A MUM has come under fire after showing the dinner she’d whipped up her kids using ”everything out of a box”.
Single mum-of-three Alexandra Sabol took to TikTok to proudly share how she’d prepared a scrumptious dish for her children – but the now-viral video ended up getting viciously trolled.
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The brunette beauty, 27, started the cooking process by chucking a pack full of hot dog sausages into a pan before adding some flavour with seasoning.
Once these were nicely caramelised and crispy, Alexandra chopped them in smaller pieces using a pair of scissors and added a generous amount of water and what appeared to be several jugs of milk.
With the sausages marinating in the water-milk concoction, the foodie threw in two boxes of store-bought mac’n’cheese, as well as the powder for the iconic cheesy taste.
After the macaroni had soaked up all the rich goodness, the parent was ready to dish out the dinner, throwing the plastic plates in front of her.
The hot meal was completed with a handful of fresh baby carrots for added nutrients and vitamins, as well as a generous sprinkle of what people reckoned was salt.
All chuffed with the dinner, the mum, who posts under the username @alexbabii97, said that the dish would be for her five-year-old and seven-year-old.
But whilst the little ones may have loved the hearty mac’n’cheese dish, social media users were anything but impressed.
Since being shared on the platform, the video has racked up a staggering 5.6million views – and heaps of criticism by concerned viewers who were worried about the sheer volume of sodium.
One person said: ”Love watching your videos but the salt is too much.
”Hot dogs already have a tremendous amount of sodium and the packet for the hamburger helper.
”Not being mean. You want to live a long healthy life.”
Hamburger Helper is a packaged food product manufactured by Eagle Foods.
As boxed, it consists of a dried carbohydrate, with powdered seasonings contained in a packet – foodies have the choice between a rice dish or a pasta meal.
Another agreed, brutally describing the dinner as ”absolute garbage”.
Someone else chimed in, horrified by the lack of fresh produce: ”Everything is out of a box and unhealthy.”
Easy lunch box ideas that aren’t sarnies
Here are some kid-friendly, easy lunch box ideas that aren’t sandwiches:
Pizza Roll-Ups
Ingredients: Tortilla wraps, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices.
Instructions: Spread marinara sauce on the tortilla, sprinkle cheese and add pepperoni. Roll up and slice into pinwheels.
Pasta Salad
Ingredients: Cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mini mozzarella balls, Italian dressing.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together and toss with dressing.
Veggie and Hummus Wraps
Ingredients: Tortilla wraps, hummus, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips.
Instructions: Spread hummus on the tortilla and add veggies. Roll up and slice into pinwheels.
Turkey and Cheese Roll-Ups
Ingredients: Sliced turkey, cheese sticks, whole grain crackers.
Instructions: Roll turkey slices around cheese sticks and pack with a side of crackers.
DIY Lunchables
Ingredients: Whole grain crackers, sliced cheese, turkey or ham slices, apple slices.
Instructions: Pack all ingredients separately so kids can assemble their own mini sandwiches.
Mini Pancakes and Fruit
Ingredients: Mini pancakes, mixed berries, syrup (optional).
Instructions: Pack mini pancakes with a side of berries and a small container of syrup for dipping.
Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Ingredients: Cucumber, cream cheese, sliced turkey or ham.
Instructions: Slice cucumber lengthwise, spread with cream cheese, and roll up with turkey or ham. Slice into bite-sized pieces.
Fruit Kababs
Ingredients: Various fruits (grapes, strawberries, pineapple, melon), cheese cubes.
Instructions: Thread fruit and cheese cubes onto skewers.
Cheese and Veggie Muffins
Ingredients: Shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, shredded cheese, eggs, flour.
Instructions: Mix all ingredients together, pour into a muffin tin, and bake until set.
”I wouldn’t feed that to a dog,” a fourth said.
Luckily for the young mum – who’s faced backlash before – there were also loads of support.
One, for instance, reminded that at least her kids didn’t go to bed hungry and with empty stomachs.
”I’m glad you and your babys [babies] are getting a home cooked meal, you can serve me up a plate anytime.”
Another agreed, hitting back at the trolls: ”She’s doing the best with what she has and what she knows. Sending you so much love!”
”People are so quick to judge and be rude! forget what they gotta say, do you girl,” someone else penned.