35 Frugal Recipes to Make When You’re Broke

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  It’s an extremely important skill to know how to feed your family quality food when the budget is tight. That’s why I’ve put together this list of simple, from scratch recipes that make the most of easy low-cost ingredients. These recipes are frugal, yet satisfying so check them out and see how to feed your family well when your wallet is empty.

  And if you are looking to save even more on your grocery bill then you will want to checkout IBOTTA and Checkout 51. I use these apps regularly to earn cash back on my groceries purchases such as milk and produce. No coupons needed. Now on to the frugal recipes!

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35 Frugal Recipes to Make When You’re Broke

Breakfasts

Cinnamon Sugar Pancake Squares – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Amish Baked Oatmeal – Cooking Classy

Buttermilk Biscuits – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos – Frugality Gal

Egg Muffins – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Cinnamon Sugar Amish Bread – Redfly Creations

Banana Bread – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Sticks – Averie Cooks

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Country Breakfast Bowls – Budget Bytes

Side Dishes

Basic Sautéed Cabbage – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots – Fabulessly Frugal

English Muffin Bread – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Southwest Pasta Salad – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Crockpot Baked Sweet Potatoes – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Golden Skillet Potatoes – Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

45-Minute Yeast Rolls – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Crockpot Corn on the Cob – Recipes that Crock

Main Dishes

Super Simple Beans & Rice – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Baked Potato Bar – Money Wise Moms

Bean & Cheese Burritos – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Vegetable Soup – Cooking Classy

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Tuna Salad Sandwich – Cincy Shopper

5 Meals from 1 Chicken – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Chicken Fried Rice – The Recipe Critic

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans – Graceful Little Honey Bee

One Pot Chicken and Potatoes – Let the Baking Begin

Southwest Chicken Casserole – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Desserts

Blackberry Jam Bars – Graceful Little Honey Bee

No Bake Cookies – The How to Crew

Freezer Apple Pie Filling – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Apple Cinnamon Rice Pudding – Mostly Homemade Mom

Amish Lemon Bars – Graceful Little Honey Bee

Cake Mix Sugar Cookies – Graceful Little Honey Bee

What’s your favorite frugal recipe? I’d love to know!

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