Dollar Tree Thanksgiving Dinner | 2022 Edition 🦃

Hey friends! In this video I decided to make a Thanksgiving dinner using only ingredients (minus spices) from the Dollar Tree!
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.
Dishes included homemade stuffing, homemade green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, chicken in gravy, brown sugar glazed carrots, biscuits, and homemade chipwiches.
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[@ThatLisaDawn]

Apparently I've hit the point in my KZbin journey that I now have spam impersonator accounts in my comments. Know that I will NEVER ask you to contact me on any messaging app. I've taken steps to hopefully prevent these comments in the future.

[@rachelhero3413]

They say impersonation is the highest form of flattery.. I call BS on that saying but… it is what it is .. I love the idea of making the chicken and gravy to top the potato wells! I usually just add the chicken to my dressing to make it an all in one type casserole dish but I think since we don’t celebrate thanksgiving, we will be trying this idea soon! I also thought it would be delicious over those drop biscuits like a biscuits and gravy type dinner.. thank you for all the awesome frugal ideas!

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That's so cray. Back in the day, we used to have to fear it was some dude in his mom's basement with gigantic moobs.. but now it's money

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Just FYI other KZbinrs are having this problem as well. It sucks that scammers are doing this. Thank you for reminding people to be careful.

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you’re famous, lisa 😎

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So you're saying I haven't been chosen as a prize winner? I get those replies so often & on many other channels I follow, I almost expect them now. Sad part is some people fall for these scams.

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Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but if you search $1 or lower food in the Walmart app search bar, so many full size food items will come up for ordering and store pickup. It has been a goldmine for my family’s emergency stockpile when we didn’t think we could afford to. Stay safe and happy this holiday season! 🥰💗

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Good to know!

[@Linda211]

Thanks!

[@jaymelang9610]

Really??? I did not know that! Thank you so much!!! 😺

[@ashleyhogan9800]

That's a great suggestion. I know if you have the app, they have a walmart rewards section in the settings that shows you items that have coupons.

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Thank you for the info.

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I am a case worker at a therapist office, you are my therapy. There is something about your down to earth sweet personality. I really look forward to your posts. And yes, I make your recipes, or use ideas from them.

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I agree!!! She’s awesome!

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I get almost irrationally happy when I see a new Lisa Dawn video!

[@davidross6782]

right?!!

[@highfashionwins]

She's got the special sauce. Would love to watch her on TV

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Nah. It's rational. It's totally rational. 😉

[@courtneybashamfranklin9193]

Same! 🙋

[@whitneytucker1224]

Absolutely agree!!! ❤

[@JoAnneM1963]

Does anyone else hit the Like button before watching the video? Lisa, you are a joy to watch! Love your thought process with your recipes.

[@ErisstheGoddessofmanhwas]

Lol all the time

[@thewickedwitchofse8998]

Yes. She's such a great kid and quite talented.

[@allisonpacino]

Me!!

[@onlyonethingisneedful]

Yes!!

[@rubygreen158]

I always have .Lisa is so awesome and so is her content .

[@dar9430]

"That Lisa Dawn"--- I can't watch u w/o thinking of my late hubby (RIP Skip). U experiment! U get creative! U make humble eats, good eats. And the LOVE u bring to ur food can't be denied. Thank u, girl, ur vibes can't be BEAT!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you! 💙 Also, random coincidence, my dad is a Skip.

[@thruErinseyes]

@@ThatLisaDawn wonderful as always. And you look gorgeous as always as well.

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[@LAactor]

Why does LIsa remind you of him? Experimenting and creative?

[@dar9430]

@@ThatLisaDawn WOW!! How COOL! Skip's are the BEST!! Say hi 2 ur Dad 4 me.

[@emagneticfield]

My Thanksgiving dinner didn’t all come from Dollar Tree but some of it did. Sautéed surimi and chicken flavored ramen noodles, peach ginger black tea and canned fruit for dessert. Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving Day It’s not what you eat but being grateful for what you have.

[@andreagriffin8437]

Peach 🍑 ginger tea sounds delicious.

[@peggyenriquez3120]

I think you are amazing...thank you for making these videos for everyone that can't afford to shop at the high dollar stores. God bless you and your family.

[@juliahardy1]

I’ve been fortunate enough not to have experienced food insecurity, but I am naturally thrifty! I really appreciate your creativity in bringing cheap, healthy meals with limited resources so many folks may have!

[@kristinm76]

The shelf stable milk at DT is actually really good!

[@DiasFrugalLife]

I agree! 🥛

[@MaryFilkins]

I eagerly waiting and watching for them. I can't the whole milk in any of the dollar trees at least 50 miles from home .

[@hannakinn]

if they don't have the shelf stable milk at your DollarTree they usually have the evaporated milk at mine

[@HeyItsCharlie]

Yess my family used it for years, especially on camping trips

[@lonapritchett7786]

That Lisa Dawn killin it!!💗

[@VioletJoy]

I don't remember what you made last year, but I wonder if you might consider trying apple crisp, which is more of a holiday dessert, if you haven't already. There is apple sauce, freeze dried apples, oats, raisins, cinnamon and nuts at The Dollar Tree along with whipped topping. 🙂 Lisa Dawn, you are the queen of budget friendly meals, including holiday dinners!!! You always make sure everything is as tasty as possible, which proves that "cheap" doesn't have to mean "bland". 🍁 🍂🍁 P.S. I have found that the oil mixture actually tastes better with baked goods than straight up olive oil.

[@xingcat]

Last year's Dollar Tree Thanksgiving video is how I found your channel, and I'm so glad that you're showing how to save money on a holiday meal in the same way this year.

[@gisellegonzalez2628]

Hi Lisa whenever I go into a Dollar tree or Family dollar you come to mind lol, a few of my friends mentioned you lol yes you are loved in New Mexico. Thank you for addressing a real issue for folks. Happy Thanksgiving 🙏🏽

[@TheBeardedDog]

Going to have to try the green bean casserole. That looked delicious!

[@tynaedwards8452]

Those potatoes made me think of Duchess potatoes. To me the idea of Thanksgiving is family and/or friends gathering together and reflecting on what in you lives you can be grateful for. The meal doesn't have to be turkey etc. The dishes you made were certainly filling and definitely flavorful. Well done Lisa Dawn!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I absolutely agree! Some years we've done big lasagna dinners for Thanksgiving 😀

[@lh3361]

Recently found your channel, immediately watched every video. You remind me of my family. We're doing good right now but we've had hard times. Knowing how to make food that actually tastes good is a big part of surviving. My mother made my belly so full. Bless you and all of your loved ones this holiday season.

[@angelachesney8371]

I love shopping at Dollar Tree. I even tell family a Dollar Tree gift card would make a great gift 💜

[@Ksb88]

Right in time! Thanks Lisa Dawn 🙌🏾🥰

[@riograndelily8344]

For years I Have made my stuffing from toasted bread celery, onion sausage and butter and broth and poultry seasoning. lots of it and olives and pepper. Ma Ma's recipe may she rest in peace.

[@crystalh450]

I tried to do something similar to that and it just didn't taste right to me. I am not sure if I got the wrong kind of sausage or what, but it did not turn out well for me. I basically just do stove top anymore with half of the liquids because we don't like ours mushy and we seem to like that for our family. I think it is about what you like personally too.

[@highfashionwins]

Love me sum Lisa Dawn and her fabulous hair!

[@janetleeharrison]

I saw your video and wondered what you were going to cook for Thanksgiving this year. I'm ALWAYS amazed with your budget cooking results! Your experiments are super interesting and pull me in every time, LOL! Plus, your honest thoughts about how things taste & what you would do different next time truly appreciated. Huge hugs to you and your supportive family!💖

[@bomberoretired9197]

Great job. Thank you for sharing. I appreciate your creativeness in the kitchen.

[@PatroncitaLaborde]

Love the videos. Have a happy thanksgiving 🍽🦃🍁 with your family ,

[@drill4206]

Yay the holidays are always better with lisa's ideas!!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I am not in the USA but every year I look forward to the Thanksgiving videos on KZbin. They are trying to push Halloween and that is a holiday I do not enjoy but Thanksgiving is only celebrated by the local resident Americans and I really wish the rest of us would take it up as well. I personally, do have a lot to be thankful for! Thank you for the video!

[@punishedmatteson7108]

Bro, just start celebrating Thanksgiving with your friends and family! You could have it on any day you want!

[@mancillado]

I lived in the U.S. for a while and always loved Thanksgiving. When I moved back to Europe I brought the tradition with me and celebrate it every year! It’s super fun

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Just a FYI... Canada celebrates Thanksgiving like the US does. However, their Thanksgiving is on a different date.

[@StormTrackerWV]

The thing I love most about your videos is that I feel like you empower me to do more with less & give me so many ideas for quick simple meals. You are so creative & savvy. Thank you so much for sharing your skills with the world!

[@shaallen8412]

The last 2 years have been the longest of my life. Thank you for talking the time to make content for people who may only have access to dollar stores where they live. My family continues to pray for all of us in times of need. Bless you and your family Lisa, I am a fan!!❤️ I love your fat cat too🐈

[@whitneytucker1224]

Lisa Dawn, Girl You NEVER seize to AMAZE Me!!! Every video you leave me inspired and in Awe of what you pull off. Please don’t stop. Your a blessing my dear. 💕 Everything looks simply delicious 😋

[@chasingthewind4118]

* cease

[@SabrinApollo]

Thanks for another inspiring video. I love your positive and compassionate outlook on life. We need more of that these days. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Lisa Dawn.

[@gardengirl7258]

Looks yummy and the best ingredient is the love you mix in 😍

[@DS-ue5kc]

Your Dollar Tree meals have saved me and my other friends a lot of stress with planning Thanksgiving this year. We just doubled up everything so the adults and kids could have enough to eat. God bless you and your channel. ❤

[@corinnecardoza3521]

I'm impressed with your stuffing. You made it look EASY and definitely do-able instead of boxed stuffing. Another great spread. Thanks ‼️

[@sarahgabonay7082]

I'm glad you mentioned the green bean casserole. I love green beans on their own but the best part of gbc is the crispy onion topping.

[@petyachakarova]

You are awesome, Lisa! I don't like all of these high end cooks and youtubers. You are down to earth and just so normal! Thanks! 💓

[@4mySweetheart369]

"On the journey to being stale" is the most epic way of describing old bread I've ever heard. Lol I heard lotr music in my head. 😆

[@robofan4839]

When others zig, you zag. You are absolutely brilliant, Lisa Dawn.

[@TheMeshal33]

I really adore you. I’m happy to hear your moms voice :) she sounds very nice and sounds like she appreciates your cooking

[@lilpoohbear653]

Hey there LisA...LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!! :)

[@lilpoohbear653]

Did you say...how much you spent at Dolla tree? $25 or so???

[@Sassylarita]

Wonderful meal and the awesome Lady who prepared it, is wonderful too! Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you and yours!

[@harlequinn823]

This came out so good! Amazing that you made foil packet chicken into a Thanksgiving dish that actually looks delicious. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@terriprobst4680]

Love your videos. I wish you made them more often. ❤😊

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm definitely trying to! 💙

[@terriprobst4680]

@@ThatLisaDawn you’re awesome. I enjoy your videos so much and have learned a lot from you ❤️

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Your videos are so relaxing and makes me hungry!!

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I think you are a blessing to a lot of people. It’s really great how you come up with different ideas and use of food.

[@debramurphy4295]

I love those cookie dough I use butter.sticks. sweet potatoes and marshmallows. But potatoes in muffin pan. Meal looks good I am from a big family and family pot lucks. Now it is me most of the time.

[@kerishawhylie6194]

That plate sure looks good😊

[@wandahall4435]

Lisa I like when You cook Love 💘 😋 💕 ♥ ❤ 😍

[@SoulfulWarrior73]

I have found your videos and loving them. The down to earth nature of them is refreshing. Thank you for your content.

[@crystalh450]

I have never seen one of these videos before but I really appreciate you leaving things in the video that didn't work out as well as you would have liked and the pans you use look like you have used them before. It makes it seem more real than a super edited video where it looks like the people just bought their cookware yesterday and have never actually cooked with them before.

[@janjackson7732]

You are seriously one of the most resourceful, creative cooks I have EVER encountered! Good job!! Love your videos~ Love your creativity and you are a born teacher. Seriously gifted!! Keep 'em coming! :)

[@ashleykleinkauf2963]

Been waiting for this ❤

[@sunnyblueskies6505]

Way to go! You are so awesome. Thanks for inspiring me!

[@roberttaylor1993]

Okay, I love the green bean casserole idea and the mashed potatoes are really interesting..... For all the viewers out there, please try her pancake bites. They rock by the way. That's what you should have serve for dinner.... Be awesome and have a great Thanksgiving from Quebec!

[@StormTrackerWV]

Your table and that plate looked beautiful! Love hearing your cat and your happy family in the background! Happy Thanksgiving & many blessings to you & your family!

[@comefindyou2465]

Girl, I love your personality and videos. You’d be a great friend ❤ Keep up the good work! ❤

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you so much!!

[@elizabethmay7262]

We don't have thanksgiving over in England but we go all out on the Christmas Dinner. Its total madness how much we have. You are so ingenious what you make out of the ingredients you show. It's amazing.

[@gccheryl4038]

This was really great. The creativity with which you attack these challenges is so fun and makes budget cooking challenging instead of boring. Gotta enjoy the process, right? Happy and blessed Thanksgiving to you and yours.

[@melodybrookeboyett175]

I have been looking forward to this video. You did an amazing job! Happy Thanksgiving. Much love✌💜💜💜

[@geegaw1535]

I love your creativity and enthusiasm. Easy to say i love you. You remind me so much of my youngest daughter. Thank you for giving us ideas and sharing ❤ Prayers to all here there and everywhere

[@shainhansard1672]

Seriously i wish more people cooked like this...I love it...and I love you!!!🥰😘😘😘😘

[@jeannelejeune1983]

Thanks for another great video. I love how u make food so simple but delicious. God bless u and your family.

[@BMarie774]

Shoutout to those of us who ate holiday dinners from the dollar store before they got the frozen section lol. That was so much harder! It’s so wonderful they have freezer food now. It changes things and really opens up more options. I’ve gotten hot pockets from the dollar store before.

[@attorneyatasmr]

I love when you say "but it'll be alright" 🙂

[@crystalrusmisel1832]

This is so me I’m 43 I’ve been in the kitchen cooking since I was 7 years old. By the time I was 12 I could cut up a whole chicken and fry it making Sunday dinner. I love to experiment and make dishes my own. I’m also all about the cheapest way possible! I love this channel

[@EhrisaiaOShannon]

You LIVE at The Dollar Tree, huh sis?? Lmiao. Love ya. 💜💜

[@courtneybashamfranklin9193]

Always love your videos. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family! 🦃

[@rharvey2124]

Thank for all your hard work making these videos.

[@ManyaP64]

I love your videos, so creative to show the variety of things people can make inexpensively and with limited ingredients. Keep them coming.

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[@teribecker6970]

I love that you focus on DT shopping. There are so many food desert areas where that may be someone’s only option.

[@anniq2678]

Love your videos. So happy to get two so close together! They are so fun to watch

[@laimaz6340]

Woohoo!! Always fun to watch, and so love your common sense approach to making a simple meal , into a celebration 🎉🥳

[@Laura-dw1hq]

Girl, so many times I've had to shop at the dollar tree. So I think this is so cool of you!

[@ruthlundy4497]

So glad i found you again !! So creative and everything always comes out so great !! Hugs to your cat too !!

[@TIKSHAMMS1]

Love watching you create delicious dishes out of The Dollar Tree food stuff. Your videos are my favorite!

[@melanieresurreccion3685]

Wow thanksgiving on a budget…I love it! Food looked delicious! ❤

[@JustMelissa]

Always excited when you upload a video! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@nanethahatcher4703]

Hunti... Your videos are everything! I appreciate you and everything you teach us through your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@gregramirez7337]

Looks so yummy Lisa! I have had those meager thanksgivings and they are just fine when you have loved ones and sharing what they are thankful for around the table. I have been blessed since and don’t eat that way anymore but I will never forget and your videos are great

[@luckypenny4263]

Love these ideas and yes so glad you didn’t repeat last year. It’s what makes your channel so awesome!!!! It’s another way to show how to enjoy the special day on a budget!!! Love what you do for everyone

[@debbiewilson2247]

Hi Lisa!! Thanks for the video!! The food looked yummy!! Have a great Thanks giving when it gets here!!

[@markpatient2766]

I love the Monterrey Jack cheese from The Dollar Tree. I used to work at Petsmart and there was one next to us and I would go there and get my snacks and grab some cheese too.

[@aliciaseecharan]

Have a wonderful Turkey-pardon Thanksgiving. Happy autumn 🙏💕

[@karenmcelyea154]

I love watching all of your cooking. I’d love to eat most of your dishes!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Lisa, it always amazes me how creative you get with these holiday meals. I am not a fan of the green bean casserole either, but may just have to try yours. Did you get your sausage links from the Dollar Tree as well? I didn't notice them in your haul.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Yep the sausage was also from the Dollar Tree!

[@ldg2655]

Very inventive!! I might have to steal some of your ideas (especially the green bean casserole, chicken/ potato “boats”) for everyday eating.. it is easy to fall into a cooking rut and do the same things over and over.. I like the way you shake things up a bit by letting your creativity shine!

[@LizMLopez]

This is great! Such resourcefulness and creativity. I will trying your version of a green bean casserole!

[@miachambers830]

I usually make a chocolate chip cookie pie for desert..! Instead of cookie… the pie looks more festive..!

[@LisaLovesHomespun]

This was so fun to watch! ♥️

[@michelleshabazian5068]

Love this! I look forward to my mom’s green bean casserole every year but yours looked amazing! ❤️

[@Carolwarr448]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND FAMILY. I LOVE YOUR TWEAKS WITH RECIPES YOU WILL TAKE A CHANCE. 😊 AND ITS ALWAYS GREAT TO SEE YOU .

[@dominiquefesta8571]

Lisa ❤️ What you said at the beginning of the video was so nicely worded and amazing that you gained a follower. Thank you for being inclusive with your videos regardless of the reason-not just financially. I look forward to the rest of your videos!!

[@kellychesley3011]

Love how you experimented and made such a nice meal

[@Rsmblaze]

Smiled when i saw your video come up. Love your channel. Great ideas! You rock Lisa dawn!

[@deniseodaniels7356]

Thanks Lisa Dawn. good cooking!! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@maxineperez3141]

The green beans casserole looks so delicious 😋

[@LadyLakeMusic]

Watching this in April. Can’t tell you how much I enjoy your channel and how much I love these economy meals! I don’t really need to make them to be honest but I know some people do and it’s great that you are helping them out! I actually love your recipes!

[@scottheierman4481]

Would love to see you do a Dollar Store holiday charcuterie board. Maybe a video of dollar store Thanksgiving appetizers:)

[@cheriemancaruso6160]

I get so excited to see you cook!!! ❤ Looks delicious!!

[@shyanna_lynn1156]

Loved this video! Can’t wait to make some of these dishes!!