Recipes under $10

Easy and affordable meal ideas – all under $10, because great food shouldn’t break the bank!

Budget-friendly meals under $10

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Vegetarian Meal Ideas under $10

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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

$4.80 recipe / $1.20 serving

Fried Cabbage

$3.39 recipe / $0.85 serving

Vegetable Barley Soup

$7.05 recipe / $1.18 serving

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Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo

$3.65 recipe / $0.45 serving

Cheap Fish Meals (Yes it can be done!)

Salmon Patties

$8.16 recipe / $1.36 serving

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Easy Garlic Butter Baked Cod

$8.08 recipe / $2.02 serving

Air Fryer Salmon

$8.79 recipe / $2.19 serving

Classic Tuna Salad

$6.33 recipe / $1.58 serving

Newest Recipes under $10

Overhead view of homemade vegetable egg rolls on a plate.

Homemade Egg Rolls

$7.07 recipe / $0.70 serving

These Vegetable Egg Rolls are baked instead of fried, filled with fresh cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and ginger, and come out perfectly crisp every time!

Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans

$9.08 Recipe / $1.13 Serving

This Southern Slow Cooker Green Beans recipe is hands down one of my favorite ways to prepare haricots verts. The bacon brings a deep, savory umami richness, and the brown sugar rounds it out with a subtle touch of sweetness. The beans turn out tender and flavorful, making this one of the most perfect sides that pairs well with everything.

Marinated Cheese

$9.75 recipe / $0.40 serving

An easy Marinated Cheese appetizer with herbs and roasted red peppers. Perfect for the holidays, with a marinade that doubles as a tasty salad dressing!

Tamales

$8.87 recipe / $1.48 serving

This approachable recipe for Tamales features a flavorful masa dough and an easy vegetarian filling, perfect for family gatherings and holiday traditions!

Chicken Meatballs In Cream Sauce

$5.95 Recipe / $1.19 Serving

These Chicken Meatballs made with a delicious cream sauce checks all the boxes. They’re tender, flavorful, easy to make and budget-friendly.

Mississippi Mud Pie

$9.97 recipe / $1.25 serving

A rich and indulgent Mississippi Mud Pie with a chocolate cookie crust, fudgy brownie, silky pudding, and fresh whipped cream. Perfect to make ahead!

Butternut Squash Soup

$5.52 recipe / $1.38 serving

Butternut squash soup is a warm and creamy soup made with roasted butternut squash, rich cream, and cozy herbs like sage and nutmeg.

Swedish Meatballs

$5.92 recipe / $1.48 serving

Make Creamy Swedish Meatballs at home with a simple beef-and-pork blend, warm spices, and a rich gravy. This easy recipe tastes even better than IKEA!

Tennessee Onions

$7.47 recipe / $0.93 serving

This easy Tennessee Onions recipe is the ultimate Southern onion casserole! Layers of sweet Vidalia onions, melty cheese, and butter baked to perfection.

Thanksgiving Potato Skins

$8.34 recipe / $1.04 serving

Turn your holiday leftovers into something new with these easy Thanksgiving Potato Skins. Stuffed with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce!

Texas Chili

$9.14 recipe / $2.29 serving

A bold, budget-friendly Texas Chili recipe made with ground beef, chipotles, and warm spices for rich, smoky flavor without the beans.

Apple Dump Cake

$9.51 recipe / $0.79 serving

An easy Apple Dump cake recipe with fresh apples, cake mix, and butter. Just dump, bake, and enjoy warm with ice cream!

Classic Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Chicken and Dumplings

Turkey Meatballs

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Twice Baked Potatoes

Honey Garlic Chicken

Creamy Garlic Chicken

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta