5 Money-Saving Menus Under $5

Serve your family our budget-friendly menus. (Try Meatloaf With Green Chile-Tomato Gravy tonight.)

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5 Money-Saving Menus

Meatloaf With Green Chile-Tomato Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Sautéed Squash and Carrots ring up for just less than $1.25 a serving.

William Dickey / Styling: Cari South

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When our editor asked the Foods staff to come up with five meals that would serve four people for less than $25, we wondered if such a challenge was even possible. At $1.25 a serving, the prospects seemed slim--but with a little planning and some smart shopping, we surprised everyone with family-pleasing favorites such as baked chicken and pan-fried pork chops. Of course, supermarket specials change regularly. 

BUDGET-FRIENDLY MENUS
 Serves 4

 Menu 1:
 Meatloaf With Green Chile-Tomato Gravy
 Garlic Mashed Potatoes
 Sautéed Squash and Carrots

 Menu 2:
 Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Nuggets
 Oven-Roasted Potatoes
 Lemon-Apple Coleslaw

 Menu 3:
 Lemon-Garlic Roast Chicken With Sautéed Green Beans
 Cornmeal Pudding

 Menu 4:
 Baked Chicken Breasts
 Pasta Pancakes and Gravy
steamed fresh broccoli

 Menu 5:
 Pan-Fried Pork Chops With Onions
 Fresh Spinach-and-Apple Salad With Cinnamon Vinaigrette
 Cheddar Cheese Grits

 

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