Budget Meal Plan: Week 27

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If you are looking for a way to use your holiday leftovers in your menu this week, I have you covered with Budget Meal Plan: Week 27.

Meal Planning on a Budget

Aunt Lou here.

Budget Meal Plan: Week 27 just so happens to fall on week after a holiday that, at least in these parts, usually includes a meal with a huge ham. So, we are going to make use of all the leftover ham to save some money on our meals this week. Since meat is one of the biggest costs for any meal plan, using ham you already have is going to really make a difference. With these great mains, we are going to make some delicious side dishes that won’t break the bank either.

Using the leftover ham in new recipes for the week actually have two benefits. For one, you are going to be saving money by not needing to buy meat for two of the three main dishes we will be making this week. Another great benefit is that you will be giving new life to your ham by making it a brand new recipe and avoiding eating the same ol’ same ol for days on end.

Budget Meal Plan: Week 27

Monday: Crock Pot Ham and Beans with a pan of corn bread

Tuesday: Leftover Crock Pot Ham and Beans with an optional new side of Crock Pot Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Wednesday: Crock Pot Split Pea Soup with a side of Crock Pot Dinner Rolls

Thursday: Leftover Crock Pot Split Pea Soup with an optional new side of Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread (Ninja Foodi) or Air Fryer Grilled Cheese (Ninja Foodi) (I both sounded so good with this soup that I just couldn’t decide, so I thought I would suggest both as options!)

Friday: Crock Pot Corn Dog Casserole with a side of Air Fryer Zucchini

Crock Pot Ham and Beans

This Crock Pot Ham and Beans recipe could not be easier. This delicious creamy comfort food goes great with some sweet corn bread. So grab some left over ham or a couple ham hocks and get to crockin’.

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Crock Pot Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

These Crock Pot Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes make “made from scratch sauce” easy!

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Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Looking for leftover ham recipes? This Crockpot Split Pea Soup has all the flavors of the old fashioned soup favorite and cooks up in your slow cooker. Recipe from Gooseberry Patch’s Slow Cooking All Year ‘Round.

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Crock Pot Dinner Rolls

Easy dinner rolls in your crock pot!

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Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread Recipe

Want to learn how to make garlic cheesy bread in your air fryer or Ninja Foodi? Our Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread is perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. Butter, garlic and mozzarella cheese on crusty bread toasted to perfection in your air fryer!

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese (Ninja Foodi)

This recipe for Air Fryer Grilled Cheese is a super easy Ninja Foodi or traditional Air Fryer recipe that makes a perfectly toasted outside and melted cheesy inside. Low carb options too!

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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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Air Fryer Zucchini

Our Air Fryer Zucchini is easy to make, low carb and a fantastic side dish to make in the summer or any time!

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