How does this sound?

[justme]

I have to quickly come up with a dish to take to a potluck and we don't have any money to buy anything so I have to use what we have on hand.

How does this sound? And please be honest. http://mainstreetmom.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif

ground turkey - browned & drained
rice
cream of mushroom soup

Options:
could also put green beans in it
could also put french fries on top of it

I also have mac & cheese and thought about doing mac & cheese with the ground turkey.

Please let me know how you feel about any or all of these options. Thanks!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

It does sound interesting. I say go for it. Have you thought about topping it with a bit of cheese?

[justme]

I would love to add some cheese but we don't have any. It is the end of the month for us and our cupboards are pretty bare. Pretty much all I have is what I posted. Thanks, though!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I totally understand what you mean. I do like your idea. I think it would work, even without cheese. You never know, you may get ppl wanting the recipe and they'll never know. lol

[sweetnell3]

I think either one of your idea will work fine. I can totaly relate to the bare cupboard as we don't get pay except every two weeks.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Have you noticed that events requiring you to bring something always seem to come when your cupboards are bare and the case is low? lol

[cat lover]

I think your first idea sounds good! Maybe throw some black pepper or chili powder in it if you have one of those on hand to just add a little spice. The green beans added to it should work too! Good luck!

[Yummys_Girl]

I think either sounds fine. Let us know which you make and how it turns out. You may have created a new hit recipe for everyone!

[justme]

Thank you all for the wonderful help! I cooked up the hamburger and then I had to go pick up my grandson so my husband ended up choosing what to make. He had found some tater tots and made a Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole. He also made some plain mac & cheese for the kiddos to enjoy. When I got back with the baby it was all done and we were ready to go!

Thanks, again, everyone! You are all great!!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I hope you got some rave reviews! I bet that is how half the recipes are born--out of neccessity. lol

[Bilby]

I make Mac and cheese and put on top of ground beef mix, pop in the oven for a bit to crust over. One of the kids faves.
With or without veges in the mince is good to.

[cat lover]

Do you cook the meat loaf first and then just add the mac and cheese towards the end or? Please share your recipe here with us on it. It sounds interesting!

[Bilby]

I cook my mince (ground beef, chicken, pork etc) as I would for spaghetti bologanise or a savoury mince (loose). Place in an oven proof dish.
Cook my mac and cheese as per usual and put on top of the cooked mince mix. Sprinkle on a little extra cheese (can mix grated cheese with parsley).
Cook in moderate oven (180*C/375*F) until cheese is golden brown.
Serve with grren beans or as is.
This is actually what I'm doing for dinner tonight.

[cat lover]

I bet the kids would like that next time they come up; will have to try it on them!

[Marj]

Another idea is to cook the mince with whatever herbs or flavouring you have, cover the whole lot with mashed potato and sprinkle some grated cheese on it. I sometimes slice a tomato over the meat before adding the mashed potato. It is very yummy. Marj

[cat lover]

That is good too, are you talking of a Shepherd's Pie?