TIGHT BUDGET Easter Meal Plan || Raiding My Pantry To Save $$ || Only Spent $13

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Hey y’all!! Hope this inspires you to look at what you already have!! The amount I made will feed 15 people easily. We had enough for seconds plus!! leftovers!
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Recipes I made in this video:
Sunshine Salad-
small box sugar free vanilla instant pudding
15 oz can mandarin oranges with juice
15 oz can drained pinapple
2 sliced bananas
Mountain Dew Cake-
Lemon cake mix
3 eggs
3/4 c oil
12 oz mountain dew
Icing-
powdered sugar
mountain dew
just use enough to reach the consistency you want
Ham-
Spiral Ham pieces
2 TBS honey
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c water
Glazed carrots-
baby carrots
drizzle honey over top
1/2c brown sugar
1/2 c water
salt n pepper to taste
Broccoli Salad-
Chopped broccoli
1/4c finely diced onion
bacon pieces
cranberry and candied pecans
sunflower kernels (optional)
1/4 c shredded cheddar
1 c mayo
1/4 c sugar
2 caps of vinegar
salt n pepper to taste
Corn Casserole-
box of jiffy corn muffin mix
can of creamed corn
can of corn drained
stick of butter
1 cup sour cream

[@lynnchristensen4439]

Brooke I was hit with another huge bill yesterday and we are already struggling. I am usually upbeat but I felt so down and beat-up. All that matters is paying my rent and feeding my family. You came to mind and I feel ,with all your help I can feed my family. I thank God for you and your family. ❤

[@elainemagee516]

❤️ 🙏 ❤️ Praying in Jesus Name ! ❤️ 🙏 ❤️

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

You got this girl! You are such a blessing in my life!

[@linaboutin5569]

Keep that chin up Lynn! Sending positive vibes 🌻

[@katrinaschuster6341]

Girl dont be too proud to hit up a food bank.. rough times are what they are for...

[@suemullinix3135]

Sending prayers to you! Find a food pantry to ease the cost of food. You may not get everything you need but it does free up money for other necessary items.

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

So apparently there’s another need for this comment. If you make snarky comments they will be removed. I have already had to remove some. So don’t waste your time. Brookes channel is about kindness and positivity.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

The point of this video is to inspire you to look through what you already have and come up with dishes. I said this twice in this video. Some still don’t understand. Saying “the items you have in your pantry cost money too. They weren’t free.” Ok? And? The point is use up what you have without spending extra money.

[@hykergirl2874]

Todays pantry meal.... 2 boxes au gratin potatoes (99 cents each), 1 can roast beef-great value $3.34 , 1/2 cup leftover ground beef, cooked 1 bag broccoli (great value .99 cents) Make potatoes as directed, add meat and broccoli, pour in casserole dish, top with any cracker you want and bake until hot...about 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Thanks for the inspiration Brooke!

[@kjutras9719]

I hope things get better for you and your family. Happy Easter

[@tinashort9098]

31,000!!!!!! 31,000 people that adore you sweet girl!!!! You are a true inspiration to all of us!!! I’m so happy your channel is growing and doing so well❤❤❤❤❤

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you so much!!!

[@dlv85721]

Thank you Brooke for all your ideas.Your the best!!❤😺

[@ElizabethDiaz-zr5ki]

THANK YOU. I needed this, just had a 1400$ car repair and was worried about being able to celebrate a nice holiday for my children. Excellent ideas here.

[@robyntyson2873]

“It’s the most special of all. It’s when our Lord and Savior rose from the grave.” 🙌🏻👏 Thank you, Brooke! Many do not acknowledge this out in the open for fear of rejection from their followers. Thank you for being brave in your faith and making this statement!

[@thelmacampbell2623]

I like to use dried cranberries in broccoli salad instead of raisins

[@SauerPatchGardening]

The entire meal looks so good. People don't realize what they can do with what they already have. I love your channel

[@josephinejwang8248]

Her kids are so lucky to have mamma’s cooking! Her hubby too is too busy eating this great Easter dinner! What a great family !

[@SauerPatchGardening]

That broccoli salad looked so good, I'd totally eat that for lunch as a meal! Delic

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I may or may not have taken all the leftover broccoli salad for myself the next day 😂

[@geraldinelucas3143]

Girl you have outdone yourself again with this meal. I really appreciate the way you brought the importance of why we celebrate Easter. Commercially it has been turned to bunnies and chicks!

[@hoosiergirl1]

100 % agree!!❤

[@sherrywagner8449]

I so enjoy watching you. My kids are gone and I don't have struggle meals anymore but I still like to be creative. I was raised poor and cooking for my siblings since 4th grade. I am still super frugal, that's a hard habit to break. I still enjoy watching you. I found you through Mandy, but I only watch her periodically but watch you all the time. You are so relatable and fun. I don't understand mean comments either if what you do bothers them then stop watching you.

[@TruthSeekerNC]

THANK YOU, DUSTY, FOR YOUR SERVICE!! Happy Easter to you all!! 🙏❤

[@georgettelikens3455]

I absolutely love how much your family loves your cooking.

[@sw3et24x7]

After you mentioned those ham slices the first time, I went looking for them. Couldn't find it at Walmart or Kroger. Finally I found them at my local grocery store for $1.97 each. I stocked up and put them in the freezer. I love them in red beans and rice. And corn in corn bread is always a winner for me. Great video.

[@lorrainebroughton9563]

I’ve been meaning to write to you for a long time. I love you. You are so refreshing and funny. Don’t ever change. You’re awesome just the way you are. I watch your channel to get recipes once in awhile but when you did the low carb meals…….those were the bomb. They were good and budget friendly. Please do more of those. And I don’t know who in the world would be so rude as to criticize your accent but I love to listen to you. You are wonderful. Have a great day.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you so much 💜 your kind words have made my day. You are a beautiful soul! I will definitely do more of those!

[@angelarothbauer8096]

I love those ham slices from Walmart- great in bean or potato soup- or just a sammich

[@tracygiddings6053]

Those ham slices and pieces must be extremely popular as I've ordered them many times and I never get them!😪

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@tracygiddings6053 I tried only once, but it was "sold out" for me, too.

[@juanitataylor6947]

The right amount for an 84 year old for cooking for one

[@luckycat1997]

I love how you have everyone try the food at the end 😊 I appreciate your recipes that are based on ingredients that everyone has access to. Thank you

[@debimorsette1685]

On your au gratin potatoes, you put in about 1/2 cup butter so you could’ve added 1/2 cup flour to make your rue, which would give you a thicker sauce. ❤

[@cindyluera5535]

Hey there I love watching your videos! Today I bought a few extra groceries to try some of your recipes. I walk to the store down the road. (Ok Family Dollar). A wheel on my buggy broke. My faith in humanity was restored! After a half an hour a nice young man helped me AND sent two guys to mow my front lawn! What a God send. Keep up the great videos, I love the different subjects like emergency food, struggle food, all of it. I love frugal and your cooking is the best!

[@leashy1204]

Your boy's reactions are the best: fainting, big eyes surprise, picky & honest, hubs knows he eats like a King becuz his Queen is BEST cook around!! They all know they be eating good!!😍🍳

[@barbladner1263]

I appreciate everybody out there that cooks their holiday dinners thank you everybody for dinner you guys are awesome

[@mariawhetstone7558]

You were born to host a TV channel down to earth and real your spirit is uplifting and gives hope to those full of worry in these trying times bless you❤😂🎉

[@effielarkin3044]

Food for the G-DS. A lot of work involved here Brooke and to see the smiles on your families faces was priceless. Well organized video and you look so nice in your outfit. Winner!

[@debimorsette1685]

Hey there girlfriend, you’re such a risk taker filling your cast iron skillet all the way to the top! Nice delicious frugal Easter dinner. Gotta go. My favorite frugal survivalist is next on my playlist. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

😂 some times I do it and the outcome isn’t great, but it worked this time! Lol

[@KJ-jq9pq]

Livin' on the edge with that skillet lol❤

[@kathythompson4780]

Hi Brook. We are retired now we live on a fixed income. Thank you so much for your recipes they are good and we are economically fed. God bless you and yours.

[@monicapixley7698]

Yummy…. Great job .. and so thankful that we can remember the True meaning of Easter.. Christ died for us… to save us from our sins. That’s how much He loves us. 🙏❤️🙏

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Amen!

[@realong2506]

My Easter dinner this year will cost $0 as my husband always gets a free ham from work for Christmas and we have one in our freezer due to visiting out Daughter out of state for Christmas and I have all the extra stuff for macaroni salad, we have chickens for fresh eggs and I always have canned vegetables in the pantry. We don't usually do a dessert, but I do have a premade pie shell in the freezer left over from a two pack I bought for Thanksgiving so I can whip up a cream pie with whatever I have on hand if we decide to do a one. Happy Easter Ya'll

[@suefleming]

Love you Southern Frugal Mama!!! You have an absolutely beautiful family!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!

[@brendahall5419]

What a beautiful meal on a budget for your family. I love how much they love what you fix, no matter what it is.

[@Mrgreenjeans578]

Looks fantastic Brooke!!! I’ve went into debt buying for holiday meals in the past and always regretted it so I think what all you’ve done for this meal is awesome!!! Keep showing people that you don’t have to go into debt to cook for your family

[@cindyn3383]

So glad you mentioned the reason we celebrate Easter! Another great video! Love your channel! What a wonderful family you have!

[@bethleonard2330]

My birthday falls on Easter this year, some of these ideas are great so I don’t have to be cooking all day. My husband will smoke the ham. So good that way!

[@KC-ku9dq]

I just found your channel, and I've really enjoyed it. So nice and refreshing to see "normal" people sharing their food, home, etc. The internet seems to be saturated with influencers who buy, buy, buy and (aside from that being unrealistically expensive), it's also so wasteful. I only cook for 2 people, so I usually get a ham steak, which is also cheap (and delicious).

[@dmmrad54]

I buy the large ham steak for myself. I will have leftovers 😊.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Exactly Brooke easter is the most special holiday as you said our Lord and savior arose. ❤ I am happy you feel this way also.

[@amypoteet7464]

I love watching you cook! Because I grew up in the same area you live in, it just thrills me to hear your say “flair” for “flour.” Your channel always reminds me of home! Keep up your message of positivity and being kind!

[@Bamapride1985]

The brocoli salad looks so good. Definitely gonna make that sometime. I like to use a little dr pepper in the ham instead of adding water is the only difference than what I have been doing for years with the cut spiral ham like that lol

[@juanitataylor6947]

Interesting I'll have to try that that Dr Pepper

[@samanthacox7457]

Mayo, and Ranch dressing for the deviled eggs? That's a new one for me. I used Mayo, mustard, and some picklr juice for the wetness to combine everything. Good video. I understand the cooking things the way your husband likes. ❤

[@thereseshine7506]

You really worked your butt off to make a fabulous dinner for your family. I know they appreciate all of it.❤

[@tanyapazdera5660]

Lordy girl ,you are an amazing chef!! Everything you make always looks so good. Love your channel, I have a big smile on my face every time you post. You have an infectious wonderful personality 😊

[@jennifergragg1850]

It all looks delicious! “Aunt” Jennifer here needs a plate too please ASAP! 💜💜😂😂

[@kimschacht4284]

Another good cheap meal is your ham ends with Hurst 15 bean soup along with an onion and spices.

[@susanleep7120]

You are the most beautiful girl..with the most beautiful soul…thank you for all u do for all of us!❤❤

[@deannacaudill5515]

“Yes, a bowl is my measuring cup today” 😂 I felt that so hard!

[@dellawhalen3937]

Man, I thought they'd have it all gone before they sat down! And Dusty did eat fast or maybe he just LOVES your food!!!

[@tribethompson5818]

That all looked delicious! Remember the hater is gonna message about you mentioning the Military lol. Block that nut job.😂

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

😂

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Yes Brooke Hands are the best mixers God gave them to us to use. ❤😂

[@deetarpley2379]

I love that little boy. He is do cute and funny.

[@tamaliraney8165]

You need to do a cookbook and sell it

[@cambriaperez2865]

Looks so good! I make the corn casserole & Deviled eggs for Thanksgiving and sometimes Easter. It's my assigned part for the menu at my mama's house 💝 I've not made home made au gratin potatoes before. Looks really good. That broccoli 🥦 salad looks Delicious! And that Sunshine Salad mmm

[@lillivineswhichwaytowitch9520]

So I wanted to share my low budget meal that saved me many times under 5 Dollar meal. Get jiffy cornbread mix two boxes, two boxed red beans and rice mix and a log of sausage. Mix jiffy as a pancakes recipe and you guessed it make pancakes, cook sausage and drain add to your red beans and rice. Take a pan cake I would make them plate size put butter on the cooked pancake and top with the rice mix. You get a peace of Cornbread with every bite of rice it's cheap Filling and so good. If you have leftover pancakes you can eat for breakfast.

[@juanitataylor6947]

Man eats like he really enjoys it instead of trying to sell something

[@holliholbert5618]

You’re literally making a feast! YUM!!

[@tonyabrownlee7327]

Add a little of lemon juice to your carrots keeps there orange looks brighter n bring the natural sweetness out of the carrots u want ve to some much sweets too it's so yummy yummy

[@lissahammond2249]

That meal looks amazing...and does not feel like a budget meal. I would happily and gratefully eat that for Easter dinner. Thanks Brooke ❤️

[@juanitataylor6947]

Not really the budget food it's budgeting the time to do it that's what makes it wonderful

[@lindaelmore1223]

Looks delicious. Ham steaks are so affordable and versatile. My Mom put the ham in the scallop potatoes. We always had Lime Jello Salad. I had to cut down on sugar so if you have the Lime Jello Salad that used cottage cheese and Condensed Milk, substitute a large pk of sugar free lime jello and heavy cream instead of the condensed milk. Add a few packets of Splenda to make up for the sugar in the condensed milk. Then the cottage cheese and unsweetened crushed pineapple. It tastes the same as the regular recipe that you can find on line. Bless you for sharing you family friendly dinners, no matter what your budget they all look delicious. God Bless!

[@annirvin6555]

Just me cooks all the holiday dinners. I know what you mean☺️👍🙏

[@maryalice8229]

We use Mayo, salt and pepper, a tiny bit of mustard and a tiny bit of pickle relish or pickle juice. I always have extra filling somehow. 🙂

[@tracymillican2548]

Thank you, Brook I did nor know that we can buy spiral layers of ham

[@user-eu5cr6fe5p]

I put a dash of vinegar in my potato salad also. The acidity brings out the flavor. In pasta salad also.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Excellent. I like the idea of a setting a certain budget for the cost of the meal, but then "buying" what you need from your own pantry to bring your budget down. It's more realistic as you may need to buy flour, but I may need to buy bouillon, but Sally may need to buy a bag of carrots.

[@stacel1972]

Another great meal! It looks so tasty and I love seeing your family taste test. Your sons are well mannered and handsome. Thank you!

[@wendystuthers8706]

You are amazing. I'm like Dusty for de filled eggs. Mayo, peppergarlic powder. Very plain. It's likely because that's the way my mom made them except the garlic powder is my addition because I put garlic in everything. I find holiday dinners very hard on me. So I've started recruiting help now a days after all I'm 69 with health issues. So I figure after all those years I deserve some help and that's that. Do it all with a smile.❤😊😅

[@melcooke4780]

The meal looked amazing!! I need to try those ham slices, never seen them before. I’ve made the corn casserole before and it’s a favorite. Your boys expressions trying the food was so cute! Great video!!

[@sarahd7034]

Great job! I have a ton of ham left over from Christmas and New Years still. I will definitely use that, I sure do not need more left over 😜

[@PinkMartiniAZ]

Thanks for doing this video. I’m always looking for new ideas for holiday meals just to change it up a bit or try something new. Some good ideas here. You are such a down to earth and sweet person.

[@juanitataylor6947]

People that criticize or just jealous that they can't do what you do

[@jnikki_7109]

Your Easter meal looks great! Definitely going to look for that ham package.

[@nancyclouse9798]

I just love you, you are real! Your channel is not only helpful but fun as well!! I made the corn casserole today. I forgot the exact ingredients but I remembered 3, LOL , Jiffy corn muffin mix, I had honey flavor, 1 can each whole kernel corn and creamed corn. That's it besides butter greasing the pan. I had already spent hours catching up what I had missed on your channel and needed to get the dish going. So..... I I turned on my oven to 400, and greased the pan. I mixed the 3 ingredients together in the dish to save having to wash another dish like you said. (BTW the kernel corn was undrained, didn't remember that.) I baked it for about 45 minutes to an hour till it looked done. It was great. Hubby loved it. He snuck seconds. HA HA . I did watch this video again just to see what I missed. But if you don't have butter or sour cream it still works! You know there will be times when you don't have all that. Keep doing it your way, my friend!

[@dawnanderson6486]

This meal looks amazing! It would be great for any special occasion. I didn't realize there was such a thing as a package of ham ends and pieces. That would be perfect for my husband and myself since it would be plenty for the two of us with a lot of leftovers.

[@leashy1204]

Wow!!! That all looked amazing!! I'm coming to eat at your house!!!🌟😍🌟😍🌟😍🌟😍🌟

[@joannaazar7396]

That’s my favorite the jiffy corn mix ❤

[@user-Lee2925]

I use probably two packs of the ham pieces and slices a month. I make ham and cheese English muffins for breakfast every day and I eat it as a snack. I sautee the ham with peppers or onions to stretch it. I also make scalloped potatoes and ham. I add it to my potato soup too. I love carrots with brown sugar and cinnamon on them I will try with honey. I stayed up all night watching your channel and Dusty’s channel it’s after 3 pm glad u mentioned devil eggs. I been wanting them. Thanks for sharing your family and food with us

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

I just discovered a trick to easy au gratin taters. I love the convenience of box potatoes, but they just don't get tender enough for me. I found that using canned sliced and rinsed potatoes plus the sauce packets from two of the boxed mixes is the best I've ever made. 65 and still learning new tricks! LoL

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Hey Brooke I have been away for about 3 weeks attending my dads funeral and memorial. I have been home since before Easter but just now catching up on your videos. Your humor and smile is just what I needed. I see a Brooke marathon today

[@leighgoggin1773]

This meal looks absolutely delicious! I have just discovered your channel over the weekend, and I have definitely been binge watching lol The thought and care you put into all of your meals is an inspiration. Thank you.

[@heathersmeather]

Don’t count calories, count blessings. 😁

[@melissavazquez2953]

Amen

[@soniahawkins6132]

Thank you Ma’am

[@andreastump5331]

I love your channel and I watch your videos every day. I made the broccoli salad and it was so delicious. I loved it. I really like how every one tries the food at the end of your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@jennifermunn6898]

I agree, be nice to the cooks for holidays it’s SO much work, now that I do it all, I wonder how my nana did it in her 60s and 70s, and the fact she even cleaned before and after while we did other things😳 now she rests at 80 and we do all that for her ❤ I love your videos they truly help folks think outside of the box in a time where we all need to do that❤happy Easter to my favorite Utuber and Friend!! May you be blessed ❤

[@bigsmilejoy7307]

Nice job girlfriend!! We don't have to wait for Easter to make some of your yumo dishes they will be on my dinner table in the next few days!! Big smile from Montana!!

[@user-om7hf1of1i]

I TOTALY AGREE

[@kathyfranco9372]

That is a feast!!!

[@sandygarcia8972]

Hi bestie, I need the potatoe recipe, please... have a blessed day🌺

[@aimee2234]

Winner Winner Easter dinner! Eggcllent job, Brooke! Keep it up & be blessed always! xoxo

[@shannonschell482]

Brooke you always look beautiful never rough

[@sarahd7034]

I just want to let you know how amazing you are! No one cooks like this in my life. We have a turkey for Christmas and New years and mashed potatoes but no other sides. This is really interesting to me and I've watched it about 6 times 😊

[@tinag596]

Yum.... I was so excited when I finally found the ham. You do get alot we get 2 meals easy with a couple sandwiches leftover. I like my devil eggs same way simple. I haven't had sunshine salad in years was always a staple at my old church suppers.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Sunshine salad is one of those things I love, but I forget about it so easily. When I remember to make it, it hits the spot!

[@RoxanneGreen25]

I know what you mean about the deviled eggs. My family likes them with just mayo and a little bit of spicy brown mustard. Everything looks delicious. I will have to try the sunshine salad. I think my hubby will love it. Thank you as always for a great meal idea.

[@dadyarusski4594]

Yum❤ I am getting ready for work, but I just had to see the plate…and honey!!! Momma can cook❤❤❤ P.S. I have never known how to make broccoli salad, thank you! I thought it was so hard but you made it easy, but you also showed us how to stock our pantry, and then yes, you can put together a great meal❤ Happy Easter to you✝️👏💕

[@abidashah4943]

Lov.u sweetie lov watching .Great tips.and tricks .bless u and 👪 family with joy peace and happiness always keep safe take care love from uk❤❤❤😊❤❤

[@tracymelm-gruen2185]

Great ideas for holiday meals ... love your video's n your family the boys are so cute ...

[@samonamejia8809]

Thank you for sharing about your aunt's tip for potatoes. Recently found out I'm border line diabetic.

[@claudiazamora8420]

Wow all that food 😍 looks delicious 😋 it made me hungry and gave me more ideas on what to cook in a small budget 🤔 and use stuff in my pantry for little money 💰 🤑 💸 thank you for your time to make these videos 📹 to show me on how to cook 🍳

[@user-hr7zf7ih1g]

I love your shows and your editing I like watching alll the prep but don't really want to watch all the chopping etc, you do a great job!!

[@rorey8535]

Your Easter dinner looks absolutely delicious you really can come up with recipes that seem very innovative. I'm definitely going to have to try one or two of these.if

[@tinabrant4746]

Your kids are so darn cute , boy mom here❤

[@tinaingram885]

First time seeing your videos. You are awesome and really helpful!! I have several crock pots too and going to cook my ham like you!! Delicious 😊. Such great recipes.

[@cynthiajudkins2250]

Hey Brooke everything looks delicious, I have everything I need already except for one thing, my carrots for glazed carrots. I got my ham a month ago from Kroger on sale for.79c a pound

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

Wow what a great price! I really gotta watch Kroger's sales better. I'm a town away so I always forget about them. That would definitely make it worth the drive!

[@debbieframpton3857]

​​@@katiekoduvalil6049 , Kroger will have spiral ham $.89 and shank ham $.79 a pd. starting Wednesday March 29th. I'm always looking for markdown meat and other markdown items at Kroger

[@katiekoduvalil6049]

@@debbieframpton3857 thanks! We have a store called Schnucks here and they generally have good sales too. I'm hoping so this time too. I'll have to check it out. Otherwise I'm making a trip out of town. Lol

[@debbieframpton3857]

@@katiekoduvalil6049 , I also have a Schnucks real close and I shop for certain things but I shop Kroger more because I'm always looking for markdowns. Kroger is a quarter of a mile and Schnucks half a mile from where I live but they both should have hams on sale. Good luck shopping