American bake main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Salmon Shells in Lemon Sauce

Large pasta shells are stuffed with a salmon patty mixture and topped with a creamy lemon sauce and shredded cheddar cheese. Canned pink salmon…

Lemon & Herb Baked Chicken Breasts

Makes a lovely, flavorful Sunday meal for a family! We love this served with brown rice, a side vegetable.

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this…

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Easy, moist and different chicken recipe. My hubby loved it.

Southwestern Sweet Potato Casserole

I adapted this from a Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that sounded great. My kids aren't big fans of squash...but…

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food to me. Creamy, doughy, chicken goodness all in one neat little pile on my plate. This month Alessa…

Baked Honey-Ham

Baked Honey-Ham-is an easy recipe for a delicious ,oven-baked, honey and orange glazed ham. It will become your go-to recipe for your Easter,…

Mashed-Potato Stuffed Chicken Breast

Turn your chicken breasts into a meal with a mashed potato stuffing. Serve with steamed broccoli or green…

Diabetic BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Diabetic BBQ Beef Sandwiches is an easy recipe for a large crowd. It makes 12 sandwiches, good for game crowds or any large gatherings. Great for…

Mild Blackened Catfish

I made this mild version of blackened catfish for my family. The dish turned out perfect for my kids, and my husband and I added extra cayenne…

Tomato-Zucchini Casserole

Amazing Zucchini Pie

I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche,…

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

It’s officially fall and it’s all about comfort foods. Chicken pot pie is considered the ultimate comfort food! It’s a savory pie filled with a…

Hot Dog Casserole

With the ingredients in this recipe the final result for the taste is that of Deviled Eggs. I sometimes grate some cheddar cheese and mix in before…