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THRIFTY MUM CREATES FIVE HALF TERM RECIPES FOR UNDER £10 USING ONE 28P INGREDIENT
- Parenting influencer @MajorMumHacks creates five family-friendly recipes using Aldi’s 28p baked beans
- The nutritious and versatile recipes cost as little as 46p per portion for a family of four, with all five recipes coming in at just £9.26*
- The post has proven popular with budget-conscious families, with one follower sharing it’s “Genius”
Social media star, mum of four and budget-conscious content creator @MajorMumHacks shares five tasty and nutritious recipes to keep kids happy this half term. Coming in at just £9.26, each recipe uses ingredients from Aldi including a 28p store cupboard staple – Aldi’s Everyday Essentials Baked Beans (420g).
With a growing following of 525K including the likes of Stacey Solomon and self-proclaimed super fan @MrsHinchHome, Casey Major-Bunce is renowned for her family-friendly foodie content and money-saving tips and tricks.
Casey’s versatile recipes are simple enough for kids to get involved with — an added benefit for parents looking to keep little ones busy during half term. From Veggie Bean Burgers to Bean Veg Loaded Chilli, the affordable and great tasting meals will keep the whole family happy for less.
The recipes have already proven popular with Casey’s loyal followers, with lots sharing their thoughts in the comments.
One follower commented, “If that’s not great value, I don’t know what is!” whilst another added, “Love these recipes! They look so family friendly!”
A busy mum of four, Casey shares her tips for making mealtimes fun and purse friendly. She says: “Half term can prove tricky for parents as it’s often a juggle between saving the pennies and keeping kids entertained. These recipes, all including just one store cupboard staple, offer tasty half term fun for all the family that won’t break the bank.”
Casey’s creative baked bean inspired recipes all come in at under £10 — averaging an un-bean-lievable 46p per meal for a family of four when shopping at Aldi.
| RECIPE | INGREDIENTS | METHOD |
| Bean Pie Surprise | Fish fingers 1 can of baked beans Potatoes | Start by cooking the fish fingers to perfection. Then, layer the beans and fish fingers in an oven dish. Slice some potatoes and toss them in a little oil before placing them on top of the pie. Bake in the oven at 175 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. This delightful pie can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. |
| Veggie Bean Burgers (makes 4) | Half a courgette Half a carrot Baked beans Onion Burger rolls Half a bag of salad | Begin by grating the carrot, courgette and onion. Cook them in a pan until softened. While the veggies are cooking, pop the burger rolls in the oven. Drain the baked beans and add them to the vegetable mixture. Cook for an additional two minutes. Once the rolls are beautifully toasted, transform them into breadcrumbs and add them to the mixture. Shape the mixture into burgers and lightly fry for seven minutes. These delightful burgers can be refrigerated for up to three days. |
| Bean Veg Loaded Chilli | Chilli mix Half a courgette Half a carrot Half an onion Tin of beans Rice | Grate the carrot, courgette and onion, and cook them in a pan until softened. Add the beans and cook for a further two minutes. Then, incorporate the chilli mix and serve with rice. |
| Sausage and Bean Pie | Half a pack of sausages Beans Puff Pastry Potatoes | Start by cooking the sausages according to the packaging instructions. Then, place the cooked sausages, beans and mashed potatoes in an oven-safe dish. Top it off with puff pastry and bake at 175 degrees for 20 to 23 minutes. Enjoy this savoury pie, which can be stored in the fridge for three days. |
| Bean & Veg Loaded Jackets | 1 courgette 1 carrot 1 onion Tin of chopped tomatoes Tin of beans Potatoes Half a bag of salad | Grate the courgette, carrot and onion, and cook them until softened. Add half a tin of chopped tomatoes and half a tin of beans. Cook for an additional five minutes, then fill the mixture into jacket potatoes and serve with a side of salad. |
Ingredients:
- 2 x courgettes (93p)
- 2 x carrots (17p)
- Tinned tomatoes (39p)
- 4 x cans of beans (£1.12/28p each)
- Half a pack of sausages (65p)
- Bag of salad (57p)
- Rolls (49p)
- Fish fingers (80p)
- Puff pastry (99p)
- Rice (52p)
- Chilli mix (36p)
- 7 x baking potatoes (£1.38)
- 3 onions (89p)
Grand total: £9.26 (approx. 46p per meal for a family of four)
To shop Aldi’s full range of affordable groceries, shoppers can head to Aldi stores now or browse the Aldi website here for Click & Collect options.
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