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Budget-Friendly Recipe Ideas Under $5

Two tuna cakes drizzled with comeback sauce.

Tuna Patties

$3.18 recipe / $0.80 serving

4.88 from 33 votes

Chicken Fried Rice

$4.74 recipe / $1.19 serving

4.15 from 7 votes

Overhead view of creamy spinach pasta on a plate.

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$4.80 recipe / $1.20 serving

4.67 from 648 votes

Cauliflower Steak

$3.53 recipe / $0.88 serving

5 from 1 vote

Fulfilling Meals Under $10

Side view of homemade meatloaf slices on a white platter.

Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

$9.23 recipe / $1.32 serving

4.79 from 247 votes

Chicken and Dumplings

$7.12 recipe / $1.18 serving

4.95 from 84 votes

Vegetable Barley Soup

$7.05 recipe / $1.18 serving

4.70 from 96 votes

Salmon Patties

$8.16 recipe / $1.36 serving

5 from 13 votes

Delicious Meals That Cost Less Than $15 to Make

Butter Chicken

$10.91 recipe / $2.72 serving

4.77 from 13 votes

Overhead view of a bowl of fish soup, sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Fish Soup Recipe (Budget-Friendly)

$11.33 recipe / $1.41 serving

4.75 from 4 votes

Overhead view of Overhead view of Pasta Primavera with chicken in a skillet.

Chicken Pasta Primavera

$13.66 recipe / $3.42 serving

4.80 from 5 votes

Shrimp Scampi

$11.01 recipe / $2.75 serving

5 from 1 vote

Newest Cost Per Recipe

Hasselback Potatoes

$3.45 recipe / $0.86 serving

These easy Hasselback Potatoes turn simple russets into crispy, golden, fan-cut potatoes with lots of room for your favorite toppings.

Creamed Peas

$2.21 recipe / $0.55 serving

Homemade Creamed Peas are an old-fashioned side dish made with frozen peas in a simple creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknights, Easter, or holiday dinners!

Parker House Rolls

$3.20 recipe / $0.20 per serving

These Parker House rolls are soft and fluffy with a rich, buttery flavor, perfect with just a dab of butter or for soaking up soups, stews, or gravy.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

$1.75 recipe / $0.43 serving

These Oven Roasted Potatoes are an easy side made with russet potatoes, a quick parboil, and simple seasonings for deeply golden edges and fluffy centers.

Dublin Coddle

$11.31 recipe / $2.26 serving

Make this easy Dublin Coddle recipe with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and onions simmered in broth for a cozy Irish-inspired dinner!

Potato Gnocchi

$2.04 recipe / $0.68 serving

This homemade gnocchi is easy to make with potatoes, flour, egg yolks, and salt. Soft, pillowy, and pan-seared in a touch of butter, they are delicious.

Sliders

$11.44 recipe / $1.91 serving

This easy recipe for Sliders is perfect for feeding a group or serving at parties, game day, or a quick family dinner! A quick and simple appetizer.

Ham Tetrazzini

$7.65 recipe / $1.28 serving

This Ham Tetrazzini recipe is a cozy way to use up leftover ham with spaghetti, mushrooms, peas, and a creamy homemade sauce. Cheap and delicious!

Potato Leek Soup

$8.46 recipe / $1.05 serving

This creamy Potato Leek Soup recipe is rich & cozy, made with buttery leeks, tender potatoes, and a few simple techniques for the best texture.

Overhead view of a chicken brothy rice bowl.

Chicken Broth Bowl

$7.53 recipe / $1.89 serving

This easy Chicken Broth Bowl recipe is a one-pot soup made with chicken, rice, and veggies for a nourishing soup everyone will love!

Chicken Croquettes

$6.48 recipe / $1.62 serving

These easy Chicken Croquettes are crisp and golden with a creamy chicken filling. This chill-and-freeze method keeps them from falling apart when frying!

Feta Pasta

$11.05 recipe / $2.76 serving

This baked Feta Pasta recipe is made with budget-friendly roasted Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, pasta, and a creamy block of feta! Easy and SO delicious!

Garlic Noodles

Tortilla Baked Eggs

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Fluffy Homemade Pancakes