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Delish editors handpick every product we feature. We may earn commission from the links on this page. 35 Easy and Quick Dinner Recipes for Kids These will squash your kids’ urges to feed their dinners to the dog. They love what they love, and sometimes that can make cooking for them, to put it mildly, a challenge. Avoid the headache and check out our list of 35 fun and easy dinner ideas for kids!
These recipes aren’t all variations on mac and cheese or pizza, but don’t worry, we’ve got some favorites in there too. To make things easier on parents, a number of these recipes can be prepped ahead of time or in your slow cooker or Instant Pot. Don’t have an Instant Pot yet? Do your future self a favor and check out our guide for how to choose the best model for your kitchen. Less time stressing over what your kids will or won’t eat in the kitchen means more time to enjoy, well, kids being kids.
These highlight everyone’s favorite part of grilled cheeses — the crispy, cheesy edge bits. There is no limit to what you can add to a frittata! The broccoli is in no way hidden, but it’s still a great way to sneak in an extra serving of greens and even the pickiest of eaters will eat their vegetables if they are coated in cheese. These are delicious as is, but you can also stuff them into a wrap or pita with your kid’s fave veggies for a more substantial meal. The classic, made infinitely easier in your slow cooker. So, so cheesy—and super fun to eat. These are a great way to sneak extra veggies into a food you already know your kid loves.
These flatbread pizzas come together SO fast, and they’re just as cheesy and flavorful as the classic version. Taco Tuesday has never been so fun. It’s the dinner that’s both kid and adult approved. This recipe takes chicken noodle out of this world. Pizza and spaghetti are meant to be.