If the idea of feeding a large crowd this holiday season has you and your wallet concerned, we have 7 budgets friendly recipes that will put your mind at ease. Here’s how you can prepare a delicious meal without sacrificing the jingle in your wallet or holiday joy.
Where's the Beef?
The turkey frenzy is over, but you still want to make a delightful and affordable meal – have you considered beef? Not all beef entrees feature an extravagantly priced option. This melt-in-your-mouth pot roast recipe from ‘Brooklyn farm girl’ leaves extra cash in your pocket and the cooking to the crock-pot. It’s simple, affordable, and a one-pot dish!
For a more upscale version that’s still within a reasonable budget, try out this beef burgundy recipe from ‘One Clever Chef’. If you’re short on time, consider searching for similar recipes with the option to prepare in an Instapot.
Finger Lick'in Chicken
Maybe you’re not a beef person and that’s okay. Instead of eating turkey again, how about swapping for the other tasty poultry pick – chicken! This is another easy one-pot meal that delivers a juicy and tender roast chicken. Check out this crockpot whole chicken recipe from the ‘goodcheapeats’.
Money Saving Tip: You can turn leftovers into a brand-new meal like chicken soup or chicken pot pie. That’s what we call a bargain!
Holiday Ham
A baked ham can help keep costs down as well as reduce cooking time in the kitchen. That’s because most holiday hams come pre-cooked, which means all you need to do is heat it up and serve. No one will know you saved hours of cooking time and dollars in your pocket. Here is a six-ingredient maple-bourbon glazed ham recipe by ‘Parade’. No bourbon or not a fan? No problem! Try this spiced brown sugar pineapple recipe by ‘Sense and Edible’ instead.
Money Saving Tip: You can turn leftovers into a brand-new meal like chicken soup or chicken pot pie. That’s what we call a bargain! Use leftover ham to make a fancy breakfast or ham sandwich for lunch the next day!
Satisfying Sides & Delectable Deserts
Now that we’ve covered a few main entrées for your holiday, what about the sides and desserts? Here are a few festive options that will brighten your meal.
Cheese Please
That’s right, bring all the cheese with this one pot, homemade macaroni and cheese recipe from ‘Cheapskate Cook’. For a few dollars per person, you can feed a crowd and are sure to get a few cheesy smiles in return.
It's a Veg Fest
If you’re looking for a healthy yet inexpensive option, try this sautéed vegetable recipe by ‘Budget Bytes’. The best part is you can substitute the veggies to match your family’s liking.
No Bake - Sounds Great
Love eating cheesecake, but don’t love making it? Here is a no-bake cheesecake recipe from ‘Delish’ that’s much easier to create compared to the traditional version. No bake, no headache - that sounds great!
Semi-Home Made Anyone?
Here’s a recipe that combines doughnuts and fruit into one semi-homemade sweet treat. Give this berry, lemon, and doughnut hole trifle recipe by ‘Taste of Home’ a try. We promise the name is harder to say three times faster than it is to make.
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