I posted a while ago about compiling a list of recipes that I used that were both budget friendly and healthy.

Whilst I aim to cook from scratch as often as I possibly can, once or twice a week we do resort to easy freezer tea because, honestly, I don’t have the time or energy after chasing a toddler around all day to cook a lovely meal for 1-3 hours that will probably just end up tipped on the floor by my toddler. That being said, we try to avoid ready meals and at least serve something nutritious on the side when we’re having an ‘easy’ tea even if it is just a side salad or a serving of frozen mixed vegetables.

So I decided to post a list of some of our favourite budget meals and how much they cost per portion*. Note: Not all of these recipes are on Bytes yet but I will try to get them on as soon as possible!

Each recipe is for a family of 4. Initial Cost is if you have none of the ingredients in your cupboards.

• Sausage Casserole - We serve ours with yorkshire puddings and mashed potatoes for £2.15. Initial Cost £5.48.
• Cheats Katsu Curry - Served with Rice £2.38 Initial Cost £7.04
• Chicken & Vegetable Pie - Served with mash £4.86 Initial Cost £7.65
• Ham, Cheese & Spring Onion Stuffed Jacket Potatoes with Baked Beans - £2.52, Initial Cost £5.14
• Cottage Pie served with green beans and Broccoli - £4.00, £8.10 Initial Cost

*Assuming you have staples like salt, pepper, butter and milk for seasoning.