These easy Friday night dinner ideas are for the whole family. These fun recipes include everything from sloppy joes to one-pot meals.
Take pizza night to the next level with a delicious dinner for the entire family. The end of a busy work week calls for something simple and fun. That means simple ingredients, good food, great flavor, and easy recipes.
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Comfort Food
If you’re looking for a hearty and wholesome meal that packs a punch, look no further.

No-Boil Mac and Cheese

Chili Cheese Dog Bake Dinner

Big Mac Sloppy Joes

Taco Cones

Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings

Tater Tot Chili Casserole

Walking Taco Casserole Bake

Mini Beef Pot Pies with Crescent Rolls

Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Creamy Burrito Casserole

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Rolls

Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Pizza
If Friday night is forever pizza night in your household, try one of these creative homemade pizza ideas.

Naan Pizza in Air Fryer

Mini Pizza Meatloaves Recipe

Easy Crustless Pizza Bowl

Pizza Bombs

Tomato Pizza

Pizza Burgers

Pizza Bagels

Classic Naan Pizza

Pizzadilla (Pizza Quesadilla)
Pasta Recipes
Nothing sounds better than a big bowl of pasta after a long week. Plus, pasta dishes are easy to scale up to serve a crowd. Serve with crusty garlic bread, and your taste buds will thank you.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Shrimp Alfredo

Baked Italian Chicken Meatballs

Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

Tahini Pasta

Spaghetti Sandwich
20-Minute Dinners
These quick dinners are ready to eat in 20 minutes or less and only call for a few ingredients.

Easy Doritos Nacho Bake

Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp

Air Fryer Shake and Bake Pork Chops

Green Sauce Pasta

Easy Teriyaki Chicken
Slow Cooker and Instant Pot Meals
Fix it and forget it! Set up the Crockpot in the morning, and dinner will be ready in the evening. Or try a one-pot meal in your electric pressure cooker.

Slow Cooker Vietnamese Pulled Pork Banh Mi

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein Noodles

Instant Pot Taco Pasta
Healthy Dishes
These low-effort and healthy dinners are made with fresh ingredients.

Taco Wonton Cups

Asian Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas

Pesto Chicken Tray Bake

Jerk Chicken Tacos

Beet Pasta Sauce

The Best Easy Taco Salad Recipe
Seafood
You’ll love these simple seafood dinner ideas. Seafood isn’t just for special occasions, it's perfect for easy Friday night dinners.

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Crab Rangoon Pizza

Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Fish Tacos
Dessert
The main course is over? Don’t forget dessert, it’s the best part! End your week with a sweet treat. You deserve it.

Easy Homemade Fried Funnel Cake

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bites

Easy Strawberry Jello Pie
See something you like? Bookmark these Friday night dinner ideas for next time, and your family members will thank you. Food is a great way to bring the whole family around the dinner table.
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