Packaged luncheon meat may seem like one of the least likely things you can have some fun with. Sliced ham, bologna, and even olive loaf may not seem like the best beginnings of a meal, but they can form the basis of any number of great meals, especially if you have some time to cook. And just to get it out of the way: Two slices of luncheon meat, two slices of cheeses, two slices of bread, and possibly some lettuce, some sliced dill pickles, and sliced tomatoes, as well as your favorite spread make a great basic sandwich.
Put a pan on the stove and put it at a medium heat. Meanwhile, butter two slices of bread and unwrap two slices of cheese, as well as getting two slices of meat ready. Put one of the slices of bread, butter side down, in the pan. Stack in the following order on that slice of bread: Cheese, meat, meat, cheese, other slice of bread. Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, and flip over. Repeat as necessary. You can serve with lettuce or sliced tomatoes, as well as with a bowl of soup (tomato soup seems to work best) or a side of fries, for a complete meal.
You can also grill the slices of meat should you wish, preferably with a spot of oil. Once you have grilled (or fried) them, you can throw them on a plate with some mashed potatoes and gravy for a simple meal. You can also incorporate them into the standard sandwich for a different texture and taste. You can also cut them into strips and add them to soups, most notably ramen, for some added protein. If you dice it up, it makes a great addition to any salad. Sliced or diced, it makes a great addition to omelettes. of course, it also works raw in those situations as well.
You can also do a great chowder. Grill off a half pound of your choice of meat. Throw a s16-ounce can of condensed or evaporated milk into a pot with two cups of water and boil. Meanwhile, peel and dice three medium-sized potatoes as small as possible, and throw them into the liquid. Dice the meat and toss it into the liquid. When it is boiling, throw in two cups of grated cheddar cheese, and until it is melted. Pepper to taste. If you are feeling particularly brave, add in a cup of sour cream. This gives you a great little chowder.
Sure, luncheon is a humble meat, but it can be the center of any meal, or a great addition to it. Use your imagination and it can be worth adding to any shopping list. It's a great sandwich fixing, if nothing else, so you may want to keep some in stock for those days when you are in a hurry or just want to add something different to a meal. Luncheon meat can be your best friend for any meal if you let it!
Put a pan on the stove and put it at a medium heat. Meanwhile, butter two slices of bread and unwrap two slices of cheese, as well as getting two slices of meat ready. Put one of the slices of bread, butter side down, in the pan. Stack in the following order on that slice of bread: Cheese, meat, meat, cheese, other slice of bread. Cook until the bottom slice of bread is golden brown, and flip over. Repeat as necessary. You can serve with lettuce or sliced tomatoes, as well as with a bowl of soup (tomato soup seems to work best) or a side of fries, for a complete meal.
You can also grill the slices of meat should you wish, preferably with a spot of oil. Once you have grilled (or fried) them, you can throw them on a plate with some mashed potatoes and gravy for a simple meal. You can also incorporate them into the standard sandwich for a different texture and taste. You can also cut them into strips and add them to soups, most notably ramen, for some added protein. If you dice it up, it makes a great addition to any salad. Sliced or diced, it makes a great addition to omelettes. of course, it also works raw in those situations as well.
You can also do a great chowder. Grill off a half pound of your choice of meat. Throw a s16-ounce can of condensed or evaporated milk into a pot with two cups of water and boil. Meanwhile, peel and dice three medium-sized potatoes as small as possible, and throw them into the liquid. Dice the meat and toss it into the liquid. When it is boiling, throw in two cups of grated cheddar cheese, and until it is melted. Pepper to taste. If you are feeling particularly brave, add in a cup of sour cream. This gives you a great little chowder.
Sure, luncheon is a humble meat, but it can be the center of any meal, or a great addition to it. Use your imagination and it can be worth adding to any shopping list. It's a great sandwich fixing, if nothing else, so you may want to keep some in stock for those days when you are in a hurry or just want to add something different to a meal. Luncheon meat can be your best friend for any meal if you let it!
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