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5 Dollar Dinner Ideas for Menu Planning Monday

By Lori, Last updated on April 10, 2021
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What’s on the menu at your house this week? We have a nice list of 5 dollar dinner ideas for Menu Planning. These recipes are all easy and delicious. Visit some of my favorite blogs and print out the recipes to feed your family quickly and for under $5!

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  • 1 Slow Cooker Vegan Barley Stew // by Mama Like To Cook
  • 2 Cheesy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe // by Ann’s Entitled Life
  • 3 Ham & Swiss Baked Penne // by Sweet and Savory Food
  • 4 Slow Cooker Rice & Beans // by Organized 31
  • 5 Garlicky Beef and Bean Stir-Fry // by Feeding Big
  • 6 Cabbage & Sausage Saute // by Saving Everyday
  • 7 Cheese Tortellini Primavera // by Feeding Big
  • 8 Rice & Beans and Grilled Sausage & Veggies // by Happy Deal Happy Day
  • 9 Vegetable Frittata with Broccoli and Sausage // by Saving Everyday

Slow Cooker Vegan Barley Stew // by Mama Like To Cook

This Slow Cooker Vegan Barley Stew is an easy dinner to make for less than $5 since most of the ingredients you probably have on hand already. This budget-friendly recipe only takes 3 hours in the slow cooker. 

Cheesy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe // by Ann’s Entitled Life

This Cheesy Italian Sausage Pasta is the perfect $5 lunch or dinner recipe.  It’s fast and easy to make and makes 8 servings leaving you leftovers for the next day. 

Ham & Swiss Baked Penne // by Sweet and Savory Food

Everyone will love the cheesy goodness of this Ham & Swiss Baked Penne. This dish is a blend between a mac and cheese and a carbonara. It’s hard to believe that this delicious dish is made for only $5 but it is. 

Slow Cooker Rice & Beans // by Organized 31

This Slow Cooker Rice & Beans recipe is budget-friendly on your time and money. Only takes 10 minutes to prep. Then toss everything in the slow cooker before you leave in the morning and enjoy a delicious dinner when you get home. 

Garlicky Beef and Bean Stir-Fry // by Feeding Big

Your family will love this Garlicky Beef and Bean Stir-Fry and you’ll love that it only costs $5 to make. It’s a quick and easy stir fry that your family will want you to make over and over again. 

Cabbage & Sausage Saute // by Saving Everyday

This Cabbage & Sausage Saute is a one pot meal that can be on the table in about 15 minutes for a quick, healthy & delicious $5 dinner that’s perfect for those busy nights. 

Cheese Tortellini Primavera // by Feeding Big

This Cheese Tortellini Primavera dinner is easy to make for only $5 and healthy it’s too. This dinner is packed full of veggies for a delicious meatless meal your family will enjoy any day of the week. 

Rice & Beans and Grilled Sausage & Veggies // by Happy Deal Happy Day

This Rice & Beans and Grilled Sausage & Veggies with Cilantro Lime Marinade meal is a delicious, budget-friendly dinner for any time of the year. 

Vegetable Frittata with Broccoli and Sausage // by Saving Everyday

This Vegetable Frittata with Broccoli and Sausage is a great way to use up produce and leftovers. You can make it with any veggies you have in the house making it a versatile, filling,  budget-friendly dinner that’s on the table in less than 30 minutes. 

These $5 dinner recipes are great for planning out delicious meals to feed your family during the week while staying on budget. 

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  1. Cynthia L says

    October 25, 2015 at 10:14 am

    Thanks so much for sharing my Pasta Primavera Tortellini recipe. My family loves it and I love that it is easy and inexpensive! Off to check out the other recipes.

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