These are the 10 recipes our readers made most in July. From comfort food to quick dinners, each one is budget friendly and family approved.
Every month I love looking at which recipes my readers are making most because it tells me exactly what real families are cooking on real weeknights. From banana bread on the weekend to a quick chicken stir fry on a Tuesday night these 10 recipes cover every occasion and every craving.
Why These Recipes Work
- All 10 recipes are the most made recipes in July
- Something for every occasion — weekend baking, weeknight dinners, comfort food, and pantry staples all in one list
- Every recipe is budget-friendly and made with simple grocery store ingredients
- Perfect for saving and meal planning
- All family tested and kid approved across the board
1. Banana Bread
July or not banana bread is always one of the most made recipes on the site — and for good reason. This version is moist tender and comes together in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for using up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter and my kids request it constantly as an after school snack all summer long.
2. Sausage Gravy
Rich creamy sausage gravy poured over warm biscuits is the weekend breakfast my family looks forward to all week — and this homemade version is so much better than anything from a jar. It comes together in about 15 minutes with just a handful of ingredients and tastes like something from a Southern diner. Once you make it from scratch you will never go back.
3. Blueberry Muffins
Fresh blueberries are at their absolute best in July and these blueberry muffins are the perfect way to use them — soft fluffy and bursting with berry flavor in every single bite. My kids help make these on weekend mornings and they are gone before they even have a chance to cool completely. A summer staple in our house every single year.
4. Tuna Casserole
This classic tuna casserole is the budget-friendly comfort food dinner that never goes out of style — creamy tender and made with simple pantry staples most families already have on hand. It comes together fast and feeds a crowd without breaking the budget which is exactly why it keeps showing up on our most popular list month after month.
5. Chuck Roast
A budget-friendly cut of beef that the slow cooker transforms into the most tender fall-apart roast you have ever had — rich savory and packed with flavor after a full day of low and slow cooking. This is the Sunday dinner that makes the whole house smell incredible all afternoon and my family starts asking about it the moment they walk through the door.
6. Fried Onion Rings
Crispy golden onion rings made at home for a fraction of what you would pay at a restaurant — these come out perfectly crunchy every single time with a simple seasoned batter that the whole family loves. They are the side dish that disappears faster than anything else on the table and my kids request them constantly alongside burgers and sandwiches all summer long.
7. Egg Salad
Simple creamy and ready in under 15 minutes — this egg salad is the quick lunch my family reaches for all summer long when we need something fast and satisfying. Pile it on bread stuff it into a croissant or serve it over lettuce for a light fresh meal that costs almost nothing to make. One of the most affordable lunches on the entire site.
8. Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
All the cozy comfort of classic chicken pot pie made completely hands-off in the slow cooker — tender chicken creamy filling and a golden biscuit topping that bakes on top while everything cooks together. This is the dump and forget dinner that tastes like you spent all day cooking when the crockpot did everything for you. My family requests this one year-round.
9. Taco Seasoning
Once you make your own homemade taco seasoning you will never go back to the store-bought packets — it takes 2 minutes to mix together costs almost nothing and tastes so much better than anything from a package. Keep a jar on the counter all summer and use it on everything from ground beef to chicken to roasted vegetables. A true pantry game changer.
10. Chicken Stir Fry
Better than takeout and on the table in under 30 minutes — this chicken stir fry is loaded with tender chicken fresh vegetables and a savory sauce that my whole family goes crazy for. It is one of the most versatile weeknight dinners on the site because you can swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand and it always comes out incredible.
These 10 July favorites prove that the best recipes are often the simplest. Each one is budget friendly, family tested, and made with everyday ingredients. Leave a star rating and comment to let me know which recipe became your family’s new favorite.
