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Photo by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Pearl Jones. Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser. Chicken tenders or strips work great, too. The first time I made this dish, I was completely shocked at how flavorful and delicious it was.

The ingredients sound simple, but the combination is heavenly. Are you looking for last minute dinner ideas? These mini pizzas are super fun and easy to make with just 3 ingredients plus the toppings of your choice. How can you go wrong with a crispy garlic toast crust topped with sauce and melted cheese?

Frozen chicken comes to the rescue again! I love the idea of using crunchy chicken strips to make tortilla wraps. Whatever you have on hand! For some reason, baking pasta is a total game changer. The cheese gets that irresistible toasty flavor, and the pasta seems to absorb all of the amazing sauce.

This meat sauce casserole includes cream cheese, making it extra rich and scrumptious. Simply place your roast in your slow cooker with a few seasoning packets before you head out the door, and your house will smell like heaven when you get back.

Such a cheap and easy dinner idea that takes very little effort. Bake the meatballs according to the package instructions, toss with sauce, and then load them up onto hoagie rolls with shredded cheese.

My mouth is watering just talking about it! This crockpot soup has amazing reviews! The great thing about these tacos is that you can use any shredded chicken including rotisserie, canned, leftovers, etc.

My family likes to serve them with guacamole for dipping! You can also try these with taco seasoned ground beef. I did some experimenting with fewer and cheaper ingredients, and it actually turned out better with less hassle!

You can even buy prepared mashed potatoes at most grocery stores, making it extra lazy. Classic quesadillas with a fun twist! Load them up with pizza toppings like pepperoni, olives, and jalapeños, and then dip them in pizza sauce. Fun, easy, and delicious! For some reason I only think of hot dogs for backyard BBQs, but boy do kids love eating them as a special treat on a regular day inside!

With only 5 ingredients you can make this fun and easy weeknight meal that your kids will absolutely love! Skip to main content Skip to secondary menu Skip to primary sidebar Home Recipes About Contact.

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In a large pan or pot, cook and drain the pasta according the package directions. Place the drained pasta back into the pot and mix with the pasta sauce, pulled chicken, HALF of the shredded mozzarella, HALF of the grated parmesan, and tsp of Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer for a few minutes over medium-low heat and then spread it evenly onto the bottom of your baking dish; sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese over top.

In a small bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, melted butter and garlic powder; sprinkle it evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake uncovered on the center rack for about 15 minutes or until the panko crust turns golden brown.

Full Printable Recipe. In your crockpot, whisk together the water, cream of chicken soup, and both packets of chicken gravy mix.

Add the seasoned chicken breasts and use a spoon to cover them well with the gravy mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for hours or until the chicken shreds easily. Once cooked, use a couple of forks to shred the chicken into small pieces.

Stir in the sour cream and allow it to warm for an additional 15 minutes. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Lazy Lasagna This is seriously the laziest meal you will ever make. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce.

Top with half of the remaining sauce and half of the mozzarella. Finish by topping with the remaining sauce and mozzarella.

Sprinkle the top with parmesan. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown. All Tools. Recipes Show menu Exit menu Recipes.

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Preheat your oven to degrees and butter the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Cut the Hawaiian rolls horizontally in half without separating the rolls; place the bottoms into your prepared dish and bake for about 3 minutes. Place a chicken nugget onto each one of the bottom pieces and then top with the marinara followed by the mozzarella cheese and the top halves of the rolls.

Melt the butter in the microwave and mix with 1 tsp of garlic powder and 1 tsp of Italian seasoning; brush the mixture evenly over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle the grated parmesan over top. Cover your dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, and bake for an additional minutes or until the buns turn golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the counter for about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, melt the butter and then mix with the box of dry stuffing mix; set aside HALF of the mixture for topping the casserole later. Add the pulled chicken, diced zucchini, cream of chicken soup and sour cream to the stuffing and mix well.

Spread the mixture into your baking dish and then evenly sprinkle the top with your reserved stuffing mixture. Garlic Toast Mini Pizzas Are you looking for last minute dinner ideas? Top the almost-done garlic toast with pizza sauce, cheese and the toppings of your choice use the sauce very sparingly, otherwise the middle can get soggy.

Place back in the oven on the broil setting for minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and starts to brown. Crispy Chicken Ranch Wraps Frozen chicken comes to the rescue again! A few great additions would be black beans, diced tomato, avocado, jalapeños, etc.

Cheesy Tortellini Casserole With Meat Sauce For some reason, baking pasta is a total game changer. Preheat your oven to degrees and grease a 9×13 baking dish. Remove the excess grease from the browned beef and then stir in your tomato sauce and cream cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is well incorporated.

Gently toss your cooked tortellini in with the sauce mixture and then pour it into your casserole dish; Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parmesan. Bake uncovered in the center rack of your oven for about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to broil and continue baking for an additional minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.

In a small bowl, mix all of the seasoning packets together, and then sprinkle it over your roast. Cook on low for about 5 hours, and then add your veggies. Cook for an additional hours or until the beef easily pulls apart.

Cheesy Meatball Sandwiches Such a cheap and easy dinner idea that takes very little effort. Meanwhile, heat the pasta sauce in a large pan and then toss with the cooked meatballs. Top your sandwich bread or hoagie rolls with your meatball mixture, top with cheese, and then bake on a sheet pan in a degree oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasty.

Give it a good stir and cook on LOW for about 4 hours or until the cream cheese has completely dissolved. Stir in the spinach and fresh or frozen tortellini. Cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the pasta is done to your liking.

Cheesy Salsa Baked Chicken Tacos The great thing about these tacos is that you can use any shredded chicken including rotisserie, canned, leftovers, etc.

Mix the pulled chicken with the sour cream and salsa. You may need to use a little more or less than stated depending on the amount of chicken you end up with. Place the mixture onto small flour tortillas along with a little shredded cheddar.

Fold them in half and bake for minutes or until the tortillas turn golden brown. In a medium size skillet, cook and brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Remove any excess grease and stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Place the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of your prepared dish.

Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the top of the beef and then top with the drained green beans. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over top.

Top with as many frozen tater as you can fit in the dish. Bake uncovered in the center rack for minutes or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown. Prepare your mashed potatoes boxed, store-bought, leftover, or homemade.

You will need about 4 cups or 4 large potatoes. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef on medium heat in a large skillet; drain any excess grease. Spread the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish, evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes over top, and then sprinkle with shredded cheddar.

Bake uncovered in the center rack for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown. Cookware Show menu Exit menu Cookware. Shop by category Show menu Exit menu Shop by category. Cookware Sets. Induction Cookware. Cast Iron. Steamer Sets. All Cookware. Shop by collection Show menu Exit menu Shop by collection.

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This story is all about quick-cooking red split lentils meeting their perfect match with hearty spiced greens. Whole roasted cauliflower, basted in spicy butter sauce, is sure to impress with its bed of lemony miso mayo.

The best part? Stuffed shells may sound like a project, but this version cuts down on the labor by turning it into a one-pan, stovetop-only version with mushrooms and spinach. Not to be mistaken with the equally enjoyable grilled cheese , grilling cheese—such as Halloumi, bread cheese, or paneer—turns this black lentil salad into a super-satisfying meal.

If a New Orleans—style muffuletta and a Philadelphia-style pork and broccoli rabe sandwich had a baby, it would be this cheese and garlicky—and vegetarian—sandwich. This cream yet completely vegan sauce gets its oomph from a couple of pantry heroes: jarred roasted red peppers and canned white beans.

The old-school Italian classic is as satisfying as it is simple. This versatile dish can be served as a side or a main. Just combine roasted poblano chiles, cubed boiled potatoes, onions, and crema, and grab some tortillas for that carb-on-carb action. In this economy, who has time to form perfectly round meatballs?

These pan-seared beauties cut down on the cost by using just egg for the binding, while also by giving canned salmon center stage. This garlicky Filipino classic is a great way to start your morning. This Dutch baby is dressed to impress—covered in baked apples and cheddar cheese.

These chicken meatballs get extra flavors from scallions, garlic, ginger, and hawaij, a Yemeni spice mixture. Chances are good you have a box of whole wheat pasta hiding somewhere in the back of the pantry.

This recipe was made for those forgotten noodles. Broccoli, capers, and anchovies are a great match for the wholesome pasta. The addition of potatoes turns this herby frittata into a filling meal. But it doesn't end there. Go ahead and fill this frittata with two cups of any leftover cooked vegetables you have in the fridge.

This is a great recipe to have in your back pocket for those times when you're just not ready to go to the store again. These salmon burgers rely on canned salmon—an affordable pantry staple—and roasted red pepper mayo to keep cost low without compromising flavor. Thinking about dessert?

Check out our pastry chef's guide to low-cost baking. Bursting with juicy peaches and tomatoes, this summer salad becomes budget-dinner-worthy thanks to crisped bacon and bread charred in the rendered fat. These three-ingredient wings require little more than chicken, hot sauce, and butter—plus a few staples oil, salt, and pepper that are likely already in your pantry.

The key to great flavor here is that the chicken is marinated after grilling, not before. The bigger the beans the better in this saucy Greek-inspired dish. Sop up that tomatoey sauce with some crusty bread and call it a meal on the cheap.

The secret to this smoky, melt-in-your-mouth eggplant is cooking it in the dying embers of a charcoal grill or charred on the grates of your grill. Back away from the potato ricer.

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Our creamy, almost Alfredo pasta -looking stovetop mac and cheese is about as easy as opening one of those little boxes of shells and powdered sauce —but a lot more delicious. Freeze half of these burgers to pull out during those times when you get the craving for fast food.

Just add heat; you already paid. Here are our favorite ways to prove that a cheap meal can also be the best meal.

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Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro. Photo by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Pearl Jones. Cost will go up slightly for add-ins but can still be very cheap if you use leftover scraps from other meals.

A basic spaghetti pasta meal would be similar to the Goulash recipe posted above but with a slightly different flavor and faster to make. You can use my Quick Spaghetti Sauce recipe without the meat for a homemade pasta sauce. Works especially good if you have some tomatoes in your garden!

Otherwise, you can make a very fast recipe by cooking up your pasta and adding a store-bought spaghetti sauce. The cheapest way to make pancakes is with a homemade pancake mix. We make pancakes at least once a week at home and usually top them with some kind of home-canned fruit. Pancakes can also make a great snack.

Just make extras and freeze them to pull out when you need them. Cost with homemade pancake mix. The cost may vary based on your mix price and if you add any toppings.

For a little fuller meal, we like to serve this with Homemade Canned Tomato Soup. You can also make homemade bread. I asked the Little House Living readers what their go-to quick and super cheap meals in their homes were. I wanted to share these with you as well so you can have a larger variety to choose from!

Sloppy Joes! Easy white chicken lasagna soup with bow tie pasta. Boil several chicken breasts in broth. Add 2 large carrots sliced 1 med. Stovetop Cassoulet with Italian sausage, white kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, and tomatoes.

Hamburger and gravy over toast, egg sammies, hamburger patties browned then cooked more in stewed tomatoes served with plain rice and spinach. Mix it up.

Form mini meatloaves. They actually make a decent microwaved meatloaf. We eat a lot of tacos made from whatever leftovers we have. Chef salad with bread. Hash with eggs. Grilled cheese, BLTs. Cook ground beef and drain! Once the gravy has thickened, pour the gravy over the cooked ground chuck and simmer for 10 minutes!

Finally, make your instant mash potatoes and pour the ground chuck over the potatoes! Baked chicken and roasted veggies, just pop a pan in the oven for 30 minutes after seasoning and drizzling in olive oil. Homemade hamburger helper is quick and easy.

This sounds so simple and crazy but my husband loves loves loves it: cut up a green cabbage into bite-sized pieces or a little larger and a large onion and add a tablespoon full or to desired taste of minced garlic from a jar.

Boil to desired tenderness. Add in the meat and some V-8 juice then whatever other veggies you like if you want carrots are good Season with Himalayan salt or regular salt, pepper, whatever you like. Mix bread crumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

Dip chicken in preferred liquid milk, water or egg. Coat with flour mixture. Place in foil-lined the baking dish. Pour half a cube of melted butter a whole cube is the best over the chicken. Sprinkle any leftover flour mix on chicken. Bake at for about 20min or until the thickest part reaches degrees.

Cheese fondue. I got this from a Cookbook for Two from when I got married 48 years ago. It starts with cheddar cheese soup and cheddar or Swiss cheese. You can add wine, beer, or apple juice. If I have onions or scallions, I add a little of that.

You might want to add a very little hot sauce to give a subtle kick. If you are looking for a few cookbooks to add to your collection that features cheap and frugal meals, here are some that I would recommend:.

Although ground beef has gone way up in price, if you have some available for you to use, you may also want to check out these Frugal Ground Beef recipes.

While the list is a little outdated for pricing, there are still some great ideas on there if you need even more. If you are looking for still more, you can check out my Frugal Go-To recipes here.

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