Bargain Meal of the Week - Bagel Pizzas

It's time for another week of Bargain Meals! Erin over at $5 Dinners (a great read!) is hosting a gathering of bloggers all over the internet, creating frugal meals straight from the sales circulars of their favorite stores. Check it out for even more inspiration. I contribute every week for the current sales at Publix, which run from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Keep in mind that you do not need to purchase two of a product to get the buy one get one price. Publix marks down their products to half price for the BOGO deals.

This week's meal is super kid friendly! Serve the following recipe with a side of Green Giant vegetables and brownies for desert.

Items on sale that can be used in this meal:

Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, $2.69 BOGO
-$1/2 Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, RP 8/23 or printable
-.50/1 Newman’s Own Pasta Sauce, RP 8/23
Final Price: .34 - .84 ea

Lender’s Bagels, 6 ct, $2.09 BOGO
-.75/1 Lender’s Bagels “Toss for Cash” booklet (not in FL version)
Final Price: .29 ea

Kraft Shredded Cheese 2%, 14 oz, regularly 4.99, on sale 3.49
-$1/1 Publix IP Q (no longer available)
-$1.75 when you buy Kraft Shredded Cheese and Oscar Mayer Bacon printable Publix Q (can use manufacturer coupons with this one). For bacon manufacturer coupon, use $1.50/2 Oscar Mayer Bacon - 08-30-09 SS.
-$1/2 Kraft, Cracker Barrel or Polly-O Natural Cheese (Shreds, Chunks, Slices or Snacking) - 08-09-09 RP
Final Price: 1.99 - 2.99 ea, or varies if you use the $1.75 store coupon and manufacturer coupons depending on the price of bacon.

Green Giant Boxed Frozen Vegetables $1 ea
-.50/2 Green Giant Boxed Vegetables printable or here or here
-.50/1 off any Green Giant product printable
Final Price: Free - .50 ea

Duncan Hines Premium Brownie Mix $1 ea
-$1/2 Duncan Hines products “Toss for Cash” booklet (not in FL version)
Final Price: .50¢ ea

Pizza Bagels

Ingredients:

• 6 Bagels, halfed and toasted
• 1 14oz jar Pizza or Spaghetti Sauce
• 3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
• Other toppings of choice, such as onion, bacon, pepperoni, olives, peppers, etc.

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On ungreased baking sheet, arrange bagel halves. Evenly spread Pizza Sauce on each half, then add toppings (optional) and cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.