Archive for Last Minute Meals

Herb Coated Baked Fish

What You Need:

1/2 C herb stuffing mix, crushed very fine

2 T of margarine, melted

4 frozen fish portions

2 t lemon juice

How to Make It:

Adjust the oven to 425 and allow it to preheat.

Spray a rectangular baking dish well with a non stick cooking spray.

Place the stuffing mix into a bowl.

Add the melted margarine and toss to coat the stuffing well.

Lay the fish into the prepared baking dish.

Drizzle the lemon juice evenly over the fish.

Spread the stuffing mix over the top.

Bake for 18 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Makes 4 servings

Any type of frozen fish will work in this recipe. If you have a favorite stuffing mix other than herb try it to see how it tastes. You may also add a little grated Parmesan cheese to the stuffing mix before adding the melted butter.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes

Cooking Time:  approximately 18 minutes

Total Time:  approximately 28 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 183; Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 6g; Fiber 1g;

Protein 18g; Cholesterol 76 mg; Sodium 401 mg

Gravy Beef Tips with Mashed Potatoes

What You Need:

1 (17 oz.) pkg. cooked beef tips with gravy

1/2 C beef broth

1 (20 oz.) pkg. refrigerated mashed potatoes

2 T of margarine

1/8 t pepper

4 slices of bread

How to Make It:

Empty the beef tips with the gravy into a large skillet.

Place the skillet over medium heat.

Stir in the beef broth.

Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed on the package.

Stir the margarine and pepper into the prepared potatoes.

Place a bread slice onto a dinner plate.

Top each bread slice with mashed potatoes.

Stir the beef tips with the gravy over the potatoes.

Makes 4 servings

This is a meal all in itself. No need to fix anything extra to go with it because it is so filling. To add onions or mushrooms to your gravy stir in a dry soup mix when adding the beef broth.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes

Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes

Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 372; Fat 15g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 36g; Fiber 2g;

Protein 23g; Cholesterol 64 mg; Sodium 1,174 mg