Comforting Meals You Can Count On When You're Flat Broke.

Let's face it, being broke stinks and it's worse when you're on a very tight budget, but there are some very comforting meals that you can put together for very little money in a short amount of time. When you're stressed over money, turn to these wonderful options to save yourself a bundle. These were all "classics" my mom used to serve when I was growing up and during these hard economic times when you can't afford to go out, they will comfort your soul and put a smile on your face.

Go for the old classic pork and beans and add some sliced up hot dogs to it. You can buy a can of Campbell's pork and beans for very little at Walmart. To give it an extra kick add some brown sugar to it. It's very comforting and super yummy. The best thing about it is that it will fill you up for hours. Another option is to add a can of cinnamon apples. You can find that in the baking section.

Turn that old bland Campbell's condensed chicken soup into an extra creamy soup. Take a coffee coup and pour a small can in. Then add just a little bit of water, not much. Now when I was little mind you, my mother never put in the butter, but I do to make it appetizing! Before you put it in the microwave, add a wallop of butter and heat for a minute or so. It will come out nice and creamy! Just add your favorite dinner roll and there you have a sweet comforting meal for just a few cents!

I've tried making grilled cheese on a griddle and even a Foreman grill, but I think it comes out best in a frying pan. When you're flat broke, nothing tastes better than buttery golden bread and super gooey cheese. It's the perfect compliment to Campbell's Classic Tomato soup. This combo is a very cheap, comforting meal that will fill you up for hours.

Take the good old classic Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup and add a can of peas to it and then pour it over toast. It's delicious. It's cheap, and best of all, it's a very comforting meal that will fill you up for hours. You can kick it up a notch by adding some bacon or a can of tuna to it as well.

This is a very simple meal to put together in minutes. It's very comforting and you'll feel full for hours. All you do is prepare the instant mashed potatoes and then cook the ground meat on the side. You can buy a jar of ready made beef gravy to save even more time. Heat up a little of the gravy in the microwave and pour it on top of the mashed potatoes and hamburger meat and there you have it. A great meal in no time!

Never forget the old standby, chicken. When I was little, I used to joke with my mother that she served us chicken a hundred different ways. Now as an adult I can appreciate why she went with that choice to feed seven little ones. You can buy great big family packs for around $5. That my friend is a bargain when you're flat broke!

All of these were classics that I grew up with. They're all warm and comforting and will help you stay full for hours and best of all, they're all easy on your wallet!