Poor Mans Ham Salad Food

MY FAVORITE BOLOGNA OR HAM SALAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Do not use Velveeta for this recipe, it does not store well.
• I suggest a food processor for this recipe unless you prefer a meat grinder. Use a large bowl with tight lid for storing.
• Take all the bologna out of the packaging and quarter.
• Unwrap all the cheese slices (if in wrap) and quarter as well.
• Place half the meat and half the cheese in processor and pulse until semi-chunky. It should look spreadable. Scoop in bowl.
• Add remaining bologna and cheese, process.
• Place rest in large bowl and add relish, mix well.
• Add 1/2 of the mayo, stir. You can choose the consistency if you prefer. I like it a bit more mayonnaisy. Add rest if preferred.
• You can use either Miracle Whip or real Mayo, both are great. I like the real mayo because it works better with crackers.
• Serve on either a hamburger bun (kid's favorite), sandwich bread, or club crackers.
• Store remaining spread in fridge, it can last up to one week.

POOR MAN'S HAM SALAD

Steps:

• You'll need a grinder for this. The old crank type or electric, it you have one. Grind the Bologna through a coarse grind plate.
• Grind the Sweet Pickles into the ground Bologna, adding some of the juice to make moist. (You certainly can use Sweet Pickle Relish if you like) I've also used "Bread n' Butter" pickles when I was out of Sweet.
• My figures for the Mayo, Mustard etc. are approximate as I make a much larger batch and do it all by sight and taste. Mix the Mayo in first, then Mustard.
• I don't add the diced onion, because although it adds texture and taste, you can't hold this long w/ raw onion in it. Instead, I use a Jalapeno Relish that has pickled onion in it. It's available at Mexgrocer.com I add this after finishing for those whom desire a little kick, leave the main batch without.
• When it's all mixed and to your taste, pack in clean jars or Tupperware. It'll hold in the refrigerator for two weeks and better. If it begins to get a bit dry, just mix a little more Mayo into it.
• This is great on sandwiches and also works well as a canape or cracker topper, just sprinkle a little Paprika on it to look pretty.
• My first time to post anything here, so I hope I've been clear and haven't broached any protocols...LOL

POORMAN'S HAM SALAD (BOLOGNA SALAD)

Steps:

• Grind Bologna, cheese, sweet pickles and eggs in one bowl. Add Miracle Whip to your taste or until desired creaminess is acheived.
• Makes about 1 1/2 lbs of ham salad.

POOR MAN'S SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• 1. Brown hamburger and onion. Season to taste.
• 2. Add tomato soup and 1 can of water.
• 3. Cover and simmer while cooking spaghetti.
• 4. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
• 5. When spaghetti is done, drain and mix with meat/soup. Season to taste.
• 6. Let set about 10 minutes for noodles to absorb some of the sauce.

POOR MAN'S DINNER PARTY

Steps:

• Brown ground been in shortening until all red color disappears. Drain all but 1 1/2 tsp grease from the skillet.
• Add the onion, tomatoes, catsup, steak sauce, green pepper, and parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package directions. Combine macaroni and ground beef mixture in a 2 quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that you will be adding a cream of soup.
• Gently spoon mushroom soup into mixture. Mix lightly, lifting from the bottom. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese into the mix and stir. Add the other 1 cup of cheese on the top.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until top is bubbly and browned.

POOR MAN'S OYSTER STEW - CREAMY SALSIFY SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the salsify and water to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
• Stir in cream, butter, salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until butter is melted and cream is heated through.
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POOR MAN'S CAVIAR

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve with Frito Scoops or tortilla chips.

POOR MAN'S EGGS BENEDICT SANS SAUCE

Steps:

• I always keep a container of deviled ham mixed with mayo in the fridge.
• The proportion for the mix are up to your taste.
• I use about 1 heaping tablesoon for each 4.25 oz can of Underwood deviled ham.
• Toast the halves of one sandwich size English muffin, I use Thomas'.
• Spread deviled ham mix to cover each half. Fry 2 eggs to your taste. Soft yolks best for this.
• Put one egg on each English muffin half.
• and ENJOY!.