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

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Start Your Day Right with Easy, Affordable Breakfast Recipes

Looking for budget-friendly breakfast ideas that are quick, delicious, and family-approved? You’ve come to the right place! Our collection of cheap breakfast recipes includes everything from hearty make-ahead options to healthy grab-and-go meals—perfect for busy mornings. Whether you need freezer-friendly breakfasts, simple egg dishes, or kid-approved favorites, these recipes will help you save time and money while serving up tasty mornings. Explore our easy breakfast ideas and start your day stress-free—without breaking the bank!

Apple Cranberry French Toast Bake

August 24, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

I*heart* French Toast Casseroles! I love how you can take SUPER STALE french bread and turn it into a breakfast (or dinner) masterpiece! By soaking the bread overnight in a fruity, egg-milk mixture, stale french bread can be completely transformed and redeemed!!! When Andrea sent this recipe, I HAD to try it! Note: The marked down french loaf bread that I *knew* was in … [Read more...]

Tomato Basil Quiche

July 27, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 26 Comments

This was a most delicious quiche! Straight from the garden! When it was time for dinner, I called the boys in from outside. Bubby asked what was for dinner and I thought about it for a second. Quiche. No. Don't tell him that. He won't eat it! "Egg Pie," I told him. "Yeah. I like egg pie." And he runs inside to wash up. By the time he gets to the table..."I … [Read more...]

Banana, Strawberry, Peach Smoothie

July 27, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 25 Comments

banana strawberry peach smoothi

This is my new favorite smoothie! The boys and I usually having a smoothie with lunch and this has been a hit for the past few weeks. I will say that it tastes different each time, probably depending on how ripe and sweet the peach is...and of course, how much sweetener is added! I find that the ripest (softest...without being bruised and damaged) peaches make the best tasting … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles

July 17, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 13 Comments

  Here's our "breakfast for dinner" this week. I ended up doubling this recipe and freezing a batch! Still working on my "Freezer Stock Up" list for post-baby...Hoping to get it posted next week :) Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Waffles These waffles are perfection! 1 1/2 cups wheat flour3 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 pinch … [Read more...]

Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins

July 4, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 8 Comments

July 4th Muffins....Red, White and Blue! I used my Fruit and Veggie Muffin recipe as a base for these muffins. Then I topped them with an almond struesel! Almond, Raspberry and Blueberry Muffins Red, white, and blueberry muffins for your patriotic picnic! 4 eggs1/4 cup oil1/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup white sugar1/3 cup brown sugar + brown sugar, divided1 … [Read more...]

Raspberry Vanilla French Toast

June 19, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 11 Comments

Last weekend I accidentally made this for breakfast...and I couldn't not share the recipe. It was a total experiment...and I didn't think it would work. There was just a few raspberries left in one of the freezer baggies (trying to be creative with my $1 raspberries!), so I thought I'd give this a whirl... Note: We did eat this for breakfast, but it would make a DELICIOUS … [Read more...]

Spinach and Bacon Frittata

June 18, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 31 Comments

Spinach and Bacon Frittata | 5DollarDinners.com

We love breakfast for dinner. Really anytime, but especially for fast and easy dinners on busy weeknights! NOTE: Skillet is HOT when it comes out of the oven. Do NOT attempt to grab the handle without a hot pad. Not that I have personal experience! ;)  PHOTOS: How to Cook Spinach Bacon Frittata Spinach and Bacon Frittata We love breakfast for … [Read more...]

Bean and Cheese Tacos

May 21, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 40 Comments

bean and cheese tacos

I don't know what it is about beans these days, but I'm just cravin' 'em y'all! I LOVED eating bean and cheese tacos from Taco Cabana back in my high school days. Because I love them so much, I decided to do a little experiment and make my own bean and cheese tacos...a healthier version! Bean and Cheese Tacos The easiest and fastest breakfast tacos (or dinner … [Read more...]

Baked Blueberry Oatmeal with Scrambled Eggs

May 6, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 60 Comments

We used to make baked oatmeal for breakfast all the time when we lived in the Dominican Republic! There are so many great ways to make baked oatmeal. I thought I'd share my basic recipe, and you can mix in whatever you prefer...blueberries, strawberries, diced apples, dried cranberries, raisins...whatever! I made this in a 9x13 baking dish so that we would have leftovers for … [Read more...]

Potato and Egg Breakfast Tacos

April 21, 2009 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 18 Comments

This recipe is featured in our 20 Meals from Costco for $150 Meal Plan #1. I knew that today would be a BUSY day, so I planned accordingly.  Easy "breakfast dinner."  I try to incorporate breakfast for dinner at least 2 or 3 times a month.  Helps keep the cost down and brings a little more variety to the table.  (Pun intended.) Plus, I was in no … [Read more...]

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