Poor Mans Mac Cheese Casserole Food

SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• to get started with this amazing southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole, you will have to bring some water to a boil, over high heat.
• Once the water is boiling, add in the 3 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni pasta, and cook until it's nice and firm, but not overly cooked.
• Next, toss 4 tbsp of salted butter into a large sauce pan, and melt over medium heat.
• Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in 3 tbsp of all purpose flour.
• Whisk the flour with the butter, and make sure that there aren't any lumps.
• Now pour the half & half into the sauce pan, and whisk until smooth.
• Let the flour, butter, and half & half mixture cook until it starts to thicken, then reduce the heat to low medium.
• Add in 8 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and mix until well incorporated.
• Sprinkle the seasoning salt & black pepper in the cheese sauce, and stir.
• Place the cooked & drained elbow macaroni pasta into a large bowl, then add in the cheese sauce.
• Fold the macaroni and cheese sauce until everything is well incorporated.
• Grab a 9x13 bake dish, and butter or lightly oil it.
• Combine the remaining shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Add a layer of the macaroni and cheese at the bottom of the bake dish, then top with a heavy layer of cheese. Repeat
• Melt two tbsp of salted butter, and combine it with the Italian panko bread crumbs.
• Top the creamy macaroni and cheese casserole with the buttery panko bread crumbs.
• Bake in the oven, uncovered, on 350 F for about 25-30 minutes.
• Serve & enjoy the best ever southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole!!

POOR MAN'S TUNA CASSEROLE

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.

POOR MAN'S MAC & CHEESE CASSEROLE

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.

MY GRANDMA'S POOR MANS CASSEROLE

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.

10-LAYER POOR MAN'S LASAGNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger in frying pan with salt and pepper, oregano, Italian seasonings, onions and garlic until done.
• Drain grease.
• Stir in (drained) mushrooms and spaghetti sauce.
• Simmer on very low.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, heat cream cheese in microwave until very soft. Stir in the sour cream and beef bouillon well. Set aside.
• Cook macaroni until just done or "al dente". Drain well.
• In greased 4 quart roaster or crock pot, place (layer) 1/3 noodles, then 1/3 cream sauce, then 1/3 meat sauce, repeat 2 more times until ingredients are used up.
• Top with shredded Mexican blend cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 35 to 40 minutes until heated through and lightly bubbling.
• Let rest 5 or 10 minutes before serving.
• About 10-12 servings.
• Serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad.

POOR MAN'S CASSEROLE

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 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.

POOR MANS MACARONI N CHEESE

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!