What Can You Make With Saltines? 9 Clever Recipes from the Great Depression

Fried Tomato Cakes

Simple to make and oh so cheap, these tomato fritters get their body from saltines. And what a great way to make a side dish from tomatoes when they are abundantly in season and everyone’s garden is overflowing with them. Anything made into a fritter we are certainly game to try!

Buttered Saltines for a Snack

Who else grew up eating these? They were so yummy and really comforting for a snack food! We’ve also seen them dipped in condensed milk. Both are so delicious. And, you really can’t beat the price.

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