Recipes under $5
Popular Meals Under $5
Tuna Patties
$3.18 recipe / $0.80 serving
Cabbage Steaks
$3.60 servings / $0.90 recipe
Pasta with Peas and Ham
$5.68 recipe / $1.42 serving
Roasted Chicken Legs
$3.46 recipe / $1.15 serving
BBQ Chicken Pizza
$4.87 recipe / $1.21 serving
Sopa de Fideo
$6.82 recipe / $1.14 serving
Easy Spaghetti Carbonara
$4.48 recipe / $0.74 servingLess $5 Pastas
Cheap Sides and Salads
Newest Recipes under $5
Hasselback Potatoes
$3.45 recipe / $0.86 servingThese easy Hasselback Potatoes turn simple russets into crispy, golden, fan-cut potatoes with lots of room for your favorite toppings.
Parker House Rolls
$3.20 recipe / $0.20 per servingThese 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.
Baked Tofu
$3.72 recipe / $0.93 servingAn easy, Crispy Baked Tofu recipe made with simple pantry ingredients. Chewy, lightly crisp tofu cubes that bake in the oven and work in any meal.
Golden Milk
$4.54 recipe/ $1.51 servingI love warming up with a mug of this simple Golden Milk—it’s creamy, gently spiced, and incredibly comforting.
Olive Oil Bread Dips
$3.89 recipe / $0.97 servingI’m a bread lover through and through, but swirl a crusty slice into a flavorful garlicky dip, and I’m in heaven. There’s just something I find irresistible about fresh bread meeting sweet, tangy, savory sauces—it takes a simple dipping experience to another level. Honestly, I could enjoy warm bread with a deliciously simple olive oil dip at every meal.
S’mores Bark
$4.86 Recipe / $0.20 ServingCrunchy graham crackers coated in a combination of rich chocolate and marshmallow cream are topped with mini marshmallows, making this S'mores Bark reminiscent of everyone's favorite campfire treat. Budget-friendly, this year-round dessert is easy to prepare and a great way to bring a little bit of summer back into your fall and winter days.
Hawaiian Rolls
$3.25 recipe / $0.27 servingThese Hawaiian Rolls feature buttery golden tops and a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. I like to serve them on their own or use them as the base for sliders, sandwiches, or sometimes I just slather them in butter.
Cornbread Casserole
$4.76 Recipe / $0.60 ServingThis Cornbread Casserole combines the creaminess of corn pudding with the golden crust of classic cornbread for a dish that is soft on the inside and perfectly crisp on top.
Homemade Mac and Cheese
$3.51 recipe / $0.88 servingThis incredibly creamy and cheesy homemade mac and cheese recipe features an easy cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, milk, and butter.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
$4.52 recipe / $0.65 servingMake creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with just a few simple ingredients. A fuss-free side that saves time and turns out perfectly every time.
Chess Pie
$4.24 recipe / $0.53 servingThis easy recipe for Chess Pie makes a classic Southern dessert with a rich, sweet custard filling and a flaky crust. A delicious Thanksgiving treat!
Cheesy Kidney Bean Quesadillas
$4.05 recipe / $0.81 servingThese Cheesy Kidney Bean Quesadillas are quick, budget-friendly, and packed with flavor. A family favorite and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping!