Guest Post from Sarah’s Deals: Deals to Meals {Chicken Fried Rice, Cheesy Enchiladas, Scalloped Potatoes & Ham}

Sarah from Sarah’s Deals is back with some yummy recipes! She also shows how to make bulk meals to save time and money!

One of the biggest ways I’ve found to save our budget and still eat healthier is to stock up on things when they are on sale and then find creative ways to doctor up the prepackaged deals to create balanced meals. These are quick and easy ways to make a full meal or to Bulk Prep and freeze our own microwaveable lunches. Here are a few of my favorite recipes.

Chicken Fried Rice

1 Box Betty Crocker Chicken Helper Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken (I only use 1/2# to save money)
4 Eggs
1 Can Corn (or partial package of frozen corn)
Chopped Onion
Optional if your family likes: Add fresh carrots and/or broccoli

Prepare per package instructions and add the additional items before the simmering process. Serve for dinner or package as above for the freezer.

Cheesy Enchiladas

1 Box Betty Crocker Helper Chicken Cheesy Chicken or Hamburger Enchilada
Meat (I only use 1/2# to save money)
1 Can Corn (or partial frozen bag)
Chopped Onion
1 Can of Enchilada Sauce
4oz Shredded Cheese
Tortillas
Option additions: Jalapenos, Re fried Beans

Prepare per package instructions, adding veggies before simmering. When complete, stuff the tortillas with the mix and re fried beans then place in a baking dish or individual containers for the freezer. Top with sauce and cheese. If making for dinner, bake at 350 for about 10 minutes, then serve.

Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

1 Boxed Potatoes {Any Flavor}
1/2″ Cubed Ham {I like to buy it on sale at Easter and freeze in meal portions}
Chopped Onion
Chopped Broccoli

Prepare per package instructions, add ham and veggies before simmering. Serve or make individual portions.

Enjoy!

Sarah Jehnzen is the author of Sarah’s Deals, a West Michigan based blog that’s “Helping You Live  Better, For Less”. She posts regular sale matchups, coupons and freebies as well as a variety of  cooking tips, household hints and other helpful ideas.