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Winter Recipes

Classic Homemade Meatloaf
$7.44 recipe / $1.06 slice
Classic Homemade Chili
$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving
Chicken Alfredo
$10.62 recipe / $2.66 serving
Chicken Noodle Soup
$9.10 recipe / $1.14 serving
Easy Vegetable Beef Soup
$11.13 recipe / $1.86 serving
Baked Chicken Breast
$12.08 recipe / $3.02 serving
Beef Stew
$17.78 recipe / $2.96 serving
Creamy Garlic Chicken
$9.21 recipe / $2.30 servingAbout Budget Bytes
We believe good food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. We believe you can create meals that you’re proud of, meals that make you feel full and healthy, meals that make you want to brag on social media, meals that will make you want your leftovers (no, really). We believe you can have all of this without spending your whole paycheck, buying a bunch of fancy kitchenware, or spending all day in the kitchen. We believe you can spend less and enjoy more.
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Pasta Recipes

Baked Ziti
$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
$9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving
Homemade Mac and Cheese
$3.60 recipe / $0.90 serving
The Best Weeknight Pasta Sauce
$4.35 recipe / $1.09 serving
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
$3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving
Spinach Alfredo Pasta
$5.92 recipe / $1.48 serving
Easy American Goulash
$10.96 recipe / $1.83 serving
Creamy Garlic Chicken
$9.21 recipe / $2.30 servingSmall Budget? No Problem!
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Chicken Recipes
Easy Dips and Sauces

Spinach Artichoke Dip
$9.73 recipe / $1.62 serving
Easy Homemade Taco Dip
$3.98 recipe / $0.40 serving
Spicy Chorizo Cheese Dip
$6.39 recipe / $1.07 serving
Easy Buffalo Sauce
$1.73 recipe / $0.29 serving
Easy Enchilada Sauce
$0.80 batch
Honey Mustard Sauce
$1.43 recipe / $0.24 serving
7 Layer Dip
$16.72 recipe / $1.11 serving
5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
$2.78 recipe / $0.46 servingRecipe Round Ups
Slow Cooker Recipes
Breakfast Recipes

Spinach and Mushroom Crustless Quiche
$9.94 recipe / $1.65 serving
Cheese Grits
$3.39 recipe / $0.85 serving
Salsa Poached Eggs
$3.96 recipe / $0.99 serving
Fluffy Homemade Pancakes
$0.95 recipe / $0.24 serving
Sweet Potato Hash
$5.36 recipe / $0.89 serving
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
$0.76 each
Overnight Oats (Base Recipe plus Variations)
$0.42 serving
Homemade Banana Bread
$4.57 recipe / $0.38 sliceTrending
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