5 Family Dinners Under $5 (That Actually Taste Good)
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Garlic Butter Pasta
Approximate cost: ~$4–$5
Ingredients
1 lb spaghetti
4 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup grated parmesan
salt & pepper
parsley (optional)
Instructions
Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic for about 1 minute.
Add cooked pasta to the pan and toss with the garlic butter.
Sprinkle with parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Garnish with parsley.
** Add a squeeze of lemon if you have it to brighten it up!
Boom — simple, comforting, and ridiculously cheap.
Cheesy Bean & Rice Skillet
Approximate cost: ~$4
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice
1 can black beans (drained)
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 tsp taco seasoning
½ cup corn (optional)
Instructions
Heat rice, beans, and corn in a skillet.
Stir in taco seasoning.
Sprinkle cheese over the top.
Cover for a few minutes until cheese melts.
** Add some lime juice or Jalapeños if you want to elevate this dish
Egg Fried Rice
Approximate cost: ~$3–$4
Ingredients
3 cups cooked rice
3 eggs
½ cup frozen vegetables
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
Instructions
Scramble eggs in a large skillet and set aside.
Heat oil in the pan and add rice.
Stir in frozen vegetables and soy sauce.
Add eggs back to the pan and mix.
* Perfect with YumYum Saucse!
Loaded Baked Potatoes
Approximate cost: ~$4–$5
Ingredients
4 large potatoes
1 cup shredded cheese
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp butter
salt & pepper
chives (if you like)
Instructions
Bake potatoes at 400°F for about 45 minutes.
Slice open and fluff the inside.
Add butter, cheese, and sour cream (and chives).
Season with salt and pepper.
**If you have some in the fridge or a few extra $$ - add bacon or ham bits!
Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese & Soup
Approximate cost: ~$5
Ingredients
8 slices bread
4 slices cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 can tomato soup
Instructions
Butter bread and make grilled cheese sandwiches in a skillet.
Heat tomato soup according to directions.
Serve sandwiches with soup for dipping.
