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Foods My Family Loves On A Budget
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items We are a family of three living on one income. I'll be sharing out cheap(ish) food ideas that we use week after week.
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Veggies
Easy Peasy Dinners
Sides
Breakfast
Veggies
Our favorite quick and easy veggies when life is just too much.
These pair well with so many dinners. Another bonus for easy meal planning.
Green Giant Restaurant Style Garlic Parmesan Green Beans, 12 oz Bag (Frozen Vegetables)
My son loves these carrots. He will only eat this brand and type. He says they taste the best.
Fresh Organic Marketside Petite Carrots 12 oz Bag
Name brand doesn't always mean better. This is affordable and goes a long way. It's a weekly staple in our home.
Great Value Frozen Broccoli Florets Steamable Bag, 12 oz
You can't beat the price here. We always have a couple cans in the pantry.
Great Value Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, 8.5 oz Can
It's not technically a veggie, but still a good staple to keep around. We use it in many meals and keep it stocked up.
Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz
Easy Peasy Dinners
Sometimes you just need to throw something quick in the microwave or oven.
This is a go to when nights are hectic. Very filling and flavorful!
On-Cor Breaded Chicken Parmagiana with Tomato Sauce, Regular 26 Ounce Package Meal, (Frozen)
My son loves this meal with a side of potatoes.
On-Cor Gravy & 6 Salisbury Steaks Entree, Regular 28 Ounce Package Meal, (Frozen)
These are large and so filling. Someone eats one of these almost daily. It's a constant in our home.
Banquet MEGA Filets Spicy Crispy Chicken Filets, 13g Protein per Serving, Frozen Meal, 24 oz., 6-Count
This is my son's go to protein option. He eats them plain, in a bun, in a chicken wrap, in a salad. He loves them.
Tyson White Meat Chicken Patties, 23 oz (Frozen, Fully Cooked)
Sides
A few cheap side ideas when you need a quick meal.
My son loves these quick pasta sides when we're in a pickle with time. Pear it with a veggie (check out our veggie list!) and a protein, it's an okay meal!
Knorr Creamy Garlic Spiral Pasta Sides, Quick Cook in 8 ...
Another side option my son loves. We rotate these every few weeks when we have evening obligations. Add a veggie and a protein, it's a filling meal!
Knorr, Pasta Sides, Creamy Chicken, 4.2 oz Regular Pouch
This box lasts us ages. We have potatoes probably once a week in various dishes. I feel like the box never ends (until it does at the worst time, like always)!
Idahoan Real Premium Mashed Potatoes, 3.25 lbs.
Breakfast
Some fast and cheapish options, especially when in a hurry!
These are great for hectic school mornings or lazy weekend days.
Eggo Minis Cinnamon Toast Waffles, Breakfast Food, 25.8 oz, 24 Count (Frozen)
These are not the cheapest. But they're nice to have in the freezer when we need to warm up and go.
Odom’s Tennessee Pride Sausage & Biscuits, Snack Size Breakfast Sandwiches, 12 Count (Frozen)