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$5 Dinners | Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals

Budget Recipes, Meal Plans, Freezer Meals and Cooking Tutorials for the Busy Home Chef

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Budget Dinner Recipes for Your Meal Plan: WEEK 20

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Lemon Pretzel Bars

Air Fryer Cheesy Toast

Sloppy Joe Pasta Bake

Mississippi Sloppy Joes

Ground Chicken Gyros

Cannoli Brownies

Hatch Chile Chicken Soup

Beefy Ranch Tortellini Soup

Beef Tortellini Bake

Beef & Caramelized Onion Slider Bake

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Antipasto Pasta Salad

May 13, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe – Flavor-Packed, Colorful & Perfect for Parties This antipasto pasta salad is a vibrant and hearty dish loaded with Italian flavors and textures. Featuring a medley of salami, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and pasta tossed in a zesty Italian herb dressing - it's the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish or main dish for your family to … [Read more...]

Blueberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal

May 12, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Healthy Blueberry Lemon Baked Oatmeal Recipe – Easy, Delicious & Meal-Prep Friendly Start your morning with a burst of fresh flavor thanks to this blueberry lemon baked oatmeal recipe. Packed with wholesome oats, juicy blueberries, and zesty lemon, this easy breakfast is both nutritious and satisfying. Plus, it's easy to "boost" by adding protein powder to the … [Read more...]

Best Ever Marinade for Grilled Chicken and Pork Chops

May 8, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Must Save Recipe for the BEST EVER MARINADE to Use for Grilled (or Baked) Chicken or Pork Chops This marinade truly is the best and has just the right amount of all the best flavors that combine together into this magical marinade recipe!  Save or print this recipe to use the next time you plan to grill or bake chicken or pork chops.  VIDEO: How to Make the … [Read more...]

Apricot Dump Cake

May 7, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The perfect spring and summer dessert...a 3-ingredient Apricot Dump Cake! I have another "dump cake" recipe to share with you - Apricot Dump Cake!  You just need 3 ingredients for this cake and you dump it all together (although, I prefer a quick extra step of mixing the melted butter and dry cake mix into a crumby mixture.) Layer it all together and bake to … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Hungarian-ish Goulash

May 7, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Freezer Friendly Hungarian Goulash

Freezer Friendly Hungarian Goulash Hungarian-ish Goulash I hope you enjoy this ‘hungarian-ish’ goulash taht has been americanized to cook in a single skillet. If you want a more Hungarian type of meal, serve with egg noodles and tiny beef cubes instead of ground beef. Enjoy! 1 lb ground beef1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder15 oz. canned crushed … [Read more...]

Tzatziki Chicken Salad Recipe

May 6, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Budget-Friendly Tzatziki Chicken Salad: Fresh Mediterranean Flavor Plus an Important Hack to Make the Perfect Chicken Salad Enjoy our budget-friendly Tzatziki Chicken Salad recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh cucumbers for a healthy, flavorful meal. Learn how to make this Mediterranean-inspired dish with affordable ingredients in under 30 … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Bake

April 30, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Freezer Friendly Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Bake

Freezer Friendly Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Bake Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Bake A scrumptious spin on the ever popular Hashbrown Beef Bake - this one with ham and extra cheese! 2 cups chopped ham (s chopped ham)1 Tbsp minced onion1 tsp garlic powder30 oz. frozen shredded hash browns10 oz can cream of mushroom1 cup milk2 cups shredded cheddar cheeseSide: … [Read more...]

Homemade Powder Laundry Soap

April 28, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Store-Bought vs. Homemade LAUNDRY SOAP: Is It Really Worth It to Make Your Own Homemade Powder Laundry Soap?! Is it worth it to make your own homemade laundry powder soap, or should you just buy it pre-made at the store? In this video and series, we will analyze the cost, convenience and ingredient comparisons between homemade and store-bought powder laundry soap. I will … [Read more...]

Mississippi Beef Quesadillas

April 24, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

It's Your Favorite Shredded Beef in Quesadilla Form! You Will Adore These Mississippi Beef Quesadillas! We adore the tangy, flavorful shredded Mississippi Beef so much!  It's one of the most downloaded recipes in the MyFreezEasy web app, and it's featured in the MyFreezEasy FREE TRIAL for a reason.  It's so easy and so scrumptious!  We normally enjoy … [Read more...]

Freezer Friendly Slow Cooker Steakhouse Soup

April 23, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

freezer friendly slow cooker steakhouse soup recipe

Freezer Friendly Slow Cooker Steakhouse Soup Slow Cooker Steakhouse Soup This budget friendly gourmet soup calls for the best steak house flavors, all in one scrumptious bowl of soup. Enjoy! 2 lb stew beef (s stew beef)Salt and pepper2 lb baby potatoes (s baby potatoes)12 oz. frozen carrots3 cups beef broth1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce2 Tbsp balsamic … [Read more...]

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