You Won't BELIEVE the Savings!! DIY Hamburger Helper

Come along as I make up my own hamburger helper that is so much cheaper and better for you than that you would get in the store!
Dry Mix
2 1/4 cups of Dried Pasta
1/2 cup powdered milk
1 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Smoked Paprika
2 tsp Corn Starch
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
Don't be afraid to use whatever seasonings you have!
Add 3 cups of water and cook for about 15 mins!
Hope you enjoy!
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[@NannyTam]

I've always made hamburger helper homemade, but not because it was cheaper. I did it because my husband hated the storebought and begged me not to buy it. I always loved it so had to get creative. Everyone loved it. I think it was .59 a box in 1975-ish, and hamburger was somewhere around .55-.60 lb. Making it homemade was about the same price...maybe a bit cheaper. With todays prices, it's definitely cheaper to make homemade!! Great comparison, Carolina! 🥰

[@mamabairds]

Thanks Nanny! It's a meal from my childhood for sure. It was fun making it from scratch! I was surprised at how easy it was!

[@jennifermunn6898]

I think it’s so much better homemade than out of the box, we grew up on the box kind but now that I am older trying to watch sodium I been doing it myself and it’s very tasty that way ❤great video, would like to see more like these! 🎉

[@amandabrinkley2674]

You can also add all kinds of vegetables I also sometimes put black beans into my hamburger helper the stretch it and make it healthier

[@Amanda-ev3lg]

Ooh corn and black bean sounds like a good combo

[@mamabairds]

that's a great suggestion! Thank you!

[@CHA-CHA-]

Plus homemade your reducing the additives that aren’t the best for you ❤

[@mamabairds]

Great point!

[@trishthedish2790]

Ok I grew up on hamburger helper I will never eat it again 😂😂😂

[@mamabairds]

yeah..husband feels that way too! I liked the homemade one though!

[@corinnespanelewski4732]

I am sure it’s helpful now days for a lot of families with a tight budget.

[@annettedamico2521]

I really want a Winco!

[@mamabairds]

I miss having an Aldis but Winco is a good second!

[@pinkmom76]

Homemade is so much better.. Thanks for sharing

[@mamabairds]

It really is! Thanks Pink!

[@jarvindriftwood]

Looks delicious. Would you consider doing a DIY Suddenly Salad some time with it getting warmer out?

[@mamabairds]

Yes!! That's a great suggestion! Thank you!

[@crystalsaiz5248]

Most online recipes with pasta only ask for 12ozs. I always add the full box but throws off the recipe. So being able to buy 12ozs at a cheaper $ amount is a good option.

[@Rainbow_acres]

I started making my own helper and it’s definitely preferred over store bought with my kiddos and they are rather picky eaters

[@paulineclaflin2934]

Way too much salt in Hamburger Helper. We have to watch our sodium intake. Homemade is so much better.

[@MelodyTallmage-q4o]

Watching now been under sever weather threats and tornadoes but safe I only make my own it's healthier

[@sheryldinkmeier6801]

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[@joannjohnson46]

Happy birthday enjoy your special day 🎁 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mamabairds]

Thanks so much!!

[@julieanneprice6033]

Winco is my favorite store.I shop in eazer chico california or vacaville california

[@mamabairds]

It's a really cool store!

[@strawberrysky21]

This is so helpful! My family loves hamburger helper. I’m definitely going to try homemade :)

[@mamabairds]

Please let me know if you do!

[@kathyclarke6327]

I love WinCo❤

[@ginco5203]

The boxed helper is SOOOOOO salty! Cheaper or not, from scratch always taste better and is better for you.

[@mamabairds]

Yes I agree! I can't believe I haven't tried it before!

[@pattic.]

Another great video Carolina! Loved " going shopping" with I you, so fun and what a nice store! Wish we had one like that here. When I lived in NYC ,we had markets like those, miss that! Lol I need move back🤣I love that Nido powdered milk,its great. Also am getting the powdered butter, think will also save money. Thanks again for sharing!!❤

[@mamabairds]

The powdered butter works great! I need the cheese now! Haha

[@colleenpiechowski8511]

I was trying to tell you, you needed beef flavor in the homemade.

[@mamabairds]

Well I heard ya!! Haha

[@RoxannaMeiske]

Many years ago with a 6"4" husband and 2 large boys I always added extra noodles to make it go farther

[@mamabairds]

That's a great idea!!

[@GraceeT616]

You could use tomato powder, too. Knorr makes some or freeze dry tomatoes and make a powder.

[@mamabairds]

Great idea! Thank you!

[@RoseDiRisio]

Ever since covid , no bulk food in most NY stores ,

[@mamabairds]

That makes sense. Ours was down for a long while.

[@blueyes5608]

Great video!! I've never been in a Winco .... I like the bulk spice selection

[@mamabairds]

It's really cool! They have all kinds of things in that bulk section!

[@amandabrinkley2674]

What is the easiest dinner you can make is macaroni and cheese and throw in a can of chili easy and quick

[@mamabairds]

mmm...and tasty!

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hello Looks yummy , I’ve never eaten Elk before…enjoy🤗

[@mamabairds]

I love elk so much!

[@anitathomas703]

Never liked hamburger helper

[@mamabairds]

I don't blame ya!

[@sober1980]

Did you say ELK????

[@mamabairds]

I did!

[@vitsteele-lz2hn]

Hello my cooking mom

[@mamabairds]

Hello 😊

[@citygirlhomestead]

great ideas

[@mamabairds]

Thank you! 😊

[@inkheart1954]

😅 ❤ love your work

[@mamabairds]

Thank you so much!

[@susanalkire1285]

looked yummy

[@mamabairds]

Thank you!

[@dlessard69]

Great video!

[@mamabairds]

Thanks!

[@alishaparr577]

My WinCo has the powedered milk and also powdered cheese sauce in the bulk bins too, also ranch seasoning I think, plus many other ingredients you could use to make hamburger helper inspired dinners.

[@mamabairds]

I couldn't find powdered cheese at my Winco, but I'll check again now! Thanks!

[@agabaga12]

Never had hamburger helper, but it looks interesting and I might try something like that one day. But definitely with veg, I could never eat it without something green

[@mamabairds]

Yes, it needs a veggie and some parsley!

[@lindabaumwart9380]

You just gave me a really good idea because we have WinCo here in Texas so thank you so much

[@mamabairds]

You are so welcome!

[@lindabarnes4128]

Youre creating an answer to the current high cost of food. Thank you for showing us how to be frugal.

[@mamabairds]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GenevieveBlystone]

Looked good

[@katiesinthekitchen]

I freaking LOVE Winco. I just wish it was closer.

[@MoonpieLee]

Except the bulk food area your WinCo looks just like our Costco. That's how it's built. Our WinCo looks different than yours. I'm from Northern California.😊

[@mamabairds]

Oh wow! I'd love to go into another Winco and see the difference!

[@MoonpieLee]

@@mamabairds you can't see all the wires and pipes up above like you do at Costco (your WinCo). The ceiling looks different.

[@christinecannon7758]

Thanks for sharing! that was fun to watch

[@mamabairds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jebone2]

yes when you have the time

[@carafate523]

I have to get on a plane to go to Winco!!!!! I love seeing how easy this was!

[@mamabairds]

And so tasty!

[@kathleenchambers6485]

Nice looking elk. 😋 What a great idea for an addition to your pantry staples. ❤

[@mamabairds]

Thank you! Husband better get us another one this year!

[@katiesinthekitchen]

Oooh! Homestead Helper!

[@mamabairds]

Oh I like that title!!

[@julianfernandez6304]

I love WinCo. Have several where I live.

[@mamabairds]

The produce is pretty good too!