Budget-Friendly Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini – Budget Bytes

This cozy Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini recipe is made for those lazy days when you want comfort in a bowl without much effort. Just add chicken, veggies, broth, and seasonings to your slow cooker while you go about your day. Then, when the time’s right, break in some pasta (sorry, Nonna, it’s gotta fit), top with

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Apple Butter Pork Chops – Budget Bytes

Okay, I’m calling it. These Apple Butter Pork Chops might just be the recipe you keep on repeat this fall season. Thick-cut pork chops are rubbed with a spiced brown sugar mix, seared until caramelized and juicy, then served with a rich apple butter sauce with onions and collard greens. Not only will the flavors

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Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats – Budget Bytes

Two of my greatest loves come together in this cozy new recipe! Oktoberfest flavors meet budget-friendly one-pan dinners in this hearty, colorful, and comforting Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats. Cooking bratwurst in the oven is a delicious year-round alternative to grilling, and when you toss in a mix of veggies and sweet apples, the whole pan

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Grilled Sirloin Tenders – Budget Bytes

Whenever my husband requests a steak on grilling nights, I say “No problem!” because I know I can make a killer steak without breaking the bank. The secret? Selecting the right cut of meat. We all know a perfectly marbled ribeye or a strip steak is juicy perfection, but have you checked those prices lately?!

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Chicken Schnitzel – Budget Bytes

Schnitzel is an iconic dish that seriously deserves a spot on your plate, not just during Oktoberfest, but any time you’re craving comfort food with a crispy twist! This recipe for Chicken Schnitzel is everything I want: golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and so flavorful I found myself

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Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup – Budget Bytes

I don’t ever need an excuse to make a pot of this Creamy Spinach Tortellini Soup. Seriously, it’s been 13 years since I first shared this recipe, and I still crave it year-round! It’s got a rich and creamy tomato-based broth, hearty cheese tortellini to sink your teeth into, a medley of veggies, and everything

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Spaetzle – Budget Bytes

Oktoberfest is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to make a batch of Spaetzle! These little German egg noodles are one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made from scratch. No rolling, no specialist equipment, just a quick batter and boiling water. Even better, you only need three staple ingredients (plus

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Baked Spaghetti – Budget Bytes

You might be asking yourself, “Why on earth would I bake spaghetti??” Well, let me tell you. This Baked Spaghetti recipe gives you all the comfort of a casserole but with the familiar flavors of your favorite pasta dinner. The noodles soak up the sauce, the cheese gets perfectly melty and golden on top, and

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Peach Crisp – Budget Bytes

I don’t think it’s fair to rank pie, cobbler, or crisps in any order of favoritism, because they’re all so different. The thing I love about crisps in general is TEXTURE. The rolled oats and sliced almonds in this Peach Crisp really contrast the smooth, juicy texture of the peaches. It’s also incredibly easy to

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Shrimp Boil – Budget Bytes

Every year during our beach trip, my family makes a big shrimp boil—though my parents have always called it a Low Country Boil. We spread it out on a newspaper-covered table, gather round, and dig in with our hands. It’s messy, fun, and downright delicious! This Shrimp Boil recipe is my take on that family

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