Week 1 Low Cost Menu for 4 to 6

This is my plan for a low cost menu. There are two ways I can go about the cost. I can get the cost per meal, which I will do later, or how much it will cost to buy the articles if you do not have the supplies on hand. I will leave out a few thinks such as salt but will include the cost for four when I went shopping . Of course, the cost will change with time and may vary depending where you live. I you are a vegetarian you could change the meat to something else and even make vegan meatloaf. Cooking with beans and lentils would keep costs down more than using meat. With this plan all snack will be left overs. I have made a loaf of Rustic bread for the week and Bread sticks that can be used for meals and snacks. The bread sticks were made using the same recipe as the Rustic Bread.


Sunday

Eggs
Biscuits
Margarine & Jelly-I used a low fat spread
Orange Juice
Coffee
Milk

Meat Loaf
Instant Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Muffins
Iced Tea

Ramen Noodles
Thinly sliced veggies such as carrots and onions
Ice tea

Monday

Oatmeal
Margarine
Toast
Orange Jucie
Milk
Coffee

Meat Loaf Sandwiches on Rustic Bread
Carrot Sticks
Ranch Dressing
Applesauce
Tea

Sausage Baked Beans
Macaroni and Cheese
Coleslaw
Bread
Margarine & Jelly
Ice Tea

Tuesday


French Toast
Syrup
Orange Juice
Milk
Coffee

Beanie Wienies
Coleslaw
Bread
Milk

Salmon Patties
Rice
Creamed Peas
Biscuits
Canned Peaches
Iced tea

Wednesday

Oatmeal
Toast
Margarine
Jelly
Milk
Coffee

Egg Salad Sandwiches
Carrot sticks
Ranch Dressing
Apple sauce
Milk

Cowboy beans & Rice
Steamed Carrots
Cornbread
Iced Tea

Thursday

Oatmeal
Toast
Margarine
Milk
Coffee

Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Celery sticks
Ranch Dressing
Canned Pears
Milk

Tacos
Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Iced tea

Friday

Hot Cereal
Orange Juice
Toast
Margarine
Jelly
Milk
Coffee

Bacon & Egg Sandwiches
Canned peaches
Carrot sticks
Ranch Dressings
Milk

Hamburger Pinwheels
Macaroni & Cheese
Broccoli
Iced tea

Saturday

Pancakes
Syrup
Milk
Orange Juice
Coffee

Ramen Noodles with sliced Hot dogs & Veggies
Milk

Red Beans & Rice
Cabbage Fried in Bacon Grease
Corn Bread
Ice Tea