30 Best Sunday Dinner Ideas
Sunday Dinner Ideas make weekends more special and are perfect for the whole family. These inexpensive yet fancy meals, complete with sides and desserts, will satisfy a happy family. Enjoy these restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your home.
Oh, how I love Sundays! I get to spend quality time with my family and eat delicious, comforting, home-cooked meals.
Not only that, the fun times shared in the kitchen with my son preparing dinner are irreplaceable. Besides, that’s where many young people learn to make, learn, share, and pass on family traditions. Simple yet life-changing moments.
So here are just some of my favorite Sunday family dinner ideas that will surely remind you of H-O-M-E every single time. Let’s get started!
1. Baked Mac and Cheese
This recipe still holds the top spot for the best Sunday dinner ideas. Incredibly creamy, cheesy, and full of Southern flavors. Don’t skip the 3-cheese combo – mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and jack cheese – for the best-tasting Southern baked mac and cheese taste.
Chicken Dinner Recipes
2. One-Pot Puerto Rican Chicken and Rice
This one-pot meal is a must-have in Puerto Rican Sunday dinners. This chicken and rice combo is loaded with pigeon peas and bell peppers and bursting with rich Latin flavors from sazon seasoning and cumin.
3. Instant Pot Whole Chicken
This crave-worthy dish features an irresistibly moist, juicy whole chicken marinated in a herb-infused rub and cooked to perfection. Inexpensive, elegant, and ready in less than 60 minutes! Plus, leftover chicken makes incredible chicken enchiladas. Win-win!
4. Blackened Spatchcock Chicken
A fast recipe for a crispy, attractive dinner for special occasions or regular Sunday dinners. Spice up your chicken with a spicy rub, and you’ll have a juicy, moist oven-roasted chicken in a flash. Add potatoes for a satisfying meal perfect for Sundays and holidays.
5. Fiesta Chicken Casserole
Creamy and cheesy casserole loaded with chicken, pasta, corn, and beans. Experience a party in your mouth on Sunday or even crazy weeknights because it’s ready in less than an hour.
6. Chicken and Dumplings
Oh, I wouldn’t miss this for anything. Chicken and dumplings is a delectably creamy and hearty stew filled with chicken, celery, peas, and carrots. Flaky biscuit-like dumplings complement the whole dish. Add some cayenne pepper for extra heat. Fantastic!
Beefy Dinner Recipes
7. Oven Pot Roast
Definitely one of the most traditional Sunday family dinner ideas for your list. Enjoy juicy and fall-apart tenderness in an herb-infused sauce from red wine and broth. This tasty pot roast is guaranteed to please everyone at the table!
8. Braised Short Ribs
Amazing short ribs that literally fall off the bones. Deliciously braised in a herbed wine braising liquid, it begs for a serving of steaming hot rice, mashed potatoes, or homemade bread rolls to mop up the sauce!
9. Pan Seared Oven Roasted Steak
Are you looking for a fancy Sunday dinner recipe? Then this restaurant-quality steak will be a surefire hit and impress your loved ones. Perfectly seared for that delicious Maillard reaction, then slow roasted to tenderness for a fraction of restaurant prices.
10. Eye of Round Roast
This crowd-pleasing dish deserves the top spot in any holiday feast. So fancy and delicious without the hefty price tag. But you don’t have to wait for the holidays because it’s super easy to make any time of year.
11. Corned Beef and Cabbage
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to make this popular dish. Simmer corned beef brisket in beer and spices for a tender, juicy one-pot meal for Sunday dinner and special occasions. Amazingly delicious!
12. Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a traditional and easy Sunday dinner. Ground beef never tasted so good. Top it with its signature sweet, tangy glaze for an incredible dining experience.
13. Beef Tenderloin Roast
You’ll love this well-seasoned, fork-tender, juicy beef tenderloin paired with buttery and herby wine pan sauce. So divine and incredibly mouthwatering! And the best part? Simple ingredients.
14. Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
If you like my braised short ribs, you’ll love this saucy beefy dish. Simple ingredients deliver a fantastic beef dish brimming with incredible flavor. And yes, you can totally make it in advance.
15. Beef Stroganoff
This beautifully seared beef swimming in rich and creamy mushroom gravy is a classic family favorite with or without a special occasion. Serve it over steaming rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying and comforting Sunday meal.
16. Mississippi Pot Roast
The slow cooker is the way to go for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast. This roast recipe is also popular for its unique taste, thanks to the sweet and tangy pepperoncini.
17. Shepherd’s Pie
Classic comfort food enjoys layers of creamy mashed potatoes, saucy meat, and tender vegetables. This satisfying dish is a meal on its own—perfect for feeding a crowd.
Pork for Sunday Dinner
18. Oven-Baked Pork Chops
For soul food Sunday dinner ideas, I highly recommend juicy, tender, oven-baked pork chops. Serve it with roasted veggies on the side, and you’ll be in for a satisfying dinner surprise.
19. Cabbage Roll Casserole
Cabbage rolls are made easier in a one-pot casserole. Spicy ground beef and pork, long-grain rice, and crunchy cabbage gorgeously combine in one dish. Top it off generously with shredded Jack cheese for that beautiful cheesy finish.
Seafood Sunday Dinner Recipes
20. Chicken Shrimp Sausage Gumbo
Meat and seafood lover? Say no more! This flavorful gumbo, complete with chicken, shrimp, sausage, and crab legs, boasts amazing Cajun spice for a classic family-favorite Sunday stew.
21. Shrimp Etouffee
Though this dish has a fancy French name, it’s easy and full of savory, rich Southern flavors. The spicy roux is the secret. Cook up a pot of white rice, and dinner is served!
22. Oven Baked Salmon
Do you want to treat your family to a healthier Sunday dinner? Try this guilt-free, low-carb recipe for moist, flaky salmon fillets. They’re baked to perfection in a generously seasoned, spicy, lemony sauce. Healthy and hearty meal ready in 25 minutes! Beat that!
Weekend Dessert Recipes
23. Milk Tart
I bet you won’t be able to resist the buttery, flaky pie crust filled with luscious milky custard. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that comes together quickly. Dust it off with cinnamon powder for a lovely and delectable finish. Simply addicting!
24. Apple Pie
Indulge yourself and your family with this classic treat boasting luscious apple filling in a buttery, flaky pie crust. I love eating mine with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. A crave-worthy dessert perfect for special occasions and Sundays.
25. Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
Peach cobbler and pound cake are two of my favorite desserts combined into one. Pretty clever, huh? Every bite of this bundt cake – from the mouthwatering base to the sweet vanilla glaze – is truly magical. Make sure to use ripe peaches for a sweeter and juicier dessert. 😉
26. Pineapple Casserole
A side dish for dessert? Why not? This classic dessert-like casserole has pineapple chunks, cheese, sugar, butter, and Ritz crackers. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is truly refreshing to the palate.
Easy Weekend Sides
27. Stuffed Green Bell Peppers
Delectable bell peppers stuffed with cheesy beef filling are packed with fantastic flavors. The diced tomatoes add a layer of deliciousness to this lovely appetizer that can double as a side or even the main attraction.
28. Roast Potatoes and Carrots
Sunday dinner wouldn’t be complete without a classic side like roast potatoes and carrots. A bite of these tender, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes and carrots seasoned with herbs will surely complete your meal. 😉
29. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
The herby flavors from Italian seasonings take this dish to a whole new level. A handful of ingredients makes this crunchy and savory bacon-wrapped asparagus an excellent side for a delicious Sunday steak.
30. Easy Coleslaw
The perfect side offers a combination of sweet and tangy flavors from sour cream, mayo, and honey for a sensational balance of flavors. Then, carrots and cabbage add texture and lovely, vibrant color.
I don’t think I have ever seen a page with so many things that I want to try before. I am very impressed.
Wow thank you so much, Jean! 🙂