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Holiday celebrations are about connecting with the people we love, and honestly, we all need a little time to unwind over a good meal. But there's no denying that budgets are more stretched this year than ever. Have no fear — the Budget Bytes team is here to help!
Jess, Jennie, and Melissa headed to their local Walmart with a strict game plan and challenge: feed 8 people for $40(ish). With a few store-brand shortcuts and reliable Budget Bytes recipes, they managed to pull it off. Here's the menu they came up with — and no one will go hungry!
Grilled Chicken for BBQ Chicken Sandwiches — Layered with BBQ sauce, crunchy slaw, and pickles. This sandwich easily transforms a few chicken breasts into a crowd-pleasing feast.
Creamy Coleslaw — Creamy coleslaw is a BBQ sandwich essential, and this version saves you money by splitting a single jar of mayo between the slaw and a potato salad.
Potato Salad — This Southern-style potato salad stretches your dollar by utilizing ingredients you already have on hand. Reuse red onion and pickles from other recipes for maximum flavor with zero extra grocery costs.
Pasta Salad — Pasta salad is a summer cookout essential, and this classic version is made extra budget-friendly.
The team came in just under $40 (before taxes) — and we kept the receipts to prove it 👀
We’ve even included a printable grocery list!
Tag us on Instagram @budgetbytes with your July 4th spread for $40 or less!
Until next time, happy cooking!
