Chili Buns - Cheap Meal for Family

Chili Buns

 

 

A cheap meal that feeds a big family. Formally considered a Southern dish, Chili Buns is actually a common "go-to" meal in many areas of the US. I have a "Wednesday Night" recipe list that I refer to often. These are meals that my mother would fix on Wednesday night when there was not much time between work and church. Chili Buns is at the top of that list. So now I make them for my family and each of my children have their own way of making them.

 

You cannot go wrong with Chili Buns. It is the best with homemade chili, but it is just as satisfying with chili from a can as well. Give some condiment options, or not...that's up to you. I offer whats on hand.

 

Ingredients:

 

1-2 cans of Chili (or homemade chili if you have made a pot)

1 pack of hot dog buns (or hamburger buns, or sliced bread)

 

Optional Condiments/Toppings:

 

Cheese (sliced or shredded - whatever you have)

Ketchup

Mustard

Mayonnaise

Onions

 

Like I said. you can't go wrong here. Build it however you want, or just go plain. I have a teen that adds pickles on the side.

 

 





Cheese Dogs in a Blanket

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
4 beef franks
4 cheese slices

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Unroll crescent roll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise.
Cut franks lengthwise in half. Then cut in half crosswise.
Cut each slice of cheese into 4 strips.
Place 1 frank piece and 1 cheese strip at short side of each dough triangle; Roll up.
Place seam-sides down on baking sheet.
Bake 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Makes 8 Servings (2 each)

Prep Time: 10 minutes (23-25 minutes including cook time)

Serving Suggestions:

Serve on platter with ketchup, mustard and veggies on the side.

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Hamburger & Potato Bake

1 Lb Ground Beef

2 Lbs Potatoes Peeled & Chopped

2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup

1 Onion Chopped

Salt

Pepper

In an skillet, fry potatoes and onions until tender. Salt and pepper to taste. While potatoes and onions are cooking, brown the ground beef in another skillet. Salt to taste. Pour beef into casserole dish or dutch oven and top with the potatoes and onions. Pour cream of chicken soup over the top and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Serves 6-8

*More potatoes can be added to stretch servings.

Ground Beef Casserole

1 LB Ground Beef

1 Medium Onion

Salt and Pepper to Taste

½ Tsp. Garlic Powder

1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

½ Tsp. Oregano

1 Can Stewed or Diced Tomatoes

Grated Parmesan Cheese

1 Small Box Macaroni

Sauté beef and onion until beef is done and onions are tender. Add all seasonings and tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes. While simmering, boil the water for the macaroni and cook according to the package directions. Drain macaroni and stir into beef mixture. Pour into a casserole dish and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 10-20 minutes or until cheese melts or browns. This can be served with a side salad and/or garlic bread.