25 FORGOTTEN Poor Man Casseroles Grandma Made When Money Ran Out

In the 1950s, the casserole was the secret weapon of every mother on a budget. One dish, one oven, a little meat stretched with noodles, rice, or potatoes, and a can of something to hold it all together. These are 25 forgotten poor man casseroles from the 1950s, from scalloped tomatoes and calico beans to Tater Tot hotdish and the tuna noodle casserole that fed a nation. Which casserole did your mother make when the money ran out? Tell us in the comments. We read every one. Subscribe for more forgotten meals from the 1950s, every week. In this video: #25 Scalloped Tomatoes #24 Corn Pudding #23 Calico Beans #22 Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole #21 Ham and Noodle Casserole #20 Cheese Strata #19 Baked Macaroni and Cheese #18 Lima Bean and Ham Bake #17 Eggplant Parmesan #16 Corned Beef and Noodle Casserole #15 Turkey Tetrazzini #14 Beef and Biscuit Casserole #13 Tamale Pie #12 Johnny Marzetti #11 Shipwreck Casserole #10 Pork and Sauerkraut Bake #9 Spaghetti Bake #8 Potatoes au Gratin #7 Smoked Sausage and White Bean Bake #6 Chicken and Rice Bake #5 Hamburger Pie #4 Poor Man's Lasagna #3 Green Bean Casserole #2 Tater Tot Hotdish #1 Tuna Noodle Casserole Watch next: 25 FORGOTTEN Poor Man Skillet Suppers for Seniors Living Alone #1950s #poormanmeals #casserolerecipes #forgottenrecipes #vintagerecipes