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We all know that vacuum sealing your food prevents freezer burn and extends the life of frozen foods by 500%, but are they economical?

Well, they can be. Buy smart and use the vacuum sealer the same way and it will become an invaluable tool for you in maintaining your frugal lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you make that happen:

Don’t buy the pre-sized bags, get the rolls so you only use the size you need.

After using a bag, wash it out and reuse it. Try to waste as little as possible when cutting them open. You can even turn the bag sideways and make it a smaller bag that way.

Buy meat that’s on sale, and seal and freeze individual portions. No freezer burn and you can keep your freezer full for cheap.

1 english muffin — $0.25
1-2 eggs — $0.15
1/2 - 1 hotdog — $0.12
1 slice cheese, optional — $0.10
pepper, optional

Total: $0.62

Cut the english muffin in half and put it in the toaster set for extra crispy. Meanwhile, beat the egg(s) lightly in a small bowl. Throw in pepper if you like. Cut up the hotdog into chunks. Get a medium fire under a small (8-9 inch is fine) non stick omelette pan going. At some point you might want to put a bit of oil in the pan but I find I can avoid it for non-stick.

Cook the hot dogs until slightly browned. Distribute them across the bottom of the pan and pour in the egg(s). Lower the fire. Stir a bit with a spatula. Let it set up a bit, a few minutes. You can cover it to speed it along.

When the top is nearly cooked, get a rubber spatula and cut the scramble down the middle. Here, you can insert a slice of cheese or whatever you want on each semi-circle. Fold the egg semi-circle over so it’s a quarter-circle.

Put each quarter-circle on a toasted english muffin half. This makes 2 open face McMuffins, or close it up for a gigantic McMuffin.

Recipe courtesy of our friends at: Cheap Eats.

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