WinCo Foods Bargain Meals

I am happy to participate in the $5dollar dinners Bargain Meal of the Week.

WinCo's Bargain Meals for this week (6/17):

Meal #1

Ranch Glazed Chicken Breasts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese $.82
1/4 cup mayonnaise $.20
3 tablespoons ranch dressing $.15
4 (1 1/2 lbs) frozen chicken breasts $2.98

1 1/2 lbs broccoli $1.17

Brush frozen chicken breasts with vegetable oil. Heat gas grill, place chicken on medium heat. Cover grill; cook for 10 to 12 minutes turning once, until juice of chicken is clear in the thickest part. Mix cheese, mayo, dressing, spread 2 tablespoons on each chicken breast; cook covered for 3 minutes until topping is light golden brown. Sprinkle with Chives if desired.

Serve with broccoli cooked however you desire.


Total $5.32


Meal #2

Baked Spaghetti (serves 8-10)

1 package (16 oz) spaghetti $.98
1 pound hamburger $1.98
1 medium onion $.45
1 jar (26 oz) meatless spaghetti sauce $.84
1/2 tsp seasoned salt ~$.10
2 eggs $.18
1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese $.55
5 tbs butter $.55
4 cups Montrey Jack cheese $1.82

Cook spaghetti according to directions. Meanwhile, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.

Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13X9X2 baking dish. Top with meat mixture, and Jack cheese. Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes, uncover and bake 20 more minutes until heated throughout.

Total $7.45 ($3.73 for a family of 4, with leftovers for later in the week or freeze the rest in smaller containers for lunch)

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