Giant (PA) Weekly Deals 3/15

I'm so pleased to have recently found a local blogger who features weekly coupon matchups for Giant (PA) grocery stores. Debbie from Happy Clippings focuses on deals and matchups for the State College locations, with their unique policy of doubling coupons up to and including $1.00.

Here are a few of my favorite deals this week:

Post Raisin Bran--$2.00
Use $2/1 printable coupon
Final cost: FREE

McCormick Spice or Herb--price varies
Use $1/1 printable coupon from Coupons.com
Final price: FREE or up to $1.50

Nestle Morsels--$2.00
Use $.75/2 printable coupon
Final price: 2/$2.50

Quaker Quick or Old-Fashioned Oats--$1.99
Use $1/1 printable coupon
Final price: FREE

Bandaids (20-25 count, various kids' designs)--$1.89
Use $1/1 Bandaid coupon (1/3 RP)
Final cost: FREE

You can find the entire list of Giant (PA) deals and coupon matchups at Happy Clippings. (Thanks, Debbie!)

Seasoned Oven-Fried Potatoes

6 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 med. onion, diced
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 tsp. seasoned salt

Combine all ingredients in baking dish. Stir until potatoes are evenly coated with seasoning. Cover and bake at 400 for 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Find more recipes: Mouthwatering Mondays, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday

Menu Plan 3/15

Here is my menu plan for this week (main dishes only):

Monday--Hamburger Cupcakes, Seasoned Oven-Fried Potatoes (recipe to be added this evening)

Tuesday--Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Wednesday--Make-Ahead Manicotti, Buttery Rolls
These rolls have made my 11-year-old daughter famous among our friends and family! The dough is made in the bread machine, which makes it so simple.

Thursday--Grilled Chicken

Friday--Pizza

Saturday--Picnic-style meal

For more weekly menus, visit Menu Plan Monday.

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Thanks, MoneySavingMom!

Hamburger Cupcakes

16-18 slices bread
1 stick butter/margarine, softened
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can mushroom soup
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Trim crusts from 16-18 slices of bread; reserve for crumbs. Butter each slice of bread and place buttered-side down in muffin tins. Combine remaining ingredients; spoon filling into each bread "cup." Bake at 350 for 40 min.

*This recipe works best with VERY lean ground beef.

Find more recipes: Mouthwatering Mondays, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday

Menu Plan 3/8

Here is my menu plan for this week (main dishes only):

Monday--Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic toast

Tuesday--Meatloaf, Creamy Potato Sticks

Wednesday--Meatloaf Shepherd's Pie
This is an excellent way to use up leftover meatloaf--and it's really delicious!

Thursday--Slow Cooker Steak with Gravy, mashed potatoes
We ended up missing out on this meal last week, so I'm putting in for this week instead! I use the recipe for Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Gravy.

Friday--Pizza

Saturday--Leftover buffet

For more weekly menus, visit Menu Plan Monday.

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