Bisquick™, black beans, pasta, canned tomatoes, refried beans, tuna, panko breadcrumbs or surprise, surprise: tortilla chips—if you’ve got even one of these powerhouse ingredients, you’ve got a start on dinner. The 101 recipes below will give you a plan that takes your ingredient and turns it into a great-tasting meal! So whether it’s 4 p.m. and you haven’t had a minute to think about how to feed everyone or you’re just trying to come up with some ways to stretch your groceries a little further this month—the weeknight-ready recipes below are a guarantee you can get dinner done with the ingredients you’ve already got!
Bisquick™ Mix
Everyone knows that Bisquick™ makes fast and delicious pancakes, but did you know that it can do so much more? Think Skillet Chicken Parmesan, easy dumplings and shortcut chicken pot pie—and that’s just for starters! One of these recipes just might be the dinner answer you’re looking for tonight.
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 197 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 4
Crispy chicken, bright tomato sauce and rich melty cheese is never not delicious, and this recipe makes bringing the trio together easier than ever. With chicken breasts and a box of Bisquick™, you’re most of the way to making chicken parmesan.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 28 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 8
No one will leave the table hungry when this comforting casserole is for dinner. With ground beef, melted cheese and a topping of Tater Tots™, its flavor is a fun play on a cheeseburger with no sides required—just don’t forget the ketchup and mustard!
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 659 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 5 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 6
There’s no coaxing kids into taking one more bite of veggies when you serve up this irresistible pie! Featuring the unbeatable combination of broccoli and cheddar, this one-and-done dinner makes green veggies more than palatable—even to the pickiest of eaters!
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 20 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 4
Got a stock of fish in the freezer? Turn it into a quick dinner by coating in Bisquick™ mix and frying. The fish turns out golden and crispy and only needs a simple side of tartar sauce to serve alongside.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 67 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 8
When you’re in need of a little down-home comfort this skillet dinner will do the trick. A hearty sausage gravy gets cooked on the stovetop, topped with drop biscuits—made from Bisquick™ and white cheddar cheese—and finished off in the oven for the easiest-ever spin on this classic combo.
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 52 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 6
Sweet roasted red peppers, briny feta and basil bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to this simple, savory pie. Mix this up when you want an escape from the ordinary but don’t have a lot of time—only 20 minutes of hands-on prep required.
3.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 108 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 35 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 8
How does a pillowy pizza covered in a gooey layer of melted cheese and spicy pepperoni sound for dinner? We bet your family won’t complain when you serve up this casserole-sized pizza pie—courtesy of your box of Bisquick™!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 296 reviews.- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 6
Here’s a perfect clean-out-the-veggie-drawer dinner! With an odd zucchini, single tomato and an onion—plus, your box of Bisquick™—you’ve got most of what you need for this easy crustless dinner pie.
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 182 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 5 min
- Total time: 25 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 4
A quick coating of Bisquick™, Italian dressing and garlicky Progresso™ bread crumbs will give your pork chops a lovely golden-brown color and perfectly crisp texture. Give it a try and don’t be surprised if this recipe becomes your go-to chops recipe!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 103 reviews.- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 8
Creamy tomato sauce, hearty ground beef and savory Parmesan give this Italian-seasoned casserole layers of flavor without lots of labor. So on a night when you’re craving lasagna, but don’t have the time (or ingredients), throw together this casserole with 10 minutes of prep!
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 164 reviews.- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 2
It doesn’t take fancy ingredients or techniques to make a mouthwatering meal as this recipe proves. With Dijon mustard, Bisquick™ and your sheet pan, this perfect-for-two dinner could be on your table tonight.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 32 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 8
Forgot making pie crust, top your pot pie with biscuits. The ones in this recipe are extra flavorful—thanks to the addition of cheddar cheese and green onions—and oh-so easy—just mix the ingredients together and spoon the dough on top of the filling!
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 537 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 30 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 6
Meatloaf in 30 minutes? You got it! The trick is cutting this dish into individual portions that cook more quickly than a classic loaf. Small households can stretch this meal into several or even stash a few minis in the freezer for busy-day dinners.
