Quick, cheap, and kid-friendly dinners for under $10!
These budget-friendly recipes make meal planning simple and affordable, using ingredients your whole family will enjoy. Think hearty casseroles, one-pot meals, and cozy soups made with chicken, ground beef, or pasta. Perfect for picky eaters and families on a budget.
Easy dinner recipes under $10 for families, frugal meal ideas, cheap weeknight dinners, and stress-free recipes for busy nights.
Too good to be true?
A dinner that’s delicious, kid-approved, and costs less than $10?
Absolutely possible!
When grocery prices are through the roof and time is in short supply, affordable meals that don’t skimp on flavor are a must. Add picky eaters into the mix, and you need recipes that hit all the marks.
Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered!
I’ve rounded up a list of quick and cheap family dinners that are big on taste but small on cost. These meals keep your wallet happy and your family full without sacrificing quality or flavor.
This collection of recipes includes one-skillet wonders, satisfying crockpot meals, and comforting classics, all made with simple, affordable ingredients you can find at any store.
No more stressing over meal costs or dealing with dinner complaints. These budget-friendly recipes make it easy because they:
- Are simple to prepare (perfect for busy weeknights!)
- Use affordable ingredients that keep you under $10!
- Deliver flavors the whole family will actually eat!
Let’s make dinnertime stress-free and budget-friendly!
1.Mediterranean Lentil Soup - $7.59 recipe / $1.08 serving
Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Potatoes is a delicious Lebanese soup that is a beautiful blend of spices and lemon. This vegan soup is a tasty and healthy dinner idea full of deep rich flavor of caramelized onions and protein packed lentils.
2.Tostadas - $8.11 recipe / $2.02 serving
ese homemade tostadas are a family favorite in my kitchen! Crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and all your favorite toppings make for a meal everyone gets excited about.
You can use store-bought tostada shells or make your own by baking or frying corn tortillas until crispy.
3.Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese - $3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving
This baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that both kids and adults go crazy for! With a combination of cheddar and gruyere cheese layered throughout and melted into a rich, creamy sauce, every bite is pure cheesy heaven.
Make this ahead for busy weeknights or serve it as a holiday side dish. Either way, this budget-friendly comfort food is guaranteed to disappear fast!
4.Homemade Meatloaf - $9.56 recipe / $0.96 per slice
This chef-perfected homemade meatloaf is pure comfort food that won't break the bank!
With simple ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and pantry staples, you'll create a juicy, flavorful meal that feeds the whole family.
5.Chicken and Dumplings - $7.26 recipe / $1.21 serving
This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe is pure comfort food magic at a budget-friendly price. Tender chicken thighs swim in a rich, savory gravy alongside colorful veggies, all topped with fluffy, cloud-like dumplings.
6.Turkey Meatballs - $5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving
These tender turkey meatballs are a lighter version of classic Italian meatballs that will soon become your family favorite!
They're packed with flavor from garlic, onions, fresh basil, and Pecorino Romano cheese.
You only need one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.
7.Roasted Butternut Squash - $5.67 recipe / $0.47 serving
Roasted butternut squash is a fall favorite that you'll want to make all year round! This simple, healthy side dish requires just a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Butternut squash isn't just delicious - it's packed with fiber, vitamins A, C, B, potassium, and magnesium. It's definitely in the "healthy carb" category!
8.15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken - $9.58 recipe / $2.39 serving
This 5-ingredient, 15-minute honey garlic chicken with an addictively delicious sauce makes a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe!
It's sticky, sweet, and packed with flavor - honey brings the sweetness, soy sauce adds richness, and garlic gives it that perfect punch. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat to make things interesting.
9.Green Bean Casserole - $9.71 recipe / $1.62 serving
This Green Bean Casserole is a Thanksgiving classic! Fresh blanched beans in a silky, rich sauce speckled with gruyere and shallots - plus crispy onions on top to boot!
10.Twice Baked Potatoes - $7.80 recipe / $0.98 serving
This is the BEST Twice Baked Potato recipe! It’s the perfect side dish for any meal. Loaded with all the flavor to make it a show stopper.
11.Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower - $8.12 recipe / $2.03 serving
The very best Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe that pairs well with ANY entree or protein. Minimal ingredients yet with big flavor.
12.Amazing Chicken Apple Skillet (1-Pan!) - $8.00 recipe / $2.00 serving
Just a few ingredients combine in this one pan chicken and apple recipe, made up of crisp apples, tender chicken, and a creamy sauce.
13.Air Fryer Salmon - $8.79 recipe / $2.19 serving
This air fryer salmon recipe cooks up perfectly moist and flaky every time, with just a few simple ingredients. Easy to make in 10 minutes!
14.Dijon Chicken - $9.35 recipe / $2.33 serving
This simple Dijon chicken recipe with chicken breasts only takes about 30 minutes on the stove and makes creamy Dijon chicken recipe.
15.Squash Casserole Recipe - $5.81 recipe / $0.96 serving
Squash Casserole is an essential dish for holidays and special events. Topped with a buttery cracker topping, this squash casserole is an all-time favorite!
16.Sweet Corn Risotto - $9.37 recipe / $2.34 serving
Make Sweet Corn Risotto by simmering arborio rice in corn-infused stock with aromatic vegetables & summer sweet corn. Summer comfort food!
17.Turkey Burgers - $7.15 recipe / $1.78 serving
This healthy turkey burger recipe is one you’ve been looking for all along! The patties are foolproof, perfectly moist, and so flavorful!
18.Creamy Mushroom Soup - $6.82 recipe / $1.71 serving
All hail this Creamy Mushroom Soup! Earthy mushrooms, velvety broth, onions and shallots, plus splashes of white wine and cream to finish. This is a good soup moment!
19.Easy Chipotle Chicken Tacos - $8.64 recipe / $1.44 serving
This crispy taco shell envelops cheesy, juicy and spicy chicken goodness with a deliciously simple salsa and crema to complete the dish. Another really simple recipe you need to have on rotation. This satisfies all the taco cravings and bonus, its ridiculously easy to make.
20.2-Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken - $9.60 recipe / $1.60 serving
This delicious 2-ingredient slow cooker salsa chicken recipe could NOT be easier. All you need is some chicken and your favorite salsa!
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