family favorite casserole that works wonderfully for feeding a hungry crowd any night of the week!

Check out this recipe

  1. Air Fryer Grilled Ham & Cheese Everyone loves grilled cheese, and now with your air fryer there is no need to use the stovetop! I like to add sliced ham to my grilled cheese to bulk it up a little. If you have little kids, you can still use this same method to make classic grilled cheese sandwiches.

Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese

These easy Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches are a perfectly crispy way to enjoy the classic combination of ham and cheese! Stack your sandwiches with slices of ham and your favorite cheese and get ready to enjoy melted cheesy goodness in just minutes!

Check out this recipe

  1. Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie All the flavor and ingredients of a pot pie, but in casserole form! This is one of my very favorite fall dinners. It’s incredibly simple. Even the made-from-scratch biscuits!

Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

This biscuit chicken pot pie is an incredibly hearty casserole that makes a fabulous family dinner any day of the week! It combines tender pieces of chicken in classic pot pie filling with homemade cream biscuits! My biscuit-topped version of the well-loved comfort food is an easy dinner that never disappoints!

Check out this recipe

  1. Baked Tuna Steaks Baked tuna steaks are quick, easy, and healthy! You can serve them with any of your favorite sides (I’ve featured some quick options at the bottom of this page!)

Baked Tuna Steaks

Oven baked tuna steaks are a quick and easy dinner that takes almost no prep or cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights! Anyone can be a chef with these lemon and herb sheet pan tuna steaks because they are a restaurant-quality dish that is shockingly simple to make at home!

Check out this recipe

  1. Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole Tator tot hamburger casserole is just as tasty as it sounds! You can use frozen mixed veggies and frozen tater tots, so there is minimal prep time. Mix it with some seasoning, cooked ground beef, cream of chicken soup, and cheese, then bake!

Cheesy Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole

This hearty, cheesy tater tot hamburger casserole is a fabulous combination of ground beef, mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots! It’s quick and easy dinner to make any night of the week and the whole family will love it!

Check out this recipe

  1. Shrimp Scampi This classic Italian dish is shockingly easy to make. Pair it with some air fryer garlic bread and you have an easy Italian dinner for the whole family!

Shrimp Scampi

A fantastic classic dish with tender shrimp in a lemony garlic sauce!

Check out this recipe

  1. Crockpot Beef Stew This hearty stew is meant to be started in the morning so it can be ready by dinner time! Once you’ve thrown everything in the pot, you just set it and forget it until you get home.

Crockpot Beef Stew

This comforting homemade crockpot beef stew is the perfect dinner for a cozy evening inside, and it takes very little prep! This hearty stew combines tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions with a delicious broth that’s cooked low and slow in your slow cooker!

Check out this recipe

  1. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole This casserole is crunchy, cheesy, and full of flavor! It calls for canned beans, corn, chiles, and tomatoes, so there’s minimal prep. You do have to brown the ground beef, but that’s as difficult as it gets! Top it off with your favorite taco toppings for a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner.

Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

This hearty ground beef Mexican casserole combines tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, chiles, corn, beans, and cheese! It’s a family favorite dinner that’s easy-to-make and super versatile so you can top it off with the condiments you like best!

Check out this recipe

  1. Nachos Supreme Nachos are so easy to customize to your family’s taste. You can make everyone their own plate or serve a giant pile of nachos for everyone to munch on together!

Nachos Supreme

Nachos Supreme is an easy snack meal. Add all of your favorite toppings for these nachos supreme that are better than any from Taco Bell! No one complains when I’m dishing up their servings of this ultimate baked beef nachos recipe!

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  1. Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel This classic family dinner is a staple in my house. I love this cheesy chicken spaghetti with juicy bits of tomato, and I love how simple it is to throw together.

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a easy spaghetti casserole dish for weeknight family dinners! Loaded with cheesy deliciousness. The Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream (or cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup), and a perfect use for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken!

Check out this recipe

  1. Tuna Noodle Casserole Tuna noodle casserole is another old-school classic that many people forget about! The combination of canned tuna, peas, and egg noodles in a cheesy sauce with a crunchy topping always reminds me of my childhood.

Tuna Noodle Casserole {Quick and Easy, Super Cheesy Recipe}

This Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a fantastic supper for nights when you’re short on time! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a family favorite comfort food filled with pasta, tuna, peas, a cream sauce, and topped with shredded cheese and optional crunchy topping!

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😋 Quick & Easy Side Dishes Microwave Carrots - These buttery carrots can be made in minutes using your microwave!Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Okra - A bag of frozen fried okra tastes homemade when you cook it in the air fryer!Sauteed Yellow Squash - Yellow squash is a quick, healthy side dish that takes almost no work at all!Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes in half the time with your Instant Pot!Macaroni and Tomatoes - This old-fashioned Southern side dish takes just over 30 minutes to make and it’s a great addition to any meal!Oven Garlic Bread - Whip up some toasted garlic bread in just 15 minutes flat! What are some of your go-to Monday night dinner ideas? Let me know in the comments below so I can give them a try!

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Best Monday Night Dinner Ideas: Creamy Beef and Shells (+ More Easy Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings Calories: 444kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 8 oz medium shells▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup white onion (diced, or use yellow onion)▢ ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 lb lean ground beef▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 2 cups beef broth▢ 15 oz tomato sauce▢ 4 oz cream cheese (softened, cubed)▢ 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)

InstructionsIn a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta shells to an al dente texture (firm to the bite). Usually 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.8 oz medium shellsHeat a large skillet or non-stick frying pan with the olive oil to medium high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until beginning to turn translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup white onion, ½ tablespoon garlicAdd the ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Once the hamburger is browned, add the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir them into the browned ground beef.1 lb lean ground beef, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperSlowly stir in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then bring the sauce to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally as the sauce thickens.2 cups beef broth, 15 oz tomato sauceAdd the cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese, stirring the sauce to melt the cheese. Once melted, add the cooked pasta shells and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes before serving.4 oz cream cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsGrater Set NutritionCalories: 444kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg (28%) | Sodium: 634mg (28%) | Potassium: 475mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 714IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 252mg (25%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best recipes for an easy Monday dinner, Creamy Beef and Shells, easy dinners, easy monday night dinner recipes, Monday night dinner ideas, monday night dinner recipes Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, PastaCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

These Monday night dinner ideas include recipes that are super easy to make after a long day at work or school. The last thing we want to do after working hard all day is to slave away in the kitchen. With these family-friendly dinner recipes, you won’t have to!

Easy Monday Night Dinner Recipes

If you’re like me, the last thing you want to do is stand in the kitchen all night after a busy day. If there’s any day of the week to cut some corners at dinnertime, it’s Monday!

That’s not to say you can’t pull off an incredible family meal. You just need some quick, easy, low-maintenance recipes to do it!

Easy Family Dinner Recipes For After Work

No one wants to spend all night cooking after a long day at work. These family-friendly recipes will help you get dinner on the table without having to slave away in the kitchen.

1. Mexican Torta

I love making carne asada on Sundays and then turning the leftovers into tortas on Mondays. These Mexican sandwiches come together in no time at all and they are so filling!

Mexican Torta

This Mexican torta is an incredibly popular sandwich that is loaded with carne asada and all of your favorite toppings! It features a telera roll that is filled with meat, avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, and cheese! This easy sandwich is perfect for lunch any day of the week!

Check out this recipe

2. Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

This recipe has all the flavor of a pepperoni pizza in one easy-to-make pasta casserole! Kids love it, but so will you!

This Mexican torta is an incredibly popular sandwich that is loaded with carne asada and all of your favorite toppings! It features a telera roll that is filled with meat, avocado, lettuce, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, and cheese! This easy sandwich is perfect for lunch any day of the week!

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Pepperoni pizza casserole with pasta and cheese is the perfect, easy casserole dish for busy weeknights that the whole family will love! This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients like egg noodles, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese! You can add your favorite pizza toppings to customize the pasta dinner as your favorite pizza!

Check out this recipe

3. Air Fryer Pork Loin Chops

Your air fryer can take time-consuming recipes and make them a breeze! Like these pork loin chops.

Pepperoni pizza casserole with pasta and cheese is the perfect, easy casserole dish for busy weeknights that the whole family will love! This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients like egg noodles, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and cheese! You can add your favorite pizza toppings to customize the pasta dinner as your favorite pizza!

They are juicy and tender, and only take a fraction of the time that they would if you baked them.

Air Fryer Pork Loin Chops

Tender, juicy air fryer pork loin chops are an amazingly tasty way to serve up your boneless pork chops for a family dinner! They’re super easy, nice and quick, and can easily be paired with practically any side dishes!

Check out this recipe

4. Corn Tortilla Quesadillas

These simple quesadillas are always a hit! If someone only likes cheese, while someone else prefers meat, you can easily customize them to keep everybody happy.

Tender, juicy air fryer pork loin chops are an amazingly tasty way to serve up your boneless pork chops for a family dinner! They’re super easy, nice and quick, and can easily be paired with practically any side dishes!

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas combine the wonderful texture of corn tortillas with melted cheese and your favorite quesadilla fillings! Serve them with your favorite salsas, guac, or sour cream for a cheesy snack, appetizer, or quick meal that the whole family will love!

Check out this recipe

5. Hamburger Helper Lasagna

You don’t have to resort to boxed dinners just because you are short on time. This recipe tastes like hamburger helper lasagna but 10x better!

Corn Tortilla Quesadillas combine the wonderful texture of corn tortillas with melted cheese and your favorite quesadilla fillings! Serve them with your favorite salsas, guac, or sour cream for a cheesy snack, appetizer, or quick meal that the whole family will love!

It only takes 20 minutes to throw together and everyone will be happy.

Hamburger Helper Lasagna

This Hamburger Helper lasagna is a homemade, tasty, and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for any night of the week! It is not only healthier but also much more delicious than anything you’ll make from a box. Of course, this comfort food is still super convenient and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!

Check out this recipe

6. Creamy Beef and Shells

This 20-minute dinner combines pasta, ground beef, and lots of cheese! It’s warm, filling, and loved by both kids and adults.

This Hamburger Helper lasagna is a homemade, tasty, and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for any night of the week! It is not only healthier but also much more delicious than anything you’ll make from a box. Of course, this comfort food is still super convenient and ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes!

Creamy Beef and Shells

This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!

Check out this recipe

7. Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed green peppers are a healthy dinner option that is easy to make. Make them as mild or as spicy as you like!

This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!

They take a little time, but majority of that time is them baking in the oven while you kick back and relax.

Stuffed Green Peppers

Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden!

Check out this recipe

8. Frozen Hamburgers in the Oven

There’s no shame in using frozen hamburger patties. Especially not when you know how to cook them!

Savory and delightfully easy-to-make stuffed green peppers are a great healthy option for lunch or dinner! Simply stuff tender green bell peppers with cheesy ground beef and rice filling, cover them with tomato sauce, and bake until golden!

Provide warm buns and tasty condiments and no one will be any wiser.

Frozen Hamburgers In The Oven

Cooking frozen hamburgers in the oven is the fastest, easiest way to get a family meal (that could also feed a crowd) on the table in a hurry! When you’re in need of a simple dinner in a hurry, this straight-from-the-freezer burger recipe is all you’ll need to save the day!

Check out this recipe

9. Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

Tender, juicy chunks of chicken with lots of veggies and homemade teriyaki sauce will make a long day at work seem like a thing of the past. Serve it over rice, noodles, or whatever you like!

Cooking frozen hamburgers in the oven is the fastest, easiest way to get a family meal (that could also feed a crowd) on the table in a hurry! When you’re in need of a simple dinner in a hurry, this straight-from-the-freezer burger recipe is all you’ll need to save the day!

Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

My super simple teriyaki chicken stir fry is such an amazing combination of my tender wok-fried pieces of chicken, lots of veggies, and my homemade teriyaki! Serve this nutritious and delicious dish over rice or teriyaki noodles and you’ll have an incredible weeknight dinner!

Check out this recipe

10. Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Mondays are the perfect time to rely on your kitchen appliances. You can make perfectly cooked pulled pork in your Instant pot in no time!

My super simple teriyaki chicken stir fry is such an amazing combination of my tender wok-fried pieces of chicken, lots of veggies, and my homemade teriyaki! Serve this nutritious and delicious dish over rice or teriyaki noodles and you’ll have an incredible weeknight dinner!

Make sandwiches or mini sliders, serve it on tacos, whatever you like!

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot pulled pork is the best way to make a mouthwatering, tender pork dinner with minimal effort for you! Using a pressure cooker is much faster than your standard slow cooker. Prepare some side dishes while the pork is cooking and you’ll have a full meal in no time!

Check out this recipe

11. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Protein, rice, veggies, this casserole is a whole meal in one dish! It’s super cheesy and comforting (it’s also so easy to make).

Instant Pot pulled pork is the best way to make a mouthwatering, tender pork dinner with minimal effort for you! Using a pressure cooker is much faster than your standard slow cooker. Prepare some side dishes while the pork is cooking and you’ll have a full meal in no time!

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole (Super Cheesy Family Favorite Dinner!)

My chicken broccoli rice casserole is an easy dish loaded with creamy chicken sauce, tender chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese flavors! All of the tasty ingredients are layered into a single casserole dish for an extra simple meal! It’s a long-time family favorite casserole that works wonderfully for feeding a hungry crowd any night of the week!

Check out this recipe

12. Air Fryer Grilled Ham & Cheese

Everyone loves grilled cheese, and now with your air fryer there is no need to use the stovetop! I like to add sliced ham to my grilled cheese to bulk it up a little.

My chicken broccoli rice casserole is an easy dish loaded with creamy chicken sauce, tender chicken, broccoli, rice, and cheese flavors! All of the tasty ingredients are layered into a single casserole dish for an extra simple meal! It’s a long-time family favorite casserole that works wonderfully for feeding a hungry crowd any night of the week!

If you have little kids, you can still use this same method to make classic grilled cheese sandwiches.

Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese

These easy Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches are a perfectly crispy way to enjoy the classic combination of ham and cheese! Stack your sandwiches with slices of ham and your favorite cheese and get ready to enjoy melted cheesy goodness in just minutes!

Check out this recipe

13. Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

All the flavor and ingredients of a pot pie, but in casserole form! This is one of my very favorite fall dinners.

These easy Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches are a perfectly crispy way to enjoy the classic combination of ham and cheese! Stack your sandwiches with slices of ham and your favorite cheese and get ready to enjoy melted cheesy goodness in just minutes!

It’s incredibly simple. Even the made-from-scratch biscuits!

Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

This biscuit chicken pot pie is an incredibly hearty casserole that makes a fabulous family dinner any day of the week! It combines tender pieces of chicken in classic pot pie filling with homemade cream biscuits! My biscuit-topped version of the well-loved comfort food is an easy dinner that never disappoints!

Check out this recipe

14. Baked Tuna Steaks

Baked tuna steaks are quick, easy, and healthy! You can serve them with any of your favorite sides (I’ve featured some quick options at the bottom of this page!)

This biscuit chicken pot pie is an incredibly hearty casserole that makes a fabulous family dinner any day of the week! It combines tender pieces of chicken in classic pot pie filling with homemade cream biscuits! My biscuit-topped version of the well-loved comfort food is an easy dinner that never disappoints!

Baked Tuna Steaks

Oven baked tuna steaks are a quick and easy dinner that takes almost no prep or cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights! Anyone can be a chef with these lemon and herb sheet pan tuna steaks because they are a restaurant-quality dish that is shockingly simple to make at home!

Check out this recipe

15. Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole

Tator tot hamburger casserole is just as tasty as it sounds! You can use frozen mixed veggies and frozen tater tots, so there is minimal prep time.

Oven baked tuna steaks are a quick and easy dinner that takes almost no prep or cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights! Anyone can be a chef with these lemon and herb sheet pan tuna steaks because they are a restaurant-quality dish that is shockingly simple to make at home!

Mix it with some seasoning, cooked ground beef, cream of chicken soup, and cheese, then bake!

Cheesy Tater Tot Hamburger Casserole

This hearty, cheesy tater tot hamburger casserole is a fabulous combination of ground beef, mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots! It’s quick and easy dinner to make any night of the week and the whole family will love it!

Check out this recipe

16. Shrimp Scampi

This classic Italian dish is shockingly easy to make. Pair it with some air fryer garlic bread and you have an easy Italian dinner for the whole family!

This hearty, cheesy tater tot hamburger casserole is a fabulous combination of ground beef, mixed vegetables, and crispy tater tots! It’s quick and easy dinner to make any night of the week and the whole family will love it!

Shrimp Scampi

A fantastic classic dish with tender shrimp in a lemony garlic sauce!

Check out this recipe

17. Crockpot Beef Stew

This hearty stew is meant to be started in the morning so it can be ready by dinner time! Once you’ve thrown everything in the pot, you just set it and forget it until you get home.

A fantastic classic dish with tender shrimp in a lemony garlic sauce!

Crockpot Beef Stew

This comforting homemade crockpot beef stew is the perfect dinner for a cozy evening inside, and it takes very little prep! This hearty stew combines tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions with a delicious broth that’s cooked low and slow in your slow cooker!

Check out this recipe

18. Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

This casserole is crunchy, cheesy, and full of flavor! It calls for canned beans, corn, chiles, and tomatoes, so there’s minimal prep.

This comforting homemade crockpot beef stew is the perfect dinner for a cozy evening inside, and it takes very little prep! This hearty stew combines tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions with a delicious broth that’s cooked low and slow in your slow cooker!

You do have to brown the ground beef, but that’s as difficult as it gets! Top it off with your favorite taco toppings for a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner.

Ground Beef Mexican Casserole

This hearty ground beef Mexican casserole combines tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, chiles, corn, beans, and cheese! It’s a family favorite dinner that’s easy-to-make and super versatile so you can top it off with the condiments you like best!

Check out this recipe

19. Nachos Supreme

Nachos are so easy to customize to your family’s taste. You can make everyone their own plate or serve a giant pile of nachos for everyone to munch on together!

This hearty ground beef Mexican casserole combines tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, chiles, corn, beans, and cheese! It’s a family favorite dinner that’s easy-to-make and super versatile so you can top it off with the condiments you like best!

Nachos Supreme

Nachos Supreme is an easy snack meal. Add all of your favorite toppings for these nachos supreme that are better than any from Taco Bell! No one complains when I’m dishing up their servings of this ultimate baked beef nachos recipe!

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20. Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

This classic family dinner is a staple in my house. I love this cheesy chicken spaghetti with juicy bits of tomato, and I love how simple it is to throw together.

Nachos Supreme is an easy snack meal. Add all of your favorite toppings for these nachos supreme that are better than any from Taco Bell! No one complains when I’m dishing up their servings of this ultimate baked beef nachos recipe!

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a easy spaghetti casserole dish for weeknight family dinners! Loaded with cheesy deliciousness. The Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream (or cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup), and a perfect use for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken!

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21. Tuna Noodle Casserole

Tuna noodle casserole is another old-school classic that many people forget about! The combination of canned tuna, peas, and egg noodles in a cheesy sauce with a crunchy topping always reminds me of my childhood.

Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel is a easy spaghetti casserole dish for weeknight family dinners! Loaded with cheesy deliciousness. The Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream (or cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup), and a perfect use for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken!

Tuna Noodle Casserole {Quick and Easy, Super Cheesy Recipe}

This Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a fantastic supper for nights when you’re short on time! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a family favorite comfort food filled with pasta, tuna, peas, a cream sauce, and topped with shredded cheese and optional crunchy topping!

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😋 Quick & Easy Side Dishes

  • Microwave Carrots - These buttery carrots can be made in minutes using your microwave!Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Okra - A bag of frozen fried okra tastes homemade when you cook it in the air fryer!Sauteed Yellow Squash - Yellow squash is a quick, healthy side dish that takes almost no work at all!Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes in half the time with your Instant Pot!Macaroni and Tomatoes - This old-fashioned Southern side dish takes just over 30 minutes to make and it’s a great addition to any meal!Oven Garlic Bread - Whip up some toasted garlic bread in just 15 minutes flat!

What are some of your go-to Monday night dinner ideas? Let me know in the comments below so I can give them a try!

This Quick and Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe is a fantastic supper for nights when you’re short on time! Tuna Noodle Casserole is a family favorite comfort food filled with pasta, tuna, peas, a cream sauce, and topped with shredded cheese and optional crunchy topping!

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Best Monday Night Dinner Ideas: Creamy Beef and Shells (+ More Easy Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings Calories: 444kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Total Time 20 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 8 oz medium shells▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup white onion (diced, or use yellow onion)▢ ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 lb lean ground beef▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 2 cups beef broth▢ 15 oz tomato sauce▢ 4 oz cream cheese (softened, cubed)▢ 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)

InstructionsIn a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta shells to an al dente texture (firm to the bite). Usually 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.8 oz medium shellsHeat a large skillet or non-stick frying pan with the olive oil to medium high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until beginning to turn translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup white onion, ½ tablespoon garlicAdd the ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Once the hamburger is browned, add the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir them into the browned ground beef.1 lb lean ground beef, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperSlowly stir in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then bring the sauce to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally as the sauce thickens.2 cups beef broth, 15 oz tomato sauceAdd the cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese, stirring the sauce to melt the cheese. Once melted, add the cooked pasta shells and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes before serving.4 oz cream cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsGrater Set NutritionCalories: 444kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg (28%) | Sodium: 634mg (28%) | Potassium: 475mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 714IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 252mg (25%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best recipes for an easy Monday dinner, Creamy Beef and Shells, easy dinners, easy monday night dinner recipes, Monday night dinner ideas, monday night dinner recipes Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, PastaCuisine American

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Best Monday Night Dinner Ideas: Creamy Beef and Shells (+ More Easy Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 444kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 8 oz medium shells▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup white onion (diced, or use yellow onion)▢ ½ tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 lb lean ground beef▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 2 cups beef broth▢ 15 oz tomato sauce▢ 4 oz cream cheese (softened, cubed)▢ 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)

InstructionsIn a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta shells to an al dente texture (firm to the bite). Usually 1-2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.8 oz medium shellsHeat a large skillet or non-stick frying pan with the olive oil to medium high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Saute until beginning to turn translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup white onion, ½ tablespoon garlicAdd the ground beef and cook until browned, crumbling the beef as it cooks. Once the hamburger is browned, add the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and stir them into the browned ground beef.1 lb lean ground beef, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepperSlowly stir in the beef broth and tomato sauce, then bring the sauce to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally as the sauce thickens.2 cups beef broth, 15 oz tomato sauceAdd the cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese, stirring the sauce to melt the cheese. Once melted, add the cooked pasta shells and stir to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes before serving.4 oz cream cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese

Equipment You May NeedLarge StockpotMeasuring CupsGrater Set

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal (22%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg (28%) | Sodium: 634mg (28%) | Potassium: 475mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 714IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 252mg (25%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main Dish, PastaCuisine American

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