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    Home » Recipes » Frugal Recipes

    Recipes under $5

    This is for a collection of the cheapest Main Dishes,  Side Dishes, or One Pot Meals that cost under $5 to make (USD). Perfect for those on a tight budget or looking to save money in the kitchen!

    Eat well and cheaply with this Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe, French Toast Recipe, and delicious Kraft Mac and Cheese Tuna Casserole.

    • The Best Canned Green Bean Recipe
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Microwave Grilled Cheese
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • How to Roast Frozen Green Beans
      Cook Time35 Minutes
    • Instant Pot Boxed Au Gratin Potatoes
      Cook Time9 Minutes
    • Peppermint Iced Coffee
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Peanut Butter Butterfinger Cookies
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • No Bake Graham Cracker Crust
      Cook Time15 Minutes
    • Bacon Fried Rice
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Homemade Frozen French Toast
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Easy 4 Ingredient Scone Recipe
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Egg White French Toast
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Big Fluffy Scones Recipe
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Frozen Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread Pudding
      Cook Time50 Minutes
    • Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Amish Zucchini Bread
      Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
    • Snickerdoodle Zucchini Bread
      Cook Time1 Hours 30 Minutes
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies Without Eggs
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
      Cook Time40 Minutes
    • Make Ahead Frozen Grilled Cheese
      Cook Time16 Minutes
    • Hot Dog Fried Rice
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Homemade Cheese Crackers
      Cook Time45 Minutes
    • Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce
      Cook Time20 Minutes
    • Smores Pie
    • No Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
      Cook Time4 Hours 5 Minutes
    • No Bake Kool Aid Pie
      Cook Time2 Hours 5 Minutes
    • Honey Gold Wings
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Pancake Mix Banana Bread
      Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
    • Milkshakes Without Ice Cream
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • Coffee Milkshake
      Cook Time5 Minutes
    • 3 Ingredient Watermelon Milkshake
      Cook Time7 Minutes
    • Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
      Cook Time1 Hours 20 Minutes
    • Vegan Banana Bread with Applesauce
      Cook Time1 Hours 10 Minutes
    • Vegan Mug Brownie
      Cook Time6 Minutes
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
      Cook Time30 Minutes
    • No Rise Pizza Dough Recipe
      Cook Time25 Minutes
    • Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits
      Cook Time10 Minutes
    • Easy 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls
      Cook Time45 Minutes

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    I'm Nicole and I am the owner and recipe developer here at Beeyond Cereal. I love saving money and one of the best places to trim expenses is in the kitchen. With this site, we are serving up tasty and frugal homemade dishes that the whole family will enjoy.

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