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Cheap Eats Menu Plan. 7 days, 21 meals, 3-6 people. $100.

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Fair warning… I’m just entering into my second trimester of pregnancy and am having a tough time eating. Bagels and cream cheese seem to be the only thing I can keep down in the am so they’re here to stay for a few weeks. I also have aversions to chicken, oatmeal, black beans, and meatballs which makes life a little difficult some days. Let’s just say we’ll have some interesting meals for the next few weeks.
 
Click on the meal name for a recipe. We use MealBoard which stores all your recipes, generates your shopping list, organizes by aisle in the grocery store and gives you a total price for your list. I round my prices up, so it’s usually a little lower. You can find out more about MealBoard here.

If you love these ideas, feel free to put your email address in the box to the right and I’ll email you our menu plan every friday morning. 
 
We have a freezer and pantry stocked with veggies, and we always get extra lettuce since we both love salad. We also have a club pack of vanilla yogurt from Wegmans that we can add to breakfasts or snacks. (I adore pineapple in yogurt!)

*Just click the link to pull up recipes
AUG 23 – SATURDAY
breakfast Light and Fluffy Pancakes
breakfast Apple Pie Filling
lunch Leftovers From Last Night
dinner Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
AUG 24 – SUNDAY
breakfast Sarah’s Applesauce
breakfast Awesome Breakfast Casserole
lunch Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
dinner Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
AUG 25 – MONDAY
breakfast Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunch Leftovers From Last Night
dinner Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
AUG 26 – TUESDAY
breakfast Cereals
lunch Leftovers From Last Night
dinner Sloppy Joes Spark:)
AUG 27 – WEDNESDAY
breakfast Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunch Leftovers From Last Night
dinner Tater Tot Casserole
AUG 28 – THURSDAY
breakfast Cereals
lunch Leftovers From Last Night
dinner Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
AUG 29 – FRIDAY
breakfast Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
lunch Leftovers From Last Night
dinner Macaroni And Cheese, Squash And Green Beans
 
 
 
 
 
 

Adjusted shopping list for pantry items


Produce
apples, 18 cups for Apple Pie Filling
banana, 2 per person for Cereals
Bread and Bakery
bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
hamburger buns, for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
hot dog buns, 6 for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
pizza crust, 1 for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
Meat
OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Angus Beef Franks, 6 for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
package Jimmy Dean 50 % less fat Pork Sausage, 1 12 oz for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
Baking Goods
brown sugar
chocolate chips
cornstarch
Dairy
butter
Cheddar cheese, 2 packages for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
cream cheese, 2 packages for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
eggs, 4 for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
flour tortillas, 12 for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
KRAFT 2 % Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 2 packages for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
milk- whole, 3 cups for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans
sausage or Pepperoni, 1/2 package for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
Breakfast Foods
cereals, 2 serving for Cereals
Canned/Jar Goods
tomato paste
Oils & Dressings
Extra-virgin olive oil
Pasta/Rice/Beans
regular long-grain white rice, 1 cup for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
whole wheat penne pasta, 3 cups for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
Snacks
almonds
Frozen Foods
servings baked tater tots, 4 for Tater Tot Casserole
International
prepared enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
refried beans, 1 can for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
In Cart
2 oz cups
 

Full shopping list

 
Produce
apples, 18 cups for Apple Pie Filling
apples – peeled, 4 for Sarah’s Applesauce
apples as a side, 2 for Krusteaz Light and Fluffy Pancakes
banana, 2 per person for Cereals
dry onion soup mix, 1 (1 ounce) envelope for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
lemon juice, 3 tablespoons for Apple Pie Filling
onion, 2 for multiple recipes
onions, 1/3 cup for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
Bread and Bakery
bagels soft, 9 for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
hamburger buns, for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
hot dog buns, 6 for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
Italian seasoned bread crumbs, 1/2 cup for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
pizza crust, 1 for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
Meat
condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
extra lean beef, 1 pound for Tater Tot Casserole
extra-lean ground beef, 1 lb for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
ground beef, 1 pound for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
ground round, 1 lbs for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
lean ground beef, 2 pounds for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Angus Beef Franks, 6 for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
package Jimmy Dean 50 % less fat Pork Sausage, 1 12 oz for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
Baking Goods
all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans
cornstarch, 1 cup for Apple Pie Filling
Heart Smart Bisquick mix, 1 cup for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
krusteaz Pancake Mix, 2 cups for Krusteaz Light and Fluffy Pancakes
sugar, 1.33 tablespoons for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
white sugar, 4 3/4 cup for multiple recipes
Dairy
Cheddar cheese, for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
cream cheese, 9 tablespoons for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
eggs, 4 for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
flour tortillas, 12 for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
KRAFT 2 % Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 1-1/2 cups for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, 1/3 cup for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
low-fat shredded cheese, 2 cups for Tater Tot Casserole
milk, 1/4 cup for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
milk- whole, 3 cups for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans
mozzarella cheese shredded, 2 cups for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
sausage or Pepperoni, 1/2 package for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
skim milk, 2 cups for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Foods
cereals, 2 serving for Cereals
Canned/Jar Goods
Campbell’s® Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup, 1 can for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans for Tater Tot Casserole
green beans, 1 can for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans
pineapple slices, 3 can for Bagel And Cream Cheese With Pineapple Slices
Oils & Dressings
mustard, 1.33 tablespoons for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
vinegar, 1.33 tablespoons for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
Pasta/Rice/Beans
elbow macaroni, 1 box for Macaroni And Cheese, Squash Ad Green Beans
regular long-grain white rice, 1 cup for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
whole wheat penne pasta, 3 cups for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
Sauces & Spices
catsup, 1/2 cup for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
chili, 1 can for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
ground cinnamon, 2 1/2 teaspoon for multiple recipes
ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon for Apple Pie Filling
pancake syrup (or honey or berries), 1/2 cup for Krusteaz Light and Fluffy Pancakes
pepper, 1/2 tsp for Awesome Breakfast Casserole
pizza sauce or tomato sauce, 1 can for Pepperoni or Sausage Pizza
spaghetti sauce, 1 jar for Easy Italian Pasta Casserole 2
taco seasoning mix or burrito seasoning mix, 1 package for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Worcestershire sauce, 1.33 tablespoons for Sloppy Joes Spark:)
Frozen Foods
servings baked tater tots, 4 for Tater Tot Casserole
International
prepared enchilada sauce, 1 1/2 cups for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
refried beans, 1 can for Campbell’s Kitchen Easy Beef Enchiladas
Uncategorized
dry au jus mix dry au jus mix, 1 (1 ounce) packet for Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1/3 cup for Easy Chili-Cheese Dog
 

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