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Thanksgiving on a Budget - Semi-Homemade Feast for 8 Under $40!
I challenged myself to make a complete Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people for just $40 and you won’t believe how delicious this semi-homemade feast turned out! I’m sharing every recipe, grocery haul, and tip I used to stretch a small budget into a full holiday spread. From cozy casseroles to homestyle veggies, deviled eggs, dessert, and all the fixin’s. This is Thanksgiving on a budget, done Momma Mel style.
💛 Watch me shop, cook, and serve this hearty meal that proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to serve up comfort and love this holiday season.
Time Stamps and Recipe Links in Blue
00:00 Hey Friends
00:59 Shopping, Haul, and Final Costs
7:54 First things first-prep the easy stuff
8:56 No Bake Pumpkin Marshmallow Pie inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/no-bake-pumpkin-marshmallow-pie
11:01 Easy hack to de-bone a rotisserie chicken and devil eggs
14:39 Sweet Potato Casserole inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/lois-kayes-sweet-potato-casserole
Mary's Meatloaf inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/marys-meatloaf
21:18 Jiffy Corn Casserole inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/jiffy-cornbread-casserole
Jiffy Video youtu.be/IVaMeqCk5LU?si=jX2PyBfqA_ZZEyZ8
24:09 Chicken Casserole inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/stellas-chicken-casserole
28:51 Finishing up the pie, sides & serving up the meal
📍 Subscribe for more semi-homemade meals, budget-friendly dinners, and cozy holiday ideas → youtube.com/inthekitchenwithmommamel?sub_confirmation=1
#thanksgivingrecipes #budgetmeals #holidaycooking #semihomemade #thanksgivingonabudget #inthekitchenwithmommamel #mommamel #mamamel
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If you are having trouble providing food for your family, please contact your local government, churches, and schools. Food insecurity is nothing to be embarrassed about; there are many community resources available to help. Everyone deserves to be able to feed their family.
Giveaways - 2 - $50 Walmart gift cards
Enter by leaving a comment on this video. Two winners will be chosen from the comments of this video by a random comment picker at 9am EST Monday, November 17th. I will announce the winners via a YouTube community post. Must be in the USA to win (sorry) I will NEVER reply to winners in the comments, ask for your personal info there, or ask you to click a link - PLEASE DO NOT INTERACT WITH ANY SUCH MESSAGES OR CLICK ANY LINKS - DON'T BE SCAMMED FRIENDS
Thanks so much for watching, it means the world to me!
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase.
Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Melonie Effler, Momma Mel LLC, In The Kitchen With Momma Mel are not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video.
Support the channel by getting Hay Day on your iOS/Android device for free play.hayday.com/2Vk7/lteb5g0u And remember to share what you’ll name your farm!
#hayday #ads @hayday
Thanksgiving on a Budget - Semi-Homemade Feast for 8 Under $40!
I challenged myself to make a complete Thanksgiving dinner for 8 people for just $40 and you won’t believe how delicious this semi-homemade feast turned out! I’m sharing every recipe, grocery haul, and tip I used to stretch a small budget into a full holiday spread. From cozy casseroles to homestyle veggies, deviled eggs, dessert, and all the fixin’s. This is Thanksgiving on a budget, done Momma Mel style.
💛 Watch me shop, cook, and serve this hearty meal that proves you don’t have to spend a fortune to serve up comfort and love this holiday season.
Time Stamps and Recipe Links in Blue
00:00 Hey Friends
00:59 Shopping, Haul, and Final Costs
7:54 First things first-prep the easy stuff
8:56 No Bake Pumpkin Marshmallow Pie inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/no-bake-pumpkin-marshmallow-pie
11:01 Easy hack to de-bone a rotisserie chicken and devil eggs
14:39 Sweet Potato Casserole inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/lois-kayes-sweet-potato-casserole
Mary's Meatloaf inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/marys-meatloaf
21:18 Jiffy Corn Casserole inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/jiffy-cornbread-casserole
Jiffy Video youtu.be/IVaMeqCk5LU?si=jX2PyBfqA_ZZEyZ8
24:09 Chicken Casserole inthekitchenwithmommamel.com/recipes/stellas-chicken-casserole
28:51 Finishing up the pie, sides & serving up the meal
📍 Subscribe for more semi-homemade meals, budget-friendly dinners, and cozy holiday ideas → youtube.com/inthekitchenwithmommamel?sub_confirmation=1
#thanksgivingrecipes #budgetmeals #holidaycooking #semihomemade #thanksgivingonabudget #inthekitchenwithmommamel #mommamel #mamamel
📌 Watch Next:
👉 No Stress Thanksgiving Dinner: Easy Crockpot Recipes Galore! Slow Cooker Thanksgiving youtu.be/SVz3_qoiiKU
👉 10 Thanksgiving Recipes You’ll Actually Make (and LOVE!) for REAL FAMILIES! youtu.be/HGmKvsIO3Xg
👩🍳 Shop My Kitchen Favorites: amazon.com/shop/inthekitchenwithmommamel
📌 SIGN UP for receive my free newsletter to stay up to date on the latest happenings and I’ll send you 5 of my family’s favorite’s recipes! inthekitchenwithmommamel.com
Shop Momma Mel aprons, shirts, mugs and more here: in-the-kitchen-with-momma-mel.myspreadshop.com
🍴 More Easy Dinner Ideas:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaNkLvMA08zIECy-sQ7GY8hRnM4Z-zEW
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If you are having trouble providing food for your family, please contact your local government, churches, and schools. Food insecurity is nothing to be embarrassed about; there are many community resources available to help. Everyone deserves to be able to feed their family.
Giveaways - 2 - $50 Walmart gift cards
Enter by leaving a comment on this video. Two winners will be chosen from the comments of this video by a random comment picker at 9am EST Monday, November 17th. I will announce the winners via a YouTube community post. Must be in the USA to win (sorry) I will NEVER reply to winners in the comments, ask for your personal info there, or ask you to click a link - PLEASE DO NOT INTERACT WITH ANY SUCH MESSAGES OR CLICK ANY LINKS - DON'T BE SCAMMED FRIENDS
Thanks so much for watching, it means the world to me!
Music is courtesy of the YouTube Free Audio Library or my paid subscription to Epidemic Sound
FTC Disclosure: This video is sponsored. Some links above are affiliate links. This means at no additional cost to you, as an Amazon Associate or other brand affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases if you click through and make a purchase.
Any information related to food, food safety, cooking, recipes, etc. are my opinions only. Melonie Effler, Momma Mel LLC, In The Kitchen With Momma Mel are not liable and/or responsible for any advice, services, or product you obtain through this video.
