So, I recently saw a video (<------- that one) by the
VEGAN ZOMBIE, about shopping the groceries at
DOLLAR TREE.
& I know there are several budget meal plans on Pinterest, based products available at Dollar Tree.
I'll just assume that this is one of the new Facebook challenges,
& I'm getting ahead of the curve,
because I'm a fun killer & won't dance outside my car.
For the excitement of it, & because we roll quick, cheap & easy
I wanted to check it out.
I was amazed at the selection of things available (coconut oil?!?!), & was surprised at some of the things they didn't have.
Of course selection will vary by location.
DOLLAR TREE NOT TUNA CASSEROLE
10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C Mayo
1 bag egg noodles (boiled & drained)
1 C Cheddar Cheese
1 C Milk
Sprinkle 'O bread crumbs
In all fairness we already had milk, so I didn't buy theirs, though they have milk available in the refrigerator section.
Or the bread crumbs. That's just a pantry staple.
Mix it up it your 9x13 & bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, until brown & bubbly
by all means, drain a can of tuna to add, if you like tuna. I thought I had a better chance of getting the troops to eat it sans tuna.
I also picked up a frozen steamer bag of peas, because that's what you eat with tuna casserole.
These are the very same, name brand bags available at any grocery store, & just as tasty!
We also tried the veggie burgers mentioned in the video, with tater tots (last night)- I thought it was ok, but the visible veg chunks in the patties were a flop with the kids.
It's good to have this shopping option available, but buying smaller packages in the long run is usually more expensive.
If you are just feeding a single person, I can see where this might be a good budget plan, especially if you have access to reasonably priced fresh produce,
so you aren't living on processed foods 100%
Let's face it, it's just hard to beat Aldi.
But I'd make this again in a pinch.
