Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy Egg Salad (A Lunchtime Favorite)

Sometimes, all I want is a simple sandwich filled with something easy and delicious. And it just doesn’t get any easier than this homemade Egg Salad. So, if you’re short on time and want something filling and quick, I highly recommend you try this egg salad recipe! This is my super easy and delish version,

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie – Budget Bytes

This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie recipe is a magic trick; it gives off dessert vibes while sneaking in some budget-friendly frozen fruits and protein-packed cottage cheese. It’s the best of both worlds (and super easy to make) if you ask me! Leave off the whipped cream and crumbled snack cookies if you’re trying to be good,

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Breakfast

Eggs Benedict Recipe – Love and Lemons

This eggs Benedict recipe tastes like it’s from a restaurant, but it’s easy to make at home! My rich, creamy hollandaise sauce takes it over the top. This eggs Benedict recipe is guaranteed to impress. It consists of crisp English muffins topped with perfectly poached eggs, creamy, dreamy homemade hollandaise sauce, and juicy tomato slices (instead

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Easy American Goulash – One Pot

Oh my goulash, you guys. It’s not often that I use wine in my cooking because it can be pretty pricey, but something magical happens when you add red wine to beef, and it’s something that I just can not resist. Luckily, I live near an Aldi store now, so I can get a bottle

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Budget-Friendly Fish Soup – Budget Bytes

Seafood can get pricey fast, especially if you’re landlocked like we are. But I’m here to tell you that you don’t need fresh-off-the-boat fish to make a delicious fish soup at home. I use frozen tilapia in this recipe as it’s affordable, easy to keep on hand, and makes this Budget-Friendly Fish Soup totally doable.

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Hearty Meatball Soup – Budget Bytes

It’s no secret just how much I love a good meatball recipe, and this one is an oldie but a goodie. My Hearty Meatball Soup is packed with tender, Italian-style turkey meatballs simmered in a rich tomato-based broth and plenty of veggies and pasta to make it super filling and totally budget-friendly. It’s an easy

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Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo – Budget Bytes

We all have those dishes that transport us back to our childhood, and for me, this Traditional Fettuccine Alfredo does just that. It’s rich, silky, and made with a handful of simple staples that I always keep stocked in my kitchen. And no, you won’t find any heavy cream here! This recipe is my take

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Marry Me Chicken – Budget Bytes

Any time a recipe goes viral with “Marry Me” in the title, I am always extra curious to give it a try. I mean, if a skillet dinner has that much power, I need to know what the fuss is about. And this easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe certainly doesn’t disappoint. It’s creamy, savory, and

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

30-Minute Smoky Black Bean Soup

I hope you guys don’t ever get sick of all my soup recipes because they’re some of my favorite budget-friendly meals to make! This simple Black Bean Soup is definitely one of my faves because it’s so fast, super thick, and hearty, and leaves the door open for tons of fun toppings. It’s kind of like

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Carrot Cake – Budget Bytes

My soft and fluffy Carrot Cake, made with homemade cream cheese frosting, always steals the show! I’m a big fan of this recipe, and I love how you can mix it up to make it your own. I made this a sheet pan cake to keep this recipe easy and approachable. I also kept things

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