15 Extremely Easy Dump Dishes

By Jennifer A. • Nov 09, 2024

Want a delicious recipe without the stress or effort? These 15 Dump Dishes are perfect when you're looking for something easy that doesn't sacrifice on taste. Whether it's for dessert or the main course — these recipes are winners!

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#1. Pumpkin Dream Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dream Dump Cake is a decadent, fall-inspired dessert that's as easy as it is delicious; that's the beauty of the dump cake, after all! A rich pumpkin base is creamy and full of sweet brown sugar and a blend of warm, autumnal spices. That filling is then topped with a layer of yellow cake and a crunchy layer of crushed graham crackers, pecans, and even some toffee bits. Pumpkin Dream Dump Cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite! Make sure to break out the vanilla ice cream!

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#2. Apple Surprise Dump Cake

You probably don't expect your dump cake to have a bounty of autumnal deliciousness bubbling just under the surface! That's why this is the Apple Surprise Dump Cake! The filling is jammy, tender, and beautifully fall-inspired, with the tart apples enhanced by sharp citrus and smoky brown sugar. On top is a buttery, crumbly snickerdoodle crust with plenty of cinnamon-sugar (is it just us or does cookie dough make the best kind of crust?). You'll be surprised by how much you love the Apple Surprise Dump Cake... or perhaps it won't surprise you at all!

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#3. Caramel Apple Dump Cake

A fall festival caramel apple is transformed into a delicious, comforting dessert! Hooray! Caramel Apple Dump Cake is a simple and tasty way to welcome the cooler weather — jammy, sweet, and beautifully spiced apples and a layer of buttery rich melted caramel hide beneath a yellow cake top! When you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, Caramel Apple Dump Cake becomes a sweater for the soul!

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#4. Bert's Banana Pudding Dump Cake

Bert's Banana Pudding Dump Cake is a demonstration of how an already beloved dessert can transform into something equally delicious! Topping a classic banana cream pie filling with creamy vanilla pudding, tropical banana slices, and a wafer cookie crust is a buttery layer of cake! Yum! Bert really does manage to impress everyone with his dessert discovery, and now you can experience Bert's Banana Pudding Dump Cake firsthand!

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#5. Dreamy Cherry Dump Bake

The Dreamy Cherry Dump Bake! The cherries-and-cream flavor-scape of your dessert dreams! Flaky crust, creamy sweetened cream cheese, tart cherry pie filling, and cinnamon-sugar! Oh, and buttery cake! Can't forget the cake! It's tender, moist, and warm, and everything comes together perfectly for a special touch of summer! Dreamy Cherry Dump Bake is any sweet tooth's fantasy!

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#6. Orchard Dump Cake

With or without a crispness in the air, at any time, some desserts are always a welcome sight! Orchard Dump Cake will remind you of that trip to your favorite apple picking spot or perhaps your favorite moment baking with a loved one. With no outing necessary, apple pie filling takes care of your fall fruit craving any time in the form of a deliciously moist cake. Enjoy that apple goodness with every bite of Orchard Dump Cake. Any time of year, it's a plate full of cheer!

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#7. Sugar Daddy Dump Cake

If you are looking for a sweet ride out of the dessert desert, this one will be your golden ticket! Sugar Daddy Dump Cake is full of rich, delicious flavors that just go great together. When you hang out with some cookie butter and a sugar cookie mix, what could go wrong? Discover the layers of moist cake in Sugar Daddy Dump Cake... it's like hitting the dessert-desire lottery jackpot. It sure pays to try something new!

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#8. Sunday Dump Cake

If the "Sunday scaries" start to takeover, don't let 'em! Head to the kitchen and relax with the Sunday Dump Cake. With a base that's caramel-y and rich, kind of like apple pie, and a crumbly topping that's simply divine, this sweet treat tastes like it's straight out of a fall dream. Easy, quick, and to the point, it's the kind of dessert that's perfect for those nights when you're prepping for the week ahead! Make sure you have your favorite creamy vanilla ice cream on hand when Sunday Dump Cake comes out of the oven, and watch your worries instantly melt away! Sit back and relax! There's really no need to fret now!

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#9. Garlic Chicken Dump

This one is for all the garlic lovers out there. The Garlic Chicken Dump throws 40(!) cloves of garlic into a slow cooker with succulent chicken thighs and fluffy red potatoes that will be cooked to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a savory, herbaceous sauce served alongside! It's an easy meal that easily wins over anyone who tries it! This Garlic Chicken Dump doesn't just make dinner; it makes beautiful garlic-y memories!

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#10. Chicken Taco Dump

Talk about easy! It really doesn't get much easier than this Chicken Taco Dump when it comes to getting a zesty, vibrant, and savory taco filling hot and ready! Juicy chicken is mixed with pico de gallo and pinto beans to deliver that Tex-Mex flare, and then is covered in melted Monterey Jack cheese to really sell how "taco-riffic" this dish is! The Chicken Taco Dump is simple and speedy, and just calls out for whatever you most desire for toppings on tacos!

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#11. Tomato Pasta Dump

Ah, now this is what "taking it easy" truly means! The Tomato Pasta Dump literally only asks that you pour almost all of the ingredients into a pot, and just let it cook. That's it. A couple of quick stirs, a little spinach and parmesan thrown in at the end, and dinner is done. All you need to do now is grab a fork and enjoy the rich, vibrant, savory tomato sauce and tender pasta, cooked without any real effort. Making this Tomato Pasta Dump means having the loving flavor of slow cooking without all the time and stress!

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#12. Chicken Parmesan Dump

When you don't have time to make a fancy dinner, but that's what you're craving, Chicken Parmesan Dump is here to help. You literally dump all the tender pasta, yummy chicken, and tangy pasta sauce into a baking dish and let it bake away. Top it off with some crunchy breadcrumbs and melty cheese, and boom. Dinner is done. You get what you want without all the trouble! So, don't order out when times get busy. Make this delicious Chicken Parmesan Dump instead!

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#13. Aloha Dump Chicken Bake

Aloha! It's a beautiful, sunny day outside, and there's something waiting to greet you at the dinner table! This Aloha Dump Chicken Bake extends a warm welcome with a mix of tender rice, shredded savory chicken, and tangy, sweet, tropical pineapple. Each bite is infused with smoky sweetness, savory poultry flavor, deep umami, and of course, pineapple brightness! Easy and delicious, Aloha Dump Chicken Bake brings those white sand beaches right to you. Get ready to truly and fully kick back!

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#14. Mongolian Beef Dump

A dish that basically cooks itself?! Sign us right up! This Mongolian Beef Dump brings you perfectly tender pot roast cooked in a tangy and rich sauce, all made possible by your beloved slow cooker. Some of this delicious sauce spends a few minutes on the stovetop to thicken, but that's about all the effort it takes. Go on about your day and come home to this Mongolian Beef Dump served over hot rice. It's the most efficient and tasty use of your time!

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#15. Pot Roast Dump

This is how you do pot roast without all the stress or effort! Pot Roast Dump has you place everything in a slow cooker and let it cook. And then... nope, that's actually it! Enjoy the savory, extra tender beef in a delicious broth, with plenty of fresh, hearty vegetables! That's right, Pot Roast Dump does all the work for you, and then let's you reap the delicious benefits!

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