10 MEALS for $5 – Quick and Easy Cheap Dinner Ideas

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With all the food prices going higher and higher I went to the store to find 10 meals for only $5! If you are looking for quick easy and cheap meals – this is the perfect place to be!

We are always on the look out for easy meals and cheap dinner ideas.

With all the food costs going higher and higher I went to the store to find 10 meals for only $5!

If you are looking for quick easy and cheap meals – this is the perfect place to be!

Some of the cheapest meals are family favorites. My whole family loves these easy recipes. Whether you’re using the Instant Pot, slow cooker, oven, or stove, your tight budget will love these cheap healthy meals. Your shopping list won’t look so daunting either!

Meal planning will be so easy with these cheap dinners, and a lot of the main ingredients are pantry staples. Your grocery bill is finally going to come down with these cheap dinner recipes! The best thing about these budget-friendly meals is that the cheap ingredients are easy to find, and you might already have them so you don’t have to spend a lot of money.

Are you ready to make 10 inexpensive and easy meals?

Here are all the things you need for these cheap dinner ideas!

Super tasty, heaven in a dish are the words that come to mind when I think about this delicious cinnamon roll french bread bake recipe! It is an absolute favorite and super simple!

French Bread: $1.00

Milk: $0.86

Eggs: $1.59 (PRICE CHANGE)

Frosting: $1.34

Total: $4.79!

These Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes are a healthier twist on traditional sloppy joes and are so easy to make.

Ground Turkey: $3.58

Manwich sauce: $1.22

Buns: $0.93

Total: $5.73

3. Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is so easy to make and full of amazing flavor. It only requires a few simple ingredients, and comes together in minutes – a perfect easy meal for a busy day

Whipping Cream: $2.16

Onion: $0.50

Broccoli: $0.84

Cheddar Cheese: $1.86

Total: $5.36

4. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

A classic meal that kids of all ages love!

Bread: $0.93

Cheese: $1.86

Tomato Soup: $1.17

Butter: $1.00 worth of butter

Total: $4.96

5. Breakfast Quesadillas

These Breakfast Quesadillas are really easy to make, and are great served for breakfast, brinner, or brunch!

Tortillas: $1.00

Cheddar Cheese: $1.86

Eggs: $1.59 (PRICE CHANGE)

Salsa: $1.23

Total: $5.68

6. Sausage and Sweet Potatoes

This is one of our favorite cheap dinner ideas. So tasty and only two ingredients!

Sweet Potatoes: $1.68

Sausage: 3.48

Total: $5.16

7. English Muffin Bagel Pizza:

Sauce: $1.14

Muffins: $1.98

Cheese $1.98

Total: $4.98

Potatoes: $2.08

Sour Cream: $1.16

Cheese: $1.86

Total: $5.10

9. Brinner – Breakfast for Dinner:

Pancakes and Eggs Box Pancake Mix: $1.68

Bottle Syrup $1.48

Eggs: $1.59

Total: $4.75

10. Good Ol’ Spaghetti

Sauce: $1.40

Pasta: $1.58

Bread: $1.00

Total: $3.98

There you have it! 10 easy meals all for around $5! You can always add to these meals depending on what ingredients you have on hand.

Which meals will you be adding to your rotation?

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