7 Recipes Using Only Bread, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, and Milk

If you’re self-quarantined, you probably need some recipes that use the ingredients you already have. Recipes that use bread, butter, sugar, eggs, and not much else are great to always have at the ready.

When times are rough, either financially or because of a raging pandemic, for instance, it’s nice to have some tried & true recipes to go to. A yummy spicy chili is a good one. We also love this post that features 22 recipes that only need 3 ingredients to make.

Recipes Using Only Bread, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, and Milk

We’ve all heard stories about the great depression. Not saying that’s happening now. But this virus definitely has us all thinking of ways to use what we already have and to save our nickels. Most of us typically have staples, like bread, butter, sugar, eggs, and milk. The recipes we’re sharing today use those ingredients so that even when times are tough, you can make something your family will appreciate. (Bonus: they’re inexpensive to make.)

Spanish Flan – This creamy custard is stunning. Just look at this picture! It’s on my short list of recipes to make. (via Curious Cuisiniere)

Eggs In a Basket – These are quick and easy, and you can actually make them super cute and fun for kiddos. This recipe shows you how. (via Lake Life State of Mind)

Bread and Butter Waffles – How about a recipe from the 1950s to get you through while we’re all locked in? (via Tori Avey)

Pepper Milk Gravy – Lord help y’all. This is Southern gold. It’s the good stuff. (via The Chunky Chef)

Delicious Biscuits – If you’re making gravy, you know you have to make biscuits to pour it on, right? (via Baker Bettie)

 

Microwave Custard Pudding – I’m in love with this, and I haven’t even made it yet. It’s gorgeous. (via Kirbie Cravings)

Caramel Icing – Put this on a plain old cake and you have something truly special. (via Just a Pinch)

 

Want more recipes to make while you’re stuck indoors?

Here’s our list of healthy cookies to make and your kiddos will love them. One of our favorites is chicken parm sandwiches made in the crockpot. Do you have any recipes you’d be willing to share with us? We’re all going to need new things while we’re cozied up at home with our families!

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