Are you trying to save money on your groceries? Me too! Seriously, I have two teenagers and a 5 year old and they seem to never stop eating. This mama needs to do something more about her grocery budget! I have decided to do a big restock of my pantry, making sure to stock up on pantry staples that will save money.
Of course, don’t forget to stock up on these staples when they are on sale so that you can save even more. All of these ingredients will help you make dinner planning easier and your budget better!Â
5 Pantry Staples that Will Save Money
Pasta
Not only does pasta go far at dinner time, but it is also cheap. Plus, it’s on sale often! You can turn pasta into an entire meal (spaghetti, lasagna, etc), use it as an ingredient or even or use it as a side dish, there are so many options!
Potatoes
Potatoes are a good filler food. Again, it’s another food that you can use for multiple things! Plus, in most places you can buy 10 pounds of potatoes for less than $5!
Broth
During the holidays, you’ll often see various broths (chicken, turkey, beef) on sale. When you see these sales, stock up! They are great for making soups or other meals with a burst of delicious flavors!
Flour
You never know when you’ll want to bake some goodies! You can’t bake many things without flour on hand. Flour is a must have for pancakes, cakes, cupcakes, breads and so many more things.Â
Spices
If you are going to be cooking the same types of things often, it’s best if you can make them as good as possible! That means you need to spice it up! No boring, bland food for you! Keep salt, pepper, garlic salt/powder, seasoning salts and more on hand for the best foods.
