Quick and Easy Dinners that Are Easy on the Budget Too


Happy Friday Reader!

Are you experiencing sticker shock every time you have to go to the grocery store lately, or is it just me?

Over 40+ years of marriage we have had tough times, but I don't recall ever feeling that it was going to be groceries that brought us down.

But seriously, the struggle is real. So, I've been thinking a lot this week about easy dinners that can still fit into budget-friendly menu plans.

I hope you'll find a few recipes in this list that you and your family really enjoy.

Tuna Casserole with Cream of Mushroom Soup (Tuna and Noodles)

Ultimate comfort with quick and easy prep. Make my easy Tuna Casserole recipe when you need an affordable meal in a hurry.

With so many possible variations, you can make the recipe your own and create a family favorite for your regular meal rotation.

Get the Recipe: Best Tuna Casserole

Beef Enchilada Casserole Recipe, 5-Ingredient Simple

My deliciously bold-flavored, hearty, and cheesy Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe is a dish you’ll definitely want in your regular meal rotation.

It’s super easy, has only five ingredients, plus it's quick to prep and get in the oven on busy weeknights.

Get the Recipe: Beef Enchilada Casserole

Hamburger Potato Casserole

This Hamburger Potato Casserole recipe is simple, affordable, and delicious comfort food.

And, Hamburger Potato Casserole is naturally gluten free.

Adults and kids alike are drawn to to my easy-to-make, 30-minute ground beef and potatoes recipe. Serve it with a perfect House Salad and your meal will be complete.

Get the Recipe: Hamburger Potato Casserole

More Easy and Affordable Recipes

Have a fabulously sunny weekend full of the people you love most!

I hope you save some money on groceries and that some of these easy-on-the-wallet recipes help you do it.

Hugs friend!

What's For Dinner?

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Glenda Embree

Glenda Embree: Making Homemade Easy shares easy, approachable recipes to help you create delicious weeknight dinners, I believe cooking from scratch doesn’t have to be complicated and that YOU can do it. My simple recipes, tutorials, and cooking tips will help you get weeknight dinners on the table with less stress. Forget takeout or the drive-thru. Let me show you how to make homemade easy.

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