Poor Mans Tuna Casserole Food

POOR MAN'S CASSEROLE (POTATO, EGG & BACON CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Peel and slice the potatoes about 1/2 inch thick, then cook in salted water just until tender (do not overcook). Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
• Cut half a pound of your favorite bacon cut into 2 inch pieces setting aside about 3 uncooked slices for top. In a frying pan, cook the balance of the bacon pieces until it just starts to crisp.
• Slice the boiled eggs width wise about 1/4 inch thick.
• Using a deep casserole dish, layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/3 of the egg slices, and 1/2 of the cooked bacon. Repeat the layer. For the final layer, add the remaining potatoes, eggs and the raw pieces of bacon on top. I like to pour the bacon fat remaining in the frying pan over the whole dish.
• Bake uncovered in the oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the bacon on the top is crisp. Enjoy.

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 TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Make Macaroni and cheese in large saucepan or dutch oven according to package directions.
• 2. Mix drained tuna and mushroom soup in sauce pan and heat until warm over medium heat.
• 3. Combine mushroom soup mixture with macaroni mixture and stir well.
• 4. Divide cheese slices in thirds and place on top of macaroni and tuna. Place in warm oven 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

HE-MAN'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Cook noodles according to package directions in lightly salter water (Do not overcook).
• Drain and toss with butter.
• Set aside.
• Meanwhile, combine soup, milk, sour cream, salt, and vegetables in a large saucepan.
• Cook over low heat stirring often for about 15 minutes.
• Add tuna.
• Combine tuna mixture with noodles.
• Spoon into a 2 quart oven safe dish.
• Sprinkle with crackers.
• Bake 20-25 minutes.

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 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.