Our Mommysavers Frugal Living Forum members are known to share some really great recipes. Here is a compiled list of tried-and-true semi-homemade recipes that are quick, easy, and delicious.
Semi-Homemade Recipes: 60+ Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dishes
Rotisserie Chicken
Leftover rotisserie chicken is great for soups, stews, casseroles, salads, and even dips.
White Chicken Chili
Chicken and Green Chili Enchiladas
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken Salad
Barbeque Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Chicken and Waffles Recipe
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Pre-packaged Meatballs
You could easily make Amazing Homemade Meatballs at home, but buying the pre-packaged bags makes a delicious meal light work. Here are some ways to use them:
Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs
Slow Cooker Meatballs
What do you do with prepackaged meatballs?
Pre-made Mashed Potatoes
Ready-made mashed potatoes can be found in the deli department or in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. They can be “doctored” with seasonings, cheese, veggies, meat, and other ingredients. They can also be used for casseroles and other recipes.
Shepherd’s Pie
Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops
Cauliflower and Mashed Potatoes
Potato Cakes
Taco Mashed Potatoes
Simple Gnocchi Recipe
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Frozen Hash Browns
Frozen hash browns (either shredded or cubed) are great for soups and casseroles and are a MAJOR time-saver.
Bacon Cheddar Potato Chowder
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Hash Brown Casserole
Potato Casserole
Breakfast Bake
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Pre-made Pizza Dough
You can usually find pre-made pizza dough in plastic bags in the deli or the frozen department. They are usually available in white or wheat.
Homemade Hot Pockets
Kids Pizza Roll-Ups
Kids Tuna Calzones
Bacon Cheeseburger Roll-Ups
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Pillsbury Biscuits
Pillsbury Biscuits are found in the dairy/refrigerated department of your supermarket. Whether you buy Pillsbury Biscuits or the store brand, they’re fun to turn into other tasty creations.
Salted Caramel Donut Holes
Grands! Monkey Bread
BBQ Biscuit Cups
Cheesy Garlic Pull Aparts
Italian Pepperoni Bites
Mini Pizzas
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Pre-made Pie Crust
Pre-made pie crust is another big time-saver. It’s also a great product for someone who struggles with making their own crusts at home.
Homemade Strawberry Poptarts
Veggy Pot Pie
Mini Beef and Potato Pies (Freezer Friendly)
Fresh Strawberry Pie
Ham and Cheese Pie
Red Hot Apple Pie
Ground Beef Pie
Onion Cheese Quiche
Marshmallow Cream Cheese Strawberry Pie
Blueberry Crumb Pie
Rhubarb Custard Pie
Ground Beef Quiche
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Pre-made Cookie Dough
The ready-to-bake cookie dough is found in the refrigerated department. You can also buy mixes in the baking aisle.
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate Chip Bars
Sugar
Fruit Pizza
Cookie Peach Pie
Cinnamon Toffee Pecan Cookies
Dessert Pizza
Caramel Apple Pizza
Lemon Berry Cheesecake
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Cake Mix
Cake mixes are really great recipe starters! You can easily make fancy and flavorful bakery-style cakes. Plus, cake mix cookie recipes have all sorts of amazing flavors and variations.
Pumpkin Cupcakes/Muffins
Cinnamon Rolls
Cranberry Bars
Crockpot Peach Dump Cake
Orange Cake
Peanut Butter Cake
Island Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Strawberry Daiquiri Cake
Key Lime Cake
Raspberry Lemon Bars
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