THE BEST MAKE IT TO PAYDAY MEAL || LOW CARB Meals To Make When You’re Broke

[@MamaJ1997]

This has been the hardest year that I can remember for my family! Money is so tight that I sit and try to come up with what I can do with what we’ve got. Thanks to you, Brooke, it isn’t as hard to think about as it would have been before! Thank you so much for doing the low carb series! My husband is diabetic so this also helps me help him! Y’all are angels here on earth and I’m so glad God led me to your channel! God bless everyone reading this🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@cathytheisen1815]

I was so moved by your post. I just want you to know that I care about you. I will put you in my prayers. Sending hugs from Vermont.

[@patriciastrickland9540]

Same...same. ❤

[@vee5196]

God bless you and yours too 🙏 🙌

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I’m so so so glad this is helping to inspire you in your Kitchen!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ this is the whole reason I started this channel. The Lord put a calling in my heart. I love you beautiful friend ❤❤❤❤

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

God bless you too. You’re doing a great job.

[@georgiawhitworth811]

I just wanted to tell you what we had for supper tonight. We are broke. I had gotten a pack of little smokies from the food pantry. I also got a pack of weird fancy hot dog buns. I had some pork and beans in food storage. So, I dug around in the freezer and found a partial bag of seasoning blend. I found a dab of barbecue sauce in the fridge, as well as some of the W sauce. Long story short we had BBQ beanie weenies and I sliced the buns and made bread sticks out of them. Pretty cheap meal. You are a great inspiration to me.❤

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Brilliant!

[@Holdenwhat]

I worked in a home once that had garlic bread on the menu for dinner but they didn’t give us any bread except hot dog buns. So I buttered them, put garlic and a little paprika on them and stuck them under the broiler. They were so good that I still do that today with extra buns.

[@jimmiepatrum]

@@Holdenwhat Me too. Diane

[@rethawilliams8005]

The wraps are easier to make if you put them in the oven on a parchment covered cookie sheet. Use the same amount of cheese you used. It takes just a few minutes and you can make several at the same time

[@spicycopper2436]

Thank you for that awesome tip.

[@Skyequack22374]

This is a good pointer. Thanks

[@rachelhero3413]

Yes! I just was going to say the same thing! I make them for taco shells! Seriously my absolute favorite tacos now!

[@shirleydailey1836]

Gotta go get me a block of cheese so I can try this tomorrow.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I’ll try that next time!!

[@tamarajaynes8225]

Brooke thank you for helping me budget my groceries better! You have no idea how you helped this single mama out! I cut my grocery bill down from 500$ to 200$! You the bomb!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

That is so great! Can't beat percentages like that!!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I’m so glad to hear this!!!!!!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Bravo, girl! Well done.

[@tamarajaynes8225]

I thank God for Brooke everyday! She has really blessed me with knowledge to save! I watch her videos everyday. God bless her for having the heart to help others. Esp during this time. I am so thankful for her.

[@awpetersen5909]

Yes

[@sarahstrong7174]

My Gran once told me about a week when she & grandad were young, just in their twenties, & he was sick & could not work for a week. She had 3 old pennies in her purse & behind the clock. That was all they had. They had a small packet of dried split peas in the cupboard. Nearly a loaf of bread. The three pence went on paraffin, milk & potatoes. My nan borrowed an onion from the neighbour & made soup with the split peas. Each day nan added a little more water & a pinch of salt & pepper to the soup to make it stretch to the end of the week. They had thin slices of bread with the soup while that lasted. The other meals were slices of potato with a tiny scrape of the butter they had left in the dish. Everything was accompanied by a cup of tea with a drop of milk. They re-used the tea-leaves to stretch them out. My nan was proud she had managed but very glad when her husband was well enough to work the next week. After that my nan always saved up & tried to keep more money behind the clock for contingencies.

[@JustMelissa]

Who else hits the like button by the time Brooke says “besties” in her intro ❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

You’re the best ❤❤❤❤

[@dmayack1]

I am so sorry people make you defend yourself. I think you and family are wonderful. Love your videos

[@thrifting_in_the_ozarks3887]

If folks haven’t watched Dusty’s channel where you guys try the Survivalist food, they ought to because it is hilarious. You’re family is the best!!!

[@americanviewpoint]

I'm surprised you haven't heard of removing lettuce core like that I'm 63 and as a child my dinner chores were setting the table and making the salad 😊 however we were taught not to cut our lettuce because it bruises the leaves but I see chefs do it all the time it's funny how we think or practice differently just in the kitchen , learn so much from your channel , by the way our eldest daughter passed earlier this year my husband enjoys your channel as well , he said you remind him of her and watching you seems to help him with his grief you are a blessing to him ❤❤ so ty😊

[@americanviewpoint]

I saw Dr. Burk make pizza crust from shredded cheese he follows keto diet😊😊

[@patriciastrickland9540]

Brooke, you're spot on with your information. I'm a T2 Diabetic who tends to eat lower glycemic impact foods. However, I am NOT on any form or fashion of a Ketogenic diet, nor will be. It works for some individuals, but it isn't something I'm interested in. Within a year, I've lost 73 lbs, lowered my A1c to normal (5.1), and my blood glucose levels stay more stable then they ever have. I dont adhere to the ideology of eliminating food groups, even starches, but I do moderate portion sizes of them, and budget my calories/carbs to be able to fit them in my day's totals.

[@greatwhitenorthtreasures3606]

That is awesome and amazing work, @patriciastrickland9540 . Your panel/profile numbers are living proof! Congrats! That gave me the chills to read. So happy for you! (Don't have to "know" you to be thrilled for making the type of changes required for this) Wow!

[@ericastout4552]

Angel girl I really do believe that Jesus Christ has put you on KZbin to help us all together ❤. Honey I am 75 and asking God to please heal my body. I don't have anyone of my children to call me at all. The hospital knows that they don't care. I get so lonely. But I thank God for you and your family ❤. Love you guys 😇🥰😘💕

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

If you put the bacon pieces in the oven it brings the oil and flavor out of it!! ❤️

[@christinaherring9762]

You could also use the lettuce as a wrap and sprinkle cheese in it. That would make it a low cost/ no cook meal❤

[@x.y.7385]

True, but the cheese wrap adds necessary calories.

[@CroiaCallahan]

Miss. Brooke, Always remember to “Let your smile change the world….but don’t EVER let the world change your smile”!

[@aimee2234]

That was a fabulous meal, bestie! Keep letting your light shine bright. I love how you deal with the back seat drivers. You show so much respect and whip out the *facts*. Thanks for sharing, Brooke and be blessed always, my Southerland Squad! xoxo

[@Brie7362]

YES YES YES! I was thinking about Keto on your last video. YOU ARE 100% RIGHT. I just got off Keto and I probably can’t think right on Keto. Low Carb is good. BTW: People, Keto is NOT a healthy diet, yes, I am diabetic, have a bad heart and am elderly but I ended up in the hospital for a week because of being in ketosis and on Keto being in ketosis is a good thing.

[@trishthedish2790]

Brooke I love these low carb I have lost 89 pounds in 6 months eating low csrb

[@happy2cya70]

The cooked cheese like that is also great for taco shells! I used to cook them and hang them over a wide handled spoon that was balanced on two cups. They dry into a perfect taco shell shape! A paper towel underneath catches the grease making them a little less fatty too!

[@Jaynes-Path]

That's a great idea!

[@beckystone7994]

Brooke I’ve made those cheese wraps they are delicious !! I take and melt the cheese and when I flip it over I pour a beaten egg over it and roll it up , so yummy as a lite breakfast or snack and I sometimes add bacon bits or sausage crumbles to the beaten egg before I pour it over the cooking wrap then roll it up for a lite lunch! So good !! Great video Brooke and I’m glad you spoke up about any complaint you’ve gotten about low carb , I think you do a great job with all your recipes !! God bless ❤️🙏🙋🏻🌈🙋🏻

[@bittylovin7973]

I just want to drop a "I Love You!" The world needs more Brooke's in the world. ❤

[@Myfavorites877]

Brooke not meaning to be a Karen, but please tell me you washed that lettuce. 😂 I’m gonna have to try this recipe!!!

[@neurospicyrainbow]

there are some staples I always make sure I have: eggs, canned meat, rice and frozen veg. that can carry you for a few days.

[@hollyroecker9019]

Low carb recipes aren't my cup of tea, but watching your recipes still provides meal planning inspiration. You are a joy as always!

[@melaniejohnson3130]

As a diabetic 45 grams carb per meal is maximum. Bless you, you give me great ideas on here.

[@marythayer8439]

I think you're doing a great job with the low-carb. And you're totally right and what you're saying. I'm a type one diabetic and I need to eat low-carb, which is around 25 to 50 carbs per meal. I'm not doing it to lose weight I'm doing it for the diabetes and you're right on point so don't let anybody tell you you're doing things wrong.

[@donnasmith3197]

Don’t forget when you are calculating the carbs you subtract the amount of fiber from the carbs and it will give you an even lower carb Count.

[@homeliving58]

heres a tip too for the bacon crumbles heat them up in a skillet gives them a little crisp.

[@rachelleaerni4354]

You could use that tiny little waffle maker you had in the camper for the wraps! And the oven works too. :)

[@JustBrenda55]

Oh my!!! I made the blt mix for supper last night. You don’t want to know how my cheese turned out, but anyway, I had some low carb small flour tortillas and it was delicious! Today for lunch I made more. I only used half a head of lettuce for two people both times. Ate it as a side dish today with some macaroni salad and a few ritz crackers. Awesome Sauce! Thank you for this video! I may try doing the cheese rounds in the oven on parchment paper next time. It was Larrupin good! Ever heard that phrase? 😊

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

I bought some Roma tomatoes in the store the other day. I grow my own tomatoes but was just curious to compare. Well, Brooke, if you know, you know. 😉 Still, you do what you can, right? This meal looks great. And I would swap apples for fries on a low carb meal plan. Yum! An Apple also has a lower spike in blood sugar than a potato. Celery or cucumber is another crunchy alternative for a side. Great inspiration! 💖

[@stacylgh]

I pretty much only buy the little tomatos because they actually have flavor. I can't eat larger store bought tomatos since I grew my own.

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

@@stacylgh with anything we grow, store bought just can’t compare. That said, I would rather buy a few butternut squash in season than dedicate so much space to growing them in my small garden. 😂 Already looking forward to next year’s mater sandwiches.

[@sillylilysallykaye4917]

Appalachian Forager has a short showing how to make cucumber chips. Looks really great.

[@adigmon]

Your videos make my heart so happy! I read the comments and see just how much you’re helping others and it makes me want to burst! We don’t have a Blessing Box in our town but I’m talking to the city about where we can place one and working on plans for my husband and I to build one. You’re an inspiration to so many, including myself! Together, we can all help others! Thank you so much for your service to everyone and I pray God keeps blessing you that you may reach even more and keep inspiring the rest of us to do our part in the service to others!

[@susangann68]

You inspired me to go to dollar tree, used your ides of John morel sausages, some knorr fusilli pasta in sauce then added a bit of broccoli and a few carrot coins. All told spent $5 (yes I got the brown crust on the sausages) it was great and so filling. Love ya lady!!

[@barbladner1263]

If people will Google and get the information like you did, they wouldn't fuss. I enjoy your series I think you're awesome your family's awesome❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amyobrien5087]

Oh Brooke I'm so sorry people are being so dramatic about the low carb semantics. Fed is always best, and you inspire people all over the world. ❤ huge love from Australia and thanks for being you xx

[@jillgott6567]

For November I am doing a $100 grocery challenge - So far [ November 8th] I have spent $19 + change. $8.75 of that was three and a half months worth of coffee for my prep pantry. So basically I have spent $10.+ change. I have been eating tasty meals using mostly what I already have. Brooke Great video ! You are researching and developing tasty and healthy, low cost meals. Thank you

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Wow you go girl! $10 and it’s already Nov 8th!

[@sillylilysallykaye4917]

Eat those Granny Smith apples. Less sweet. Lower carb than red delicious.

[@jillgott6567]

@@SouthernFrugalMomma Thanks. I am having fun doing this challenge - I feel more creative, am looking in my pantry for those items that need to be used up, and still eatin' good.

[@Simplylivinglifethebestican]

Make the cheese wraps on a baking sheet in thr oven. You can get a lot more done quickly that way.😊

[@pennyrasnake1401]

Love this! You have totally got me hooked on the bacon pieces. I never really used them before until you. I am gonna try this. You could totally change it up with different block cheeses like their mozzarella or colby or even hot pepper cheese. Yummy!!! Thank you.

[@Mimi-qc5hd]

I would probably use the lettuce leaves as the wrap and put the cheese in with the bacon and tomato

[@MARY-pd1xt]

Miss brooke, I had to stop in the middle of the video and make these. I am on Keto currently and even though I did not have any tomatoes in the house, IT TASTED SOOOOOO GOOD. Thank you so much for making these low carb meals:)

[@joyarntson4600]

Great dish!! Sadly the health and fitness industry has tried to confuse everyone and say you can't eat fruit. Grapes are sugar bombs. Keep up the good work!!

[@gibsongirl6816]

Thank you for all you do!! Don't be discouraged by others. You put alot of effort into this and all you share to help others and it is appreciated!!

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

You could tell it was really good because hubby and the boys were more enthusiastic than usual. Definitely need to try this one!

[@debslinker8718]

You could also use the lettuce leaves for the wraps and make the cheese and bacon bits and mayo and a little shredded lettuce for your filling

[@GrannysGarage333]

I’m probably gonna try this coz I need low sodium…

[@courtneya.1849]

When you tried the lettuce core hack and it worked, you and I both gasped at the same time and it made me laugh. Your videos are one of my happy places!

[@cathytheisen1815]

Hello Brooke, Another great meal from you. I appreciate so much the thought and caring you put into these meals. You have a gift... cooking meals on a budget, and freely give this gift ro your viewers. Again, thank you. About the low carb diet. I think some people go on these diets they see on KZbin or Facebook and have no idea what it's about. They don't talk to a doctor or do any research, just look for the low carb sticker on a product. As you say, Brooke, your recipes are for inspiration and substitutes can be made. Sending hugs.

[@ericarandall2692]

Have a blessed weekend, Sutherland Family!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I hope your weekend is the best!

[@juliehill8292]

That looked so good! I might add ranch instead of mayo but you got me craving that girl! Great job once again. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@nikkicollette6861]

I love watching you and your family Brooke! You are the most sweetest, funny beautiful inside and out humans ever! ❤❤❤❤

[@debhenry8159]

Looks delicious!! Great to point out the difference between low carb and keto. Many seem to use the terms interchangeably.

[@tracymillican2548]

that looks yummy, I love BLTs. thank you Brook

[@shelleydavies1639]

you are absolutely right...too many low carb eaters aim at 'zero' carbs...not understanding the concept of LOW carb

[@donstrawberry18]

Hey, Brooke!! I love your videos, they get me through a full work week. I was wondering what happened to the "Great Depression Series?" i really enjoyed that one. Hope you're having a great day!

[@ellenwheeler2031]

If you have the money, provolone slices make great bacon substitute. You could wrap salad up in them. Yum😊

[@yoursugabumps]

Listen, I don't anything you make...especially these low carb dinners. But, Brooke, you are the best!

[@annahoppenjans4302]

To make a pizza crust, use mozarella cheese. Mix 1 egg with a pound of cheese. Cook on parchment paper in the oven.

[@kimknowlton3334]

I love your family…they are just precious❤❤❤

[@yolandawebb3032]

Wow I have been doing that forever!!!! That's not new but glad you found out

[@kayceeess5474]

I'm diabetic and am allowed to eat up to 60g of carbs per meal and 30g for my snack.. that's 210g daily.. It's more about the type of carbs you eat.. an apple is healthier than a serving of potato chips.. I love your videos and the low carb videos are awesome!!

[@erinbagby810]

Omg cheese shell, but the grinder sub chopped salad on top. 🤤 Running to make that! 🤣 Thank you for all of the inspo, and your amazing videos! ❤️

[@anitacrawford5050]

Your low carb ideas are great for diabetic diets. They are also pretty quick! Thanks

[@michellebabicz2143]

Brooke, I can't tell you how much I love you, your family and your channel! You really are anointed in that you are helping us SO much in this awful time of economic hardship. I just love your creativity, humor & spirit! You are honestly you and that's very refreshing. Keep up the fantastic content! Lotsa ❤ from Chicago! P.S. You remind me SO much of my favorite actress, Sally Field!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you❤❤❤ and really?! Sally Field?! I love her!!

[@michellebabicz2143]

@@SouthernFrugalMomma Yep. Go rewatch Norma Rae. It's you, hon! (PS - love your Loretta Dolly Tammy shirt! Tammy was my girl. Loved her since I was 12 years old. I miss her dearly. Her and Patsy, my other idol. And Haggard & George Jones!)

[@terriwallace6032]

Loved the look on everyone's faces, especially Dusty's. He took your plate. God Bless you for these types of meals. When one is unemployed it is definitely tough.!! Love your family.

[@lindabeard488]

I’ve also seen this done in those little waffle makers, remembering to spray them on both sides of the little waffle maker good. Great 👍 job, Brooke. Love 💕 and Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I was going to say the same thing, although I think the one's I've seen also had egg... I'm trying to remember....

[@gretaz1502]

Try chaffles in the waffle maker. Beaten egg, cheese of your choice, waffle it and use it for a wrap, or sandwich bun.

[@Ernst3Hugo4]

We love you too🎉 You are yourself, fun and i just love your channel ❤

[@julietigyer3450]

Trying this tomorrow!! I always enjoy your videos, they are a highlight of my day. I'm a momma to 3 grown boys, so your family touches my heart! Much love to you!

[@venessastabile3153]

What a wonderful idea to make it till payday, and the kids like it too. Pretty cool

[@melissapanahi4341]

That wrap looks so good. I actually live a low carb lifestyle. I can’t wait to try your BLT dupe. You are a really smart cookie lady!

[@paccur1252]

I love BLT ... God Bless you.. Much love from Australia

[@lyndarussell241]

That looks FABULOUS!!! Thank you Brook, and have a Blessed day ❤

[@nancyculp6968]

Trader Joe’s has Jicama wraps that are used in Low Carb and keto life style. They are good if baked in oven…get crispy.

[@SauerPatchGardening]

When I cook cheese like you did, I actually do it on parchment paper in the oven on like 350° I sometimes sprinkle them with smoked paprika or other seasoning. I like to make them about the size of a silver dollar for snacks because I love cheese! Put them in a bag and store in the fridge

[@heatherwhite2788]

Some thing I love that I haven’t seen you do is baked potatoes with a fun topping like taco meat or bbq

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I haven’t had a baked potato like that in a while! Thanks for the reminder!

[@ElizabethBattle]

You are the best. I am totally making this!! I love the low carb recipes because they are usually low or no gluten! Bless you, Brooke. Your videos truly help people. And you're hilarious.❤

[@brendascott4781]

Yum cheese & bacon can’t go wrong!!

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Brooke Love you girl. Love BLT

[@katiegrazier4091]

They look like something we would really enjoy. Thanks for giving us the inspiration

[@dagmarhimes7541]

Luv it..he didn't say a word,just walk away ❤😊

[@cty9205]

Sometimes I use tri-color cabbage slaw mix instead of lettuce when it is cheaper.

[@jstbarnett]

That BLT Wrap looks AMAZING! My kind of food. Not budget friendly but a little slice of avocado would send it over the top. My Dr said I need to try to incorporate more avocado in my diet so I try to buy them when they have a bag of 7 for $1.97. They are pretty ripe so I have to use them up quickly.

[@Randy8923]

Great job! I love watching everyone's faces when they taste the food, Blessings,

[@tansiwolf8281]

Oh! that just looks yum regardless of carbs!

[@peglol]

This is great! If you ever have leftover head lettuce, wrap it in aluminum foil. I just found out it's the best way to keep it from going brown. It works!

[@wendyjones3586]

New subscriber here .. Love your stuff.. From one who also grew up pinching pennies . Make it to pay day meals we we not worried about carbs .. We were worried about filling bellies .. but .. Good on you for these .. One of my sons favorite meals .. He is 43 now . He loved what I called 3rd day chicken.. After buying a roasting chicken you eat it for dinner then , next day for sandwiches . On the third day you take what is left of the chicken and boil it until all the meat falls off the bones .. The Bones make a great stock your going to turn into gravy .. You take a box of corn bread mix and make it up adding the chicken and a can of green peas ... And bake it .. You cut it into squares . make a rue and turn the chicken stock into chicken gravy and ladle it over the cornbread chicken .. Its yummy ..

[@brendarobertson2145]

I have seen people slump or lay these hot melted cheese wraps over a wooden spoon over a bowl to let them cool in a taco shape. Also I wouldn't put the filling in until the taco wraps are cool so the mayo wont get heated and drip. Great video!

[@cathylongstreth5405]

Great job, as always, Brooke❣️ Thanks for reiterating the difference between low carb and keto carb food plans, and THANKS for the low carb ideas! If they would come down in price, blueberries do not raise the glucose levels so are a perfect low carb/diabetic food choice.

[@happy2cya70]

Have you tried frozen blueberries? They are usually cheaper and so yummy as a cold treat or to thaw and cook with.

[@jeannetaylor2217]

I loved all the information you gave us in this video ❤. And those wraps look delicious!! 💕🙏🙏

[@AngelaSchaefer-c5n]

Brooke those look amazing thank you Bestie.

[@Linda-q2r]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BROOKE!!!! I just recently retired bomb so all of your budget -friendly meals are helping me save a lot of money the meals are so bomb!!!! CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS ONE..

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

Looks amazing got the stuff in my cart. You know i jave to have a running walmart cart going when i watch you right? I saw Dustys face...'nuff said. You are genius Brooke pure genius 👏 bravo

[@juliehelms4901]

The boys’ eyes!!❤❤

[@patdavey2690]

Your fam is so precious. The love you all have for each other is evident. And…this meal looks AMAZING!

[@debimorsette1685]

To make the cheese wraps quicker and about the same size, use your Dash waffle maker. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@jujube2407]

Or for a family put them on a piece of parchment paper in the oven and walk away... cheese wraps are good but for a family of 5? It takes for everrrrrr

[@barbladner1263]

Amazing how your middle boy has gotten so tall. Just realized he's a little taller than you, ha ha. Work your family is fantastic. Keep up the good work you are in an inspiration to me for these Males just like other people in this world. I am on food stamps and we've got to stretch out our almighty dollar

[@gldnleopard]

I just love watching your boys taste your meals! Their reactions make my day! You're doing a great job Mama!

[@karlapalmer9328]

Have you ever made chips out of turkey pepperoni? They’re so good to munch on. Just lay turkey on a plate. Microwave for 1 min. Turn over and cook 30 sec to one min. Until desired crispness is acquired. They’re so good and help decrease carbs vs potatoes, but still fill the crispness desire!!

[@ChrisAlred-mn5if]

I've made these, 😊and they are great.

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤I like this recipe. Looks delicious.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Yes ma'am you are correct you can eat apples on low carbs. Ty

[@marketavymazalova4341]

Thank you, Brooke. Broke mama trying to lose some weight here❤

[@judydavis-i4e]

you are great. I use alot of your receipts and just love them. You make things easy and good for me. THANKS AGAIN