Welcome!
I will post new recipes as I can come up with them.
Warmest Wishes,
Shannon
Mac and Cheese Recipes using Boxed Mac and Cheese
I try not to use these any longer, but sometimes I still have to. (We have a healthier, yummier version that we prefer, but it is more costly.) Boxed Mac and Cheese can still be found at 3/$1.00 for the cheap brand, which all of the children love.
Just make the mac and cheese as suggested.
Add-ins: (Use any combination of these that you have on hand, even small amounts.)
Vegetables:
corn
peas
green beans
carrots
broccoli
Meats:
(Use 1/4 to 1/2 lb of whatever you choose)
ground beef
tuna
steak
hot dogs
pork
ham
Others:
onion
garlic
pasta/pizza sauce
salsa
seasonings of choice
Freezing: Tuna does not freeze well. Vegetables do, as do the rest of the meats. I can not vouch for the onion and garlic. Freeze individually in quart size freezer bags.
Apple Muffins
For these, I use the small boxes of Jiffy muffin mixes. I used to be able to get these for .33, but they are now .55.
You will also need one apple, 1 egg, and 1/4 cup of milk (water can be substituted if necessary – or use 1/8th cup of water and 1/8 cup of milk).
I will generally use reconstituted powdered milk in baking to save money.
Directions:
1. Prepare mix as directed on the box.
2. Chop an apple and add to the prepared mix.
3. Bake as directed on the box.
Yield: 6-8, depending on the size of the apple. We usually make a couple of batches at a time, at least. This saves on the electricity needed to bake them.
Good with: Peanut butter, butter, jelly/jam/marmalade/preserves.
Freezer: Wrap individually in plastic wrap. I have a gallon size freezer bag for muffins. I just throw them in there. Sometimes I have a few bags going. Press out as much of the air from the bag as you can.
