Labor Day recipe round-up, feed a crowd without breaking the bank

Feed a crowd without emptying your bank account

With all the get-togethers, family gatherings and cook-outs planned for the holiday weekend, it's easy for your grocery budget to get blown.

Don't panic.  Instead take the time to plan out a menu that will let you feed a crowd without breaking the bank.

Depending on whether you're hosting a gathering, or just bringing a dish to a potluck, there are lots of easy recipes that allow you to feed a lot of people without spending a lot of money. 

Here's a quick round-up of my favorite crowd and bank-account pleasing recipes. 

Money Smart Main Dishes

Beefy Spanish Rice Bake

Easy Sweet and Spicy BBQ Pork Chops or Chicken

Super-Stuffed Peppers

Slow Cooked Pork Loin

Tuna White Bean Salad

Simple Seafood Salad

Side Dishes/Vegetarian Friendly Dishes

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Mark's Mac and Cheese

Tomato Zucchini Bake

Homemade Pimento and Cheese

Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce with Vegetables

Broccoli Salad

Crowd-Pleasing Desserts

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Apple Walnut Cake with Whiskey Molasses Glaze

Lemon Glazed Sour Cream Poundcake

Dump Cake

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

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Have questions, a money saving tip, or want to share your favorite recipe? Email me at memphisbudgetmeals@gmail.com  

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