12 Easy Recipes With 7 Ingredients Or Less

If you are looking for some good recipes with fewer ingredients, this list is for you. Not only are grocery store prices forcing us to tighten our budgets, but also because of the time involved in preparing all the ingredients.

With over 45 years of homemaking experience, I consider myself more than capable of finding ways to tighten the budget when necessary. Groceries are one of the big expenses, so finding ways to cook without breaking the budget on ingredients is a must-do.

I have gathered 12 easy recipes with 7 ingredients or fewer, including Slow Cooker recipes, Casseroles, Sandwiches, and Soups. However, I have over seven thousand more recipes with 7 ingredients or less on this Pinterest board of the same name. Follow along and browse for recipe ideas.

These recipes with 7 ingredients or less are all good for a weeknight meal or lunch. You will find soups, sandwiches, and casseroles. Visit each one and save those your family will enjoy.

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12 Meals You Can Make With 7 Ingredients or Less

Do you love easy recipes too? Who has time for tons of ingredients? Not me!

1. Busy Day Soup @Simply Stacie

Busy Day Soup is perfect for those busy weeknights. It’s quick to make and requires little effort. Who loves easy recipes? Rich and savory broth, tender pasta, and loads of veggies and beef in each bite. 

2. Leftover Rice Pudding Souffle @Sew Historically

This leftover rice pudding souffle is delicious comfort food, quick to make and perfect to use up leftover or overcooked rice.

3. How To Make Risotto @The Kittchen

The thing that I love about risotto is that it is made with two basic ingredients that you probably have in your pantry: rice and broth, plus a touch of butter and salt. Then you can add in any cheese or vegetables that you might have in your fridge. It is the ideal meal to prepare when you “have nothing to eat” at home.

4. Easy Gluten Free Home Rice-A-Roni @Strength and Sunshine

This super quick and easy Gluten-Free Homemade Rice-A-Roni copycat recipe is a no-fail, vegan, allergy-free side dish the entire family will love! Just 7 ingredients (including seasoning), one pot, and 15 minutes!

5. Pumpkin Grilled Cheese Paninis @Eat Move Make

Pumpkin butter paired with sharp cheese and apples makes a grilled cheese like no other. You will think you are eating a gourmet sandwich.

Also, see our Crockpot Ranch Chicken for Sliders with only 2 ingredients

6. Baked Alfredo Spaghetti Squash @Domestically Creative

This recipe only has a few ingredients. You can simplify it even further by using a jarred Alfredo sauce. Creamy alfredo sauce mixed with bacon, packed into spaghetti squash boats, baked, and topped with cheese, makes this an easy and delicious dinner idea, plus it is low-carb.

7. Chicken Stuffing Casserole @A Wonderful Thought

This comfort food casserole comes together quickly and tastes simply delicious. It’s like having Thanksgiving in one dish.

8. Bubble Pizza Bread @My Pinterventures

Need a quick after-school, game day, or party appetizer? Try this Bubble Pizza Bread with Zesty Mexican BLENDABELLA that takes less than 30-minutes to make!

9. Alabama Sliders @The Bearded Hiker

You can cook a pot roast to make these delicious sliders or use a leftover roast. You decide. Use this 4 ingredient Crockpot Roast Recipe.

10. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup @The Simple Parent

Like most slow cooker recipes we love, this Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is extremely easy to make! You get the homemade chicken soup you want without having to spend hours in the kitchen!

11. Leftover Baked Potato & Bacon Casserole @Super Mom No Cape

Premeditated leftover baked potatoes become a whole new dinner idea you can make the next day.

12. Crockpot Broccoli & Sausage Macaroni Casserole @Intelligent Domestications

Broccoli, Sausage, and Pasta pair well for a delicious casserole dinner with melted cheese for creamy deliciousness. The best part for me is that it’s a Crockpot recipe with a few ingredients.

Recipes with fewer ingredients do not have to give up flavor. They help to save on the grocery budget and the amount of time spent in the kitchen.

If you are looking for more ways to stretch the grocery budget, visit our Meal Plans page. Meal Planning is one of the best ways to manage your grocery budget.

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