5 Easy Make-Ahead Dinners for Busy Weeknights | Allrecipes

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Need dinner ideas you can prep ahead, set-and-forget, or just count on to be crowd-pleasers? In this video, Nicole shares five easy and comforting make-ahead meals that are perfect for busy weeks, cozy nights, or feeding a full house with minimal stress. She starts with a flavorful Slow Cooker Thai Chicken that’s packed with peanut sauce and fresh veggies, followed by a hearty Hot Tamale Pie with spiced beef and cornbread topping. Next up is a cheesy Make-Ahead Manicotti you can prep the night before, a creamy Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup perfect for chilly nights, and finally, a Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole that’s ideal for weekend brunch or holiday mornings. Whether you're meal prepping or just planning ahead, these five recipes make dinner easier—and way more delicious. Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:16 – Slow Cooker Thai Chicken 2:56 – Hot Tamale Pie 6:41 – Make-Ahead Manicotti 9:44 – Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup 11:22 – Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Get the recipes here: Slow Cooker Thai Chicken: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/213748/franks-favorite-slow-cooker-thai-chicken/ Hot Tamale Pie: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220414/hot-tamale-pie/ Make-Ahead Manicotti: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11857/make-ahead-manicotti/ Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/279745/slow-cooker-ham-and-potato-soup/ Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23905/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole/ _________ Allrecipes Magazine is now available! U.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http://armagazine.com/subscribenow Canadian subscribers, subscribe here: http://themeredithstore.ca/p-282-allrecipes-subscription.aspx Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Allrecipes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allrecipes/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/allrecipes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allrecipes