Ya, not a lot for my big family but with time and effort I have been able to create basic healthy meals that my kids will actually eat. Most of the menu’s under the $5 family meals tab will feed a family of 4 people.
I have found simple ways to add more ingredients to make sure there is enough to feed everyone and make ahead freezer meals.
How To Make That Recipe Feed A “BIG FAMILY”
- Spaghetti – I add an 1/2 extra package of noodle, 1 can tomato sauce and extra seasonings.
- Pasta with white sauce – 1 add 1/2 extra package of noodles, 1 cup sour cream and extra seasoning.
- Casseroles – again I add extra noodles or rice, double the can ingredients and extra seasoning.
I buy canned fruits and vegetable the case each month. The main reason being they are great fillers, the kids can have 2nd’s or even 3rd’s (yes I’m dreaming I know that such a request would never be made in my house). I only buy fresh fruits and vegetable that are in season and on sale otherwise I could not afford them.
Whenever possible I always make extra. This serves 2 purposes. First you never know who is going to stop by for a visit so there is always enough for an extra plate or two and second (a term that makes my kids cringe) LEFTOVER’S! I make ahead freezer meals for the rest of the week. I package left overs in those Ziploc plastic containers and my husband will take them for lunch the next day or I freeze them then the kids and I will eat leftovers throughout the week for breakfast or lunch depending on what the left over is.
With these suggestions dinner doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. It just takes a little planning and some effort and you will have simple cheap recipes for big families and a little extra money in your wallet.
If you have any cheap and easy dinner ideas I would love to hear from you. Leave me a comment or shoot me an e-mail.
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This is very up-to-date information. I think I’ll share it on Facebook.
Hey Samuel…Thanks for the visit and I would love for you to share this site with Facebook!!
thanks for the info and the help…im trying to feed a family of 9 on a mcd’s budget and this helps tremendously…im sharing it with family and friends as well
We have a relatively small family.. but I like to cook in bulk so that we have leftovers to do another meal, or to use as lunches. thanks for the tips.. they really help!!
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Got any tips for $5 meals for a family of 6 that can’t eat gluten (wheat, barley, or rye) or sugar?
Love your tips! I routinely feed 4 adults, 1 teen boy, and 2 tweens on $52 – $55 a week. I follow a lot of the same ideas: plan ahead, cook in quantity, cook from scratch, etc. and I try to do it with as great a variety in meals as possible. Some of the things we’re planning for the next 4 weeks are taco salad, teriyaki chicken, chicken alfredo, porcupine meatballs, chicken jambalaya, and wet burritos. We should get together!
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