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    Home » Lunches

    Easy Lunch Ideas & Recipes

    There's no such thing as a free lunch. That's why it's important to know which meal prep lunches will save you money.

    Meal prep salads are fantastic, as are freezer burritos. The sky's the limit as far as Good Cheap Eats for lunchtime are concerned!

    zucchini muffin with dark and white chocolate chips poking out the top.

    Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins (31 cents each)

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    Greek Pita Sandwich Recipe

    Italian sub sandwiches on platter bursting with cold cuts and other fillings.

    Italian Sandwiches

    best pulled pork in a freezer container to freeze.

    Best Pulled Pork Recipe

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    Grilled Brats with Peppers and Onions (94 cents each)

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    Ham and Egg Salad

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    Spring Vegetable Soup

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    Egg Sandwiches with Vegetables

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    Homemade Sub Rolls

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    Instant Pot BBQ Pork Sandwiches (77 cents/serving!)

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    Best Ever White Bean Chicken Chili (82 cents/serving)

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    Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole (87 cents/serving)

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    Easy Homemade Pizza Bagels Recipe (54 cents/serving)

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    Portobello Pizzas – Make Pizza on a Mushroom!

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    Kale Pizza with Mushrooms and Tomatoes (53 cents/slice)

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    Pasta Salad Bar How-To

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