31 March 2009

The Mac N Cheese Challenge Round Two

Alright here comes round two of the Mac N Cheese Challenge! Get out your box of macaroni and the following:


1 can mixed veggies ($0.50)
1 can cream of mushroom soup ($0.50 store brand Fred Meyer)


First things first, put the cheese packet aside for another recipe - you don't need it for this one. (It's great added to slow cooker potato stews or, add a little bit of milk and bake with sliced potatoes for homemade au gratin potatoes!)

Boil the macaroni as directed on the package.



Next, drain 95% of the water and add the can of soup, mixing thoroughly.



Next, add the drained can of vegetables, and mix.


Cook on low for five minutes.


Serve with a salad (small bag of lettuce is $0.79 at Fred Meyer) and corn muffins (mix box is usually around $0.40) If your budget allows, top this with shredded mozzarella cheese before serving. You can always add a second can of vegetables, or even half a pound of ground sausage or chicken as well. Also, feel free to substitute with whatever Cream of soup you have on hand - chicken and even celery would work just fine.

4 comments:

Condo Blues said...

I made something similar with a can of tuna fish in mac and cheese in a hot pot in my college dorm. I was so proud of my "casserole". Still, it was good. cheap too.

Cascia said...

Now that is an inexpensive dinner. Did it taste pretty good?

Kristin at My Art and the Mom in Me said...

Wow! A recipe that I actually already have the ingredients to, lol! Was it pretty tasty?

Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

Yes, it was pretty good - DH ate most of it! LOL I did add a little bit of cheese onto it before serving it. (Because we're cheese addicts here!)