Homemade Hamburger Helper Mix

2 cups of powdered milk

1 cups corn starch

¼ cup chicken bouillon powder

2 T dried onion

1 t. basil

1 t. thyme

1 t. pepper

2 T dried parsley

1 T garlic powder

Mix all ingredients together and store in a canning jar with an air tight lid.

To make:

Chili Mac

Brown one pound of hamburger and add:

1 cup of water

1 ½ cups of uncooked whole wheat elbow noodles

2 cans 15 oz. chopped tomatoes

1 T chili powder

½ cup mix

Bring above ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until noodles are cooked completely.

Hamburger Stroganoff

Brown one pound of hamburger and add:

2 cups water

½ cup helper

2 cups whole wheat linguine noodles

Bring mixture to a boil and stir, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until noodles are tender. Then add:

½ cup sour cream and serve

Hamburger Potato Casserole

Brown one pound hamburger. Add:

¾ cup water

6 peeled potatoes, sliced thin

1 cup frozen peas

½ cup (slightly heaping) mix

Lasagna Casserole

Brown one pound of hamburger and add:

½ half cup mix

1 chopped onion

2 cups water

2 8oz. cans tomato sauce

3 cups whole wheat pasta of your choice

¼ cup parmesan cheese

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. top with:

2 cups mozzarella cheese

Cover with a lid and do not stir. Turn off heat. Let it sit long enough for cheese to melt.

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