As yall know, I'm cheap! And Turkey and Ham aaarrrre not!
So I looked up and asked around for a couple meal ideas for those who have small gatherings or need a cheaper option.
1: Turkey and Ham Subs
Not original, but just as filling.
We actually plan to do this one, splurging on high dollar deli cuts and cheese and fresh subs covered in 2 pds of ham and turkey and some yummy munster cheese (1/2 a pd to be exact).
This was maybe... 25-30 bucks for the entire meal for 4 people and we'll have lunch for another day. (Were buying ahead-Freezing to keep fresh!)
Down here a small ham was running 20 bucks, turkeys about 40! So this is a cheap option even with the $10 a pd turkey and ham. Not to mention the fact that no cooking needed.
Best part? Got your two traditional meats and the bread takes the place of dressing. Add in a veggie or some homemade mashed potatoes and you'll have the needed flavors at half the cost!
2: Thanksgiving Casserole
This one came from the roomie: Make a pan of dressing (Or mashed potatoes if you dislike dressing), shred a cooked turkey breast, toss in some peas and carrots, and smother in turkey gravy.
Cost you maybe 15 bucks or you can use leftovers from a earlier family event. Its filling and great for small families but you'll have less leftovers to go bad or make you sick, bleh..
3: Replace the turkey with This
Ground turkey is ALOT cheaper and honestly, how meat really comes out of that 10 pd turkey? Maybe 6 pds after removing organs and bones?
Well there's my say for this, stay hungry!
Wolfe
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