Good food, fast and for about $5!

Today was grocery shopping day. It was not fully planned. Yesterday I thought we would go. Everyone ate and had full tummies. Then we ended up not going. Today, we ended up going on "empty" stomachs. But with list in hand, we made it with no "hunger" shopping impulse purchases!!! 

Anyhow, I was going to get us a snack at the drive thru on the way home. We just didn't stop...no one asked, so I just went home. Well, by this time I was Hungry! In about 30/45 min I made this fast, cheap, and good meal. And there was hardly any clean up....a big time good thing! 

A pre scliced ham, homemade Mac and cheese, and corn. 

I first boiled the noodles, then made a base with butter and flour....

Then I added cold milk.....and stirred over low heat till thickened....

Then I added cheeses.....

Then added back in the cooked noodles....

Yummy, and by making a base, your cheese goes a long way and is creamy and gooey!

The ham went into the microwave....

Then the corn had a warming season...

I had lettuce, too. I had thought I was craving iceberg and purchased some today. Incorrect! I remember now why we prefer darker salads! But I am thankful to have had it. 

So, in a short time, with just 3 dirty bowls, we had a meal that left all with full tummies. The cost was around $5 for everything (I made a pound of dry noodles). Not too bad and much better than the drive thru!