Showing posts with label Budget Meals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Budget Meals. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Easy refried like beans

Easy simple refried beans

Want refried like beans but no time to cook, mash , and then fry.
This easy crock pot recipe give you creamy refried like beans with the fuss of frying.

Cook beans in crock pot for 6-8 hours.
I usually put in in morning before work.
 Fill water to the brim, you may need add more water as cooking continues, they soak up a lot of liquid.

When cooked till tender, pour from crock to large pot and mash with potato masher.
You won't mash all, don't worry this adds texture and
homemade beans are rarely completely smooth unless you puree.

After, you have mashed cooked beans, here is the secret , add mayonnaise.
 Yep, not to much you do not want a mayo flavor  , just the fat, creaminess, and color.
Cook on low for another 30 minutes be sure to mix all the mayo in.
How much mayo, well, that is the secret....
guess you have to get my book when it comes out....LOL

This easy fool proof technique will give you creamy and nicely colored beans.
No frying needed.
The mayo adds just enough fat and creaminess along with a nice color.
( be sure to use Best Food's mayo)



Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Meat Manicotti

This savory dish is sure to please and super easy in the crock pot!

Meat Sauce
Raw Manicotti shells (stuff with sauce) place in crock pot.
 Top with extra sauce and cheese and cook on High 4-6 hours.


Monday, August 5, 2013

Super Easy Ranch potato

You need ;

Potatoes quartered
1/2 Bottle quality ranch dressing
2 oz cream cheese
Salt & Pepper
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Crumbled Bacon

Wash and cut your potato coat them in a large bowl with the dressing and cream cheese. Add salt & pepper. Spray a cooking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the potato on the sheet.  Roast at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  Remove from oven sprinkle bacon and cheese over top and return to oven for 5 more minutes.



Thursday, August 1, 2013

Creamy Ranch Potatoes

You need;

Red potatoes
Cream Cheese
Cream of potato soup
Ranch dip mix
garlic
pepper.

Cream together soup, cheese, and ranch, Coat the potatoes and dump mixture into crock pot spraye with cooking spray. Cook on low 6-8 hours.


2 Pounds Red Potatoes, Sliced 1 (8 Oz.) Package Of Cream Cheese, Softened 1 (10.75 Oz.) Can Cream Of Potato Soup 1 Package Ranch Dressing Mix 2 Cloves Of Garlic, Finely Minced Pinch Of Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Read more at http://crockpotladies.com/recipe-categories/side-dishes/crockpot-creamy-ranch-garlic-potatoes/#9yMtp8AMTrYHwq3C.99
2 Pounds Red Potatoes, Sliced 1 (8 Oz.) Package Of Cream Cheese, Softened 1 (10.75 Oz.) Can Cream Of Potato Soup 1 Package Ranch Dressing Mix 2 Cloves Of Garlic, Finely Minced Pinch Of Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Read more at http://crockpotladies.com/recipe-categories/side-dishes/crockpot-creamy-ranch-garlic-potatoes/#9yMtp8AMTrYHwq3C.99

Saturday, July 27, 2013

White Chicken Chili

You need-

Northern Navy Beans
Can diced tomato
Chicken broth
garlic powder
onions
cumin
Red Devil sauce
white meat chicken cubed
Chili powder
Cilantro


Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours. Garnish with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.  Serve with corn bread or crackers.




Friday, July 26, 2013

Crock Pot Corn Chowder

This is a rich and creamy soup to super easy and super good!
You need;

2 Cups fresh of frozen corn
1/4 Cup Flour
1 tsp each sugar and salt
1 tsp pepper
3 Eggs
2 Cups Whole Milk
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 TBSP Butter



Combine all items in crock pot, cook on low for 4 - 6 hours.



Serve with fresh  Bread for a great Summer Harvest Meal.


Thursday, July 25, 2013

Cool Creamy Cucumber Salad


You need:

Sour Cream
Cucumbers
Onion
Pinch of sugar

This is cool dish on hot day, great for summer celebrations.

Super Easy Tuna Casserole

Super Easy!

2 7 oz. cans of tuna
1 bag egg noodles
1 can of cream of celery soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup diced onions or scallions
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 1/2 cup crushed potato chips
1/4 tsp black pepper

Put everything, aside from 1/2 cup of crushed chips inside the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.  1/2 hour before serving pour set aside 1/2 cup of chips over the top and return the lid for remanider of time.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole


This is a yummy easy breakfast you can set on low the night before, or set on high early in the a.m for a great brunch.

You need;

Doz eggs beaten with 2 cups whole milk and salt and pepper to taste-


Spray your crock with cooking spray and add to it cooked sausage crumbled,  cheddar cheese shredded, and hash brown (fresh or frozen).  Then pour you egg mixture over the top of it all-







Cook on low over night or on High for fours hours-



Serve for wonderful warm and tasty breakfast!




Monday, July 22, 2013

Yummy Creamy Chicken , Bacon, and Mushroom

This is a easy great tasty dish that takes little time, however you would never know that!


Wrap chicken breast in bacon


Spray your crackpot with cooking spray and place breasts in the crock

Cover the breasts with cream of mushroom soup and cream cheese chunks.





Cover the creamy mixture with fresh mushrooms and green onions.



 Cook on High for 3 hours then reduce to low for another 1-2 hours.

Serve over egg noodles!   Delicious!






Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Beef Stroganoff Electric Skillet

Next to my crock pot, my electric skillet is my next favorite appliance. This skillet makes one pan dinners a a cinch and does not heat up the house.

Beef Strognaoff

1lb ground beef
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup of cream cheese
1/2 Cup finely chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
Egg Noodle Boiled  slightly firm

Ground you beef in pan while egg noodesl boil. Be sure to not boil noodles to fully done, they will cook more once added to skillet

After beef is brown add oinions and mushrooms and let cook 2 minutes.  Add soup and cream cheese. Be sure to blend well. Let bubbly for 2 minutes.  Add dente' pasta and turn down heat. Allow to cook 25 minutes or until noodles are not tender.  Serve.  Easy Peasey!