Movie Night On A Budget | Struggle Meals

ATTN: Movie night just became affordable.
Chicken Fingers with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders
For the mashed potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 white onion, small dice
- 1 large carrot, small dice
- 2 cups frozen peas
Steps:
1. Make the chicken. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. In small bowl, place flour. In another bowl, beat egg and water. In the third bowl, add breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Mix together.
3. Next, take your chicken tender and coat it first in the flour, then dip into egg mixture, let excess egg drip off.
4. Switch hands and coat in the breadcrumb-cheese mixture.
Then, place on cookie sheet. Repeat for remaining strips.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
6. Make the peas. In a cast iron, add butter and sauté onions and carrot, until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7. Stir in peas, and cook until peas are warm and defrosted.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
8. Make the mashed potatoes. In a large stockpot, add cold water and potatoes. Bring water to a boil. Cook until easily pierced with a fork. Drain.
9. With a masher, mash potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper, until smooth.
Chocolate Pudding with Cookies & Whipped Cream
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 7 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cups milk
- 12 Oreo cookies, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
Steps:
1. In a saucepan on medium heat, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch, then whisk to combine. Whisk in the milk until smooth and no lumps.
2. Bring to a simmer, whisking frequently so as not to stick to the pan. Let cook for 3 minutes, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly.
3. In small glasses, add crumbled Oreos. Top with pudding, then cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
4. In a large bowl, add whipping cream and sugar, whip until stiff peaks.
5. Remove the puddings from the fridge and top with whip cream. Sprinkle crumbled Oreos on top.
6. Serve and enjoy!
Popcorn 3 Ways
Ingredients:
For the popcorn:
- 1/2 cup Popcorn kernels
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
For the cheesy herb popcorn:
- 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 thyme stems, leaves removed and finely chopped
- 2 sprigs rosemary, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
For the spicy buffalo popcorn:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the sweet kettle corn:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Steps:
1. Make the popcorn. In a large, heavy bottom pan, add oil and kernels. Turn heat to medium-high.
2. With the lid off, wait for the first few kernels to pop. Place lid on pot and shake every 10 to 15 seconds. This makes sure it popcorn does not burn.
3. When the popping slows down to a pop every 2 to 3 seconds turn heat off. Shake for another 10 seconds. Remove popcorn to 3 large bowls.
4. Make the spicy buffalo popcorn. In a saucepan on low heat, melt butter. Whisk in Tabasco, paprika, and salt, until combined. Pour over popcorn and toss until nicely coated.
5. Make the sweet kettle popcorn. In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Stir in water and salt. Pour over popcorn and toss well.
6. Make the cheesy herb popcorn. In a saucepan on low heat, add olive oil, thyme, and rosemary. Swirl until herbs are coated and warm. 7. Drizzle herbs over popcorn, sprinkle with Parmesan and toss to coat.
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[@cm4688]

That little scene with Struggle Pig having popcorn was adorable.

[@thechosenone8808]

>tfw no struggle pig gf

[@stevenpetrillo9527]

@@thechosenone8808 There is only loneliness.

[@MommySeaMonkey]

Love it as well #friendship bonds

[@MommySeaMonkey]

Love it #freindsshipbonds

[@rexnuth]

"Put cookies on the bottom, not the top!" *puts cookies on the bottom and the top, like, a minute later* Frankie is a man after my own heart.

[@1btrinci]

It doesn't matter😏

[@erinwalker6185]

I love popping my own popcorn 🍿at home because I can control the amount of butter and salt. My favorite way to flavor it is my infusing garlic in the butter and sprinkling parmesan cheese on it.

[@misougami6410]

I read "pooping" lol

[@b_uppy]

Done the parm, never did the garlic, too. Going to make some popcorn right now...

[@huggledemon32]

As a kid I used to love using butter then sprinkle icing sugar over it!- yum

[@vally9437]

Omg I never even thought of infusing the butter!! I know what I'm doing next time! 😊

[@allistrata]

Frankie, you found your whisk! Now I can stop yelling "IT'S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!!!" while I'm trying to listen to you talk.

[@Turian_Primarch]

Probably the most entertaining episode so far. Frankie is a joy to watch and listens too. Please keep the struggle going!

[@maddiegreenlee8629]

Amazing stuff! I would to see a video on organizing the packet drawer

[@patrickadams7120]

Homemade Nachos and spicy cheese sauce with homemade pickled Jalapenos.....you know you should have made it.....

[@zihenglao3591]

he can do a Mexican video

[@trisdom04]

try some nutritional yeast on your popcorn! I tried it last night with garlic powder and it was so soo good!!!

[@teleny2]

Nooch is King! (And I'm an omnivore...)

[@LegacyFarmandHomestead]

Please bring this man back. I love him

[@bwise2026]

My day has been made with another Frankie cooking video! Love the popcorn recipes; I love to pop popcorn in coconut oil and sprinkle Tajin (chile lime) seasoning on it!

[@midnightraven4165]

I love these shows

[@christineloggie4785]

This is the way my Aunt cooked for me 'back in the day' Real Food made at home - Thank you!

[@ketarita1911]

I never get tired of this struggle meal series...this one was awesome as well...

[@Janine.Najarian]

"okay let's get this out onto a tray" *"nice"*

[@jdniedner]

I know this TV dinner is from 1955 but, mmm, oh dang, the pudding just tastes so good! Too bad someone took out the cigarettes...

[@ld5287]

Love the mini tv tray idea, cute! You’re CUTE! Recently discovered your KZbin and I’m hooked! Subscribed for sure, and sharing your videos with everybody. You’re giving me so many great meals to make and educating me. Love your show❤️. Aloha Lynette,

[@justaddmusclecom]

This is awesome, great content that can save people money and their health.

[@marufio]

Anything made at home is better than your typical restaurant which is where most eat

[@naffoussely6933]

i think i m in love with frankie

[@beersn0b]

I struggle with where he's getting all this free butter. That seems like it would take a lot of paid dinners in restaurants. You could probably run in to a Chick-Fil-A and steal some ketchup but never butter. I did like the M*A*S*H reference. ;-)

[@sadiesadiemarriedlady7900]

Chris Valentine McDonald’s gives butter packets with pancake breakfast. Don’t think I would keep it in a drawer though.

[@utoobguy3041]

true, but 3 sticks of butter is less then a dollar, so not a huge deal id say.

[@Cecibug1]

I wouldnt count the cost of cooking fats like butter and oil or seasonings. I feel they are a kitchen staple. A lot of budget cooking vids dont count that cost.

[@glowfishin1]

The tray really didn't present the food very well. I think it was too big and made the portions look really small. Good episode though!

[@mircat28]

You haven't checked out the portions in a cheap tv dinner have you! What he showed is what you'd get.

[@mummamu1970]

I might have thrown in a pack of Polynesian from my favorite poultry drive through. Which reminds me I was going to suggest making 3 meals that copy popular drive through places. Like that burger with the thousand island dressing, the special coating on those chick-en fingers, and maybe a French dip sub like the roast beef place.

[@Hannahrb03]

mummamu1970 chick fil a has amazing Polynesian sauce!

[@daisy8284]

You’re cute and 99% of your subs (estimate) are in love with you.☺️

[@dt564]

I feel like he would be a cheapskate though on a date. Dont get me wrong, frugality is important but it is a huge damper to be on a date and the person either never wants to pay for anything or worse,does so and makes jokes about costing them money or wants to split a small drink. Experience ;)

[@mxric1083]

@@dt564 or he is the guy that respects the money he works hard for, builds wealth and security, and makes a great partner

[@darkfangnightcrow]

That was hilarious hearing you swear for once lol.

[@huggledemon32]

It was even funnier with the subtitles on- it said "King delicious!" Hehehehe

[@lexitrask]

We enjoyed making the tv dinner and pudding cups for our date night in! The tv dinner was pretty simple but we used our packet drawer and brought out some Chick Fila sauce and wa-la! The pudding was easier to make than I thought and it was so yummy and chocolatey.

[@griffin7770]

"The pudding has cooled so we don't break the glasses." **actual steam coming off the pudding**

[@MrsRen]

But like the contrast in texture is part of the appeal of adding cookies to pudding.....

[@TheFireMage100]

I mean he does it anyway even though he said he didnt like it

[@brianlion2776]

Its your meal not his. Do what you want

[@jflores85]

The tv dinner.was only missing gravy

[@mxric1083]

I love this kid, I totally addicted to this show

[@jflores85]

I made the popcorn last Friday. Two Words: "On Point" I will never buy microwave popcorn ever again.

[@Melanie____]

Which flavour was best?

[@jflores85]

@@Melanie____ i just made the regular one with some hot sauce

[@Cecibug1]

Switch the hands was the best tip I took away from this. I've always hated breading chicken.

[@ImGotenTv]

I love this man

[@haveyoumetashley]

You should really factor in butter with the budget because the average person doesn’t have butter in a draw from take out places....if we do it’s not the amount you used in the video esp with the popcorn.

[@CrimsonDX]

At that point you just use real butter. Buy cheaper packs in bulk, freeze the extra. That's what my family does.

[@effytraveler6155]

I agree. The only time I had packets of butter was the once in a while trip to a diner where they provided a plate of them and were smaller than what he gets. You know the square ones with the tip ejector in the center?

[@elusivecreature2376]

Love thissss episode! I will def try the unfrozen dinner and 3 ways popcorn!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Thank you Tastemade, very cool

[@dogodivaamorfati7190]

Love this!

[@dianjohnson1]

Binge watching...my new favorite show!

[@emilynunez8876]

I absolutely love this guy

[@xCatchii]

you need to try popcorn covered in chocolate!

[@TokyoBlue587]

Popcorn with M&Ms mixed in

[@michellelogreco3351]

Love your channel!!!

[@sheem.2450]

I'm addicted to these videos!! Lol

[@Charmed-lm6oc]

This makes me happy

[@elbosausage]

Great ideas. Thank you.

[@1btrinci]

I'm going to love this one Frankie

[@deathlyhallows8495]

In Sweden they actually have coconut oil/butter for the movie theater popcorn!

[@ISeeYouOliver]

Best episode ever!

[@anitraahrens905]

Since I am a chocoholic, I am definitely making the chocolate pudding. Thanx, Chef Frankie!

[@kelseymoser-porter9944]

Love this series so much! Can we have a salad episode?

[@AlexMint]

I didn't realize that overwhipping made butter. Honestly it explains why sometimes when I get or make a mocha(am a barista), it tastes like butter.

[@leonmorte7241]

legit, how many of you actually got the M.A.S.H. reference? moment I saw the helmet i was humming the tune

[@jdniedner]

Had to watch it twice for that!

[@tanth1690]

Made me laugh, been watching that show my whole life.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Suicide is painless

[@Yesica1993]

My favorite show of all time!

[@ellatoler9706]

Got my movie ready.

[@katieobrien2592]

Made the chocolate pudding tonight on a whim. Now I find myself paralyzed by the thought of choosing boxed pudding mix over the ingredients I've had in my pantry. MIND BLOWN- so easy so fast [albeit messy in my small kitchen] definitely worth it to make. Pro tip- the mixture takes a few minutes to heat up, I kept thinking mine was getting lumpy, when it was actually the pudding magic working. Once the mixture starts to the simmer I whisked a few times then took it immediately off the heat.

[@TokyoBlue587]

Ok I'm definitely going to make that chocolate pudding and the spicy popcorn

[@hello-vs4me]

Thanks love your videos thanks ❤😊🎉

[@Chewed_crow]

Love this series!

[@baracuda771]

Love the M*A*S*H reference

[@wendyyvonne]

Frankie, please do stand-up comedy! You are hilarious!

[@Julia-vc3by]

Don't put plain sugar in whipped cream! Use icing or powdered, that way it won't leave crunchy bits

[@jflores85]

the only bad thing about Bill Cosby being locked up is that you can't do an impression of him while making pudding anymore.

[@teina123]

Frankie thanx

[@kelseymoser-porter9944]

Yay chicken tenders!

[@brendakrieger7000]

I've been searching for great homemade popcorn ideas 🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@KevsDoYouTube]

10:14 Yes they do my friend Yes they do.

[@paltrygeist]

i see the mash reference!

[@vivalaflav]

Super subtle Sum41 reference.

[@aquajosh]

I'm cool with Hugh Grant or Diane Lane for Movie Night! Frankie, struggle date me!

[@asahibiswas1411]

Hahahahahahah. I love your act

[@carleymoerschel1946]

Frankie swearing was the one thing that my life was missing. I am complete now.

[@BooRadleyTube]

You can make popcorn without oil, and I personally think it's better. The oil doesn't actually coat the popcorn, it mostly coats the outside of the kernel.

[@muhammadpasya8845]

Hey Frankie.. Can you do some Russian Accent too? I'd love to watch you use different accent on your English..

[@jenniferamato2169]

Love ❤️ Frankie.

[@kathleenannmodina-angue4540]

Yesssss another episode! Question though, how do you have your tenders so brown from the oven? I tried to make chicken tenders with panko but baking them was such a failure because they NEVER browned.

[@Nicolacurran1]

Use crushed up cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs. They get so crunchy and taste amazing.

[@MrSplic3r]

Crank the heat up

[@violetarena995]

Oh gosh. I pop my own popcorn and put it in a big ziploc baggie and I put it in my purse when I go to the movies 😂

[@melissaw4572]

you could save money on the potatoes by using the starchy potato water. it does the same thing pasta water does for pasta sauce

[@shenlun]

what about using ghee, for your popcorn?

[@FrankieCooks]

it's a great idea

[@Hannahrb03]

Too “expensive”

[@Unbidden00]

You also need gravy.

[@jenduck5520]

I want more of these videos 😔

[@christopotamus]

Just made the buffalo popcorn with Sriracha and it's super duper

[@1984photo]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@lilbell98]

When you use an egg for breading, could you container bit an use it again or should you just throw it away? I always hate throwing away so much egg everytime!

[@iffatsiddiqui3205]

Lily Beineke, I use it in my next frittata, or maybe even add it to my soup at the end for those wisps floating around.

[@owencropper4575]

Turn on captions at 1:43

[@juliataylor4800]

OMG I'M SO GLAD I LISTENED TO YOU!

[@Hannahrb03]

Nerdified Pear lol

[@jen9774]

I can't touch raw chicken ! But once trayed up it looked good enough to eat 😎

[@CSISmileySara]

Excellent piggie content ☺️🐷

[@blahfah]

Hugh Grant 😅 lol

[@tahmeedkhan2130]

Where to get the free butter??

[@captainsoap6003]

Kelly S...Did you like it?

[@kameoriley6483]

#readyforyourtears

[@Yesica1993]

I grew up hating vegetables because "soggy" was the only way I'd ever seen them made.

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

Am I the only one that never sees free butter lying around?

[@elizabethwatson7023]

Maybe when the restaurant gives extra for your bread?

[@4q2pab]

You say put cookies on bottom then you put cookie on top? Why you do this?

[@steviejpatrick]

Something tells me its not only the chicken that was baked in this lol

[@badboogl8529]

@1:34 I'm gonna go ahead and assume you mean drench instead of dredge. The latter means to dig out, whereas the former means to soak well.

[@amythorne806]

Lava cake in a mug microwave 1.5 minutes dessert another option

[@dragonball3166]

Hate to say it TV dinners cheaper from making it at home, like to know where he shops at get his food this cheap

[@maryrose5246]

All that work? That's like Thanksgiving. The pudding is .79 cents a package.

[@edrosales1520]

"There's only one thing that this needs." Gravy? "Chicken tenders aren't chicken tenders without ketchup." 😐

[@AlilishSuki]

"TV dinner spread"...... in prison....would be my guess......looks good on a plate too, lol

[@98ahni]

10:14 - No one ever

[@cynthiahawaii]

Whenever Frankie swears. My god. Unf.

[@reinismartinsons]

Who pays that much for potatoes? You can often find them for under 40 cents a kilo where I live

[@kyle-mb1ij]

at the start of the video, close your eyes and imagine its shane dawson talking

[@thebigdawgj]

So why not just fold the pudding and whipped cream together?

[@LostKat]

but the layers are the best part! also mixing the pudding and cream together would affect the setting of the pudding and the structure of the cream.

[@thebigdawgj]

@@LostKat Once they're both cold, though?

[@LostKat]

@@thebigdawgj You could, but then I guess you'd disturb the cookies at the bottom if you did it all in the cup. In that case I would just make it how you want. The presentation is nice though. :)

[@JanusXX]

Parfait is a layered dessert because it is all about the different tastes and textures that each layer has when you eat it and it does make a huge difference. Just try it both ways and tell me what you think.