Recipes under $3
Popular Recipes Under $3
Main Dishes Under Three Dollars
Holiday Recipes Under $3
Sauteed Green Beans
$2.20 recipe / $0.55 serving
Easy 3-Ingredient Pie Crust
$2.35 per recipe
Turkey Gravy
$0.62 recipe / $0.08 serving
Creamy Rice Pudding
$2.40 recipe / $0.60 serving
Easy Apple Crisp
$2.48 recipe / $0.41 serving
Popcorn Balls
$2.15 recipe / $0.17 each
Homestyle Cornbread
$2.97 recipe / $0.33 serving
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
$2.57 recipe / $0.13 eachNewest Recipes under $3
Creamed Peas
$2.21 recipe / $0.55 servingHomemade Creamed Peas are an old-fashioned side dish made with frozen peas in a simple creamy sauce. Perfect for weeknights, Easter, or holiday dinners!
Oven Roasted Potatoes
$1.75 recipe / $0.43 servingThese Oven Roasted Potatoes are an easy side made with russet potatoes, a quick parboil, and simple seasonings for deeply golden edges and fluffy centers.
Potato Gnocchi
$2.04 recipe / $0.68 servingThis homemade gnocchi is easy to make with potatoes, flour, egg yolks, and salt. Soft, pillowy, and pan-seared in a touch of butter, they are delicious.
Remoulade Sauce
$2.42 recipe / $0.08 servingA creamy remoulade sauce with a tangy Louisiana-style kick, made with grainy mustard, pickle relish, horseradish, and spices. Perfect for po’ boys, crab cakes, and dipping!
Homemade Hummus
$2.64 recipe / $0.44 servingYou only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy and affordable homemade hummus! We included four extra hummus flavors to try.
Air Fryer Broccoli
$2.20 recipe / $0.55 servingCrisp-tender Air Fryer Broccoli made with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, and onion powder. A quick, affordable veggie side ready in just 6 minutes!
Easy Hollandaise Sauce
$0.68 recipe / $0.34 servingAn easy, no-fail method for making homemade hollandaise sauce in just minutes. Anyone can make this rich and creamy lemon butter sauce!
Gingerbread Pancakes
$2.01 Recipe / $0.50 ServingMake your mornings festive with this recipe for Gingerbread Pancakes! A quick, cozy stack filled with warm spices and classic gingerbread flavor.
Poultry Seasoning Blend
$1.15 recipe / $0.03 servingA quick and flavorful homemade Poultry Seasoning Blend made from everyday spices. Ideal for stuffing, pot pie, roasted veggies, and cozy Sunday dinners.
Teriyaki Sauce
$0.59 per batchThis Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (or marinade) takes only a few minutes and a few simple ingredients to make. Way better than the bottled stuff!
Apple Flautas
$2.33 recipe / $0.38 servingThis easy Apple Flautas recipe makes crispy, golden rolls in the air fryer with a warm cinnamon-apple filling that’s perfect for dessert, snacking, or breakfast.
Spaetzle
$1.64 recipe / $0.27 servingThis easy Spaetzle recipe uses flour, eggs, and milk to make tender German noodles tossed in butter and parsley. Simple, cheap, and delicious!