Fast food might seem like the quickest, cheapest solution for busy families, but the truth is, those dollar menu meals add up fast, and they don’t always fuel your family with the nutrition you need. With grocery prices fluctuating, many people assume cooking at home is more expensive than hitting the drive thru. But with a little planning and a handful of budget-friendly ingredients, you can prepare delicious homemade meals for less than the cost of cheap fast food.
Here are easy, family-approved meals that you can make at home—most for under $2 per serving—that are healthier, heartier, and way more satisfying than a soggy drive-thru burger.
