Introducing a delightful culinary creation, the "Poor Man's Mac and Cheese Casserole," a delectable twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe offers an incredible combination of rich, gooey cheese, hearty pasta, and a secret ingredient that elevates the dish to a whole new level. Perfectly suited for budget-conscious home cooks, this casserole is not only affordable but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you're craving a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a crowd-pleasing dish for a potluck gathering, this recipe has you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious and budget-friendly creation!
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POOR MAN'S MAC & CHEESE CASSEROLE
My husband's Great Grandma made this for him and his sibilings when they came to visit. Only five ingredients, simple and easy to make. Ground beef, corn, cream style corn, peas, and mac & cheese. A real kid pleaser and one of my husband's favorites. I couldn't find anything else like it on the Zaar.
Provided by mrsmeduck
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and set aside and keep warm. Or brown while cooking mac & cheese.
- Cook macaroni & cheese (I prefer Kraft brand)according to directions on box.
- Add ground beef, cream style corn, drained whole corn, and drained peas to macaroni and cheese. And you're done!
- If it's to dry for your taste just add some more milk.
- Frozen corn and peas can be used if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592.8, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 84.3, Sodium 779, Carbohydrate 70.7, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 13.1, Protein 35.6
POOR MAN'S CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Cook onion and pepper in oil in skillet till tender and hamburger and brown; drain. Put mixture in round casserole dish.
- Drain vegetables then add on top of hamburger. Add salt and pepper. Prepare potatoes according to package and spread on top of vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake in 350 degrees F oven for 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
POOR MAN'S CASSEROLE
This is a recipe that my mom made when we were growing up! It really is one of my families favorite quick meals! It is called Poor Man's Casserole because almost everyone should have the ingredients in their kitchen! This is a very versatile dish because you can add as little or as much of the ingredients to suit your family.
Provided by Alys Mommy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown the hamburger meat with the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Drain the fat.
- Then add the rice, corn, and tomato sauce and mix together.
- Top with the cheese.
- If you have a cast-iron pan put the casserole in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese. If you do not have a cast-iron pan, just cover the casserole until the cheese melts.
POOR MANS CAKE III
This recipe if from the l930's. My Grandmother gave it to my Mother and she gave it to me. Now I am a grandmother and passed it down to my kids. It's really good. You don't have to dirty your mixer for this one, just a big bowl.
Provided by Jill D
Categories Desserts Cakes Fruitcake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a saucepan mix brown sugar, raisins, water and shortening. Bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. When raisin mixture is cool, add to dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 or 40 minutes. Do not over bake or it will be too dry. Test after 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of cake should come out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 206.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
POOR MANS MACARONI N CHEESE
I have always loved Mac N Cheese and when we didnt have the money to buy some from the store I had to create something on my own.
Provided by Luvly Romy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cook the Egg Noodles in a sauce pan.
- and drain until there is about 2 tablespoons of water left in pan.
- Take the cooked noodles+water and transter them into a bowl, place the slices of American Cheese on the cooked noodles till all of the noodles are covered.
- Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 102.3, Sodium 833.5, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 24.8
POOR MAN HUSBAND CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Susan52
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook and drain ground beef. Mix beef with garlic, salt, sugar and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cook and drain egg noodles. Mix sour cream and cream cheese together in a small bowl. Layer, in order twice - noodles, sour cream mixture, meat. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
MY GRANDMA'S POOR MANS CASSEROLE
This casserole is amazing and I have never had anyone say different! Once you try it, I'm sure it will become a go to dish for you and your family too! GREAT for kids! (just don't tell them there is mushroom soup!)
Provided by sweetina
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 1 casserole dish, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Start off with cooking the white rice.
- As the rice is cooking start cooking your beef, I like to season it with pepper and mesquite seasonings, but you can also use garlic salt or any other seasonings you prefer.
- Once the meat and rice is done cooking mix together the meat, rice, and soup.
- Top it with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the oven on 375 for about 30 minutes or until the cheddar is bubbly and starting to brown,.
- * Sometimes I like to mix corn into it to give it a little more nutrition/flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 752.9, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.9
POOR MAN'S TUNA CASSEROLE
A friend and I made this up in college -- as we did not have much money, nor a proper kitchen. Over the years, I have tweaked it a bit -- now that I DO have a proper kitchen!
Provided by iewe7726
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook Macaroni and Cheese according to box directions.
- Stir in tuna, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen peas.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with shredded cheese and french fried onions.
- Bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted, and dish is heated through (approximately 15 minutes).
- Enjoy!
- If you are low on time, or don't want to heat up the oven, you can omit the cheese and french friend onions, and simply warm through on the stovetop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 757.5, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 18.9
POOR MAN'S DINNER
Don't let the name fool you-this dish guarantees "million-dollar taste" with just a few ingredients!-Mila Abner, Vada, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Season with pepper and garlic powder. Layer the beef, potatoes and onion slices in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over all. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
POOR MAN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE
An easy dish that's full of flavor! I always serve this with canned corn and a crisp salad.
Provided by JennyB
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water and brown rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat.
- Stir the mushroom soup, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and pepper into the skillet with the beef. Simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes. Serve over the rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 676.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
POOR MAN'S PIE
This is an awesome recipe that I got from my coworker. It can be modified in many ways, including for the slow cooker. It's a simple meal of things you often already have on hand that really sticks to the bones, and it can also be a fun way to use up some leftovers.
Provided by KatieDarling
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease. Stir cream of mushroom soup and green beans into ground beef and bring to a simmer.
- Spread ground beef mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over ground beef mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1041.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese blend. A combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice, but you can experiment with different cheeses to find your favorite combination.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Add a little bit of mustard powder to the cheese sauce. This will give it a tangy flavor that complements the cheese.
- Top the casserole with a breadcrumb topping before baking. This will give it a crispy texture and help to brown the cheese.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to set.
Conclusion:
Poor man's mac and cheese casserole is a delicious and budget-friendly dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover macaroni. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
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