Tostadas
Prepared tostada shells (Big Lots, $1.80 for 24, used 12 for a cost of $.90)
(1) can vegetarian refried beans ($1.00)
shredded cheddar cheese (approx. $1.50)
2 cups shredded lettuce (approx. $.50)
Condiments: (total cost under $1.00)
Sour Cream
Salsa
Total Cost: $4.90
Keep in mind, this does not include the milk we drank...which at the rate the boys are growing, we can go through half of a gallon at dinner. Chris and I drink milk, too, so we contribute to that also. So if you really want to keep it budget conscious you can serve water from the tap or maybe some lemonade made from a powder mix. I got some of this at Rite Aid a while back for a dollar, so it's truly cost effective at 16 servings per container...but maybe not so great with Mexican food?!
And I have to say...tostadas are frugal on the clean up as well. One pot to warm the beans. Then I shred the lettuce and cheese and serve it right on the cutting board. Everything else is served from the container; salsa, sour cream, etc. At clean up all we have to do is rinse plates and a few spoons and load in the dishwasher, wash one pot and serving spoon, wipe down the table and cutting board and we're done! Quick. Easy. Good. And pretty good for you, too.
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