I Made a 3 Course Thanksgiving Dinner From Dollar Tree! (On a $20 Budget!)

[@Charlotte-h9j]

Rebecca, this was, not only a one pot miracle meal, but inexpensive enough to make-bake and minimal cleanup. You are my inspiration every single video. Happy Thanksgiving

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it!

[@realong2506]

Not only would the casserole make a great budget thanksgiving dinner but it's a great idea to use your leftover turkey and bits and bobs the next day for dinner.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Definitely! Or you could freeze it for Thanksgiving in July!

[@Lazydays247]

That was my thought. What a wonderful way to use up the leftovers. You could even put it together and throw it in the freezer for a meal in a few weeks.

[@beckywhinery4652]

​@@Lazydays247This is an awesome idea! Make a leftover casserole with friends or the kids. To get excited about leftovers. Knocked it out of the park!! ❤🎉😂😅

[@donnanorman340]

Instead of one large casserole, divide it into single serve containers and freeze.

[@intuitivegina]

Yes what a great idea use the leftovers

[@MicVic7780]

Never commented before. I'm a senior with health issues and a limited budget. Your videos are so well done and greatly, greatly appreciated! Your creativity with such limited ingredients just amazes me and you always present these ideas with a calm, smiling, friendly delivery- makes us feel like friends or family! Thank you for all your efforts to help.

[@ou4534]

Have a happy Thanksgiving ✌️

[@Sweetrottenapple]

❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm glad you find my videos helpful! ❤️❤️

[@Charlotte-h9j]

She is an incredible dear. She understands situations we may be enduring, and she puts in so much thought into helping us. I adore her.

[@MicVic7780]

@@ou4534 And you, too!!!

[@lisaziomek9844]

I think "Best of Thanksgiving Casserole" is the perfect name.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I’m sticking with it!

[@jacquespoulemer]

I concur on the name "Best of Thanksgiving Casserole" Have a wonderful Turkey Day my friend . Jacques Mexico

[@marshaloneagle4646]

Leftovers are the only reason to cook Thanksgiving yourself instead of eating out. Yummy idea!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That’s definitely the best part!

[@Charlotte-h9j]

Amen!!

[@jasonsmart3482]

AS a Brit i obviously dont celebrate thanksgiving but have been lucky enough to live in the USA and twice was invited to a families celebration. It was such a joy. This is my one year anniversary of watching Rebecca and getting some new recipe ideas and having a good nose at what you Americans enjoy to eat. Greetings from across the pond.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That’s so wonderful! I’m glad you got to experience it!

[@joltjolt5060]

You should try a Cuban American "sanksgibing" with a turkey stuffed with rice and black beans and flan for dessert!

[@grlnexdoorable]

We Yanks don't have a patent on gratitude to the Creator and Sustainer.You can start a new family tradition.

[@keyweststarr]

That would be a good idea​@@joltjolt5060

[@TA-mu4he]

❤❤I'm going to try this casserole for my students. I think they will LOVE "The best parts of TG" My class is diverse so this will give everyone a traditional TG experience. I love this!! Low cost and tasty! Definitely making the apple bars too❤❤❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That is such a great idea! I hope your students enjoy it!

[@gidget8717]

Since my husband & I have no children and we have no family in this state, I make a casserole similar to this also. My husband calls it, Thanksgiving in a bowl. And frankly he asks for it several times a year, not just in November. I'm adding the cranberries next time I make it. Great idea 😕👍

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That is such a cute name for it!

[@gidget8717]

@@DollarTreeDinners I could have sworn I put a 😁 after that comment. Old woman without her glasses on strikes again 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@moonlampje79]

I’m over here in my bed in The Netherlands 🇳🇱, it’s about 34 degrees Fahrenheit and my bedroom window is open just so I can be warm and snuggly curled up under my blankets when it’s so cold outside and watch this video. Thank you for always making me feel better, of course I can’t follow the exact same recipes, but your videos have taught me how to cook more budget friendly with the options that I do have and they always help me cope when life is getting a little ahead of me. Your channel deserves so many more subscribers, please keep up the good work ❤❤❤

[@julieyoung2876]

I am the only one who likes casseroles so I love that this could work with leftover for me as bonus meals 😊 Thank you

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I am glad you liked it! It is a great way to use (or freeze!) Thanksgiving leftovers too

[@PineRidgeCottage]

I tested out a mac & cheese recipe yesterday to see if it would be a good one for Thanksgiving next week. It’s a BEER mac & cheese with added bacon, ground mustard & chives. I wasn’t a fan & decided not to use it, but didn’t want to just throw it out. Your idea to serve fried mac & cheese croquettes was a good one! It transformed it into something that I could serve as an appetizer!

[@alphabetsoup6681]

I had high hopes for the Guinness Mac n Cheese but it was a disappointment.

[@Terrelli9]

I’ve really been looking forward to this video. I have a low budget fixed income and Spina Bifida, so it’s difficult to think of good and tasty cohesive meals I can make easily and safely on my own. This channel really helps with ideas. Thank goodness, I’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving with family, but this’ll come in handy between Christmas and Thanksgiving when I want to make a festive meal on my own.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your family!

[@apriltownsend8463]

I have Spina Bifida too!

[@patriciahurt5608]

I cannot wait to try this casserole! It has all the things I love about Thanksgiving dinner

[@Terrelli9]

@@apriltownsend8463That’s so cool! I’ve only met like 4 other people who have it.

[@ou4534]

Have a happy Thanksgiving 🦃 ✌️

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

Rebecca you are a rock star!!! This looks fabulous!!! Thank you for all you do to make life less expensive. Pls tell us after you move you will still be posting!!! Also loved your camping in the car video!!!!!!!!❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much! I am definitely going to continue making videos after I move, new area, new dollar trees, new grocery stores. So many possibilities

[@NatachaKemp]

Hey Rebecca. You are the queen of budget meals. I’m watching this episode again and taking notes. 🥰🦃

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I hope you are able to recreate it

[@NatachaKemp]

@@DollarTreeDinners I’m excited to try these recipes. 😄

[@chicobanditonyc]

Love the casserole idea🤩

[@larryhunter8245]

Rebecca you are a genius! I would have added some oats to the cookie crumble to bulk it out. What an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner.

[@klbriceno1]

I really appreciate the fact that you are always trying to help us spend as little as possible and still make something filling and delicious.

[@erinf4712]

This is amazing! For someone who lives alone, for a struggling single parent with kids, for a senior on a limited budget, or for someone with limited cooking skills, you have provided a way to have a delicious meal with all of the flavors. Thank you Rebecca for always creating in a way that brings dignity to those who are struggling. Imagine if just half the people on your page (me included) made this (or bought the ingredients and printed the instructions) and gifted it to someone in their neighborhood or church who was struggling.

[@bernadettechute7998]

What a nice idea - gifting to someone else you know would appreciate it ❤

[@carrutc2]

Wow Rebecca this was amazing. Budget friendly, small kitchen, low equipment friendly, and looked so so tasty.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Making low equipment meals was a secondary vision of minimizing the kitchen in preparation for moving, thank you for seeing the vision!

[@vinniemartinez6125]

Your very blessed for helping out families that's struggling trying to make a great Thanksgiving dinner for thier families. Your a blessing for us all. 😁

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I’m trying to make Thanksgiving affordable for everyone! ❤️

[@vinniemartinez6125]

@DollarTreeDinners well your much appreciated. Bet your husband and family are very happy and blessed to have you as a wife and a beautiful mother. 😁

[@MrsMur725]

If you try that apple dessert again I would love to see you make the dough into actual cookies but make a well like thumbprint cookies only a little larger put the apple filling in and then drizzle it with the caramel

[@ml1049]

I would just leave the green beans out like you said. Forego the can of green beans and get the second sugar cookie mix. I'm all for easy one pan meals and I watch your channel for ideas. I also love your honesty when something doesn't turn out exactly as you hoped it would. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@tyriesamalone968]

Bye bye to the one green thing?!😂

[@verukahh]

I’m a wife/ mom/ employee/ and student. I use your videos as background noise during my work/school week. You make me feel calm, and I get new recipe ideas to try out that are inexpensive for my family. Thank you for all you do!

[@RequisiteDismay]

I have a Friendsgiving coming up. None of us have the expertise to make a real turkey. I can't wait to surprise them with your casserole! It's going to make the dinner feel so much more festive.

[@alphabetsoup6681]

Thaw turkey. Take out bags inside. Put on Reynolds Oven Bag and follow directions. It comes out moist and if you take the plastic off for the last little bit it crisps the skin.

[@nancycarney]

My hubby loves fried mac & Cheese. There is a micro brewery we go to that has a food truck with fried mac & cheese. He always gets it. All these recipes fit for a perfect Thanksgiving without feeling cheap. Well done.

[@charlottetacy6729]

Your casserole is exactly hat I had planned this year! So glad you did it so I could see that it worked.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It's such a great casserole, I'm sure it will turn out perfect!

[@earlenebrown7181]

I like the casserole I would put this one on a rotation for sure in my kitchen . Never thought about doing Mac and cheese croquettes great one. You always amaze me with what you come up with, love it and have a blessed Thanksgiving.😊

[@Xxxero42]

Woah! That mac n cheese method is a GAME CHANGER!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It’s so good! But it does work best with kraft, other brand get kind of gummy

[@jenniferheadrick8018]

Ive never heard of! Or thought of making a Thanjsgiving casserole!! Very creative!! Also the mac n cheese bites are right up my aley! I Love nac n cheese!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You’re going to love the Thanksgiving casserole!

[@jenniferheadrick8018]

I agree!! Youre so creative!!

[@kathmann7402]

I love to see how excited you get starting your creations. Wonderful video. Especially for those families on a small budget. ❤❤

[@ddcrowley]

Good LORD, that casserole looks incredible. I cannot wait to make this. Thank you for your creativity!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Hope you enjoy!

[@loriloristuff]

This is so very clever. 🎉 BRILLIANT!!! 🎉 Here I said to myself, "Let's check in with Rebecca" and WOW. Not only is the Thanksgiving Casserole good for the actual holiday, but a FABULOUS idea to refurbish leftovers! My family members are not turkey fans. I going to grill/ Weber smoke a lovely whole chicken and Italian sausage. And I am making a lasagna with homemade ricotta and mozzarella with lactose-free milk. Not within the Dollar Tree wheelhouse, but we have a guest who can't do lactose.

[@ykrekoski]

I've done similar with leftovers, but used the stuffing for the bottom and mashed potatoes on the top. Love your videos, they're always so inspiring!

[@elinesoeters740]

We dont celebrate Thanksgiving in the Netherlands but that casserole looked amazing. This dinner u created sounds so good . And the name best of Thanksgiving casserole sound accurate 😊

[@louiseeiffel1014]

What a great Best of Thanksgiving meal! Love how when you have an idea for a new dish, you show us your process, not perfect it off camera and show us the best way to do it. You give us a chance to learn with you. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I am so glad you enjoy that aspect of the videos! 😊

[@hbkgirl1982]

I love the idea of the thanksgiving casserole. Especially if you are cooking for a large group of people that need a hot meal

[@vbroadwater3745]

Thanks for sharing this with us! Everything looks so so deliciou😋! Those Mac & cheese bites looks so yummy and I can't wait to try them!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You're welcome! I hope you enjoy them!

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Amazing as always you truly are an inspiration! You help so many people with these videos Rebecca. thank you for all your hard work and for being So sweet, kind, and lovely to all of your viewers… Happy Thanksgiving, my dear to you and your family/loved ones.

[@MistySlocomb]

That casserole also looks like a great way to use up holiday leftovers. Oh, and I see I'm not the only one to suggest that. Well done. Thank you.

[@collegecutie16]

So creative and genius! Rebecca, you are incredible!

[@raelenelabby6407]

You are so creative and talented ❤️ It looks delicious!!!! Thank you

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@kelley5796]

This would be a great casserole for the holidays to deliver to people who are homebound. Excellent Thanksgiving dinner idea!

[@LisaMH-0009]

I love the name of the casserole! It’s perfect. Everything looked great.

[@Karoline_g]

That casserole looks great and I may give it a try! I’m even considering maybe adding a 6th layer - cornbread. :)

[@markitaskelton8729]

Very affordable to feed a small crowd. I like it😄

[@Rpol_404]

What a great solution for a small family or couple celebrating thanksgiving!

[@fizzimajig]

I am totally making that caramel apple cookie bar recipe! Yum!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You’re going to love it!

[@alexdennis9934]

I love the Thanksgiving casserole, a great idea if you are craving Thanksgiving food other times of the year too!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

My casserole has always been stuffing crust (par baked) bottom with a mashed potato top. But with the cranberry directly in the stuffing, and the butter pat topping, you've convinced me to swap it up.

[@Ashley-je5su]

I love the idea of cranberries in the stuffing!!

[@settheworldonfire94]

That casserole sounds incredible.

[@PaulaFlatt-vt1pz]

Looked delicious!!! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

[@RoxyLupitaBravo]

OH YEAH THIS VIDEO WAS MORE THAN AWESOME REBECCA ❤❤❤ THANK YOU 🙏🏼

[@Shelley-j2y]

I made a turkey this past week, and tomorrow it's going to be a casserole. Brilliant! I have everything I need. Thank you!

[@roxannejohnston3311]

I make a holiday casserole with my leftovers and freeze for later. Looks delish

[@jerrieanderson2245]

This looks so good. With another 1.25 you could get a bag of chopped walnuts or pecans to add to the top of the cookie bars. Thank you for another wonderful meal.

[@kimlamons1518]

You are so creative!! I love the Thanksgiving casserole, I will definitely be trying that with my leftovers!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@elizabethlex7151]

I think this is the best dinner meal you've ever done. I'd eat eat year-round!

[@KarenBowers4]

This is the best Thanksgiving inexpensive dinner video. You used the ingredients in a very different way that looks delicious. I'm going to make this apple bars for dessert this year. Kudos for the best Thanksgiving video in my opinion.

[@rhondaakey9166]

That casserole would be perfect for a potluck dish! Would work for Thanksgiving or Christmas get together.

[@Emilyagnes-yb8fn]

Beautiful job Rebecca. I will be making this dinner. Thank you very much. Your recipe ideas are always brilliant 😊

[@Tia-vj9ox]

This was brilliant! I typically do a version of this with my leftovers.❤

[@Tia-vj9ox]

For your cookie bars, maybe drizzle the caramel on Top of the apples? Those bars looked yummy!

[@biblechick1025]

Ive made something like this with thanksgiving leftovers. Came out pretty good.

[@Alwayslovinrlg]

I can’t even find words to describe how amazing this is. Wow 🤩

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@annedavidson1726]

I’ve made a version of that casserole and it’s quite good. I often add a can of cream of mushroom soup too jar of gravy for the gravy and some shredded cheese on the potatoes looks great thank you.

[@zara6673]

I got super excited to find the Martha White Apple Cider muffin mixes at our local Grocery Outlet at 2 for $1 just because of your recipes. I'm going to try to make a dessert with them & some fresh apples I need to use up. You give me the confidence to play around with ingredients & try new things. :)

[@miaththered]

I adore the casserole idea, thank you so much!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@ArabianLady]

Hi Rebecca 👋, Happy Thanksgiving! You did a great job! 1950's?! I love the vintage videos! I look forward to seeing it ,too! 🥰

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It’s going to be an interesting one to make!

[@stephiec4062]

My mom always makes us post-Thanksgiving sandwiches with the leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. It's better than having them separate, imo 😁

[@diannesmith1104]

I can’t wait to try the casserole! Your ideas are so inspiring!

[@susanjones8938]

Thank you for your ideas. You have helped me feed my family and have helped my kids eat since they live on their own now. Well done. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@bluedazz]

Sone ice cream would go nicely with the dessert. The turkey casserole can freeze also. Another great meal. Thank you.

[@roaringturtle8181]

I am soooo hungry after watching this video lol! Such great ideas for a special meal on a budget. Thanks Rebecca!

[@trashpanda77]

Rebecca, you are a magician in the kitchen. I don’t cook, at all, but I come running to watch your videos every time you post because you’re so creative and everything you make looks so good! Thank you for making content of things that are accessible for all of us. ❤️

[@reallyseriously7020]

The Italian breadcrumbs are great for adding to salmon/tuna/mackerel patties. Gives more flavor. I'm not a fan of tuna but the patties turn out good and my cats love them too. You can make large patties and put them on a bun hot or cold. It's a cheap meal.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I love your adventurous Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you for sharing!

[@lucindaschafer]

That Best of Thanksgiving casserole looks delicious!

[@grlnexdoorable]

Fried macaroni and cheese balls is an excellent idea for a modern day thanksgiving meal.

[@Kaiwaza]

What a great cassarolle idea. Would be yummy anytime of the year to me!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You’re right! It’s a great year-round dish.

[@keepmeaccontabletam1136]

I love love love this!!!!!!! I am going to try it. Thank you. As much as food is we should all be doing this. Keep on inspiring us

[@Yvkichan]

Im so glad you finally got turkey!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Me too!

[@jennifersheppard23]

I loved all the things you made. The best of Thanksgiving is a great name for the casserole . I think this is an awesome way to have thanksgiving meal on a budget.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I agree! It’s a great option for a budget-friendly feast.

[@kenn2ns983]

Started watching during my lunch break halfway through, I am running to the kitchen to see if I have the stuff needed to make the main dish. Almost!! I'm only missing one thing!! Love your videos. You rock!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That is awesome! I’m so glad you are trying it out! Let me know how it goes!

[@sunshinetaradise]

I think the one thing that would bring that over the top good is the French fried onions!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

For sure! Sadly they’ve been sold out for a while

[@sandicollins4000]

Great job Rebecca, you’ve helped so many people with this menu. Looks super yummy. Your the best.

[@carolwatson9365]

This looks amazing I have always made a version of this one dish meal with leftover homemade stuffing, turkey and gravy. I will add some dried cranberries to my stuffing this year for a little something different taste,

[@LeahNess-t7o]

I love to layer all my dishes together on my plate with a huge dollop of cranberries on top. Oh so good. I will try your casserole soon. Yummy!!❤❤

[@balindabarks7425]

Excellent job, Rebecca 🦃

[@connieblack5276]

Out of the park again! ❤

[@norahdelagarza775]

Hello my beautiful friend, Rebecca. This sounds deliciously creative. I'm going to try the Best of Thanksgiving casserole. I have never seen turkey in a can but I will look for it at my Dollar Tree. Thank you. 💋

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I hope you enjoy making the casserole. Let me know how it goes!

[@cindyonyoutube]

This was a fabulous Thanksgiving meal! Great work!

[@juliamalsch7241]

I'm camping for Thanksgiving. Though I'll skip the dessert this casserole idea is perfect for my trip

[@pihla01]

Not only are you the sweetest but also so creative! 😊

[@xingcat]

Great stuff! The casserole would also be a great way of just using up a lot of leftovers from a more traditional, more expensive Thanksgiving dinner. Happy holidays!

[@heidimarie5909]

Absolutely love this one!! I have to try this casserole for sure.

[@patrice1966]

That all looks delicious and would work well as a holiday meal or the casserole for any day of the week that you are craving the comforts and flavors of Thanksgiving. Well done and on a decent budget for the amount of servings.

[@milliehousam4514]

Love the casserole. I saw in the UK, they put all that on a pizza crust. So on sandwich bread, sub roll or wrap would be terrific!! Excellent job!! Happy Thanksgiving to you!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love the idea of using a sub roll or a wrap! That would be great for leftovers!

[@courtneybashamfranklin9193]

Everything looks delicious, you did great! Thank you. ❤

[@lynnedavenport3298]

I love Thanksgiving leftovers, so I can see myself using the stuffing and eggs to make stuffing waffles filled with leftover turkey and cranberry sauce and topped with gravy. I know Dollar Tree doesn't sell eggs, but to me, it's not Thanksgiving without a tray of deviled eggs! Enjoy watching your various holiday meals because you give me so many ideas!

[@Maggie8108]

That casserole is brilliant!! Nice job 🙌