Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving: Full Meal Under $50

[@wallashakalla]

We always invite the single people we know over for dinner. They bring a dish, so things are cheaper. We just supply the bird, dessert, and appetizers. It works out great, and I know my neighbors aren’t sitting home alone.

[@christinatareski8882]

Those birch trees out your window are so gorgeous! I love birch trees!

[@ask-128]

when baking a pie I would recommend putting a round pizza pan underneath the pie in case the juices spill over...I picked up several at the thrift store....

[@MealsWithMaria]

Good idea!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It seemed a nice amount for the budget these days. I am thinking that for a smaller family, there would be substantial left-overs which would reduce the cost over the longer term. Fabulous result. Thank you for the video!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes! There was plenty of turkey left! We had sandwiches, I even make buffalo turkey salad for my buffalo sauce lover, and I made a turkey enchilada soup that was heavenly!

[@amybreen4091]

Everything looks amazing! 👏Thank you for sharing your family and recipes with us. Happy Thanksgiving!🦃

[@YT4Me57]

Factor leftovers into the final cost, because you can get 2 meals, some sandwiches and a pot of soup out of that bird! Good catch btw. I found a turkey breast for .99/lb (same brand). Compared to the $3.99/lb for another brand, it was a steal!!! It's just my brother and myself so that will be more than enough meat.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Oh 100% true! We had sandwiches and soup with the leftovers! So basically 3 meals in 1!

[@jeanniedorsey6772]

Everything looks so wonderful. Ben has really grown & is so handsome, as are your other boys.

[@leewillers4621]

Beautiful dinner Maria! I don’t like turkey, but will eat it with LOTS of canberry sauce. Ben was so cute with his pattern!😂

[@juliemoore6957]

Beautiful meal! 😍

[@daphnehardesty6575]

Wonderful......Thanks Maria🥰

[@rachela397]

You really did a fantastic job.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you so much!

[@maricelisfigueroa856]

Everything looks delicious❤ I love your channel!!!

[@RaffyMeetsAsmr]

Beautiful ❤ delicious feast ❤

[@KelliFulk-ug7zg]

Thank You!

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome!

[@anneholden9908]

My family is hardly ever in one place for Thanksgiving. I usually have pizza.😂 This is a beautiful meal. Thank you for sharing. Love your channel!

[@dangergirl7960]

Everything looks delicious🧆

[@PaulaFlatt-vt1pz]

I like both fresh cranberry sauce and cranberry as well.

[@couponingwithisa]

Awesome Job & THANKS SO MUCH ❤

[@forgetmenot3078]

After adding sugar and cinnamon to the apples, put them in a colander over a bowl and let them drain for 30 minutes. Thank you Paula Deen!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Great idea!!

[@kathybrooks4270]

White meat great job. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MealsWithMaria]

😀 thank you!

[@anitrab8139]

You should try an injector with melted butter and seasonings to inject into the raw turkey parts, especially the dryer white meat like the breasts. It gives it moisture and flavor!! We do it with whole chickens and boneless/skinless chicken breasts too.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yum!!! I’ll have to check it out!

[@teresavoegele5114]

If you are only having Thanksgiving for a few people, you can get some turkey breast sliced thick at the deli, and served it heated with a can or packaged gravy.

[@essaboselin5252]

They aren't as prevalent as Aldi, but if you have a Lidl near you, they have the exact same brand of turkey for $0.39/pound.

[@MealsWithMaria]

That’s a great deal!

[@merediths9667]

Team can berry!! I actually have a dish that is specifically for it and it says can berry 😂

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

Is it that time again for Thanksgiving att your house!!

[@omapanther222]

Some people want rolls with the meal for those who don't like stuffing or dressing.

[@MealsWithMaria]

True! Good idea!

[@lisapop5219]

We were so po for so long that our 20 something kids won't abide by anything other than canned jelly cranberry sauce. 😂 We also can't do without my husband's dressing. The other thing that is a must is mashed potatoes & gravy. Other than that, we are open. We have actually had Thanksgiving without pies! We don't have much of a sweet tooth and pie didn't really get eaten. Some got thrown away. You can absolutely defrost a frozen turkey in a few hours. Long story but definitely doable. Spatchcocking really shortens cook time.

[@hilariecalijo4643]

Absolutely dark meat!!!❤

[@gracestrand2240]

❤🎉

[@MealsWithMaria]

Was so excited to post this!!!

[@maria_w311]

On the flip side. If you're only feeding a few and you like dark meat, grab a few smoked turkey legs.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

You put out your china! 😀

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes! Always 🎉

[@matthewwhittington-jk9ep]

The under $50 meal

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes!

[@MrPoppycat7]

no meat at all , much rather have the turkey alive and enjoying life instead of abusing and torturing it!!

[@essaboselin5252]

You realize that the turkeys are raised specifically for the holidays, don't you? If people weren't buying them, they'd be culled. These aren't pets or wild animals.

[@sylviaturner3480]

What form of torture is used? Isolation or sleep deprivation possibly?

[@merediths9667]

Omg 🙄

[@findingelli7264]

Dear Maria, I don't like to have to contact you this way, but I have to. I paid for a 1 year subscription for your monthly recipes and I have still to receive the November upload. I have emailed you numerous times and the email comes back with the message that it was undelivereable. I joined in my husband's name, we joined around 5 October (got our first upload October 6), we live in UK. You can probably find us with this information, otherwise, please message me here on youtube. You are welcome to delete this message as soon as you have read it. I understand that things are not always running smoothly when you set up a service like this, but I didn't find any other way to contact you.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Hi! I am so happy to help!! Have you been emailing [e-mail]? Please email me there asap and we will get it all squared away! I want you to have the meal plan!! I’m so sorry you are having this issue!! We will make sure it gets resolved.