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Baked "Fried" Chicken Dinner

Author: M // Category: , , , , , ,
Family Dinner Option #3
This chicken is deliciously crispy and nearly fat free! The potato flakes give the coating extra crunch and flavor!

Menu Item Cost # Servings Cost per serving Cost per family of 4
Baked "Fried" Chicken
4

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1/2 pound each) $ 4.16


2 cups seasoned bread crumbs (approx 10 ounces) $ 0.60


2 cups instant potato flakes (approx 6 ounces) $ 0.60


2 large eggs $ 0.24


Olive oil, approximately 1 ounce $ 0.22


SUBTOTAL $ 5.82
$ 1.46 $ 5.82
Scalloped Corn
4-6

1 15 ounce can cream-style corn $ 0.65


1 large egg $ 0.12


1 cup milk $ 0.16


1 sleeve Ritz crackers $ 0.55


SUBTOTAL $ 1.48
$ 0.25-.37 $ 1.48
Salad
4

4 cups lettuces, Spring Mix $ 2.00 (approx)


OR 2 cups Spinach AND 2 cups Romaine



OR any combination of greens you prefer



1 15-ounce can Mandarin oranges $ 0.95


Approximately 4 ounces walnuts $ 1.25


Parmesan to taste $ 1.30 (4 oz)


Raspberry Vinaigrette $ 2.00 (approx)


SUBTOTAL $ 5.50
$ 1.38
$ 5.50
TOTAL

$3.09 - 3.21 $12.80
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Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Meatloaf dinner for under $10

Author: M // Category: , , , , , , , ,

Family Dinner Option #1

You can serve meatloaf you and your family will want - again and again and again! This is a beautiful, comforting, simple and delicious way to prepare meatloaf!


Menu Item

Cost

# Servings

Cost per serving

Cost per Family 4

Meatloaf, Stuffed





Ground Beef, 90% lean

$ 4.00

8-12



Mushrooms, 16 oz sliced

$ 2.58




Onion, 1 large

$ .45




Eggs, 2 large

$ .24




Seasoned Breadcrumbs, ½ cup

$ .30




Lipton Onion Soup Mix, 1 packet

$ .60




Worcestershire Sauce, 2 Tbsp

$ .20




Butter, 4 Tbsp

$ .30




SUBTOTAL

$ 8.67


$ 0.72 – 1.08

$ 2.89 – 4.32

Potatoes, Mashed


8-12



Potatoes, 10 medium (~ 5 lb)

$ 3.15




Water 4 cups

Negligible




Beef bouillon, 4 cubes

$ .80




SUBTOTAL

$ 3.95


$ 0.33 – 0.49

$ 1.32 - 1.98

Broccoli, Steamed frozen

$ 1.21

4

$ 0.30

$ 1.21

Biscuit, Pillsbury Southern Style


4

$ 0.12

$ .48

Gravy, Brown


4-8



Butter, 4 Tbsp

$ .30




Flour, ¼ cup





Bouillon, 2 cubes Beef

$ .40




SUBTOTAL

$ .70


~$ .15

$ .70

TOTAL



$ 1.65 – 2.17

$ 6.60 – 8.69
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