Best 5 Grandmas Poor Mans Pie Recipes
**Grandma's Poor Man's Pie: A Comforting and Budget-Friendly Dish**
In times of economic hardship, resourceful cooks created dishes that were both filling and affordable. Grandma's Poor Man's Pie is one such dish, a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors. This humble pie features a simple yet flavorful filling made with pantry staples like onions, potatoes, and carrots, encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust. While the original recipe calls for ground beef, many modern variations use plant-based alternatives like lentils or mushrooms, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Served piping hot, Grandma's Poor Man's Pie offers a comforting and nostalgic meal that won't break the bank. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly weeknight dinner or a hearty dish to warm you up on a cold day, this classic recipe is sure to satisfy.
GRANDMA'S OATMEAL PIE
This recipe for the Best Oatmeal Pie is Grandma's prized blue ribbon winning recipe. Like a pecan pie but with oatmeal!
Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- Place the pie crust in a pie plate and flute edges if desired, set aside.
- With a hand mixer beat eggs until light and fluffy.
- Add in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and beat until well combined.
- Next add the corn syrup, melted butter and vanilla and beat until incorporated.
- Lastly fold in the oatmeal.
- Pour into the prepared pie crust and cook for 45 -55 minutes. Until the center has no jiggle.
- Let cool fully about 3-4 hours before slicing. Serve with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 235 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 59 g, ServingSize 1 serving
POOR MAN'S PIE
This is an awesome recipe that I got from my coworker. It can be modified in many ways, including for the slow cooker. It's a simple meal of things you often already have on hand that really sticks to the bones, and it can also be a fun way to use up some leftovers.
Provided by KatieDarling
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease. Stir cream of mushroom soup and green beans into ground beef and bring to a simmer.
- Spread ground beef mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over ground beef mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1041.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
GRANDMA'S POOR MAN'S CAKE
This cake is something my Grandma made during the depression. I always thought it sounded odd, but it is actually pretty good. My Dad said that as kids (he was one of 9) it was one thing that was always a treat.
Provided by Judy O'Brien
Categories Cakes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large sauce pan boil 1 cup water, add first 6 ingredients, boil together until luke warm, stir. Remove from burner
- 2. In large mixing bowl add all dry ingredients, mix together with fork. Sift into the sauce pan. Mix well.
- 3. Grease or spray a 9x9 baking dish. Pour mixture in dish, and spread evenly.
- 4. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes. Watch it towards end so it doesn't get too dark. Enjoy! (You might be able to make this gluten free by using a gluten free flour, haven't tried it, but it might work.)
COMFORTING POOR MAN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE
I got this recipe from a friend of mine years and years ago. It's one of my DH's favorites. It's been a while since I made it though, so I'm guessing at the time to bake.
Provided by Color Guard Mom
Categories Potato
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Make mashed potatoes using the 10 potatoes. I boiled my potatoes, drain and then mash wtih butter and milk to a smooth consistency.
- While the potatoes are cooking, brown the ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Drain and rinse off grease.
- Grease a casserole or baking dish with butter or spray with Pam.
- Once potatoes are mashed, line the bottom and sides of the casserole dish with a little under 2/3 of the potatoes. Make it look like a crust.
- Mix together the ground beef and creamed corn. Pour into the casserole as the filling.
- Top the filling with the remaining mashed potatoes, spreading to the sides and having it meet the "crust".
- Bake in a 400 degree oven until the top is lightly browned - about 30 to 45 minutes.
POOR MAN'S PIE
This is a recipe that my mom used when they didn't have much but milk and sugar and flour. There are several recipes that I found on-line but finally found her old recipe. This is simple but very tasty.
Provided by Donna Luna
Categories Pies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Have a pie crust prepared.
- 2. Cook over heat all the above ingredients except the vanilla. When the mixture thickens, add vanilla and pour into pie crust.
- 3. Let cool and serve with Cool Whip.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your pie a more flavorful and juicy filling.
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour. Just be sure to work quickly so that the butter doesn't get too warm.
- If you're short on time, you can use a pre-made pie crust. Just be sure to thaw it completely before filling it.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will take about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will give the filling time to set.
Conclusion:
Grandma's Poor Man's Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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