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Southern Living Grilled Cheese cooked and ready to serve — Photo:

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Let’s be honest, sometimes we just don’t want to

make dinner.

While we all have solutions for these nights, there’s nothing better than seeking inspiration from others. And that’s why

we asked

our audience what they make when they just don’t feel like cooking. Sandra Mayfield Hartsell says, « We call them YO-YO night (You’re On Your Own), and we love that idea. Here are a few recipes that you can make in a pinch.

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One-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables

Sheet-Pan Ranch Chicken And Vegetables — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Sheet pan dinners

are a foolproof favorite – and a no-fuss way to get dinner on the table fast. Reader Kaye Huskerson Spears says, « There are dozens of variations and you can adjust them depending on the ingredients you have on-hand. »

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Quick Baked Potato

« DIY stuffed baked potatoes. Add canned chili, veggies, leftovers as you wish, » was an idea from Ceci Suhre. Need some inspiration? We have

topping suggestions

so the whole family can choose their own during the weeknight rush.

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Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche

Crustless Ham and Collard Green Quiche — Antonis Achilleos

Eggs were definitely a popular response for many of our readers, whether whipping up quick omelettes,

fluffy scrambled eggs

, a go-to frittata, or quiche with ingredients you have on-hand.

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Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts

Southern Living Spicy Grilled Chicken on a platter to serve — Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Start with grilled chicken and the options are plentiful. This recipe is easy and adds just a little bit of punch to the typical chicken. Serve it on top of salad or pair with rice or potatoes.

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Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

Frozen meatballs are a fan-favorite. We love the idea of turning them into sliders for a surprisingly delicious weeknight meal.

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Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese came up quite a bit on this list – with many of you sharing different cheeses you love to swap in. Of course no grilled cheese dinner would be complete without a bowl of

tomato soup.

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French Toast

Breakfast for dinner was a popular opinion for many of you. (Even cereal came up multiple times!) Many readers suggested pancakes or French toast as a nice option that’s fairly easy to pull together.

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Tuna Salad

We love our salads in the South. And many of them are light on greens and filled with spoonfuls of creamy mayonnaise. Tuna is a great dinner option, whether served as a sandwich, salad, or topped on crackers.

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Salmon Bagel Sandwich

Some readers just want to pick up bagels and whip up something satisfying and filling. This sandwich is a great option to make with leftovers you have in the fridge.

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Chicken And Fontina Panini

Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up. They’re easy to customize to different tastes and come together in no-time. The ultimate lazy dinner.

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Niçoise Salad

Southern Living Southern NiÃ§oise Salad on a platter to serve — Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Prissy Montiel

Now we’re talking salad with greens, which are totally underestimated yet totally delicious. This recipe is a great option for loading up the ingredients you have in the fridge or making a pile-as-you-please entree.

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Instant Pot Spaghetti And Meatballs

When in doubt, pull out the Instant Pot. No one says you need to spend hours in the kitchen to pull together a warm and comforting plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

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Deviled Eggs

Leave it to the deviled eggs to come through when you’re in a pinch. Deviled eggs might be a great holiday appetizer, but they’re also a terrific option when you have a carton of eggs and want something extra flavorful.

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Homemade Chicken Salad

It’s always a good time to serve homemade chicken salad. Serve it atop a pile of greens, layered high on a sandwich, or scooped on toasted baguettes.

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Salmon Patties

Make salmon patties ahead of time (they do freeze well), and these simple cakes come together in just 15 minutes.

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Sheet Pan Nachos

Nachos for dinner? Need we say more. It needn’t be a game day to enjoy a tailgating go-to for dinner. In fact, chances are the whole family will love the idea of loaded nachos for Wednesday dinner.

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Best Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

Rich, creamy, extra cheesy – macaroni and cheese is the ultimate dish for anytime, any occasion. Whip up a tray in no time and let everyone dig in.

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All-You-Can-Eat BLTs

Southern Living Big-Batch BLTs on a tray to serve — Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Sandwich night is always easy and always well-received. Many of our readers said they love subs for an effortless dinner, and this loaded BLT is a recipe worth squeezing into your rotation.

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Garlic Bread Pizzas

Why order takeout when you can make your own pizzas at home in a flash. We love the idea of starting with garlic bread for extra flavor and letting family members top as they please.

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Veggie Fajitas

Yes, we love taco night but fajita night is just as fabulous. This concept is just as easy to whip together and lets the family pick the toppings, from sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or shredded cheese.

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