10 Delicious Low-Cost Suppers

Listen, we know: Feeding the family can cost an arm and a (chicken) leg. That's why we developed these easy and affordable recipes—all $3 or less a serving!

Fresh Vegetable Lasagna

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Fresh Vegetable Lasagna

$3 per serving
There's a reason moms love Italian night: Pasta is fast, easy, and cheap. This cheesy, veggie-packed lasagna is no exception.

Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

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Chicken-and-Brisket Brunswick Stew

$2.75 per serving
You won't be able to get enough of this hearty stew! And with a price that won't hurt your wallet, you may want to make extra for the freezer.

Stovetop Chicken Pie

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Stovetop Chicken Pie

$3 per serving
A family-size rotisserie chicken (usually around $6.49) yields the perfect amount of chopped cooked chicken for this quick twist on traditional chicken pot pie.

Nashville-style Hot Catfish

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Nashville-style Hot Catfish

$1.50 per serving
Use simple pantry staples—hot sauce and flour—to put together this tasty seafood supper.

Hearty Veggie Chili

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Hearty Veggie Chili

$1.25 per serving
This satisfying veggie chili will please even the heartiest eaters at your table.

Kentucky Hot Browns

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Kentucky Hot Browns

$3 per serving
This isn't your run-of-the-mill sandwich. This sandwich is piled high with turkey, bacon, and a rich Mornay sauce.

Hearty Italian Soup

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Hearty Italian Soup

$2.50 per serving
You'll love sopping up  every last bit of this tasty sausage-and-bean soup with our Parmesan-Pepper Cornbread Biscotti (only $0.75 per serving).

Ham-Hash Brown Casserole

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Ham-Hash Brown Casserole

$2.75 per serving
Reinvent "breakfast for supper" with this easy Ham-Hash Brown Casserole. Loads of veggies make it a more substantial, but still inexpensive, meal for dinner.

Mexicali Meatless Tostadas

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Mexicali Meatless Tostadas

$1 per serving
Get the flavor of beef, but without the fat, with meatless burger crumbles. It takes only 15 minutes to get this meal on the table.

Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

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Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

$2.25 per serving
Not only is this meal cheap, easy, and delicious, but it's kid-friendly too! You can't beat that combination for weeknight meals.

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