13 Budget-Friendly Dinner Ideas That Will Feed Your Big Family

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13 Cheap Dinners for Large Families

  • Easy One-Pot Mac and Cheese

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe


    “You can switch up the cheeses to match your preference, but keep the cream cheese for the best texture.” —Kayla Hoang, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Simplified Cabbage Rolls

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower


    “Substitute ground beef with pork sausage to enhance the flavor, or choose a plant-based meat alternative or canned chickpeas for a vegetarian twist.” —Jasmine Smith, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

  • Flavorful Sesame Peanut Noodles

    Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman


    “Prepare the noodles and sauce ahead and store them separately in the fridge for up to three days. When ready to eat, thin the sauce with warm water, then mix with the noodles.” —Hannah Zimmerman, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Hearty Chili Beans with Rice

    Elise Bauer

    “For those who enjoy a kick, enhance the heat with additional chili powder, cayenne pepper, or a splash of hot sauce directly into the pot or onto individual servings.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

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  • Classic Pasta e Ceci

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Phoebe Hauser


    “To make this dish even more filling, add chopped escarole or spinach to wilt in the broth, or thinly sliced zucchini. Use water instead of wine to keep it budget-friendly.” —Marianne Williams, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer

  • Creamy Broccoli Cheese Casserole

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe


    “I prefer using aged cheddar for its deep flavor, but choose any type you like. I incorporate the cheese both into a simple mornay sauce and sprinkled over the top for extra cheesiness.” —Molly Adams, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Quick 5-Ingredient Pasta Bake

    Simply Recipes / Sara Haas


    “When I prefer a meatless option, I omit the meat and add up to 2 cups of cooked vegetables to the sauce. You can also use frozen veggies, just make sure to thaw and drain them first.” —Sara Haas, Simply Recipes Contributor

  • Quick Gingery Ground Beef

    Simply Recipes / Myo Quinn


    “This meal is a quick fix, ready in less than 10 minutes, especially when paired with my recommended 90-second rice.” —Myo Quinn, Simply Recipes Associate Editorial Director

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