Dollar Tree Edition ** 40 Meals For $26 || EXTREME Grocery Budget

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[@deirdrepaynter768]

I run a food pantry for my community as my full time job and I love these cheap and creative recipes because it shows people that even if resources are limited you can make some really good stuff!

[@joycef8443]

Deidre, I oversee our church “little food pantry”. I also watch these videos to see what to stock. Ours is not refrigerated, so my choices are limited. The bags of cheese are popular! Also, pepperoni and meat sticks.

[@nanaof792]

Are you in Florida? I want to start one where I live. Any advice?

[@deirdrepaynter768]

@@db4082 I work for a large non profit in ohio that has a perishable food pantry and community gardens. We will be partnering with a large food bank and getting items to stock the pantry through the USDA from that food bank. My comment was mainly about having recipe ideas that Brooke supplies so nicely that I can use in the boxes of food items we distribute so people have ideas of what to do with the food they receive. Because some times you may get things that you don't know how to cook or don't know what to put with it.

[@nanaof792]

Thank you

[@nanaof792]

@@db4082 I am in Lake Wales

[@saraklotz7155]

When my family was poor, we ate a lot of hot dogs, spam, and bologna. I actually still love them all to this day! Don't care what others think!!😂😂 have a blessed day

[@judyanderson8782]

Ihave a relative that puts down velveeta cheese and anyone who eats it. She just doesn't know what's good.

[@SitchieSaves]

Brooke, you are amazing! These ideas are going to help me SO much this month because EVERYTHING is due - car insurance, car tags & a surprise medical bill. After bills are paid & I fuel my car up, I will have about $60 leftover to buy groceries. Thank you for showing us that feeding our family IS possible on an extremely low budget! I will definitely be using your ideas to keep my crew’s tummy’s full and have the food be delicious. ❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

You got this!!!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

I agree with Brooke in cheerleading for you. You can do this!

[@traceyzvirblis4909]

Jan, like Brooke says, don’t forget the food pantries too. Everyone needs help sometimes 🥰

[@SitchieSaves]

@@traceyzvirblis4909Thank you!

[@allyrooh3628]

Just an FYI, the McCormick's fajita seasoning packet is $1.66 at WM. I like making those grilled cheese roll ups except my husband ends up eating about 3 times more food! Somehow 2 grilled cheeses fill him up but it takes 562 of the roll ups for some reason! The best thing about cooking is that you rarely will ever screw anything up beyond eatability! (made up word) so experiment! Have fun! Brooke, you should make a short of that raspberry/cheese sandwich!

[@jonicabeird4657]

😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤

[@vikiworley5930]

I agree!

[@shelzp7272]

@allyroo…Excellent and funny comment… 💕

[@Sam___Smith]

😂

[@themeatlessmama]

Brooke, you need to be on Chopped! You're a genius at coming up with ways to use ingredients😊

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

I know that's right !!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@corvettesbme]

Yes!

[@lynnchristensen4439]

Bless you girlfriend! ❤ I paid all my bills and got my household items,soap ect...The balance left for the month of May for our family of 6 is $350. My freezers and and shelves are stocked because I was prepared for this. Thanks to you,and Mandy I can do this!❤❤❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Yes you can!!! You can do anything❤❤

[@kerifinnegan]

Thank you Brook it is so cool have own channel You are great thanks for doing what you do. PS I love your chanmel. .

[@sunnihunny]

Loved this! Suggestion.. cut top off green bean bag. Add seasonings, oil, etc. Hold top shut and shake to distribute. Covers everything more evenly. Plus no greasy fingers!

[@tinablair2206]

Smart idea!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Ohhhh genius!!

[@jgodwin717]

Awesome idea ❤

[@rs2343-o4e]

Not a good idea, most of the seasoning will remain in the bag and not on the beans.

[@sunnihunny]

@rudysittig2343 lol.. well in my 50+ yrs cooking, I've found it to be quite helpful!😁

[@jeannestott1456]

When Dusty ate his sandwich I could see where Kylen gets his enthusiasm from . Same delight on the faces!!

[@user-up3um4kp2v]

Rotel and Velveeta cheese mixed in cooked rice then topped with cheddar cheese and baked to heat through is delicious. My mom makes it, cheesy rice😊

[@brittyann1038]

I buy wonton wrappers and stuff them with cream cheese, fry it up, and make a dip out of jam/jelly, maple syrup, honey, or whatever I have available for them. It’s a nice, crispy, sweet treat that makes a TON on a budget.

[@angelarothbauer8096]

You need to be reminded that what you are doing is a ministry- I feel God called you to use your gifts to help others - never let nay sayers get you down for a second ❤

[@lorettamcvay2736]

100% true

[@jami29841]

I agree 100%

[@cindycook6274]

I love watching and learning from you. Thank you for all you do!

[@sherryritchie6423]

Girl, the way your hubby rolling his eyes eating that grilled cream cheese sandwich with that raspberry jam got me wanting to RUN to the $tree. Lol Yall are AWESOME!❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

He’s a sucker for anything cream cheese lol

[@davemartin1534]

You have to be careful with their can goods. Buy only one or two and open and eat within a few days. I lost about 10 + cans of peaches with in a month of buying them. Still in date year to year & 1/2 of best use date. So I go to Wal-Mart buy peaches and pineapple 1.28$ always been fresh and has never lost its seal and spoiled.

[@dawnanderson6486]

I love that your videos include lunches! I also homeschool and my husband teleworks a couple of days each week and I use soooooo many of your lunch ideas. They're happy to have something other than leftovers, pb and j or plain grilled cheese and I'm happy that they're not complaining 😆

[@julietigyer3450]

Oh my gosh, my granddaughters are going to love the grilled cheese roll ups!! They asked for grilled cheese and tomato soup tonight, they will be so excited!! Thanks for making " cheap" fun!!!

[@Mrrngglory3043]

Brooke, your creativity and boldness in the kitchen is such an inspiration. I see you do things that I would never think of doing, and yet it always seems so simple and doable. Everything looks delicious, quick and easy. I have dietary issues that won’t always let me use your ideas “as is” but because you get me thinking outside the box I can usually think of an alternative. Even more that any of this, the love shared in your family is truly a bright light in these days. And when you sign off at the end, you make us feel loved too. You are the real deal, Brooke!

[@marilynbubb-yh5yk]

Love watching your video. Great ideas. You might interested in my Hot Dog stew, got off Campbell's soup can, tomatoe soup, chopped pre cooked potatoes, peas or corn, chop dogs pieces, season to taste. Cook till dogs are done.

[@tabethaw5144]

I feel like the boys have grown so much since I’ve found your channel! Great recipes as always!❤️

[@ptcreations8947]

I agree!!! ❤

[@bonniebraemac5380]

Hot dog burnt ends Who'd a thunk it! Brooke that was genius! Thanks so much for thinking out of the box. Love y"all!

[@fulltimeonadime4442]

Lol.. I was wondering how he would “faint” with the plate.. glad he did not miss his trademark move 😂😊

[@diannthomas7849]

Boy, you really outdid yourself with this challenge!! You got a really decent amount of protein and veg into those bellies on an extremely tight budget. Our diet is quite different than your family's because we are very low sodium and we eat very little cheese, but your videos still give me so much inspiration. The way you share your thought process as you look at the options, helps me to think outside the box a bit. I'm getting better at figuring out what I can do with the stuff we already have on hand or the stuff on sale, rather than deciding what I feel like cooking and buying what we need. It saves so much money to think that way. Thanks and keep up the good work Brooke!

[@carolsemonco5431]

Brooke, I love your thinking outside of the box meal ideas, just the way I love to cook! I love being creative with the tomato soup, me and my mom always make it with the milk and add a dash of celery salt and a little sugar to it, adds a little more to it. I do the grilled cheese roll ups in the frying pan and sometime do them with pepper jack cheese and in the tomato soup I will add some salsa and a dash of hot sauce and it makes a great paring!

[@sunflower.power.yall.]

I love these budget videos. They've helped me get more creative and feel less guilty.

[@allyrooh3628]

Never feel guilty. If you are feeding your family, you are doing it right :)

[@michellesicble1440]

I love dollar tree. My hubby fed himself my two kids very cheap when I was in az for a funeral 6 years ago. He did good. Also ours has been getting so many big portions of things. I stock up when I can :) my fav dollar tree meal is the tortillas a can of refried beans and cheese for bean and cheese quesadillas and it’s so filling.

[@GwenDeeful]

Thank you for your ideas on how to feed families (and singles) on a budget.

[@lovelife7249]

Hey Girl. I thought for sure that Dusty was going to faint when he tasted the grilled philly cream cheese and the raspberry preserves. Nice video as always. Thanks for all the tips on a low budget.

[@traceymc2253]

I just love how your boys taste test everything!! That little one with the fainting cracks me up every dang time!!🤣💞

[@jaylee968]

Thank you for another great video with yummy-looking meals. I’m not working right now, and I depend on Dollar Tree for a lot of things. God bless your sweet family!

[@franbenoit]

Thank you so much Brooke ❤, I have 3 growing Grandson's and your meals are a hit with them and the Family. Your sons are so lucky to have you as a Mom. Your youngest doing his fainting is so adorable and funny 😊

[@victoriajohnson1117]

Brooke, honey, no worries. If anyone says a thing about your "choices", encourage them to let you know they can send in funds. So sorry you have to explain this. Screw them.

[@aimee2234]

I love you and your videos. This was great. Huge variety and veggies as well. Your mind in building meals with items is a gift. So many who want to save are so happy you're here to share. Have a terrific Tuesday and be blessed always, Brooke & Co.! xoxo

[@christinatareski8882]

Burnt end hot dogs...what an incredible way to make a hot dog even better and not just be a "hot dog".

[@wandaknighten3518]

Hi Brooke , Dusty and boys I was so excited to see what all you got for the money and the delicious meals you put together. Thank you Brooke for all your hard work and research putting these meals together to help make our food budget go further and delicious meal plans . Keep the videos coming. I love y'all are like my own family I look forward to every notice I get when y'all gonna be on . Brooke , Dusty and boys you will never know how y:all have help me through some tough days with the loss of my husband , mother , brother and sister this all happened in a spand of just a couple of years and it's been a rough time but your love and out pouring and smiling faces has given me a spark of life back into my life never stop the videos coming because y'all will never know what joy you give someone like me who has suffered greatly with the loss of family and alone now you are a beautiful family and I love each one of you from the depths of my heart ❤️ . Sending you lots and love and prayers 🙏❤

[@marywalker1394]

🙏🏾❤️I feel you it’s been like that for me too for last 4yrs loss of several family members and friends 😢we got this

[@wandaknighten3518]

@@marywalker1394 My heart ❤️ goes out to you I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers 🙏

[@claraanderson1305]

Burnt end hot dogs-BRILLIANT-having for dinner tonight! Thanks Brooke😍

[@aliciawindisch9497]

I recently got a job at dollar and I have used ALL off your recipes from the DT. I'm so excited to try these ones. Thank your for every video you put out whether it be food content or not. I LOVE ALL of your content. Canr wait to see more gardening videos. Love you Brooke and your family.

[@jennifermunn6898]

Some great ideas yet again sweet lady ❤ love your videos!! Your reaching more folks than you realize some won’t comment but watch, just know your a true blessing and you’ve taught me to think outside the box too🎉

[@effielarkin3044]

It never occurred to me to use this recipe. Duh!🙂 I will be making this soon Brooke. Went for groceries yesterday and am resting up today. Was sick with the flu for awhile and this hot meal is just the ticket for days that are Special. My arms are killing me this morning because all these groceries can be heavy. If you buy Tomato Sauce x 4 plus plus plus pantry items plus fridge freezer items it's a work out. Thanks again for this recipe.

[@user-ib5yk8gs4l]

I love that you always have dishes in the sink. Lets me know that I am not the only one!!!!! Dishes in the sink united!!!!

[@mimismegalife4976]

That rock in those beans was a "BOULDER"!!!!

[@sherryhall6865]

We put green beans and real bacon pieces/bits and toss with olive oil, seasoning in the oven...they are delish!

[@vickiehat1074]

glad to see you use mustard it's very healthy. When we have to eat poorly we need to use our mustards and spices and you are doing that I'm thankful.

[@user-ko9fo3lj7t]

I love all your ideas to help keep me fed. You are my favorite KZbinr. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@cindyupton7357]

Girl…. You even make green beans look yummy.

[@janinerichardsfink1903]

One of the low cost dinners I grew up with that I still eat as comfort food is tomato soup with sliced hotdogs in it.Served with a side of buttered toast.

[@usernamessuck35]

Brooke as usual you slay in the kitchen! I really love your content! And the boys look nice with their fresh haircuts 😊 love from Florida

[@erikamendelson5108]

It would be helpful to include the total number of meals, 7. So an average of $3.50 a meal plus the rice pudding, which we would have eaten as breakfast a couple times. I love it when you say a dish us the "bomb" cause you are the bomb!

[@michelefigone3261]

You have some of the best dinner meals for people on a budget. It’s not easy now a days to feed your family. Thank you so all your great recipes

[@heathertackett7956]

Absolutely trying grilled cheese roll ups with tomato soup. Has to make dipping so much easier! Thanks!!

[@bethwillis3690]

You're just as nice and caring in person as you are on your videos. Keep up the great work and keep these informative videos.

[@arthurmartinson4370]

My grocery budget is a little less constrained, but there's no room for eating out very often. Those green beans IN THE oven with parm look fan-tas-tic!

[@Mommabeans]

The hotdogs, green beans, and cheesy rotel looks so creative. I need to try, thanks for the inspiration Brooke! Im loving the boys haircuts, just in time for the warm weather!

[@beckystone7994]

Great easy meals Brooke I got a lot of ideas from them , I loved the Burnt ends hotdogs snd the hot cream cheese and jam sandwich ! Yummy God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻

[@kayleenvoelker879]

Love this Brooke!!! I am going to send it to my son at college so he can get some new ideas for meals that are cheap!!! Thanks again for all you do!!! You are THE BEST!!!

[@kimwatts2359]

Love how you combine leftovers to make a great new meal and not just reheated leftovers (even though there's nothing wrong w/ that either lol).....but I love the new ideas and thinking outside the box. Blessings to you and your guys.

[@leem200]

Another recipe with large can of tomato soup is a small bag of mixed veggies, garlic, oregano, basil, and dill, add one small bag of noodles from Mexican/Spanish section of alphabets noodles, cook until veggies are cooked and noodles.

[@user-rr8ep4zl3s]

The hot dogs are really good in the mac & cheese. I just brown them in the same pan I will cook the mac & cheese in. Add the water and mac & cheese. What cooks off the dogs give added flavor to it. My kids wanted this all the time when they were kids. They are very good at bbq's.

[@misfit7610]

Burnt end hot dogs look awesome! You killed it again 😁. Ps thank you for the prayers!!!

[@maryleneruiz9456]

Your hair looks adorable at the end. Thank you for this great budget video. I live watching the kids give you their opinions. You have an amazing family. ❤❤❤

[@tinablair2206]

I Love her hair that way, too

[@cindywalker3203]

It was so funny when he said bean greens. Our youngest grandson from time he could say it until he was probably 7/8 years old called beans " bean greens". Thank you for all the ideas. I get so tired of the same old meals.

[@SharonG-ip3ll]

My mom used to take leftover hot dog weiners and slice them open lengthwise and put a half slice of American cheese in the middle. She would heat them under the broiler until the cheese was melted. Very kid friendly.

[@joyce9523]

OUR BABY FAINTED AGAIN 🥰😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@melaniesannicolas2199]

I'm just being honest. I like to watch about your recipes you show. But this one, not exactly something that I would honestly try simply because of your presentation of ingredients and techniques and putting all together. I do love quite a few things that you have shared! And I appreciate you I appreciate you❤

[@CraftyCassie6910]

I don’t think I’ve ever gotten groceries at the dollar tree, I normally go to add to my craft stash but now maybe I’ll have to check it out. I agree with you on the burgers and pork chops though, I don’t trust those at all lol. I’ll add a few of these ideas to my meal plan next week. Also, if you want to take that tomato soup up a notch add some garlic powder and dried basil, absolutely delicious. The only way my husband eats tomato soup now. Have a blessed day Brooke and family! ❤ Side note: your hair looked really nice at the end!

[@wandamontgomery6030]

The steaks are suspicious too.

[@RobinSilvers-nb4ej]

Eeding your children hot dogs is better than feeding them nothing. Great ideas

[@katiecampbell9191]

The hot dog idea was a great one. I’m definitely going to try it. It looked good also. I been hooked on these videos. I’m trying to find ways to maximize my budget with a household of 5 & 7 every other weekend when step kids come. . Thanks for sharing.

[@kathyclarke6327]

Hi Brooke. This is the lady that asked what you tubers you like to watch. I have a couple of ones for you that I like. Dollar tree dinners and Mandy in the making. I think you will find them Enjoyable to watch

[@The_Buz]

You cook like I do, just throw stuff together and most of the time its great. In your green beans add a pinch of sugar to bring out the sweetness I do that with most veggys

[@miaeade3148]

You are amazing. I discovered you a couple of days ago, and now you're on my feed.. You actually could have your own t v show . If anyone reading these comments has any power to do so, please approach this young woman so she can be noticed on a national level, she deserves it. I also grew up with very little money. That has built character, ingenuity and kindness ,I see it has done the same for you. I think you're on the path to a interesting and very successful future. You're kindness and compassion haven't gone unnoticed. Best wishes to you and your beautiful family.❤❤❤

[@rachelwest1782]

I really appreciate these ideas. I try to help kids and fellow church members for years, On how to save and yet prepare meals to help them out in hard times. That we all are prone to go through from time to time.. Your cooking methods give me fun new ideas always. Grateful for your channel.

[@Holly-ys1me]

My favorite Dollar Tree meal is the meatball sandwich with fries. Meatballs Hot dog buns Tomato sauce Cheese - optional French fries

[@kathleencole9546]

Brooke, your videos inspire me to want to do more for my community as I have been blessed also by food pantries. I can't do a lot at this time of my life but I can do a little and contribute $20 worth of food items..maybe more one day. God bless all that you do to help people and your KZbin viewers.

[@stac1126]

Ooh some fritos would be so good inside the tortilla with chili and cheese. Cooking the tortillas is good idea. Thabks for the ideas!

[@ang9968]

A hotdogs cut in half would be good in the chili cheese tortilla.

[@brendawells8315]

I just love the way your son passes out he is just to cute

[@leem200]

To tomato soup can add basil, garlic and buy the Mexican/Spanish section little bag of mac sea shells, add soup until noodles are cooked or cook first. Noodles cost less than 55 cents. Also add one small bag of frozen mixed veggies, a bag of Mex/Span but this time the alphabets pasta, basil, dill, oregano, and garlic. Cook until noodles and veggies are cooked.

[@christinatareski8882]

I have made cream cheese and jam sandwiches but never grilled them! Yum! Also-we use the butts too, but I put the but on the inside of the sandwich.

[@brendarobertson2145]

Thank you, I just watched your Q and A video and what you shared there affected me so much and made me feel so good I really cannot put it into words. You and your family are lovely!

[@lifewithkymm]

“He put his plate down so he could faint properly” omg 😂 that was awesome.

[@gloriapeel6887]

You always do a great job! Love all of you

[@ashleyadams6803]

Brooke, I love that your meals are kid friendly! Your video’s are so enjoyable to watch and I learn so much! I think I am going to purchase an air fryer after watching you use yours so often!

[@arlenenolte8475]

Thank you Brooke

[@Marsha_B]

Your boys are just the sweetest! 💜Thanks for making cheap meals fun and easy. Great idea for people on a budget especially now with our economy the way it is! Take care y’all!😘

[@martynscott7006]

Ever the typical Southern husband, Dusty loves everything! But your food looks good, Brooke.

[@martynscott7006]

Those burnt end hot dogs look great! We just got an oven with an air-fryer option. Keep the wonderful and affordable options coming!

[@LaurasCrossing6160]

Just made your exact version of the Rotella cheese chilli tortilla! Loved it!!! My hubby and I loved them.😊 thanks for sharing!

[@joyce9523]

YOUVE HELPED ME A LOT BROOK AND I APPRECIATE YOU ❤️❤️

[@crystalmichelle659]

Thank you so much for your lunch & dinner ideas. I’m a full-time working, single mother & sometimes, I struggle with meal ideas. Plus, I don’t want to spend a fortune on food so, you are helping me out a lot! I look forward to seeing your videos. I copy what you do! ❤❤❤

[@justjet]

Going to try that cream cheese raspberry jam grilled sandwich. Looks amazing. 💕

[@johnettehaines6291]

Your skillets just shows how loved it is.

[@michellethomas6965]

What is so great about these is they are unique. Not your normal budget meals you think of. So much creativity 🙌. I watch these and think 🤔 why haven't I thought of that? I think we get stuck in a rut of cooking the same old same old and then try things that are to complicated or expensive when we should just think simple.

[@danasandlin2435]

best proteins at dollar tree: beans; burritos; shrimp or chicken egg rolls (large--single roll-cut in 1/2 after heating); pack of 6 eggs; cheese (fried mozarella sticks are bomb--air fry them); sometimes fish in the freezer section; tuna (cheaper at Walmart); jamaica beef patties (like an empanada) in a crust...the sausage and hot dogs are not bad...dts/usa

[@murleenbeaird7718]

Brooke, I absolutely love you, your family and your channel! This old Mimi says "keep their bellies full, baby girl!"'

[@LA-iu8rv]

😊Bless you live your channel people's will need more and more channel like yours because food getting more and more expensive each weeks here where we live prices are getting crazy! Long live and GOD BLESS YOU and family a for all People's here !!!! Amen !!!!!😊😊😊😊

[@victoriasugent6288]

Brooke, your ideas are so fun! Thanks for your creativity.

[@Kimberly-yx3gn]

Hi Southern Frugal Momma. The Dollar Tree was probably low on selections because it's the first of the month. Loved all the recipes especially the grilled cheese roll ups. Thank you for all the great suggestions.

[@lindaroper6698]

I Cook my Frozen Green Beans in my Toaster Oven because I like them a little bit scorched. And I Add a little bit of Smart Balance.

[@kimknowlton3334]

Oh, I’m so trying those cream cheese and raspberry grilled sandwiches and I’m so excited because I’m almost positive my family will love them!

[@suewynn9748]

Love, love, love your meal ideas!

[@user-kf9vy9ql2o]

Dollar tree pork chops cooked in a skillet with barbecue sauce are the bomb!

[@user-fv1mt6sc5t]

Fajita mix in beans. You are a god send. I've been trying to google different ways to use meat seasonings that I have on hand because I won't buy slabs of meat, and I want to use what I already have in my pantry. Google is NO HELP. You just get the fancy recipes that call for a billion expensive organic things that no one has the time for anymore. I just want to eat well without needing to buy expensive meat or wasting what I already have, dang it! I'm learning that beans are actually very versatile and I am able to explore what I can with them. I'm excited to try these recipes, thank you!

[@micheleapplegate3473]

I love your creativity Brooke!

[@dhtarget]

Great job Brooke!

[@Mrs.Peachthriftyliving]

I think you win the prize for the most creative, economical cook on you tube, making delicious food! God Bless you and your family!!!

[@robinswan5831]

Miraculous Brooke! So creative!