Budget Bytes - Delicious Recipes Designed for Small Budgets

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

$5.00 recipe / $1.25 serving

Creamy Monterey Jack cheese, tangy diced green chiles, and a little earthy cumin make this green chile mac and cheese anything but ordinary!

Two lemon blueberry scones on a plate, one partially crumbled

Scones are my bakery treat of choice to have with coffee. Why? Because they’re not too sweet, they’re not too rich, and they’re not too heavy. Especially when they’re dotted with juicy blueberries and...

Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad

$4.41 recipe / $1.10 serving

This Spicy Pineapple Cucumber Salad is the perfect mix of salty, sweet, and spicy, making it an addictive summer treat.

Pizza Melts

Pizza melts are like a cross between your two favorite comfort foods: pizza and grilled cheese. They're fast, easy, and the perfect quick meal!

Side view of biscuits and gravy on a plate with eggs

Country Sausage Gravy

$2.53 recipe / $0.63 serving

Make this easy Country Sausage Gravy from scratch in under 20 minutes for a hearty southern style breakfast at home.

Pesto Chickpea Salad

$3.14 recipe / $0.79 serving

I love quick fixes because I am busy and if something takes me more than 15-30 minutes to prepare, chances are I’m not going to do it, especially if it’s not my day off....