Meal Prep on a Budget | Cheap Eats Menu Plan for 7 Days & 21 Meals

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.

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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!)

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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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