30 Low Budget Dinners Even Your Picky Eater Husband Will Eat
Got a picky eater husband and need some easy and FRUGAL meals to make? Below are some low-budget random meal ideas to try for dinner if you want something different that even the picky eaters will eat!
My hubby loves his comfort food – I like easy dump and go crockpot recipes, one pot meals and budget-friendly dump casseroles – my goal is to find cheap dinners he’ll love with simple recipes I love making (or don’t HATE making haha!)
We *try* to eat somewhat healthy (kinda sorta… ok, not really) so I try to keep my eyes out for recipes that are remotely good for you. But we both have a HUGE love of stick-to-your-ribs comfort food.
And cheese – we both love cheese (doesn’t everyone?)
As I’ve been collecting recipes, I’ve been trying to keep the recipes within the “remotely good for you” healthy-enough range while still being those kind of filling comforting dishes we both love.
Naturally, I also have to keep in mind what he will (and will NOT) eat!
Below are the recipes and meal ideas I’ve collected so far.
They all look really good and the recipes look simple enough to make AND don’t have weird ingredients I never have (or cost a ton).
Low Budget Dinners
I LOVE this idea to fancy-up a classic grilled cheese sandwich! Would be yummy with some soup, right?
I don't know about you, but in my house, the WHOLE family LOVES kielbasa sausage! Thank goodness it's cheap to cook with.
These recipes all look fantastic!
This loaded potato casserole recipe is perfect when it’s just me and the kids or me and the hubby eating since it’s made in a 9×9 square casserole dish.
If you want to make it in your 9×13, just double the recipe.
This recipe for chicken thighs is lazy easy and extremely delicious!
It’s always a hit for my family! One of our favorite low budget meals too!
10/10 definitely recommend!
The BIG list of cheap meals under $10 – 31 extremely cheap dinners to make the family on a ten dollar budget with just a few very affordable ingredients. Ugh at food prices these day! Trying to feed this family simple meals that don’t cost a ton is a real struggle! So, I took a...
Kid-friendly dinners – getting dinner on the table FAST on busy weeknights is enough of a struggle WITHOUT picky eaters to feed. These frugal last minute meals take the stress out of feeding the family!
Whether you’re following a keto diet or just trying to cut back on carbs, this casserole checks all the boxes. It’s filling, cheesy, and packed with protein. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that lets you use whatever low-carb vegetables you have in your fridge.
When it comes to frugal meals with few ingredients, these cheap dinners are perfect for a family on a budget!
Whether it's cold weather or a lazy day, even your pickiest picky eaters will love them.
Yummy, simple to throw together and unique for something different for dinner tonight to change things up!
This is such a great quick and easy dinner recipe for busy weeknights. My entire family loves it, including my picky eater! It’s absolutely delicious served with store-bought mashed potatoes and gravy. I also like to include a side of veggies or salad to make it at least somewhat healthy.
Creamy Bacon Pasta is a decadent twist on a classic, combining rich, velvety sauce with smoky bacon and al dente spaghetti. Quick to prepare, this dish promises to be a new family favorite.
We’re kicking it old school with Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff from scratch. This crock pot beef stroganoff is made without canned soup, offers creamy, cozy flavor, AND is made easier in the crock pot!
Roasted Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese is a cream cheese mixture topped with crisp bacon and cheddar cheese in between two slices of Texas Toast.
Instant Pot Beef Pot Pie is so easy with tender chunks of beef, crisp vegetables in a rich beef sauce. Top with flaky puff pastry and you have a decadent dinner in no time!
Hobo Stew is a thick and hearty one-pot meal with lots of bold flavors. Loaded with ground beef and vegetables, super budget-friendly and perfect for a crowd!
The perfect sandwich for cooler weather, this incredible turkey melt is toasty, melty, and mouth-wateringly delicious. Enjoy it alone or alongside a warm bowl of soup!
Yummy frugal meals! Lots of cheap easy dinners for inexpensive struggle meals that make a lot - or for two - that even picky eaters will love - best cheap dinners for a family on a budget for last minute 10 dollar meals to make in 20 minutes
Ready for some NEW meals to try? Dinners can get boring, so how about trying something DIFFERENT for dinner?
Here are ideas for unique casseroles, skillet meals, crockpot dump recipes, soups, and SO much more to help you figure out what to make for supper tonight!