$5 Breakfast Recipes - That Frugal Foodie

Beignet Waffles with Cafe au Lait Syrup

February 26, 2020 5321 Views 2 Comments

This new take on the breakfast tradition of New Orleans should get you in the mood for Mardi Gras. Dust the waffles liberally with powdered sugar. Serve with the cafe au lait syrup to put this breakfast over the top! Did I mention this recipe is under $2! Enjoy the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens…

Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos

January 11, 2020 2971 Views 0 Comments

Guava and cream cheese pastelitos or Cuban pastries are one of the foods that I miss most from South Florida. This super easy recipe only requires assembly, baking, and not eating them all while you’re cooking! I love to eat slices of guava and cream cheese while assembling. It’s too good to resist! For only $5.50 make a bunch of…

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Bowls

December 1, 2019 366 Views 0 Comments

These thanksgiving leftovers breakfast bowls are a great way to use up all of the food in your fridge in a new and delicious way. With a couple new ingredients, you can dress up your leftovers into a whole new meal. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print…

Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuits

September 4, 2019 905 Views 0 Comments

If you love spicy as much as I do these Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuits with hot honey sauce are perfect for any meal. For only $4.25 for 8 sliders this recipe is sure to please. Leave out the Cayenne pepper for a not so hot chicken sandwich. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook…

Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Burritos

July 27, 2019 2100 Views 2 Comments

This is another of my husband’s recipes that I love! These sweet and spicy breakfast burritos are made with chorizo for spice and my favorite sweet chili sauce for an exciting Asian twist on Mexican breakfast burritos. At only $3 for breakfast for two, this breakfast is a popular one! It’s also our go to camping breakfast, easy to make…

Savory Albanian French Toast

July 6, 2019 2574 Views 0 Comments

My Albanian friend Renis taught me how to make this in college. I love Savory Albanian French Toast because it’s cheap ($3 for two people), easy, and delicious! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)

Hungarian Coffee Cake

December 26, 2018 3542 Views 0 Comments

This show-stopping Hungarian Coffee Cake is requested by pretty much all of the family members that have had it. It only costs $5 to make so I make it all of the time! When I was home for Christmas this year I was able to convince my Grandma to make it with me and to teach me all…

Buttermilk Biscuits

December 1, 2018 888 Views 0 Comments

These Buttermilk Biscuits are light, fluffy, buttery, and addicting. They are oozing with the south, and costing less than $2 you can afford to eat more than one! I made a double batch of these for the family the day after thanksgiving and there were no leftovers. Try the recipe here! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new…

Sun-dried Tomato Cream Cheese Omelets

September 16, 2018 1876 Views 0 Comments

I made the mistake of making these for my husband and now he asks for them every weekend! It’s definitely the sun-dried tomato cream cheese in these omelets that keeps us coming back for under $4 for two omelets! Depending on what veggies we have in the house there are a lot of great combos and variations we’ve made, but here…