Coming up with family dinners day in and day out is a chore. Then cooking those said dinners adds even more to your (already full) plate. Luckily, there is a way to get a complete meal (I’m talking an entree and two sides) in the oven and on the table in 30 minutes, with no prep required. Home Bake has created a meal plan that makes frozen meals even easier. Their entire menu is created with HOMEBAKE 425° / :30 and, as such, bakes at 425°F for 30 minutes. Choose from entrees and side dishes. Mix and match to create your family’s ideal quick dinner.
The beauty of these guys is that you can cook them all at the same temperature in the oven. I hate trying to find an average temperature and using kitchen math to compute cook times so everything finishes at once. Just pop them into the oven at the same time. Then, enjoy those minutes you would have spent cooking while you let them do the work. Finally, dish up dinner for the fam.
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Grab a main dish, side, and veggie (dinner for 4) for under $20.
Each dish has four to five servings. So you can easily feed a family of four with a full meal using three of the frozen options, all for less than $20. The entrees are $9.99 each while the side dishes and veggies ring up at $4.99 each.
My ideal meal consists of Parmesan Chicken, Loaded Scalloped Potatoes, and Cheesy Broccoli. This works out to $9.99 + $4.99 + $4.99 = $19.97. For my family of four, we’re looking at $4.99 per person. That’s pretty economical when you factor in that we’re getting a protein, starch, and veggie. Plus, not having to thinly slice all the potatoes myself is another huge perk.
Use this Kroger deal and Ibotta rebate to drop the price to $3.62 per individual serving.
To access the lowest sale prices, get a Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card. Sign up on the website, app, or at the customer service desk. Scan the card when you shop for discounts and fuel points. Combine Kroger store savings with Ibotta credits on Home Bake dinner entrees. Buy two or three dishes for an Ibotta bonus ($1 for two, $2 for three). Each offer is limited to one per account. Spend just $3.62 per person for Home Bake meals with the $2 Ibotta bonus (based on a family of four).
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Select from 15 different Home Bake dishes.
Got picky eaters to feed? There are a total of five entrees, sides, and veggies to choose from so you can build a full meal around your family’s preferences. They’ve got classic flavors and even some more international cuisine. Stick to Italian flavors or mix it up and do the Chicken Scampi with the Chipotle Glazed Carrots!
Here is the entire Home Bake menu so you can start designing the perfect trio to try on your next busy weeknight.
Main Dishes
- Chicken Parmesan
- Southwest Style Chipotle Chicken
- Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce
- Italian Style Meatballs
- Garlic Butter Chicken Scampi
Side Dishes
- Southwest Style Cheesy Rice
- Parmesan Crusted Potato Medley
- Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
- Homestyle Mac and Cheese
- Creamy Tomato Tuscan Style Pasta
Veggies
- Southwest Style Corn
- Italian Style Cauliflower
- Green Bean Casserole
- Chipotle Glazed Carrots
- Cheesy Broccoli
Cook the entire Home Bake meal at the same time and in just 30 minutes.
The appeal of the Home Bake meals is their 425° / :30™ ease. The full instructions couldn’t be more simple or convenient. You’ll leave the film on all of the frozen dishes and bake them in a preheated 425°F oven for 30 minutes. Once cooked, remove the film to serve.
And I can personally confirm that these truly are Easy with a capital E. This past weekend, one of my daughters was recovering from an ear surgery and the other came down with a stomach bug. Instead of pulling my hair out about what to do for dinner, I threw these three in the oven and spent those 30 minutes snuggling until it was time to eat. Since one of my girls was sick, we had leftovers. You can keep the leftovers (if you have them) in the same containers and cover them to store in the refrigerator. The containers also list instructions for recycling on the back.
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