55 Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas for Time With the Family
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Getting your whole family to gather 'round the table for dinner is not always easy—especially when you have after school activities, football practice, and even work obligations to compete with. But on Sunday, things tend to slow down and a home-cooked family meal is just the thing to get your loved ones to spend some quality time together. Now that Ree Drummond's kids are all grown up, she knows this dilemma all too well. Her kids each live busy lives, but when they come for a reunion on the ranch, Ree couldn't be happier! She often cooks her family favorites like chicken spaghetti, French dip sandwiches, and cheesy stuffed shells—all of which are included in our list of Sunday dinner ideas.
Looking for more? We've got all kinds of comfort food favorites, like pasta recipes, casseroles, and Italian dinner ideas. Whether you want to make a classic pot roast or a fun pizza night, there are so many options that even picky eaters will love. Naturally, our Sunday suppers are all incredibly easy to make. For starters, we've included many 30-minute meals, Instant Pot recipes, and sheet pan dinners (so clean-up is easy, too!). And if you're one who likes to plan ahead, we've got you covered. Many of our lasagna recipes, soups, and chicken dinners will make big batches so you can meal prep for the entire week. You'll thank us later!
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This is one of those recipes that we call "fix-it-and-forget-it." That's because the slow cooker does most of the work for you! The result is a family-friendly, meltingly-tender pot roast with carrots, onions, and potatoes.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ree's recipe for meatballs uses a combination of ground beef and ground pork. It's the perfect balance for meatballs that are both light and hearty at the same time.
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Shrimp and Grits
Between the quick-cooking grits and the speedy shrimp, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes! But the best part is the comforting cheesiness, the cajun seasoning, and the crispy bits of bacon.
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Chicken Fried Chicken
How do you make the best fried chicken? Soak it in buttermilk and pickle juice first! Then, dredge the chicken in seasoned flour. It'll get extra-crispy. Whatever you do, don't forget the gravy!
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Pierogi and Meatball Skillet
These meatballs are made Swedish-style with a creamy gravy pan sauce. Adding store-bough potato pierogies just makes the dish all the more fun!
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Slow Cooker Bolognese
Bolognese is a meat sauce that's rich and flavorful thanks to red wine, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Not to mention cooking it low and slow in your Crock-Pot helps to build the flavor. Luckily, it makes a big batch that you can use throughout the week.
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Salisbury Steak
If you want your Sunday dinner to be fancy, yet still budget-friendly, just make a salisbury steak! It's made with ground beef and topped with a decadent mushroom gravy.
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The Best Lasagna Ever
Ree grew up eating this very same lasagna recipe, and it's still one of her favorites! The hearty meat sauce and melty cheese make it an all-time crowd-pleaser.
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Creamy One-Pot Sausage Gnocchi
You'll love everything about this dish: the creamy sauce, the pillowy gnocchi, and the hearty sausage. Not to mention, there's a garlic butter breadcrumb topping for the perfect finishing touch!
Sheet Pan Pizza
Make Sunday night, pepperoni pizza night! (And we're not just talking about delivery.) Pizza from scratch is so easy and can feed a crowd when you make it in a sheet pan.
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Spatchcock Chicken
If you're ready to take on the task of cooking a whole chicken, we're here to make the process a little bit easier. All you need to do is prepare a butterflied chicken (or spatchcock chicken) which will save you a ton of time in the kitchen. Removing the backbone helps the thighs and breast cook more evenly.
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Juicy Lucy
Take burger night up a notch by stuffing your patties with molten cheese. We promise you'll get lots of 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from everyone around the table.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This hearty beef stew gets a boost of flavor from tomato paste, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, and fresh thyme. You'll want to serve it over parsley noodles or even mashed potatoes to soak up all that delicious flavor.
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Stuffed Peppers
Beef, veggies, rice, and cheese—these stuffed peppers really have it all! You can feel good about serving up this healthy-ish Sunday dinner to everyone in the family.
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Pasta Alla Vodka
This restaurant-worthy pasta is so easy to make right at home. In fact, it'll be on the table in less than an hour. Serve it up with a Caesar salad and some garlic bread for the perfect Italian dinner.
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Chicken Spaghetti
This chicken dinner is the stuff of legends in the Drummond household. You'll definitely want to add it to your list of repeat recipes.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops
Cooking pork chops in the slow cooker means you'll have more time to spend with family and friends. Plus, it comes out perfect every time and it even has a scrumptious gravy.
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Cheeseburger Pie
Both kids and adults will love this recipe for cheeseburger pie. It's made with ground beef, but can easily be swapped for ground turkey, bison, or chicken instead.
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Taco Casserole
For a fun twist on Taco night, this crowd-pleasing casserole is loaded with all your favorite taco fillings: ground beef, peppers and onions, corn, black, beans, and shredded cheese. And when it comes to the toppings—the options are endless!
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Bourbon Chicken
Bourbon, apple juice, and soy sauce come together to make a sticky-sweet sauce in this easy chicken dinner. It's delicious served over a bowl of fluffy rice.
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