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.
Inexpensive and a good source of protein, black beans are another go-to pantry staple we can’t get enough of. Case in point? These brilliant black bean dinners. Pay extra attention to the Slow-Cooker Cuban Black Bean Soup, it’s a hands-off dinner that’ll fill up the whole family!
Pasta is the ultimate throw-together dinner. There are endless possibilities when combining shape, sauce and add-ins like proteins, vegetables and cheese. If you’re looking for a rotation-worthy dinner, we recommend the One-Pot Sausage Meatballs with Creamy Tomato Penne for a spiffed-up-but-simple spin on a classic.
If you have a can of tomatoes in your pantry, you’re closer to dinner than you think! Take Easy Butter Chicken Casserole for example, it’s a family-friendly spin on an Indian-restaurant favorite, and there are plenty more dinners made with canned tomatoes where this one came from.
They’re often overlooked as an ingredient to build a meal around, but the surprising dinners below all start with refried beans, proving they shouldn’t be! The Beef and Bean Taco Casserole is a particular favorite that’s great at using up the last of the tortilla chips, too!
Canned tuna is a lot more versatile than it gets credit for being. And comforting! From 25-minute Tuna Noodle Casserole to classic Tuna Macaroni Salad, it can feel like a warm hug at the end of a long day. Don’t miss the rest of these top tuna dinners.
We like to think of Progresso panko crispy bread crumbs as our secret weapon against boring dinners. They add surprising crunch and flavor to every recipe they meet, including Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Skillet. Sold on the idea? Here are even more dinners that make the most of breadcrumbs.
Tortilla chips might be the most surprising pantry staple on our list, but not when you consider this Make-Ahead Cheesy Southwest Chicken and Pasta Casserole and these other recipes that put tortilla chips front and center on your dinner plate. With these recipes up your sleeve, a half-eaten bag of chips will never go stale and to waste again. All of these recipes work great with broken up taco shells, too.