Imagine this, It's 5pm on Tuesday and you just now started thinking about what to feed your starving gremlins. You already had Totino's pizza three nights this week, and it's only Tuesday. I'm sharing my favorite healthy and CHEAP (ding ding ding) go...
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High Protein Cheeseburger Pasta
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo
High Protein Enchilada Skillet
High Protein Cheeseburger Pasta
Brown meat and season as desired, add condiments and combine. Add in dry pasta and toast for about 1 min, then add in 1 ½ - 2 cups of desired broth/water. Cook covered until tender, then lower heat and add yogurt and cheese, stirring until combined. ...
One box makes three portions for our house. One for me, one for my husband, and one for someone's lunch the next day! The only protein pasta I can't TELL it's protein pasta
Loopdy-Loos | Goodles
I add 1/2c-1c *on low heat* to make the pasta creamy! Add at the very end with a handful of cheese!
FAGE Total All Natural Nonfat Plain Greek Strained Yogurt, 32 oz
1lb is plenty for us! I use whatever ground meat we have, this is also good with ground turkey!
A couple dashes of this gives it that signature cheeseburger flavor
Great Value Worcestershire Sauce, 10 fl oz
I like to shred my own cheese but ain't nobody got time for that
Great Value Fiesta Blend Finely Shredded Cheese, 8 oz Bag
Add about a tbsp of all condiments to the meat once browned to create the base for the pasta!
Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 20 oz Bottle
Add about a tbsp of all condiments to the meat once browned to create the base for the pasta!
Great Value Yellow Mustard, 20 oz Squeeze Bottle
Add just enough to cover the pasta and let it cook on medium until pasta is done!
Swanson Chicken Broth, 32 oz Carton
I like dill over sweet, but I will use whatever pickles we have. Also good with whatever toppings you like on your burger!
Great Value Dill Squeeze Relish, 10 fl oz Bottle
Creamy Chicken Sausage Orzo
Cut sausage into bite-sized pieces and sear in olive oil until browned. Toast orzo in remaining fat/oil for about 1 min until slightly browned. Add broth, cream, soy sauce, and desired seasoning. Simmer for 20-30min on med-low heat, covered. Stir eve...
Cut into rounds and brown until crisp in ~2tbsp of olive oil over med-high heat
Aidells Italian Style Smoked with Mozzarella Cheese Chicken Sausage Links, 12 oz, 4 Count
Brown 1 cup of orzo in remaining oil for about 1 min (Ratio: 1 orzo: 2 liquid)
Barilla Classic Non-GMO, Kosher Certified Orzo Pasta, 16 oz
Add 2 cup of broth once orzo is toasted. Simmer for 20-30min until almost all liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. Stir every 2-3 min to prevent sticking.
Swanson Chicken Broth, 32 oz Carton
Add ¼ cup-½ cup along w broth; start with ¼ and add more as needed
Great Value Heavy Whipping Cream, 16 oz Carton
Add 1-2 tbsp to help cut the heaviness and add some savoriness!
Great Value Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 15 fl oz
To taste, no salt because soy sauce and broth is salty enough!
McCormick Kosher Pure Ground Black Pepper, 1.5 oz Can
To taste
Tony Chachere's, Seasoning, Cajun, 8 oz
To taste
Great Value Italian Seasoning, 0.95 oz
Turn off heat and add as much cheese as you like! (I do the entire container)
Frigo Shredded Parmesan Cheese, 5 oz Refrigerated Plastic Cup
Add once heat is off and cover until wilted, then stir in.
Marketside Organic Baby Spinach Salad, 5 oz Clam Shell (Fresh)
High Protein Enchilada Skillet
Brown meat and season as desired. Once cooked, add in diced vegetables/rotel/corn. Slightly crisp tortillas. Add in enchilada sauce, water, and yogurt. Finish with lime juice. I top mine w a little sour cream and cilantro!
Brown in about ½ tbsp olive oil until cooked through, season as desired.
JENNIE-O Fresh Lean Ground Turkey, 93/7% Tray, All Natural, 1 Pound, 22 Grams of Protein per Serving
Finely dice onion (as much as you like) and add to remaining oil, cook until translucent
Fresh Yellow Onions, 3 lb Bag
Dice and add in with onion
Fresh Jalapeno Pepper, Approx. 3-5 per 0.25 Pound
Add entire can, juice and all
ROTEL Original Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, 10 oz
Sear in a dry pan until slightly charred
Great Value Frozen Whole Kernel Corn, 12 oz Steamable Bag
Cut into small strips and add to meat/veggies until slightly crisp
La Banderita Carb Counter, Small Street Taco Flour Tortillas, 14 Count, 10.8 oz
Add entire can and then ~½ can of water
Great Value Red Enchilada Sauce, 10 oz
Add about ½ cup - 1 cup until desired creaminess
FAGE Total All Natural Nonfat Plain Greek Strained Yogurt, 32 oz
