Budget Meal Plan: Week 8

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The hearty casseroles that make up this Budget Meal Plan: Week 8 are sure to fill you and your loved ones up while helping you stay within your budget!

Meal Planning on a Budget

Aunt Lou here.

We’re back again for Budget Meal Plan: Week 8. There are many ways to save money when planning out your menu. This week we will be focusing on casseroles. You can make these yummy casseroles fairly easily and with ingredients that will not cost you an arm and a leg. Even better, these casseroles are quite hearty, so you are sure to have a full belly at the end of your meal. Part of what makes these casseroles so hearty and filling is that they have some veggies or pasta as a part of them. So you really do not have to make another dish to go along with them unless you just really want to have one. For just that case, I have added an additional, optional side for your leftover days.

While we are making three casseroles this week, there is no need to worry about getting bored with the flavors. We have a meatball casserole, chicken casserole and ham casserole. They are all delicious and have all been proven to be crowd pleasers in my house. As an added bonus, they are super simple recipes to make as well. I hope you and your loved ones enjoy them just like we do!

Budget Meal Plan: Week 8

Monday: Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake Casserole

Tuesday: Leftover Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake Casserole with optional Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread

Wednesday: Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Casserole

Thursday: Leftover Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Casserole with optional Crock Pot Cheesy Fiesta Corn

Friday: Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Ham Casserole with Crock Pot Green Beans

Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake

If you want an easy, delicious and hearty meal, check out this Crock Pot Spaghetti Meatball Bake. It is so yummy and sure to please all who eat at your table!

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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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Fiesta Crock Pot Chicken Casserole

This Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken Casserole recipe was an instant family favorite at my house. I bet it will be for you and yours too! So yummy!

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Crock Pot Cheesy Fiesta Corn

This delicious Crock Pot Cheesy Fiesta Corn recipe can be thrown together in under five minutes and has an amazing flavor!

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Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Ham Casserole

I absolutely love this Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Ham Casserole recipe. It is super simple to prepare and has an amazing flavor! Comfort food at its best!

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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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