Low-Cost Recipes

List of Ingredients:

• 8 oz loaf of garlic bread
• 4 large, or 8 medium, breaded chicken strips
• 3/4 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup Italian blend cheeses
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
• 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped basil (optional)

Preparation or Cooking Instructions:

Place garlic bread, butter side up, on baking sheet. Arrange chicken strips on same sheet. Bake at 425 for 10 minutes or until bread is lightly browned and chicken strips are crispy. Cut chicken strips in half, lengthwise.

Spread marinara sauce onto bread. Lightly sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce, if using. Arrange chicken strips onto bread. Sprinkle with Italian blend cheese and basil. Bake 5 to 10 minutes, at 425 degrees, or until cheese is melted.

Garnishments: (optional)

After dipping into a bowl, sprinkle with shredded Mild Cheddar.

Servings: 4 to 6, depending on what side dishes accompany these open-faced sandwiches.

Family Rating: 5 out 5 wanted seconds.

© Carol A. Wells

List of Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef; cooked and drained
• 1/4 cup green peppers; chopped
• 1/4 cup onions; chopped
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes; do not drain
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow or brown mustard
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar; loosely packed
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon minced garlic

Preparation or Cooking Instructions:

Combine all ingredients into a large skillet. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low-medium. Cover and let simmer, checking frequently, for 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Garnishments: (optional)

After dipping onto a bun, sprinkle top with shredded Mild Cheddar or Monterrey Jack & Colby blend cheeses.

Servings: 8 sandwiches.

Family Rating: 4 out 5 wanted seconds.

© Carol A. Wells