Zucchini & Bacon Dish

12 ounces zucchini, shredded ($0)
1 large onion, chopped finely ($.50)
6 -8 ounces lean bacon, in 1/2-inch dice ($.50)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated ($1)
1 cup self-raising flour ($.25)
1/4 cup oil (olive oil is tasty) ($.25)
5 eggs, slightly beaten with black pepper (see next item) ($.40)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


1 You can use a food processor to grate the cheese and zucchini, and chop the onion.

2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3 In a large bowl, combine all ingredients -- in the order listed. Mix well after each addition.

4 Put everything in an 11" x 7" pan. A 9" x 13" pan works, too.

5 Bake for 40-45 minutes (may take up to an hour), or until golden brown.

6 Check the bottom. It sometimes browns faster

Serve with breadsticks and a salad.

*if you don't have self-rising flour, just use 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 T baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.

Total Cost: $3.00

Zucchini Boats

Anything that is called a "boat" can disguise the taste to a 3-year-old - so mine loved this meal and got the other kids excited about EATING THEIR BOAT! :) Love it.

2-3 medium-sized zucchini (home-grown = free)

2 tomatoes (home-grown = free)

6 eggs ($.50)

1/4- 1/2 cup milk ($.10)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Cheese for top ($.30)

Cut off ends of zucchini, then slice in half lengthwise. Clean out the inside of the zucchini (but keep enough so the "boat" doesn't fall apart), keep the insides in a separate bowl. Cut zucchini's into about 4-6 inch sections, then place face down in a greased fry pan and fill with 1/4 inch water and cook to soften while preparing inside of "boat" about 5-10 minutes - careful not to burn.

Dice the zucchini innards. Dice the tomatoes. Remove the boats from heat and cook the zucchini & tomatoes. Cook about 5 minutes. Beat eggs and milk together, then add to the zucchini mixture. Add salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are scrambled. Then scoop into boats. Top with a slice of cheese and warm boats in pan again until cheese is melted. Then serve and enjoy.

Serves: Depends on # of zucchini and how big they are.

Total Cost = $0.90

CEREAL!

I have cereal now - but still working on the e-coupons being taken off. Here's the breakdown

4 Cheerios original $1.49 each (after promo- saved $6)= From $11.96 to $2.36 for 4 or $.55 cents each
$1/2 Q printable, $1.50/4 catalina, $.55 smiths e-coupon, $.55 smiths e-coupon

2 Chocolate Cheerios $1.49 each (after promo saved $6) final should be $.62 each
$1/2 RP 6/6?, NEED $.75 smiths e-coupon

2 Lucky Charms $1.49 (after above promo) final cost = $.94 each
$.55 Q printable x 2

3 Post Raisin Bran $1.50 each (SALE) from $4.50 - $.50 for 3 or about $.17 each
$2 Q printable from Post Newsletter sign-up, $1/2 RP 6/20?, $1/2 smiths e-coupon

2 Cache Valley Cheese $2.29 (for free zoo or movie!) final is $1.74 each for 8 oz
$.55 Q x 2 in SS - MAY, I think - Now I need to find more - I have 4, but need more

4 Kroger Biscuits $1.19 each (better than Pillsbury Grands and need them this week)

2 Milk $2.09

3 Dozen eggs at $.69 each

2 Gogurt at $2 each Final cost = $1.22 each
$.80/2 printable (expires this week), $.75/2 smiths e-coupon

TOTAL OOP= $23.24
Total savings = $35.66 (included phone calls I still need to make)
Savings 62%
24 items bought - average of $.97 each