Mom's Meatloaf

(sorry for this not so pretty pic...I was going to take a before and after pic, but only got the pre-cooked photo)

Another main dish I grew up with and I love this because of the cheese cubes in it.  

1 lb. hamburger

1 egg

crushed saltine crackers

milk

chopped onions

salt & pepper

cubed cheddar cheese

I know this is really broad, just prepare to your liking.  Mix all together and put into baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or check for longer.  We serve it with ketchup or BBQ sauce.

Chicken Noodle Casserole

This is one of my most favorite meals I grew up with.  Wouldn't call it fat free by any means, but you could use reduced fat soups to make it better.

1 pkg. egg noodles (cooked)

3-4 cooked chicken breasts cubed

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

Combine soups and add 1/2 to 1 cup milk

Saute in 2 T. butter: 2 celery stalks chopped and 1/3 onion chopped

Cubed cheddar cheese

Mix everything together and place in a 9 x 13 pan.  Top with crushed potato chips and grated cheddar cheese mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.  *I always make a few recipes and freeze for later.

French Dip sandwiches

For a busy school night this is super easy and fast.  

French Roll

Sliced roast beef

Swiss cheese slices

Au jus gravy mix (in the gravy packet aisle)

Prepare au jus gravy mix as directed on package.  I always add the sliced beef into the hot gravy.

Slice french roll in half and butter each side.  Broil until browned.

Layer hot beef onto roll and place a slice of cheese on top.

Return to oven to broil until cheese is melted.

Replace top of roll, slice sandwich on half and serve with side of au jus gravy.