$10 Dollar Tree Easter Dinner 🐰

Hey friends! I made a ham, potato, and green bean casserole from Dollar Tree ingredients as an idea for Easter dinner. I also made cupcakes using soda in place of oil and eggs. All in all it was an easy to make delicious meal.
**The Dollar Tree is a non traditional option that a lot of people either choose to use or have to use for some or all of their grocery shopping. For many of these people the Dollar Tree may be the best option, or the only option, due to availability, distance, or affordability of better grocery options. Not everyone has the ability to access food pantries or food assistance, so please be open minded about the situations of others before criticizing those using Dollar Tree as a source of nutrition.
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[@darlenebradley6756]

I am a recent follower and I, too, love the shelf stable milk. I have created quite the panic pantry over the past year and a half, and between Aldi and Dollar Tree I have gathered an impressive array of shelf stable items. I also love your kitchen setting! So many of the cooking shows out are set in kitchens that probably cost more than my whole house! I have a humble electric stove (that I have serviced myself, changing the burners and plug connectors), unfancy cookware, and a counter also draped with electrical cords! But, most of all, I like your pot rack in front of the window! I had a cute little apartment in Bethesda for a few years, small galley kitchen with very limited cabinet space, and I hung my pans over the window, too! I'm 68, old enough to be your grandmother, but I love your videos.

[@DancesWithWater]

Yes same here! We use the dollartree milk for our emergency pantry. We cycle through it so it doesn't go bad, but if anything went wrong we have enough food for at least 6 months for 5 people. Plus we garden to ensure wr always have a steady food supply in case of emergencies. With the looks of the economy, I've never been more happy we have this.

[@ritasanders7499]

Same I am in my 60s as well and have a lot of dried beans and grains. Very humble at this stage of life and it allows for an easy enjoyable life.

[@gardengirl7258]

Welcome to the That Lisa Dawn team. 😍 she is a true gem.

[@twatquat3322]

Same here Guys!! I too have the shelf stable pantry, "just in case" . Shelf stable milk, can veggies, sauces, dried beans, rice, pasta,etc. I Love Dollar Tree's shelf stable milk. I don't drink milk, only use it for cooking, so it last and it's cheap!😀❤

[@t.m.button7229]

I love Aldi as well

[@cherylmacentee3401]

Cooked Ham from Dollar General canned to rebake with honey glaze .Mac and cheese.Roasted onions and carrots seasoned .Corn with garlic butter sauce and a mixed salad.Simple and what's on hand.Elderly and living on Social Security. HAPPY EASTER TO ALL.

[@jennifersoriano778]

That sounds so good!

[@LickMeTangerine]

That sounds great! Happy Easter! 🙌🏽

[@foodandhomeprep8425]

My parents moved away and my son is with his dad so I decided to put together a pantry meal for myself. I didn't have to spend extra because I had everything. I'm having ham from my freezer, roasted potatoes, corn. I made an apple dump cake for dessert. My heart hurts but I'm being kind to myself. I even have a little wine. God bless ya'll. Let's celebrate Resurrection Day.

[@sallygordin2869]

The key on your mock spam is how spam used to come in the 60s. I love your creativity. Happy Resurrection Day!!

[@michellehommes9773]

What I love is that you showed us that you can have a wonderful non traditional holiday meal and celebrate with loved ones without spending a fortune. Happy Easter to you and yours.

[@justoneonly2254]

Your husband mentioned tuna casserole...that's something I would love to see you make

[@miarenee]

Good idea we use to have creamed tuna over toast with hard boiled eggs 🥚- yum 🤤!!

[@ameliafroehlich2577]

@@miarenee Boy, that sounds good!

[@HeyItsCharlie]

These dollar store videos are so interesting to me!

[@lostsurfgirl]

Quick tip.. rinse canned veggies and it lowers sodium content.💕

[@heatherwhittaker6169]

Lisa Dawn you do a good service for people with your videos. I too love your utilitarian kitchen ND down to earth friendly style.Happy Easter to you lovely lady.

[@janetwheeler4210]

Thanks you have no idea how much this has helped me, your mom raised an angel 😇😇😇😇💞

[@louisewilliams1258]

PHENOMENAL job, as always. Blessed Easter, Passover, Basket/Chick/Bunny Day to ALL. 🧺🍬🐣🐇

[@charlotte241000]

I dont like how people think that can food is somthing poor people eat food is food at the end of the day and is good enough for everyone

[@kimberlee3243]

A pack of frozen mixed veg, 2 boxes scalloped potatoes, a carton of milk, 2 packages Morell polish sausages and make a casserole, a box of pilsbury cake mix and a container of cream cheese frosting 🤗(if you don’t add eggs to the cake mix it comes out like brownies 😋

[@d.n.1619]

This sounds good, Kimber Lee.

[@Kelly-mi1yz]

Ewe

[@johnettehaines6291]

I have a lot of cake liners for different holidays that have just sat around for years. The other day l just decided to use one of the holiday ones for some banana bread muffins. Figured it was just for me and no special reason so just use them.

[@audreyrobles1505]

I love your creativity. ❤ We are blessed to be able to shop at the grocery store. We're having ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls.

[@querysome]

We live in a “food desert” and do most of our grocery shopping at Dollar General. Thank you for demonstrating creative ideas for holiday meals using readily available, low cost ingredients.

[@gladysfenick993]

I'm with you on yellow cake with chocolate frosting, my favorite combination .

[@joycepedercini3841]

And you should hold onto the key for times when a can may be missing a key

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Good idea!

[@LadyMorganLavon]

This year I’m crockpoting Coulotte steaks with onions and brown gravy mix (cooking now) and tomorrow morning I’ll add baby carrots and diced potatoes. Probably over rice.

[@tobascoheat6582]

I often have Spam, but I've not tried the brand you used. But what makes it stick is not so much the lack of fat, as it is small amount of sugar in the product. In my experience, it only takes a small amount of oil (like maybe a capful) to keep it from sticking. I enjoy your videos because they're smart, well thought-out, and practical.!!! Keep up the good work, Lisa!! 👍♥️

[@melindam4841]

You are very caring and compassionate to show these Dollar Tree videos. You are awesome LD!! Happy Easter 🐣!

[@valariewillis6000]

The sodium will be off the chart!!!!😊

[@justtee1259]

Lisa i’ve been following for 3 years now , i know this because some of your videos i started watching when i moved back to my hometown, after separating from a 10 year marriage , i find your videos comforting and healing - you as a person are so wholesome , and i can tell you have a kind heart , the love you put into your recipes and cooking using such ingredients shows in the results of the dish you have made and some of your meals i have made , and plan to make others , although i live in New Zealand , it’s very easy to find similar if not alternative ingredients to what you use . thankyou for your light . Happy Easter x

[@Fanofkarma]

You do such a good job Lisa , be proud of yourself, ❤

[@djz5456]

Lisa Dawn this was a great alternative for a budget friendly Easter! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! You never disappoint! You are a beautiful down to earth caring soul. May you, Andrew and your mom have a blessed Easter tomorrow! PS The bowls from your viewer are beautiful! ❤

[@karenjones1897]

as always, you are amazing. thanks for the great videos. happy holiday!

[@dianedixon6900]

I'm just home with our miniature chachua Easter and hubby has to work so I will be making our Easter dinner this Thursday when he's off and our friend is joining us. Happy Easter! Thanks for sharing.

[@tynaedwards8452]

I have come across several old recipes for ham loaf which would extend that canned ham a bit. It's kind of like making a meatloaf but with cracker crumbs, 1 egg, milk. It's then glazed when it's done with a little mustard mixed with some jelly. Happy Easter!

[@Styleamici]

Really enjoy your videos , and today I learned about the sprite and cake mix , never knew that b4

[@wowtv101]

If you can of ham key breaks u can also use with a can opener

[@Jewelsquiss]

Or a screwdriver

[@donnagomes1817]

Have a wonderful Easter🐰! I love your videos!!😁

[@tonijones8646]

Yeah! Happy Easter everyone.

[@rosacanisalba]

We're having fish this year. Frozen fillets of white fish, frozen salmon and frozen raw prawns. I'll layer those (defrosted)in an oven dish with some Moroccan spices, sliced onions, sliced lemons and garlic and cover tightly. I'll start with chopped onions, peppers, courgettes and cherry tomatoes and chunks of garlic in an oven tray with a little oil till it browns a bit. Then add a half cup of bulgur wheat per person and a cup of boiling water per measure. Stir it and cover with foil. When I put it back in I'll put the fish tray in (all at 180°c). After 15 minutes it's all ready to eat. Whatever soft herbs I have I'll chop up (I do grow herbs which makes it easy) and stir into the bulgur.

[@ShellyS2060]

That sounds delicious. Could it be made with cous cous?

[@rosacanisalba]

@Shelly S I would think so. We have someone with a dietary reason for the bulgur so that's what we do. And the bigger the pile of green herbs you add at the end the better!

[@Glamorista]

​@@ShellyS2060 usually Couscous isnt made with fish but why not

[@T.T.LovesAmbience]

I am getting some of my "make ahead" Easter dishes done as we speak. I enjoyed watching your video while I'm puttering around trying to get things done for tomorrow. Love all of your videos!!

[@VinesThroughTime]

this video was so good. I want to make cupcakes now stuffed with kinder bueno

[@Chunkybutterfly]

Lisa. You are alright! Thank you so much for your videos and thank you for being mindful of other people's situations. Thank you!!!👍🤗

[@maddys2741]

Happy Easter!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The cakes looked wonderful! Thank you for the video.

[@michelebroach3529]

I love spam. Being keto it used to be a really good bargain know it’s expensive. Nice to know dollar tree has a similar brand.

[@thruErinseyes]

I know I got my kids to like it cuz it was inexpensive and yummy and now they love it and it’s dang expensive!!!

[@xingcat]

A lot of folks in Hawaii love canned meats, especially Spam, and there are some fantastic recipes using Spam in them that really elevate the ingredient. My Dad used to love fried Spam sandwiches, and I always found them a bit salty, but pretty decent. I recently bought some roast turkey Spam, and made a sort of poutine with it, some turkey gravy I made with turkey broth I made from the turkey at Christmas (it was frozen, LOL), fries, cheese curds, and the turkey Spam. Quite delicious!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I had a coworker who made a spam chili for a work potluck and it was fantastic!

[@barbaranytes-baron7377]

Are you aware that Hawaii imports the most Spam!

[@LAactor]

@zingcat you can get low sodium spam

[@LAactor]

@@ThatLisaDawn Have you ever tried jalapeno spam? been eyeing it but the spice level for me is like of your mom's. :/ Hey ps you also used medium pace and that was too hot for me. that probably didn't help your ma either. I got mild once but it wasn't much flavor in that. Also not sure if DT has no salt added potatoes but it exists for people on salt restricted diets

[@DS-ue5kc]

I have tried many of your recipes from your channel. Its been a life saver when wanting a nice meal for the family and not hurting your wallet.

[@debragriffith6628]

Always good to see what you come up with! We are having ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, deviled eggs and homemade rolls. I made a lemon pudding cake. Happy Easter!

[@wendi5265]

Happy Easter! Thanks for another great video!

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

Happy Easter to you and your family!

[@LindaFoyle]

Thank you, love your videos, Happy Easter to you and your family ❤️plus friends.

[@christinenightingale2528]

Hi! Cake mix and pop is how I make all our cakes. Being vegan we never use the egg and oil method. It always turns out good. Happy Easter 💛

[@Jonathan_Taylor]

Thank you Lisa for this idea and your smile. Would love this over toast. Have a good Easter..

[@pamwalker6284]

Yay!! Lisa on a cold, wet Saturday! Love your channel!

[@dianejasinski593]

Love your videos and love your hair❤

[@deannealbrecht774]

Silicone cupcake liners are inexpensive and SOOOOO worth it.

[@timrowe63]

The bowls are very nice👍

[@ShellyS2060]

Happy Bunny day to all! I will definitely be making a soda cake. That looked neat!

[@ilinoisy]

It’s really quite tasty! My mom and I used to make it with Mandarin flavored Jarritos.

[@seagal60]

Love the colored hair☺

[@deniseodaniels7356]

thank u Lisa Dawn. i am going to make those cupcakes. they look so good. Happy Easter!!

[@luciagonzalez4899]

You do a great job Lisa Very nice hanging out in your kitchen!! Happy Easter!!

[@OWLinMichigan]

I cook spam and the like in my air fryer and it comes out nice and crunchy

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Oh, I bet it would be great in an air fryer!

[@barbaranytes-baron7377]

Eating solo so I’ll check the freezer and ‘fridge and go from there. Happy Easter to you and yours. 🐣🐇

[@rsleightysusan]

We're having all the traditional stuff. Ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, roast chicken for the non ham eaters, cornbread casserole, green bean casserole, whole kernel corn cause thats the only veg my younger son will eat😂, deviled eggs and dinner rolls. I love these videos because, even though we are so blessed to be able to have such a feast, I remember years when that wasn't the case. Thank you, Lisa for reminding me to be grateful!! Happy Easter to you all!!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I'm not traveling for holiday either, and my adult kids will be doing brunch with their dad's side, so I'm doing something similar. An au gratin potato casserole with ham, maybe corn. Keep it simple. I might make a cake if I feel energetic, but I also have cookies.

[@MrCloud-ob7sh]

Scrapple deserves a video all on its own! Habbersett is the best store bought. Original ingredients and best taste.

[@LAactor]

I remember seeing them in the pennsylvania dutch videos on here

[@toniscaglione7451]

Lisa, I love your channel! You are so sweet and gentle. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@thruErinseyes]

What great ideas!

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Happy Easter Lisa!

[@janetwheeler4210]

🐇 Have 🐣 a 🐇 blessed 🐇 Easter 🐇🐣🐇 peace be with you and yours ❤️🙂, you are so very sweet 💕

[@tristinkirby]

Happy Easter thank you for helping folks

[@FoxyOxymoron]

Old school boxed yellow cake and choclate frosting is one my all time favorites as well. so yummo.

[@shazk7279]

Happy Easter to you and your family! I absolutely love your videos. Our Easter tradition is ham, party potatoes, green bean casserole and corn casserole. We also have tres leches cake for dessert.

[@Parsley96]

That menu sounds fabulous!! I have been wanting to try tres leches cake.

[@thruErinseyes]

Ok what I have to know what party potatoes are? I bet I need to make them!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@shazk7279]

@@thruErinseyes I think they are also called funeral potatoes. I bake my potatoes, dice and then add to a dish with sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cheese, green onions and butter, and top with cornflakes with melted butter. Bake and enjoy.

[@thruErinseyes]

@@shazk7279 oh wait you put all that stuff mixed up with diced baked potatoes and bake? How long? I’m going to try this! Thank you!

[@shazk7279]

@@thruErinseyes, I don't use a recipe. I'm the cook that just throws everything in. Everything is already cooked so I just bake at 350 degrees until bubbling and the cornflakes are nice and golden brown.

[@tla9895]

Happy Easter 🐇❤️ Live for your uploads🥰❤️

[@topherjoe1]

Love the milk too! I keep powdered milk in my pantry though for emergency cooking because my child keeps drinking my dollar tree milk! I took advantage of a BIG spiral ham sale (22.00) so we had ham, green beans, baked potato and home made hot cross buns for dessert. I have enough ham to stock my freezer for the next 6 months. I will slice half of it, seal it and then chop into two types of chunks, small and medium and seal those. I love having chunks of ham to munch on or make into ham salad for crackers or sandwiches. If beef prices keep going up it will be nice to have it around.

[@Ashleyjohnson397]

I am so excited for part 2 of the freezer clean out! Thank you for sharing.

[@ld5307]

Love your hair! 💖

[@janebeesley7786]

I really enjoy your videos just want to say thanks and happy easter !

[@sandrataylor8966]

Thank you for your ideas. To reduce salt rinse cut spam with water and dry before browning & rinse canned vegetables before adding. I might even put jalapeño or onion crisps (that will go inside the casserole) in a sieve and rinse 1st. This recipe sounds great.

[@karenquick8737]

We are not a fan of Palmer's chocolate. Our kids could tell the difference at a young age. I love how you can create meals so cheaply. I agree with having the noodles instead of potatoes. And of course, leaving out the hot spice. My husband would love it!!

[@Lana-ro6cb]

Thank you, Lisa 💖

[@CaptchaNeon]

I love that all of your kitchen equipment is musical 🎶

[@ashalacarte]

I think I may try this.... Easter is always ham, mac and cheese, green beans and potatoes and carrots. Sometimes salad. And carrot.cake for dessert

[@carolwoodward6141]

I 💕 your cooking adventures. You Re resourceful, creative, and not a food snob. Happy Easter!

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

You are blessing the poor. Keep it going🙏🏾

[@terriprobst4680]

Another excellent video. Great job Lisa. Happy Easter to you, Andrew and Mom as well ❤

[@margeebechyne8642]

I wonder how you casserole would taste if you made Red Eye gravy for it. I love the crispy vegetables. In the regular grocery near me they have crispy onions, beets, red peppers and beets to choose from - and I've tried them all. I usually use them when I am having a green salad instead of croutons. That meal looked delicious!! Thank you, Lisa!!

[@brendaeisenbraun226]

Those bowls are gorgeous!!! Enjoyed your video-thank you-my son also got to join in on a Passover gathering and had a wonderful time-tomorrow he and I will celebrate Easter quietly at home relaxing-enjoy your Easter and may it be peaceful and restful!!!

[@trendanichols1554]

U have a blessed Easter and thank u for sharing 💗

[@mistyfiello5262]

I love it! Such clever ideas for limited resources.

[@katherinestojanovski6734]

Happy Easter Lisa Dawn and family!❤

[@bettypecoraro8104]

Easter Blessings to you and yours.✝️

[@peggyaustin5238]

Thank You Lisa

[@LisaDarli]

I just love you girl. We have 10 grandchildren 3 kid's with their spouses... We are having taco's this year. Not gonna stand over the stove all day for them to pick at the food. This way everyone is happy 😅

[@tammybuckley3691]

Hi Lisa, hello Andrew. Happy Beautiful Easter Sunday 🐰🥕🥚🐇🐣🎉💐💕🙏🏼🍻🫶🏻

[@debbiec4224]

I hope you had a wonderful Easter Lisa, Andrew, mom and cat! I love your videos and how you try to help those who may not have much money by showing them what can be purchased on a low budget. You are a kind person. I agree…Palmers chocolate is nothing like Hershey’s. Thank you for sharing. Looking for forward to your next video. I ate a lot of span during my 2nd marriage and cannot bring myself to eat more t any longer.

[@vonlipi]

You are so creative! Thank you for all these tips!

[@maryraybon2305]

You are amazing at coming up with meals on a very tight budget. They always look so good. I agree with Andrew I would like the egg noodles too instead of the potatoes. :) Gonna try the cupcakes for sure! Thanks so much for sharing. I wish you, Andrew and your mom a very Happy Easter!!

[@jennifercuautle-herrera537]

Happy Easter Dawn 😁🖐️🐣🐤🐥

[@dianam9028]

😋 Yummy! Thank you Lisa and Happy Easter.🐣🐇🥚🧺

[@coralcampbell2174]

Have a beautiful Easter🌸💕

[@sunetteniemann9251]

What. Lovely job you did! Well done. We had hot x buns and pickled fish

[@LadyLakeMusic]

Super interesting!! Not that I have to, but I do enjoy doing some shopping at the various dollar stores.

[@laurawilson6389]

Hello Lisa Dawn Hoppy Easter!

[@tammyslifeenjoytheride.7713]

I enjoyed watching your cooking video. You made a perfect meal on a budget.

[@dayvancowgirl]

You're so thoughtful ❤