Did you catch last week’s post about the top foods to buy at Dollar Tree? Now it’s time to put those savings to use and turn them into delicious dishes. Start with these super cheap homemade large pepperoni pizzas for only $4.00!

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My family loves pizza. I’m convinced the kids would eat it every night if I’d let them. Leaving aside how unhealthy that is, it is also expensive. Enter Dollar Tree.

With the Dollar Tree we can get the ingredients for 2 large thin-crust pepperoni pizzas for less that five dollars. That feeds all 5 of us easily and when your grocery budget is only $200 a month, that’s important.

Alright, let’s get to the recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 Large Thin Pizza Crusts
• 24 oz. Can Hunt’s Pasta Sauce
• Package of Italian Blend Shredded Cheese
• 1.75 oz. Package of Hormel Pepperoni

Step 1

First, preheat your oven to 425° Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Next, open one of your thin pizza crusts and place it on a round pizza pan.

 

Step 3

Now open your pasta sauce and spoon a generous amount onto your pizza crust.

 

Step 4

Spread your sauce to cover the entire crust using the bottom of your spoon (the rounded side).

 

Step 5

Next, sprinkle half of your cheese over the pizza crust.

 

Step 6

Lastly, cover your pizza with half of your package of pepperoni.

Step 7

Bake your pizza at 425° F. for 12 to 15 minutes.

 

Step 8

Remove your pizza from the oven and cool for 2-3 minutes before cutting and serving.

Step 9

Repeat steps 1 through 8 for your second pizza.

 

These are seriously easy to make and the family loves it. I like to serve them with a salad to add some veggies but they are delicious on their own as well. You can store your crusts in the freezer until you are ready to make them making it easy to stock up for multiple dinners.

 

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Now you can surprise the family with a pizza night without destroying your grocery budget. Don’t be afraid to try out other delicious toppings on your pizzas, too. You can get toppings like canned pineapple and mushrooms at the Dollar Tree. Or you can try out your favorite fresh ingredients. Mix it up until you find what you love. Next week I’m sharing another budget-friendly Dollar Tree recipe with you so be sure to come back and check it out!

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It is time for this month’s Movie Monday challenge and we are gearing up for Mother’s Day by focusing on mom. More specifically, we’re creating projects and recipes from our moms’ favorite movies. For me, that means creating something for Undercover Blues and this freezer-friendly easy jambalaya is just the thing.

If you haven’t seen this movie, get ready to laugh your pants off. It is hilarious. The movie follows 2 spies on maternity leave in New Orleans. They get talked into doing one more mission and hilarity ensues.

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Of course, with the movie taking place in New Orleans there are a ton of fun options for what to create. I have actually been there and while I loved everything, I especially fell in love with the food. It is amazing being at the Jazz Festival just walking around with jambalaya and freshly cooked crawfish. (Couldn’t bring myself to suck out all of the insides though… eek.)

 

While nothing beats the deliciousness of the real thing straight from the bayou, this freezer-friendly easy jambalaya is a fantastic way to get your NOLA fix. This recipe makes 2 batches so when you make it, immediately cut it in half and freeze the second batch for another dinner.

When you’re ready to eat the frozen batch, pull it out to defrost the night before. Then simply warm it up on the stove over medium-low heat. Done!

 

Ingredients

• 3 tbs Cajun seasoning (more if you like more kick)
• 2 bags of onion and pepper blend
• 1 cup of margarine or butter
• 2 cups of uncooked rice (prepared according to package directions)
• 2 packages of smoked sausage

Step 1

First, cook your rice according to the package directions. I love yellow rice for this dish but minute rice works just fine too.

Step 2

While your rice is cooking, slice your smoked sausage into discs and cook with frozen onion and pepper blend in a large pot over medium-high heat until cooked through.

Step 3

Next, turn heat to medium-low and add your butter to the pot of sausage, peppers, and onions. Stir until melted.

Step 4

Then add your cooked rice to the pot and mix well.

 

Step 5

Lastly, stir in your Cajun season and simmer for 5-10 minutes to let the flavors incorporate.

Note:

• When I’m not making this for the kids, I add more Cajun seasoning because I like the extra bite. It gets spicy really quickly so be careful, and taste after each addition to avoid adding too much.

 

We usually serve this delicious freezer-friendly easy jambalaya with cornbread muffins for a hearty meal. The kids don’t even fight us on the peppers (which is miraculous). This will easily become a new dinner staple for your family and you get 2 meals in one!

Don’t forget to snag your copy of Undercover Blues now. Pop it in the DVD player for a hilarious night full of fun and laughter! Now it’s time to see what my friends are creating. Find out what Mom’s favorite movie is and how we created with them at the links below!

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