This recipe comes to us from Liz at Mom’s Dinner Helper:
I’d like to share a resource with you and your readers that can help people find ways to create a meal that is nutritious, filling, pleasing to all and also budget-conscious in these difficult economic times. The US Potato Board knows that economic times are hard and families [...]

Last weekend I made a pot of cream of potato soup. It’s a quick and easy recipe and perfect for this time of year.
This is what you need

1 lb bacon, chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 cups chicken stock or chicken broth, or enough to cover potatoes
3 tablespoons [...]

Here is a guick and easy meal for you and your family.

1 chuck roast
1 package egg noodles (I use the wide noodles)
1 jar of beef gravy*
Season salt and pepper

Set chuck roast in crock pot and season with season salt and pepper.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours depending on the size of your roast.    Cook [...]

I use my crock pot a lot.  Not just because it’s quick and easy but because the meat just comes out nice and tender.  Pepperoncini beef sandwiches is one of the favorites in our household.

3-5 lbs Rump Roast
1 jar of Pepperoncini Peppers (Remove stems)
Vienna Buns
Butter

Put rump roast in crock pot.  Add pepperoncini peppers.  Pour a little juice over roast.  My [...]

Whether your family is picky about leftovers or you’re single and just not too fond of leftovers, here is a creative meal plan for just that.
Chuck Roast Meals - 2 Nights - 2 Different Creative Meals

1 Large Chuck Roast
Season Salt
Pepper

Put chuck roast in crock pot on low setting.  Add season salt and pepper to taste.  Cook [...]

No. But…
That answer is based on pricing at my local grocery store and is not scientific at all. For me, using things I regularly buy (real butter, organic milk, real Velveeta cheese, cheapest macaroni), it cost 11¢ more to make homemade macaroni and cheese than it would have cost me to buy a box of [...]