Budget Meal Plan: Week 21

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The flavor is not lacking in the recipes for this Budget Meal Plan: Week 21. You and your loved ones can enjoy delightful meals all week!

Meal Planning on a Budget

Aunt Lou here.

I have shared many ways that I save money while feeding my family. (You can find all the Budget Meal Plans here.) For Budget Meal Plan: Week 21, we are using one of the main ways that I save money. We are going to use ingredients that can be found at what one might call a “budget grocery store” or a “discount grocery store” and by buying generic brands.

In my small town, the only grocery store we have is a budget/discount grocery store. Since going to a grocery store with a full range of name brand products is a bit more of a drive, I usually try to come up with recipes that use ingredients I can find at my local discount store. I love that the generic products I buy at this store are usually cheaper than the same generic products at the name brand store, even when those products are on sale. Also, by going to a store with a more limited selection, I find that I buy less things that are not on my list, which also saves me money.

If you do not have a discount or budget grocery store near you, you can still save money by buying the generic version of the ingredients you need. For some products, there is a big difference in the prices of name brand and generic. For other products, the difference is small. However, when you add all of those savings up, it really does make a difference.

Budget Meal Plan: Week 21

Monday: Creamy Crock Pot Dijon Mushroom Pork with a side of Crock Pot Golden Mac n Cheese

Tuesday: Leftovers from Monday with an optional new side of Crock Pot Dinner Rolls

Wednesday: Crock Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken Buns with a side of Honey Butter Crock Pot Corn

Thursday: Leftovers from Wednesday with an optional new side of Perfect Crock Pot Beans

Friday: Crock Pot Corn Dog Casserole with a side of Crock Pot Green Beans

Creamy Crock Pot Dijon Mushroom Pork

This easy Creamy Crock Pot Dijon Mushroom Pork is perfect for a weeknight dinner!

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Crock Pot Golden Mac n Cheese

This Crock Pot Golden Mac n Cheese just might become your new favorite “baked” mac n cheese!

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Crock Pot Dinner Rolls

Easy dinner rolls in your crock pot!

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Crock Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken Buns

Want a foolproof recipe that is absolutely delicious? This Crock Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken Buns recipe is just that! Great for everyday or a potluck!

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Honey Butter Crock Pot Corn

This Honey Butter Crock Pot Corn is easy to make and absolutely delicious! The sweet and savory flavors combine to give you an amazing side dish!

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Perfect Crock Pot Beans

These Perfect Crock Pot Beans not only have the perfect flavor, they are perfectly easy to make as well! This dump and go recipe is sure to be a family favorite!

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Crock Pot Corn Dog Casserole

If you are looking for a simple recipe that is kid friendly and adult friendly, check out this Crock Pot Corn Dog Casserole.

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Crock Pot Green Beans

It only takes three simple ingredients to turn a can of green beans into a flavorful side dish that will remind you of your grandma's home grown green beans. You won't believe how easy our Crock Pot Green Beans are to make! These are perfect for a comforting weeknight meal and special enough for your holiday menus.

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