Potboiler (noun)

A work of literature or art that is produced quickly and with little effort in order to make money.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from pot + boil.

Examples:

1. He wrote a potboiler to pay the bills.
2. The novel was a potboiler written to make a quick buck.
3. The film was a potboiler that was made to make money.
4. The play was a potboiler that was not well received.
5. He had to write a potboiler to make ends meet.