Cheap And Easy Family Dinners
This list of Cheap and Easy Family Dinners has weeks’ worth of fun, fresh family meals that serve at least four people and without a lot of work!
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Marion Kirkpatrick is an Associate Food Editor at Budget Bytes and a “professional home cook.” She brings nearly a decade of digital media and content management experience to the team — as well as some time spent in a professional kitchen! She studied Journalism & Electronic Media at The University of Tennessee Knoxville and lives in Nashville (her hometown) in a cute little house with her family. In her spare time, she loves hosting dinner parties, hanging out in the backyard with her daughter, and going to rock shows with her husband (who’s also in a band!).
Quick & Easy Chicken Breast Recipes
For a quick lunch or easy dinner, try these budget-friendly, quick and easy chicken breast recipes to mix it up and never get bored!
Beer Cheese Dip
$3.95 RECIPE / $0.66 SERVINGLooking for a melted cheese appetizer that's sure to be the hit of the party? You'll love the unique taste cheddar gives this Beer Cheese Dip!
Beer Bread
$2.35 RECIPE / $0.29 SERVINGTransform a can of beer into a tasty loaf of Beer Bread! This easy, no-knead bread recipe is packed with flavor and only takes an hour.
Chicken Alfredo Bake
$12.80 RECIPE / $2.13 SERVINGTransform stovetop Chicken Alfredo into a delicious, decadent casserole with this easy Chicken Alfredo Bake recipe!
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
$2.67 RECIPE / $0.67 SERVINGThis thick, creamy Homemade Alfredo Sauce recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious, budget-friendly dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Bread Pudding
$6.73 RECIPE / $0.84 SERVINGThis delicious Bread Pudding recipe uses leftover bread baked into a rich and sweet custard swirled with cinnamon and chocolate chips.
Sheet Pan Pizza
$9.89 RECIPE / $1.41 SERVINGSheet-Pan Pizza is a low-effort recipe guaranteed to make any occasion special and satisfy cravings for take-out pizza at half the cost.
Turkey Pinwheels
$9.91 RECIPE / $2.48 SERVINGTurkey Pinwheels are a fun and easy spin on simple sandwiches, and the perfect recipe to make ahead for lunch meal prep or bring to a potluck.
Easy Dumpling Soup
$2.98 RECIPE / $1.49 SERVINGEasy Dumpling Soup is the perfect quick lunch or dinner because it’s endlessly versatile, insanely budget-friendly, and can be made in 15 minutes.
Best Lentil Soup Recipes
Lentil soup and stew recipes are the best busy weeknight dinners because lentils are easy to cook, versatile, and wholesome.
Pasta e Fagioli
$6.71 recipe / $1.12 servingPasta e Fagioli is a classic, budget-friendly Italian soup that combines beans, pasta, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth.