If you are looking to feed a large family on a budget, then you want to have some quick ideas ready. These meals should be inexpensive, fast to create and be something that everyone will enjoy. With that in mind, here are four easy meals that can feed large families at home.
Tacos
Everyone loves tacos. One of the big advantages of making a taco dinner is that everyone can create the exact taco that they want. All you need is about a dozen taco shells and the various taco ingredients that you can place on plates and bowls. Some of the taco ingredients that you will need include seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Ham and Cheese Melts
Ham and cheese melts are a quick way to feed the whole family. To make things a little more interesting, you can use different types of cheese. You can start with American cheese and then add Swiss cheese and pepper jack cheese. Kaiser rolls will go great with the meal as well. Finally, Ham is rather inexpensive to get and you should have more than enough for the family.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
There is nothing quite as filling as spaghetti and meatballs. Pasta is one of the most inexpensive foods to buy in bulk. Plus, you can get ground beef at a low price and make your own meatballs. Simply add a jar of parmesan cheese and you have a great meal that everyone will enjoy. As a bonus, you may want to consider adding some garlic breadsticks as an appetizer.
Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
When the family wants something filling, then you will want to make everyone meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The great thing about meatloaf is that it will cook easily in the oven and you can make enough to feed the whole family fast. When it comes to mashed potatoes, you can make them from scratch using whole potatoes. If you are in a rush, then you will want to consider getting instant mashed potatoes. You simply get a quarter of water, microwave it and then add the packet of mashed potatoes. These packets of potatoes come in over a dozen flavors.
From tacos to ham & cheese melts, spaghetti & meatballs, to meatloaf & mashed potatoes, there are a number of ways to feed your large family. Try each one of these meals to keep the whole family happy.
