6 Easy Dinners for Weeknights with Selective Eaters

1. Breakfast for Dinner

Think pancakes, eggs, waffles, French toast, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, and fruit!  Breakfast doesn’t always have to be at the beginning of the day.  Adding in fun toppings such as dried fruit, frozen fruit, nuts, peanut butter, even sprinkles could be different and tasty!

2. Mexican

Think tacos, nachos, burritos, rice bowls, or quesadillas!  Include different options: ground beef, shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, pinto beans, lettuce, tomatoes, rice, and let kids make their own creations.

3. Soup & Grilled Cheese

Think ‘pick your own’ canned soup and add grilled cheese, which is usually always a hit!  “Fancy” grilled cheese could be fun, adding deli meats, different cheeses, bacon, or apples, or switch out the bread to change up the flavor!

4. Grill Night

Think burgers (beef, chicken, vegetarian-friendly options), and hot dogs.  Add oven-baked French fries/onion rings, baby carrots, cucumber slices, and fruit for a complete meal.

5. Italian Night

Think pasta with meat sauce, baked ravioli, chicken parmesan, meatball subs, and pesto chicken.  Add garlic bread/rolls and a salad, and you are all set.

6. Loaded Baked Potatoes

Have various toppings available, such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, beans, chili, shredded chicken, taco beef, broccoli, corn, salsa, etc.  Let your child pile on their favorites and call it a meal!