Dollar Tree Super Bowl Appetizers

Hey friends! Today I'm showing you some ideas for appetizers for the Super Bowl, or any gathering really, using only ingredients from the Dollar Tree. I had so many ideas, but narrowed it down to only a few, and tried to avoid doing the usual "tried and true" easy recipes like deviled eggs or crockpot meatballs.
The dishes I did make are: nachos, bean and cheese taquitos, fried pickles, fried mac & cheese bites, and sausage pizza balls.
The Dollar Tree isn't always the best value compared to places like Walmart or Aldi, but these videos are more about accessibility, food access, and getting creative with a limited grocery selection.
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[@erikskanes5552]

I have been a subscriber for a few months and have been saving so much in groceries. Watching this channel changed the way and where I buy food. I have been able to donate a can of something everytime I go to the grocery store to go the local food bank.

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[@superkitten7560]

Thank you for being such a wonderful beacon of light to us down-to-earth normal people who don't live in mini mansions!

[@Rock_on_gold_dust_woman]

My grandma is from Mexico and if she cooks anything that requires rolling a corn tortilla, she fries the tortilla in a little oil for a few seconds. Just a few seconds, though. Like less than 10. It helps soften the tortilla and makes it more pliable and less prone to cracking and splitting.

[@babydollsanta]

They won’t crack if she warms them up on both sides on comal or pan before filling them, that is how I’ve always made my flautas and they never crack.

[@ShellyS2060]

One of my favorite things about this channel is how clever and thrifty the viewers are. I will be using what ever pickle juice I don't drink as a marinade for chicken. Thanks again to all

[@ShaBebeProductions]

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[@ThatLisaDawn]

Glad to be back! 💙

[@mjd2491]

Love how everything is "no shame" with you.

[@janetleeharrison]

Dang, that made a ton of food! I need to get into the habit of cooking from scratch instead of always opening a can/box. Thx, Lisa!😀

[@nicholevannatta285]

I enjoy your channel. Especially dollar tree related. When my husband and I were young we had a 25 dollar a week budget and mostly shopped at the dollar tree. It brings me back to the good old days with your videos. Thank for sharing

[@thequeenofhope4006]

Thank you so much for this video.....if I shopped at whole foods I'd blow my whole food budget.... just can't afford it so thank you for the videos sis 🙏🏽

[@Leguminator]

Yes, a Lisa Dawn video - it's gonna be a good day! I used to put pickle juice in Bloody Marys when I was a drinker, now I save the juice and marinate chicken breasts in it for home made Chick-fil-A sangwiches. And I always make a full bag of pinto beans because I need to allow for all the spoonfulls I know I'm going to sneak while I'm cooking. A good thing to do with the the mac-n-cheese is to press it into a pan then stick it in the freezer for a bit and slice them into cubes. I LOVE fried mac-n-cheese. Finally, this video supports my belief that cheese makes everything better! And, yeah ---- Super Bowl is mostly about the food for me.

[@globalcolor4080]

Yes, pickle juice drinker here. Since like 4 years old. Garlic sours are the best pickles. The nachos looked yum!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

My favorite is spicy pickle juice when there's a chili pepper in with the pickles! 😁

[@ShaBebeProductions]

Yay so glad to see you doing another video!🥰

[@pennydeal9736]

Good to see you! I’ve been missing your videos!

[@amber7253]

Yes, my dollar tree just went to the 1.25 this month also. Love your ideas. this gives the people that only have a dollar tree a great idea on food stuff to make ..( A lady I used to work with only shops dollar tree because she says it is perfect for her because it's only her. Everything looked great!!! As always thanks for the share.

[@StormTrackerWV]

You know, I never thought about that, but portion size is a big issue...when you live by yourself & dont have lots of space to store tons of leftovers (or dont care for them after a awhile), it is better when you can buy smaller portions & use it all up while it is fresh.

[@taram...2879]

I made your recipe for the fried pickles. Now, I don't eat regular pickles, these, I did. Dipped them in ranch dressing, uuuummmm good. New appetizer here. Thanks for this.

[@squisitissima2810]

Pickle juice makes an amazing marinade for chicken if you haven't tried it. It brines the meat and tenderizes it to perfection.

[@ashleylynn4538]

Really!? Do you add anything else with it?

[@squisitissima2810]

@@ashleylynn4538 I don't think you need to. You can thin the pickle juice out with some water it isn't enough to submerge the quantity of meat you want to marinate. But you can add spices or oil or anything else you want. I'm pretty sure Chick-fil-A uses pickle juice in their marinade so if you like their chicken you should give it a try!

[@ashleylynn4538]

@@squisitissima2810 I definitely will! Love that idea

[@ArtistAnnex]

That's what chic fil a does to brine their chicken

[@thewickedwitchofse8998]

So glad to see you! Such an adorable person with great ideas.

[@delilahblueshield9657]

Wow!. Everything looks so delish. Had no idea dollar tree had all the Ingredients for all that. Thank you.

[@SuperLovelessgirl]

I always love how creative you are with simple ingredients. It's amazing to watch you work 😊

[@rosebroughton943]

I am on a fixed income so your recipes really helpful ☺️

[@bug5317]

Pickle Juice is good to help with leg/foot cramps. mmmm good. LOVE your smart use of Dollar Tree greatness and coming up with fun ideas!!!

[@Sammymiff]

Great for post Superbowl hangovers too lol! Electrolytes 😍

[@christinashouse3488]

Omgg yess. I never throw it away and save it for my leg cramps I get

[@ginawww]

Never knew that. I take quinine tablets for cramps. I'll try the pickle juice. One less med sounds good to me.

[@whimsicallywhimsywhimsical363]

Oh my I didn’t know pickle juice help with leg cramps Thank you

[@sue1263]

Never watch the Super Bowl but I love this video

[@MelroseLifeataGlance]

I've seen recipes for fried mac &cheese and usually they say to refrigerate the mac & cheese before forming into balls. I also love to drink pickle juice. I love how you are always able to put everything together.

[@thegoodwifechronicles1224]

I like when you all share the first bite!

[@kayciv7436]

I’ll be drinking that pickle juice straight outta the jar on Monday from being SO hungover 😂😂 My favorite part of the Super Bowl this year will MOST DEFINITELY be that 1/2 time show 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

[@simpleandsweetshares2174]

Everything looks awesome, including the mac and cheese! Stop fussing at yourself - LOL! Love your ideas - so creative!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I’m going to apologize in advance if this comment is down below I had a wild day at work and I’m exhausted but I want to post a hint for pickle juice. I would not be above drinking it, either it makes awesome pickled eggs. Peel hard boiled egg or three and put them in the jar of the pickle juice and let them sit for a little bit and presto! I also have been known to add it to tuna salad or egg salad for some extra zip. Your appetizer spread looked great. I’m Canadian so we don’t get the cool commercials for the Super Bowl we get the CRTC retread simulcast feed commercials. Translation I’ll be watching Netflix while the rest of you were watching the Super Bowl. And I’ll try to find the commercials online. But for those of you that will be watching I hope you have a great party and enjoy the game!

[@heatherprice6106]

I have to make all of this. As soon as we move it's on lol. Right now we are at a hotel until the house is done. We will rent while we fix up my mother in laws house. Been an adventure. I can't wait to have a kitchen again. Thank you so much. Your videos help more than you know!

[@athia37]

You are killing it with the crunch factor !

[@denisekinney1087]

Hey Lisa glad to see you back! Learned to "wack" the lids a long time ago from my mom! Thanks for sharing your amazing thrifty recipes with us they all look delicious. Yes pickle juice drinker here too! ☺

[@anakelly76512]

I was taught to spank the bottom of the jar a few times. It works, too.

[@jillistair9118]

I have 3 or 4 KZbinrs that I just can't wait for new videos from. You are one of them! Thank you, I loved this video and these great ideas!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you, I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@Beachpeace]

Girl, I keep looking for you. I love your message. I needed this when I was young with two children, no money, no car and no idea how to cook. Also, no dollar tree or dollar general. Thank you sweetheart

[@Genna.K]

Hey thanks for another video!

[@crueltyfreeraven]

Yay always get excited to watch your videos xx

[@ThatLisaDawn]

💙💙💙

[@maryhamilton6948]

So happy that you are back!!! I have a suggestion. Try forming the mac and cheese bites and then freeze them for a while. Then fry them. I can't wait to try the pickles..

[@JessicaSterling]

Thank you for showing us how to open a jar with the knife! I've never seen that trick before, I'll definitely be using that. Your recipes look amazing as always. Thank you for showing us all of these options with limited resources or access. And YES I'm a pickle juice drinker too!

[@ununhexium]

When I saw her do that I was like, of course she has all the tricks up her sleeve!

[@USEDTOBEZ]

Team pickle juice 😋

[@toniscaglione7451]

Happy to see you again! Thanks!

[@nadeawilliams7749]

Glad I saw another one of your videos!! Real food, creative and budget friendly. This is giving me ideas when I say to host company or going to a pot luck gathering.

[@jillkoczent2803]

Glad to see a new video!!! Just found and watched all your videos about a month ago, love your content!!!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

So glad you are enjoying it 💙💙💙

[@marysarno1994]

🍸I'm a pickle juice drinker too 😋 And a local bar I go to makes a great pickle martini

[@drill4206]

Yay! I missed your videos lisa!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

💙💙💙

[@ThatLisaDawn]

The next one will be out soon too! No crazy long wait this time.

[@drill4206]

@@ThatLisaDawn you rock and its definitely worth the wait. I loved the taquitos! That was a clever one!

[@stacyrussell460]

We usually have a large family gathering for Superbowl Sunday. Lots of food, snacks, drinks, etc. But my son is getting over a stomach bug so no guests this year. We still plan on making a lot of food bc we'll nibble on leftovers throughout the week... lol. Not rooting for any particular team. Just looking forward to all the food & funny commercials. Thank you for the amazing recipe ideas.

[@kimvoorhis4481]

I was so excited to see you made a video! You are so creative. I have done a variation of the sausage balls and I use the rotel for our nachos too. The other recipes look so good and easy. Thanks so much for sharing! I’m not a sports watcher. I love the food And read my book. Our dollar tree has a lot of items at 1.25 too. I’m not mad about it. I’m actually surprised they didn’t do it sooner. Anyways, thanks again. Have a great weekend!

[@thereseshine7506]

Thank you. I love your videos. You're a wonderful, kind person. 💕

[@sherrymatthews2814]

I use those hamburger patties in spaghetti. I use my meat masher and it makes really good meat sauce. I have also used them to do a shepherds pie. Yummy! They’re not the best hamburger, but if you mash them up they are good.

[@joanneadams6714]

You can use pickle juice and add fresh cucumbers. Or cauliflower or carrots cut up to pickle. Let sit overnight.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I've done cucumbers but never cauliflower or carrots. I'll definitely have to try that, thanks for the suggestion!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I get so angry when the reduce package sizes to disguise price increases. Cadbury Australia did the same thing with the chocolate bars. Very annoying! Lovely to have a new video from you. I really appreciate your uploads! Thank you for the video. Have an amazing weekend!

[@oopurpledove]

Thank you! As always you knock it out of the park!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you! 💙

[@sheridolbow6687]

I was at the parade that day in Philly too. Near the Art Museum. It was such a great memory.

[@victoriajohnson1117]

Great video!! These recipes will be good for fam get togethers at my apartment. Btw, I love pickle juice!! lol 🥒

[@anitanoel4673]

You're my FAVORITE KZbinr by a LANDSLIDE glad to see a new video!

[@unclechristhefoodpantryche7959]

Yes those sausage pizza balls !!! Love them

[@ajhaniaguillon9275]

A much tastier approach to the nachos would be heating the cheese, sausage and Rotel in a pot. Similar to how my mom makes her delicious queso except she uses a block of the velveta and we cook it in the crock pot for parties. But overall this is a great video that’s gives so many tasty ideas.

[@jeanielowe3246]

Great video, I certainly will be heading to my local Dollar Tree. Thanks for the tips to. Your awesome.

[@SuperSPatrick]

I LOVE this channel. You are so adaptable and creative.

[@marybenson7510]

Man I just love watching your videos so much! I find u so delightful

[@terrimiller1664]

Love pickle pops from Walmart!!

[@djz5456]

Good to see you back on! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@crrizam]

You talking to me

[@charitynordstrom5734]

I love a good shot of pickle juice

[@holdenbabyboy]

I am so happy to see you back! And, as usual with great ideas and recipes. If you add these to the other dishes you mentioned in the beginning you have a great Superbowl spread. Thanks and have a great weekend.

[@CarolgTX]

Love these recipes! Everything looked delicious!We are definitely pickle and pickle juice kindred spirits!!! Maybe it's because we're both from Jersey!

[@maryhill6316]

Pickle juice drinker here! Pickle juice stirred in potato salad is good too.

[@Pamgram1mo]

Love dill pickles and pickle juice. My favorite pickle juice to drink is from the Clausen Pickles.

[@tammydove935]

I love that seasoning 😻😻😻

[@sarahbourgoin3892]

Love from Vancouver Island B.C. Canada 🇨🇦

[@mes9766]

Thanks for the new video! I'm glad you tried that can of cheese sauce. I bought it months ago but sorta scared to try it! I love all your great ideas, that's the challenge for me is coming up with something from all the weirdness that is my pantry.

[@hayleymccall904]

Love your videos! Tip for the Mac & cheese fried balls! Cool your Mac & cheese yes , go ahead and flour , egg and panko them! Put them on a platter and let them cool in the fridge for a hour before you fry them! They will come out great! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MsCraftyMonica]

Hi Lisa! I'm a huge fan of your channel because at one time I was only able to buy groceries from the Dollar Tree. Now I have noticed that some of the items that went up at the Dollar Tree, are still only a dollar at Walmart 😑. I hope that info helps.

[@janetstephens9563]

Love watching your ingenious thrifty cooking. I admire your good heart. You are so sweet! Keep up the great work! ❤️

[@athia37]

I love to cook for supper bowl, and serve everyone!

[@melissaharrell9585]

Glad to see you back. Great, creative recipes as always! Love your channel

[@sweetjohnny8211]

I was beginning to think you quit the youtubes. Nice to see you back again.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Definitely no thoughts of quitting, I love putting out videos! The next one will be here soon too! 💙

[@Loki-Landsby]

That’s a great spread and frugal!

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Yay! You're back! I was missing your videos ❤

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The best dollar and a half tree ever 🌟

[@Rsmblaze]

Yah! Missed your videos!!

[@zbreel1232]

Great spread! I too LOVE pickles & always drink the juice. Recently I saw someone make hot spicy chicken sandwiches by marinating the chicken in pickle juice, salt/sugar & hot sauce. Omg they looked wonderful so I gotta try that.

[@MargaretCSullivan]

Go Birds! The fried pickles looked yummy. A Russian dressing dipping sauce would be amazing.

[@janiedee6466]

Thanks so much! Everything looks great and hubs and I will enjoy these!

[@brendalamson2493]

Fun food for the fingers 😋 thanks for sharing

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

I remember when you said you went up to Philly I’ve been subscribed to you for a long time and Im happy to be here ❤ awesome cooking I enjoy watching or listening to you.

[@zara6673]

I was very excited to see your new post! I'd love to see you do something for Easter. My favorite thing at Easter was my grandma's deviled eggs.

[@melinaz3385]

Love pickle juice! We watch movies! last time I watched superbowl was when the Dallas Cowboys were playing! long long time ago.

[@Carolwarr448]

There you are. I miss seeing you on live. Please make more.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you! More definitely coming soon 💙

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Love seeing another video from you!!!

[@Munozs95]

Love your channel and your laid back approach to cooking. Much love from So. California! GO RAMS! 🤘🏽

[@TheAmyplumpness]

This food with that halftime show...cause I did not forget about Dre! Love seeing the artists from my youth still out there getting it in! Lil of Snoops favorite and you have a might fine day!

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So happy to see you back!!

[@jasfortunato2207]

Your awesome your vibe and commentary is great your personality shines through 💜💜💜💜💜

[@stacyrider7879]

I never thought to wack the lid, thanks!!

[@lynnel.1083]

Thanks!

[@Gwennie1015]

Yay! I’m glad you’re back!

[@evelyngarcia8015]

Its easier if you shape the mac and cheese and then put it in the freezer my daughter aunt use to make those for her

[@poopsiekins2732]

those nachos!!! yum!

[@helenshack2838]

Great appetizers created for not much money. I would have added an egg plus some bread crumbs into the cooled Mac n cheese mixture. This would help it bind more easily and you could shape them into balls as you had hoped to. They could have just been baked it in the oven 350 for 20 min instead of frying them. Everything looked delicious. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁

[@melissachochard4242]

Hey, Lisa Yes...pickle juice drinker ..So much goodness in that jar 🙂

[@VeteransHamShack]

Glad to see you back making videos! Nice appetizer spread! I love fried pickles, never made them at home

[@Beachpeace]

Girl. Your hair was so cute at the end of the video. I think it was tucked in your sweatshirt but it looked like a really cute haircut. Loved it

[@juliepowell3566]

Thank u for showing ....how to do a spread.....with dollar tree ingredients!!

[@artfulcookingwithdawn9000]

Lisa Dawn, another great video! Suggestion on opening jars... I used to whack them with a knife like that to open them as well, but found that the lids would start to rust in the fridge at the "ding" marks!! Didn't want that for the food inside I wanted to consume. Instead, an individual just needs to disrupt the pressure in the bottle (essentially what you are doing by whacking) by turning the jar upside down and giving the lid a direct thump on the countertop where the entire surface of it hits at the same time. No dings that cause rust, and it is immediately ready for twisting open. Hope you will try it! Keep these coming, and appreciate your messaging about food deserts out there