Budget Meal Plan: Week 9

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This week we are doing something a little different for Budget Meal Plan: Week 9. We are going to make recipes that can be made using leftovers.

Meal Planning On a Budget

Aunt Lou here.

When the holidays roll around each year, there always seems like there are quite a few leftovers once the main meal is finished. (This also seems to happen at any type of big pitch-in…umm potluck for people not living in Southern Indiana…feast.) So, instead of letting those leftovers go to waste in the fridge or on the counter, I’m thinking we use those leftovers to make something new and delicious! It serves two purposes, we are reducing waste and saving money! Win win!

Now, if you come across this menu when it is not near a holiday, don’t worry. You can still make these recipes with ingredients you just picked up from the grocery store. Whether you are making the recipes from this menu with leftovers or something you just bought, I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and I do!

Budget Meal Plan: Week 9

Monday: Crock Pot Ham and Cabbage (Low Carb) with an optional side of Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

Tuesday: Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup with and optional side of Creamy Crock Pot Corn (We don’t always make a side to go with this because it is really filling. It is totally up to you.)

Wednesday: Leftover Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup with optional Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans as a side

Thursday: Crock Pot Farmer’s Pie (You can make this recipe with leftovers, or it is a great holiday meal substitute if you don’t want to make the whole big feast.)

Friday: Crock Pot Turkey Tortilla Soup (This is soup has it all, so you don’t really need a side with it.)

Crock Pot Ham and Cabbage

Are you looking for an easy low carb family dinner? We love this Crock Pot Ham and Cabbage. It is so easy to throw together and a perfect leftover ham recipe.

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Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables are an easy recipe to toss in your air fryer and enjoy as a savory side dish for just about any meal. We like to make these in our traditional air fryer, Ninja Foodi and Ninja Foodi Air Fry Oven.

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Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup

This Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup recipe can be made with freshly cooked turkey or leftover turkey. Either way, it is an amazing treat!

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Creamy Crock Pot Corn

Creamy Crock Pot Corn is THE BEST corn side dish and so simple to make! The slow cooker does all the work. Perfect for the holidays, potlucks, picnics or a treat for a weeknight meal.

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Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans

Our Air Fryer Roasted Green Beans are a flavorful, easy low carb recipe you can make in a traditional air fryer or Ninja Foodi.

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Crock Pot Farmer’s Pie

Crock Pot Farmers Pie is an easy casserole to throw in the slow cooker that everyone loves. Great as an everyday meal and also a delicious way to use Thanksgiving or Holiday leftovers!

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Crock Pot Turkey Tortilla Soup

Crock Pot Turkey Tortilla Soup: Are you looking for a great leftover turkey recipe that takes holiday leftovers and gives them a whole new flavor. Our Crock Pot Turkey Tortilla Soup does just that! (Psst.. if you don’t have turkey leftovers, you can always use chicken.)

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