Menu Plan Monday for November 17th – 30th
It’s a “two week edition” of Menu Plan Monday for me this week! Since next week involves Thanksgiving and travel and would make for a short post (and I’ve planned my menu for the rest of the month anyway), I decided to just go ahead and post it all today.
Here’s what I have planned:
Monday: Heavenly Ham and Potatoes and a veggie du jour
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo Lasagna – I’ll use this recipe as a base, but use Alfredo sauce made from packets instead of jars, and I’ll probably do something a little different with the veggies (adding broccoli and possibly other veggies too). Maybe garlic bread or garlic biscuits and a salad with it.
Wednesday: Salmon Patties and baked squash
Thursday: Hearty Beans and Rice (see recipe below), and a veggie du jour
Friday: Thanksgiving potluck – I’m making the turkey, and possibly other items (depending on how many people are coming and what they are bringing!)
Saturday: Meatloaf (see recipe below), baked potatoes and a veggie du jour
Sunday: Dinner with extended family, so we’re not cooking at home
Monday (11-24): Tator Tot Casserole
Tuesday (11-25): Pork Chops, a pasta side dish, and a veggie du jour
Wednesday (11-26): Cheesy Tuna Crescents and a veggie du jour (recipe bumped from this past week since we ended up eating out one night)
Thursday (11-27): Thanksgiving night – we’ll either be eating up leftovers before our trip or having something easy like pizza.
Friday through Sunday: Traveling to see family
Hearty Beans and Rice Casserole (source unknown – a recipe from mom)
1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
½ cup chopped onion (optional)
1 16oz. can baked beans
1 16oz. can light red kidney beans
2 cups cooked rice
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. mustard
In a large skillet, brown ground beef or tukey and onion; drain. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into casserole dish and cover. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Some people like to put hot sauce on it when it is done.
Meatloaf (this is just approximately “how I make my meatloaf” so I am not sure the quantities are 100% right on!)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestshire sauce
1 chopped onion or minced onion to taste
Seasonings to taste (salt, pepper, garlic, chives, etc)
½ to ¾ cup oatmeal
Additional Ketchup for top (optional)
Bacon slices for top (optional)
Mix all ingredients, except Oatmeal. Add oatmeal until mixture achieves desired consistency. Place in greased loaf pan or other small pan. Add additional ketchup and bacon for top if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until well cooked. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
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AH! Oatmeal! I have been trying to think of a good substitute to bread crumbs in my meatloaf recipe – and OATMEAL! Duh! Thanks for posting that!
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