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If you have a big family, then you have a big grocery bill. Figuring out how to feed half a dozen or more people every single day without breaking the bank can be a huge challenge.
The folks at Big Family Homestead are very familiar with this challenge. Over the years they've come up with several meals that can feed about ten people, and each meal only costs five dollars or less. And we're not talking plain ole beans and rice. These are meals that even the kids like.
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Here they are…
Spaghetti and Fresh Bread
- 2 lbs spaghetti – $2
- 2 cans of sauce – $2
- 1 loaf of Artisan bread – 40 cents
- Olive oil for dipping – 20 cents
Total: $4.60
Breakfast Burritos
- 1 dozen eggs scrambled – $1.25
- 1/2 pound diced ham – $1.20
- Tortillas – $1.50
- Cheese – $1.00
Total: $4.95
Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
- 1 head of cabbage – $1.00
- 1/2 pound ground beef – $1.50
- 3 cans of diced tomatoes – $1.50
- Cheese to top it with – $1.00
Total: $5.00
Baked Potato Bar
- Baked potatoes – $2.00
- Butter, sour cream, cheese, etc. – $3.00
Total: $5.00
Biscuits and Gravy
- 1 pound ground pork sausage – $3.25
- Milk and butter for gravy – 50 cents
- Flour, salt, butter, and buttermilk for biscuits – $1.00
Total: $4.75
Watch the video below for some more details on preparing these meals.
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This is a great bit on remembering the inexpensive dishes that feed crowds. But I think the price points need to be updated–a dozen eggs hasn’t cost $1.25 for some time!
Agreed!
Yeah, and a loaf of any bread hasn’t cost 40 cents in like forever. Unless it’s 40cents a slice. LOL I use a pound of spaghetti just to feed 3 kids and 2 adults. No way 2lbs are going to feed 10 in this house.
LOL! Yes I noticed that the prices listed are WAY off! This article needs serious updating!
Typically 2 oz spaghetti per person so that would be 20 oz instead of 32 oz.
They make homemade loaf which is way cheaper than bought loaf.
Same with ham and berger. they borh are closer to STEAK prices now
I don’t know who came up with the prices of each item, but I sure would like to know where you can buy those items at those prices!!
We love to make…
1/2 lb.. hamburger
1 cup rice
2 cans baked beans
Super yummy and super cheap!
Uh, yeah I think these prices are from a year ago or so. Better update this one covid affected food prices?
a year or so? maybe 10…I pay $6 for a dozen eggs and grab bread at $3 a loaf and thats plain old Wonder. I would love to have thee prices again!
Don’t know where you guys live…but I would be totally suspicious of a 50 cent can of diced tomatoes. Of course, if I were starving, I probably wouldn’t say only non-gmo corn or tomatoes. And day old bread is still more than 40 cents. Ad if you can get hamburg for $3 a pound. I DO want to live where you do. Some stuff—like Spaghetti— can be bought in the $ store for $1 a pound…BUT DUDE, c’mon!
When was this article written? 1950?
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