We know that dinnertime isn’t always the easiest time to get your kids to eat and enjoy what the adults at the table are having. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of six super-simple kid-friendly meal ideas the whole family will enjoy!
1. PULL APART CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS
This quick dish will put your kiddo’s favorite restaurant appetizer within reach. Sure, you’ll use American cheese, but you’ll also whip up a tangy secret sauce that will keep your adult palate happy, too.
2. KUNG PAO CHICKEN TENDERS
They’ll cluck for more of these juicy chicken tenders! They can even help coat and bread the chicken (after a talk about the importance of handwashing before and after, of course) while you captain the skillet. Serve with P.F. Chang’s® Kung Pao Sauce and give your portion a grown-up twist with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
3. CRISPY ROLLED BEEF TACOS
Mark your calendar—family taco night is happening! Mexican is a go-to kid favorite—after all, who can say “no” to meat, cheese, and beans? Plus, they’ll have a blast picking out their toppings!
4. EVERYTHING BAGEL DOGS
This tasty dinner is just a matter of rolling out pizza dough and wrapping it around hot dogs (another one your kids can help with!). Brush with egg and sprinkle on a sesame seed mixture before baking, then serve with honey mustard to keep things interesting.
5. CLASSIC CHICKEN PARMESAN
More cheese, please! If you know this kiddie refrain all too well, then this recipe deserves a place on your family meal plan. And with a cook time of only 40 minutes, you’ll be able to squeeze it in before parent-teacher conferences.
6. TACO SPAGHETTI SKILLET
Or as your kids might call it, “s’ghetti.” Serve up oodles of fun with this dish that brings together two of their favorite things: tacos and pasta. They’ll ask for seconds; you’ll be happy you snuck in a few veggies. ;-)
