COOKiNG 101 ON A BUDGET~ SCALLOPED POTATOES & HAM DiNNER FOR ONLY $55 😉🥰

This is the first of our series of our cooking 10 one but now on a budget. I’m gonna be taking you to the grocery store grabbing exactly what we need and breaking down how much it cost to make a meal. This was only $55 for our family at 10 so if you are smaller family this meal only cost you about $26.
I’m trying to challenge myself to make sure that I am conscious of the things that I’m buying, how much I’m buying, and how much are meals cost. I’m super excited about this new series and next up is going to be Joshua’s famous pizza casserole on a budget.
Here is the recipe for the homemade scalloped potatoes and ham with a beautiful salad:
Ingredients:
One onion, sliced thin
One stick of butter
Combine both in a sauce pan and let that cook on low while you start the roux.
Roux Ingredients:
One stick of butter
One cup of flour
1/2 tablespoon of salt
1/2 tablespoon of pepper
1 tablespoon of ground mustard
2 tablespoons of garlic
2 to 4 cups of heavy cream
1 to 2 cups of shredded italian cheese mixture 
To your one stick of melted butter add the salt and all of your spices
Whisk together until it forms a paste and let it bubble for about 2 to 3 minutes
Slowly add the whipping cream, next the shredded cheese mixture.
Additional Ingredients:
4 cups of carrots, chopped small
One bag of sliced yellow potatoes,
About one to 2 pounds of ham cut into chunks
Start by chopping the carrots, slicing the potatoes, and cutting your ham into chunks.
Next layer, the Scalloped potatoes first with some sauce on the bottom
Then potatoes, ham, carrots, and onions.
Repeat those layers, ending with sauce and sprinkling with Italian cheese mixture.
Bake at 375 for around 1 hour
Thankyou for joining me on our very first cooking 101 on a budget, I hope you love this recipe leave a comment below if you try it out and let me know how it turned out
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[@user-gb2vw6ch1n]

Hello, I am in my mid 50s, and the last of 14 children. Long before the warehouse stores where we lived, I remember going with my mom to the wonder bread store. She would pull in the truck bay with old station wagon, and the entire back with seats folded down would be full. Also mom with all of us would mix powered milk with half a gallon of regular milk to stretch it out. LONG LIVE BIG FAMILIES and what they go through. God please you, and have all you have a WONDERFUL GREAT DAY

[@donnahawkins8514]

I know some people might think 55.00 is a lot to spend on 1 meal but for 10 people that’s really cheap. I can’t even imagine going out to eat even at a fast food restaurant for 10 people. You can just see the love when you’re cooking for your family.

[@Linda-in9ns]

You sure are right what you said! 👍😊

[@jacquibiggart1578]

And even if it’s $55 in a smaller family, that’d be a couple suppers and maybe lunches. When I make scalloped potatoes I make a big batch and we just reheat with other meals for a few days

[@cassiecross8520]

I have never seen anyone use scalloped potatoes for a main dish but with the added ham and a salad on the side I think it turned out great. Kind of like a potato casserole.

[@rebeccaharper5971]

$55.00 is incredible for feeding. 10people!!! Well done! I come from a family of 7! Hands to the heavens my mother could take$1.00 and turn it into $5.00. She taught us how to to cook by example and participation. Plus I cooked in a healthy way. Dessert was once a week. She canned lot of foods. Still can marmalade, jams and peaches! Wonderful memories. Wish I was there to help😊

[@trishaspradlin554]

Heather, I am addicted to your videos and your family. You and Luke are the best parents. I look everyday for videos I may have missed. Please keep sharing your life with us. I love the big breakfasts on snow days! Just watched the suit fitting for the wedding today! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MauriceCooper-tp8xv]

It ALWAYS helps to have a budget AND a list. It also helps ME from going to the store hungry and buying everything. Great job!

[@mdgggf0518]

I grew up in a family of 10 as well. My Mom made scallopped potatoes and ham as well. She would put in lima beans as well, but with lima beans they're like a love it/hate it type of vegetable with some people. I loved them in it. It was the first meal I ever made for my future husband. I didn't know it at the time but he hated lima beans. He ate them anyway. ❤

[@warroom17]

I love Lima beans! I will try it like that, thank you!

[@StellaLive-le9hf]

One of my favorite meals, growing up! My mom mastered this! Still love it 60+ years later...😋😋😋

[@mchea11]

A budget meal we love is sauerkraut with Polska kielbasa in the crockpot and veggies as sides!

[@jacquibiggart1578]

I just use regular (2%) milk for my scallop potatoes and it turns out perfect

[@SFleming-nf3tn]

I have also added skim milk

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I think we need more budget friendly meals for younger parents who haven’t had to learn to be frugal. I mean, that’s just part of being young , you have to learn , we all were there once. I think many even a little older who have a family need it because times are hard! I tell ya what, I’m mid 50s and remmber having $50/week and $10 was for diapers. Thank goodness for a whole ham and bags of potatoes. Baked ham dinner, sandwiches, scalloped potatoes with ham in it, pot of soup or beans with the bone. Yeah, that went a long way! Goodness…

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I use to just use regular milk for the scallop potato n ham dish I made. It’s cheaper , maybe adjust the amount of flour/butter. I tell ya, a whole big ole ham went all week long and created many meals for me. Was sure a saving grace.

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

I’ve been cooking for my family for 36 yrs and it never occurred to me to serve the salad as a bar to preserve as leftovers! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ Learn something new every day! 😂

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[@katieg.6831]

My life is not good right now at all and i'm so happy to be able to watch you and a few more KZbin moms to make me forget and smile a little bit!❤

[@talklikeahick2u877]

I like challenging myself how cheap I can make a meal. It’s not always possible but I try. My son bought a 100 pack of rubber duckies and takes one with him every time we go to town. If he sees a kid having a bad day or an older person he thinks is lonely he gives it out. No clue where he got this idea but it’s his thing🤷‍♀️

[@Justthebells10]

thats so sweet

[@jenniferhansen3622]

That is so cute!!

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@@Justthebells10 I saw all your duckies in your truck and I thought you’d get a kick out of it.

[@kesmarn]

As far as I know, that may have started in Toledo OH. A woman there started handing out rubber ducks to compliment people (e.g. "Nice Jeep!") even when they weren't there to receive them (she wrote on them with a Sharpie and left them) -- then later, when she thought someone might be having a bad day she would hand them out. (Source: Toledo newspaper, known as the Toledo Blade.)

[@talklikeahick2u877]

@@kesmarn That’s cool. It’s nice to spread love and kindness. I’m sure my son didn’t read that since he’s only 12 and not on internet. More ppl should do it.

[@KathyKobell-ub9ow]

You are a rock star, an inspiration to every one.

[@cindyperoceschi5360]

You are such a beautiful Momma !!! Those kids are so lucky to have you and your husband !!!!!!!

[@JeanHudson2022]

Always so interesting to see someone make something you make all the time. I do mine so different I make a white sauce (rue) and just add potatoes sliced onions and ham chunks ( I buy a lot of ham when they are on sale, chop it all up and freeze it in portions I need to make my scalloped potatoes and ham, I also chunk my potatoes, they get less mushy) with salt and pepper. I just mix it all together and then throw it in the crockpot or pan, cook and Serve with warm homemade bread or buns. MOst of the time I throw it all in a crockpot and let it cook until it is done. Salad or a veggie on the side. I don't warm the house up with the oven by using a crockpot. Blessings

[@JenniferGlade]

Love your recipes Ma Bell ❣️

[@Justthebells10]

thanks

[@alicechapa4059]

Your dinner looks delicious, YUMMY 😀 I love your budget on the meal.

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Your kitchen is spotless! Lovely to look at!

[@theblissfullone]

Wow! This was an exceptional meal for the price ..healthy and 'down home' kind of cooking. 🙂 Love the wide sliced potatoes and info on the roux. I've been watching your videos for a bit, going to subscribe 👍 .. you really echo so many values of our homesteading Ancestors. As for ideas for videos .. more on packing and prepping for lunches.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Yum, I can't wait to make this dinner.

[@MeliZ06]

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[@Sara_H114]

Perfect. I really needed some assistance with meals on a budget. This isnt a dish i would normally try. Also have a hard time with making a cheesey roux.

[@patriciagreen9877]

AWESOME FAMILY 🎉🎉🎉

[@angeline3194]

This looks delicious 😋. Thank you for sharing with us . Take care xx

[@jgoel3266]

I like that you edit these videos - some KZbinrs with big families don't edit or "produce" their cooking videos, and they are almost unwatchable. Your videos are highly watchable!

[@Goddessofthetower]

You’re sweet and wholesome. ❤ I too always sub half and half in place of whipping cream.

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

I make mine with oat milk. Do onions, carrots, celery, saute w/butter, then do flour for rue.

[@vickitomlinson5951]

Love this lady she has a king size heart 💜

[@bogmcq5651]

I am so grateful to God 🙏❤🙏 that i happened across your "channel" 🤩 I have been working on improving myself forever & a day 🙄 but these last ... 🤔 ... 3 years 🗓️ or so i have been REALLY working on improving, particularly Spirituality 🙏 ... which has taken quite a bit of work & can be exhausting with so much negativity not only around me but in me ... your "channel" is definitely a BIG plus for me 🤩! Thank you ☺️ Lol 😆 love 💕 the cooking 🍳 & budgeting ... another area i am working on ... watching you has inspired me & gotten me to be a tad more creative ... thank you 😘 🙏❤🙏

[@rosalitamarie8836]

Yes, Yellow potatoes are best to use with scalloped potatoes. Yummy!

[@Daisy-Girl0021]

Have you ever used them for mashed....I did one time lol I'm like oh those are the best potatoes and I loveee them.. butttt mashed turned almost paste lolol

[@rosalitamarie8836]

@@Daisy-Girl0021 I heard that happens with mashed lol. Baked potatoes are also one to avoid with yellow. Idaho or Russet work best.

[@wiscomagpie]

Love potatoes! 🤩 I have two running lists. I usually write down when we're almost out of something and then if I'm seeing we're going to be over budget when it's time to shop, I'll move anything not essential to my "future list". That way I have it on my radar, but don't buy what I don't need right now 😊 I used to not do that and spend too much 😂 And I don't think I've ever seen an onion that big 😮😄

[@Chrissyhappy]

Oh I do the exact same! 😂I have my budget and some things have to be taken off for another week. If I have spare budget I stock up a bit on essentials. Works well for me.😊

[@pennyschwarze6393]

Thank you. There are just two of us and I will have to make it in a smaller size and when it gets cooler to hot here for that. Love seeing you and the family. God bless.

[@user-vj1us6oc8p]

Hi heather ur a great cook i love watching ur videos and ur a real nice down to earth family love from Dublin Ireland Barbara and Glenn and Adam and Ryan ❤

[@tammy1796]

I made this for dinner tonight and omg so delicious. I also added broccoli and cauliflower in it. Defendantly making this again. Love your recipes. You have a beautiful family 💕

[@nadiadenning2035]

You are the real deal, I applaud you for always doing an outstanding job cooking being a mother to 10 you are awesome! I love love your channel and you much love from Tennessee

[@deyonmcclintock9600]

Please keep doing these...I too have a big family and we do themes and big meals always...I love watching you and I too believe in from scratch!

[@Mama-tea]

Fresh homemade meal that everyone eats and it’s not done for views 😂

[@angelaame6148]

We all know EXACTLY who that was directed at😂😂😂😂😂😂 Totally agree

[@angelaame6148]

And they get to eat it while it's hot!

[@katiew1]

And it’s actually HOT

[@kRdp.]

DD has nothing on mama bell 🫶

[@Mama-tea]

@@Daisy-Girl0021 I guess you don’t see child exploitation

[@christeenhenry6448]

Oh my Goodness.... That looks so Good... Thanks for Sharing...😊

[@whitneytucker1224]

Is this going to be a series? I love it and it’s truly so helpful! 💜😍 Everything looked so delicious!

[@DianaStuart-qm2dl]

I try to stay at $20.00 for each meal with our tight budget. It's interesting when you don't follow a budget you don't realize how many good meal ideas there are for less. This meal looks great.

[@Justthebells10]

thats true.

[@Rissa7300]

I love this I'm making this tonight also depending if my kiddos like it which I'm sure they will this will definitely be on my holiday meal plan, thanks girl!

[@nanny0647]

Yummy looks so good thanks for the video🫖☕️💜

[@ericaharris6897]

I love this!!! I hope you keep doing this! It helps so so much!

[@user-ln4op5oj4q]

That cheese is "ah see ah go" It's delicious on spaghetti, on pizza, in lasagna, instead of parmesan.

[@tawanacooke4438]

Thanks for sharing ♥️💪.. blessings to you and your beautiful family 🤗

[@grammysue7355]

I absolutely love these cooking videos!

[@ksewald91]

Who doesn't love a good scalloped potato casserole! Still have my remaining New Years ham designated for that. Just 2 of us, so small recipe here. Never thought to put carrots in.

[@jillgott6567]

I often buy fresh Spinach instead of Salad Greens. I only cook for one person so have to be careful of waste. * Spinach offers more vitamins, and minerals. * Versatile - it can be eaten as a salad, in a sandwich, added to Stirfries, Soups. * Freezes well I cook it first. * Chopping the leaves adds bulk to a salad stretching it further when feeding a crowd. * Often priced less than or around the same as lettuces. You are so right the price of the Butter, Garlic, Flour, Potatoes even Carrots, Salad Dressings will be reduced as you will not be using all of them in this one meal. Thus bringing down the price per person. GREAT JOB

[@Linda-in9ns]

Good hearty meal there! 😍👍🍽️

[@Mom2Derby]

Love the video!! Please make more!!

[@MsWordWalker]

Very nice meal and presentation. 😊

[@michellebridges2604]

Looks amazing ❤️ thank you for sharing 😊

[@estellaturner4614]

Looks delicious friend ❤

[@mwilsonjones]

Thank you for sharing. I am going to make this for our next big family gathering

[@joannnearthecoast5896]

Great job on this video , step by step on putting your meal together.

[@sunshynelove4734]

#MauriceCooper YESSS, MOST DEFINITELY Help's To Have A Grocery List AND A Budget For Sure💯 We ALWAY's Make OUR Grocery List AND Bring It WITH Us Grocery Shopping🛒🛍️

[@user-bc7br6in2h]

your girls have an awesome work ethic just like you and your husband. you raised them well

[@Justthebells10]

😊

[@paulaeverist1230]

Your meals always look so good. You should teach people how to cook.

[@lindadurost5108]

She does have a cookbook coming out!

[@margaretplett571]

Yummm! Will try this for sure!

[@Kara-kx1lb]

I was never a scalloped potatoes. But that looks really good!!!

[@lovekkmom2]

This meal looks so good!! The only thing I would suggest is to not buy the “lettuce” in the box. Buy a couple of different heads of lettuce (iceberg, green leaf, romaine, arugula, etc.) Not only does it taste fresher, but it will go so much farther, especially if you store it correctly.

[@mjking6162]

We have a cheap little dry erase board on our fridge to add items that were running low on. That way when it's time to get groceries we won't forget anything we're running low on. I'll check flyers to see if there's any place that's got the best deals or if there are items on sale we may not have had in a while to add on. Love scalloped potatoes. We always made ours with a can on condensed cream of mushroom soup and some canned evaporated milk. I love the thought of the homemade bechemel sauce which I could always Sautee up some mushrooms to add to the sauce.

[@meganmoorhead1937]

Int wait to try this recipe! Ive done ham seperate from the potatoes, but never together. Its making my mouth water😊

[@pattysmith6878]

Oh dang. Looks yummy but I was looking forward to seeing it done. On a plate and ready to eat.

[@dawnevans7254]

My mom made potaoes like that but used cream of mushroom soup, and pork chops instead of the cheese sauce and ham. Also peas or broccoli florrets instead of carrots. I made this for my family to this day and my babies are in their 20s and 30s now.

[@cassandraproax7011]

Looks delish 😋 😍

[@mister_brando]

Love your videos! You should do like a Dollar Tree dinner challenge, maybe like $10-15 budget. Would be interesting to see if it's possible!

[@holliholbert5618]

Yum!

[@aprilb789]

Love this 😀 thank you.

[@user-gk6qv7ug2n]

Cooking the potatoes uncovered the first 20 min forms up the cheese on top to cover it My scallop potatoes are always 1 hr to 1 1/2 I love combining everything together Do you ever make pot roasts, my absolute favourite roast. I just put carrots & onions & garlic I prefer mashed potatoes with it and peas or your veggies of choice on side. Your house smells wonderful as it slow cooks for hours

[@florgarza6409]

Amazing recipe, love your videos! Just one note: when you put the list of ingredients on the screen make sure you differentiate the tablespoon from the teaspoon because it was a little confusing, also there is a big known technique for chopping or using a knife and it is curling your fingers while holding whatever your chopping so you don’t hurt yourself, other than that it was very refreshing to see a new take on a familiar dish… I’ll make it for sure Thanks!!

[@frankieniedorf4463]

Great video

[@roxannearchie7907]

Looks delicious!

[@faithclifford5893]

Try sauerkraut, sliced polish sausage, little onion, sliced apple, brown sugar dash garlic, Salt and pepper. I eyeball it....bake at350 for about 30 to 40 minutes. I do not drain sauerkraut. Bake till golden brown. House WILK smell great.

[@matthewwhittington-jk9ep]

A good family dinner.

[@kimberlymartyn1232]

Looks delicious ❤

[@barbaramason9494]

Love these meals you do! Never thought of adding carrots. Would love to know how you can potatoes. I'm a beginner canner.

[@judyjordan2222]

Thanks for the tip I do them different I will try you way

[@lizreynoso2265]

I never thought of putting carrots. It looks delicious 😋 I’m going to try making it.

[@user-qs5gn3xr8d]

Looks really good

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Love your channel

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Your dinner looks delicious 😋😋😋

[@belindabrinkmeier9439]

Yumm

[@cassiecross8520]

I love your cooking videos, im going to subscribe. You are so sweet and nice, your voice is very relaxing to me, it helped with my anxiety this morning. You are SOOO much better than the Daugherty dozen KZbin channel!! 🤣 That woman is a mess🤦‍♀️ I love your recipes, you can tell you cook for your family with love!

[@taffykins2745]

Wow. This is REALLY fancy! I was going to share my recipe with everyone, but it's not even close to being a main dish! Lol!

[@barbarathomas378]

Hey, I live in NS Canada and that small grocery haul would have been way over $100 here. Prices here keep going up and up and now with more carbon tax, they will be going up even more. I make scallop potatoes with ham, onion, garlic, milk and thickener like flour or cornstarch. Cream here is over like $6.96, Potatoes almost 10 dollars for a 10 lb bag. The 5 lbs are even more. Garlic in a jar is $5. The ham would have been a least $12. The produce that you purchased would have been close to $50 or more. It's crazy here.

[@itiswhatitis7639]

DELICIOUS!!! If you have a small family and extra you always can put it in the freezer!!

[@CalypsosCastle333]

Love your channel mama bell❤

[@cindysteinert344]

Yum

[@jakeblue8506]

i like the shirt you are wearing is that your souvineer shirt? Yall is all we say in the south. I get alot of my receipes from you. You should write a cookbook. be blessed.

[@distinguishedguest]

Great cooking cheese advice

[@alyndoyle5378]

I put zucchini in mine instead of carrots. Great flavor. Yours looks delicious too.

[@debrasternhagen6598]

Half ham on sale is $2 a lb now (12-2023) in Wi. Potatoes (10 lb) $5. Add 2 bags frozen veggies, rolls. I came up with $35 for ten people- all ingredients included. Buy on sale and freeze. Make whats on sale

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Love your channel and your shirt

[@shanechapman9312]

Side note......love your shirt!! Love always Kelli

[@jmjpmc]

❤ from Chicago

[@HeyTeacha35]

The meal looks amazing. I’d love to see you make stuffed pork chops or pork chops any way with or without the bone. ⭐

[@StacyBrown-xe3cr]

I second this! I love a good pork chop! 😋

[@kathiewool4292]

I use my food processor to slice my potatoes, I usually make an electric roaster full.