Budget Friendly Recipes, Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

06/21/2026

POPCORN CHICKEN MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE! CRISPY, CREAMY & EASY! 🍗🥔🧀✨

Ingredients

1 bag frozen popcorn chicken, 24–28 ounces
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1 cup corn, drained or frozen
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chicken gravy
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika, optional
Green onions, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Bake or air fry the popcorn chicken according to package directions until crispy.

Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Spread the mashed potatoes evenly into the bottom of the dish.

Sprinkle corn over the mashed potatoes.

Drizzle chicken gravy over the corn and potatoes.

Sprinkle garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika over the top.

Add shredded cheddar cheese.

Place crispy popcorn chicken pieces over the cheese layer.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Drizzle with extra warm gravy before serving if desired.

Top with green onions for extra flavor

06/21/2026

PIZZA SLIDERS! CHEESY, SAUCY & EASY! 🍕🧀✨

Ingredients

12 slider rolls or Hawaiian rolls
¾ cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
30–40 pepperoni slices
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, optional

Optional Add-Ins

Cooked sausage
Black olives
Bell peppers
Jalapeños
Mushrooms
Extra cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected.

Place the bottom half in a greased baking dish.

Spread pizza sauce over the rolls.

Add a layer of mozzarella cheese.

Place pepperoni slices over the cheese.

Add more mozzarella and cheddar if using.

Place the top half of the rolls over the filling.

Mix melted butter with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese.

Brush the garlic butter over the tops of the rolls.

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 12 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for another 5–8 minutes, or until golden and melty.

Slice into sliders and serve warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping.

06/21/2026

SLOPPY JOE TATER TOT CASSEROLE! SAUCY, CHEESY & EASY! 🍔🥔🧀✨

Ingredients

1½ pounds ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced, optional
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ketchup
½ cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag frozen tater tots, 28–32 ounces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cook ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain extra grease.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy.

Spread the sloppy joe mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.

Arrange frozen tater tots in an even layer on top.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden.

Sprinkle with extra cheese during the last 5 minutes if desired.

Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

06/20/2026

CROCKPOT CHEESY BEEF SANDWICHES! 🧀🍔✨

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 can cheddar cheese soup
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Hamburger buns

Instructions

Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet until browned. Drain extra grease.

Add the beef mixture to the crockpot.

Stir in cheddar cheese soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours.

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese during the last 15 minutes.

Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto hamburger buns.

Serve warm with pickles, chips, fries, or a side salad.

These are saucy, easy, and perfect for family dinners, parties, game day, or quick crockpot meals.

06/20/2026

CROCKPOT BBQ PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES! 🍗🍔✨

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless chicken
1½ cups BBQ sauce
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Hamburger buns
Coleslaw, optional

Instructions

Add chicken to the crockpot.

Pour BBQ sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.

Add brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, or high for 3–4 hours.

Shred the chicken with two forks.

Stir it back into the sauce and cook for 10 more minutes.

Serve hot on hamburger buns with coleslaw if desired.

06/20/2026

HAM AND CHEESE HASHBROWN CASSEROLE! CREAMY, CHEESY & EASY! 🧀🥔✨
Ingredients

1 bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, 30 ounces, thawed
2 cups diced ham
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
¼ cup melted butter
½ cup diced onion, optional
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt, to taste
¼ cup chopped green onions, optional

Optional Topping

1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream soup, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a little salt.

Add the thawed hashbrowns, diced ham, onion, and 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese.

Stir until everything is creamy and well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top.

For a crunchy topping, mix crushed cornflakes or crackers with melted butter, then sprinkle over the casserole.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, golden, and the hashbrowns are tender.

Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Top with green onions if desired.

Serve warm with eggs, biscuits, fruit, salad, or roasted vegetables.

06/20/2026

CROCKPOT PIZZA CASSEROLE! CHEESY, SAUCY & EASY! 🍕🧀✨

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar pizza sauce, 24 ounces
1 jar marinara sauce, 24 ounces
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces pasta, cooked just until firm
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup pepperoni slices
½ cup sliced black olives, optional
½ cup diced bell peppers, optional
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Instructions

Cook the ground beef or Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.

Add diced onion and garlic, then cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Drain extra grease.

Stir in pizza sauce, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Cook the pasta just until firm, then drain. Do not overcook because it will soften more in the crockpot.

Lightly grease the crockpot.

Add a layer of sauce mixture to the bottom.

Add a layer of cooked pasta.

Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the pasta.

Add pepperoni slices and any optional toppings like olives or bell peppers.

Repeat the layers until everything is used, finishing with cheese and pepperoni on top.

Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, or on high for 1–1½ hours, until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is melted.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving if desired.

Serve warm with garlic bread, salad, or extra pizza sauce on the side.

06/20/2026

MEXICAN CHEESE PULL TACO BAKE! CHEESY, MELTY & EASY! 🌮🧀✨

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
¼ cup water
1 cup salsa
½ cup sour cream
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed, optional
1 cup corn, drained, optional
8 small flour tortillas or corn tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup nacho cheese sauce, optional
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Optional Toppings

Diced tomatoes
Shredded lettuce
Jalapeños
Green onions
Sour cream
Guacamole
Crushed Doritos or tortilla chips
Taco sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any extra grease.

Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until saucy.

Add salsa, sour cream, black beans, and corn if using. Stir until creamy and combined.

Lightly grease a baking dish.

Cut tortillas into halves or strips.

Layer tortillas on the bottom of the dish.

Spoon half of the taco beef mixture over the tortillas.

Sprinkle with Mexican blend cheese and mozzarella.

Add a drizzle of nacho cheese sauce if using.

Repeat with another layer of tortillas, taco beef, and cheese.

Brush the top tortillas lightly with melted butter mixed with garlic powder if you want a golden top.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is fully melted.

Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Top with tomatoes, lettuce, jalapeños, green onions, sour cream, guacamole, or crushed chips.

Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy pull.

06/19/2026

FREEZER TOMATO SAUCE PACKETS! FRESH, EASY & MEAL-PREP FRIENDLY! 🍅
Ingredients

8 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or 2 large cans crushed tomatoes
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Fresh basil, optional

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes or crushed tomatoes.

Stir in tomato paste, salt, black pepper, sugar, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Cook uncovered for 25–35 minutes, stirring sometimes, until the sauce thickens and the flavors come together.

Blend the sauce with an immersion blender if you want it smooth, or leave it chunky.

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Let the sauce cool completely.

Spoon 1–2 cup portions into freezer bags or freezer-safe containers.

Flatten freezer bags gently so they freeze in thin packets.

Label each packet with the date and amount.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

06/19/2026

BEEF TACO CRESCENT CASSEROLE! CHEESY, BUTTERY & EASY! 🌮🧀✨
Ingredients

2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
¼ cup water
½ cup salsa
½ cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Crushed Doritos or tortilla chips, optional

Optional Toppings

Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Sour cream
Salsa
Jalapeños
Green onions
Guacamole
Taco sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cook the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain any extra grease.

Stir in taco seasoning and water. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until the beef is saucy and flavorful.

Remove from heat and stir in salsa and sour cream until creamy.

Lightly grease a baking dish.

Unroll one can of crescent dough and press it into the bottom of the dish. Pinch the seams together.

Spoon the taco beef mixture evenly over the crescent layer.

Sprinkle cheddar cheese and Mexican blend cheese over the beef.

Unroll the second can of crescent dough and place it over the filling. Pinch the seams together gently.

Brush the top with melted butter mixed with garlic powder.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crescent top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Top with crushed Doritos or tortilla chips for extra crunch if desired.

Serve warm with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, green onions, or guacamole.

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