Cheap $5 Dinner Recipes - That Frugal Foodie

Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

January 18, 2021 643 Views 0 Comments

Pulled pork stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy dinner and a great way to use up leftover pulled pork. For only $2 per loaded potato this is a great dinner to throw together that requires very little effort. 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…

Grouper Dogs – Air Fried Fish Sandwich

September 6, 2020 2477 Views 1 Comment

Grouper dogs are a fried fish sandwich on a hot dog bun. One of my favorite things to do growing up was to go to the Sailfish Marina on Thursday nights and get a grouper dog to eat on the dock. Here’s my homemade air fried take on their recipe all the way from Arkansas for only $2 per sandwich. Share…

Egg Roll in a Bowl

April 19, 2020 1308 Views 0 Comments

These egg roll in a mini wonton bowl are a delicious dinner or appetizer. For under $5 make these egg roll bites today! 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)

Queso Arepas (Carnival Style)

September 11, 2019 6169 Views 0 Comments

This recipe is my homemade gringa version or queso arepas that you can make at home for under $4 in only 20 minutes! 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)

Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuits

September 4, 2019 1087 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…

Tandoori Chicken Skewers

August 3, 2019 1092 Views 0 Comments

For under $5 tandoori chicken skewers are a flavorful meal that goes well served with some Naan. Dipping the spicy chicken into the yogurt sauce is the perfect compliment to cool down your palate. 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)

Creamy Quinoa Chowder

July 31, 2019 416 Views 0 Comments

For under $5 this creamy quinoa chowder is a delicious meal for a busy night. It only takes about 20 minutes total to make, and is a savory crowd pleaser! 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)

Kimchi Pork Sliders

July 24, 2019 1238 Views 0 Comments

These Kimchi pork sliders are a flavorful take on pork sausage. Since these sliders under $5 for 6 sliders, these are a cheap and tasty asian inspired burger for grilling season! 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)

Pepperoni Pizza Paninis

July 20, 2019 2377 Views 1 Comment

These quick and easy grilled cheese sandwiches are one of my favorite things to make for a weekend road trip. They’re really easy to eat in the car and are cheaper than getting fast food when we’re on the road! For under $5 make these pepperoni pizza paninis for your next picnic or road trip! Share this:Click to share on Pinterest…

Cauliflower Fried Rice

June 19, 2019 448 Views 0 Comments

Cauliflower fried rice is a good way to load up on veggies. For just $5.50 this is a great main dish or paired with honey garlic chicken for the meat lovers in your life. I like to make a huge batch and eat it for lunch during the week. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share…