John Eats Cheap
@johneatscheap.bsky.social
I love food, bargains and sharing my love of cooking!
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John just wants to reheat his mashed taters… but first he has to find the microscopic “microwave safe” symbol on this fast-food container.
He’s turning it like it’s a secret puzzle box from National Treasure. 😅👴🔥
Would you trust it?
#JohnEatsCheap #MashedTaters #MicrowaveSafe #Leftovers #FoodComedy
He’s turning it like it’s a secret puzzle box from National Treasure. 😅👴🔥
Would you trust it?
#JohnEatsCheap #MashedTaters #MicrowaveSafe #Leftovers #FoodComedy
December 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
John just wants to reheat his mashed taters… but first he has to find the microscopic “microwave safe” symbol on this fast-food container.
He’s turning it like it’s a secret puzzle box from National Treasure. 😅👴🔥
Would you trust it?
#JohnEatsCheap #MashedTaters #MicrowaveSafe #Leftovers #FoodComedy
He’s turning it like it’s a secret puzzle box from National Treasure. 😅👴🔥
Would you trust it?
#JohnEatsCheap #MashedTaters #MicrowaveSafe #Leftovers #FoodComedy
John keeps going back to Taco Bell… even after all the disappointment 😂🌯
Trying the new Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla today.
Redeeming? Or another letdown?
Full review!
Trying the new Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla today.
Redeeming? Or another letdown?
Full review!
Taco Bell’s NEW Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla! Will It Finally Redeem Them?
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December 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
John keeps going back to Taco Bell… even after all the disappointment 😂🌯
Trying the new Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla today.
Redeeming? Or another letdown?
Full review!
Trying the new Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla today.
Redeeming? Or another letdown?
Full review!
John’s first trip to a BIN STORE 🧺 — Where Ya Bin in Clive, IA!
Daily-changing prices. Mystery items.
🎯 Will he walk away with a bargain… or a bucket of junk?
🗣️ Ever combed through a bin store? What did you score (or regret)?
#JohnEatsCheap #BinStore #WhereYaBin #BudgetFinds #Iowa
Daily-changing prices. Mystery items.
🎯 Will he walk away with a bargain… or a bucket of junk?
🗣️ Ever combed through a bin store? What did you score (or regret)?
#JohnEatsCheap #BinStore #WhereYaBin #BudgetFinds #Iowa
John’s First BIN STORE! 🤯 Where Ya Bin Clive, Iowa – Are There Real Bargains?
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December 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
John’s first trip to a BIN STORE 🧺 — Where Ya Bin in Clive, IA!
Daily-changing prices. Mystery items.
🎯 Will he walk away with a bargain… or a bucket of junk?
🗣️ Ever combed through a bin store? What did you score (or regret)?
#JohnEatsCheap #BinStore #WhereYaBin #BudgetFinds #Iowa
Daily-changing prices. Mystery items.
🎯 Will he walk away with a bargain… or a bucket of junk?
🗣️ Ever combed through a bin store? What did you score (or regret)?
#JohnEatsCheap #BinStore #WhereYaBin #BudgetFinds #Iowa
Thanksgiving leftovers? We don’t waste — we UPGRADE! 🦃
John turned them into a warm & cozy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie.
How much can you fit in one casserole? 😄
#Turkey #ShepherdsPie #ThanksgivingLeftovers #BudgetCooking #JohnEatsCheap
John turned them into a warm & cozy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie.
How much can you fit in one casserole? 😄
#Turkey #ShepherdsPie #ThanksgivingLeftovers #BudgetCooking #JohnEatsCheap
Thanksgiving Remix: Cozy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
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November 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Thanksgiving leftovers? We don’t waste — we UPGRADE! 🦃
John turned them into a warm & cozy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie.
How much can you fit in one casserole? 😄
#Turkey #ShepherdsPie #ThanksgivingLeftovers #BudgetCooking #JohnEatsCheap
John turned them into a warm & cozy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie.
How much can you fit in one casserole? 😄
#Turkey #ShepherdsPie #ThanksgivingLeftovers #BudgetCooking #JohnEatsCheap
John loves a deal — especially on his birthday! He used restaurant apps to get free food from Hardee’s, Fresh Thyme, McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Noodles & Company, and Jersey Mike’s. A FULL day of eating for just being born!
How Much FREE Food Can You Get on Your Birthday? John Finds Out!
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November 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
John loves a deal — especially on his birthday! He used restaurant apps to get free food from Hardee’s, Fresh Thyme, McDonald’s, Papa Murphy’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Noodles & Company, and Jersey Mike’s. A FULL day of eating for just being born!
John Eats Cheap is busy prepping today, but wants to wish you all a heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃 May your food be delicious, your family be warm, and your leftovers be the stuff of legends.
#HappyThanksgiving #JohnEatsCheap #EatCheap #FoodLove #HolidayFeast
#HappyThanksgiving #JohnEatsCheap #EatCheap #FoodLove #HolidayFeast
November 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
John Eats Cheap is busy prepping today, but wants to wish you all a heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🦃 May your food be delicious, your family be warm, and your leftovers be the stuff of legends.
#HappyThanksgiving #JohnEatsCheap #EatCheap #FoodLove #HolidayFeast
#HappyThanksgiving #JohnEatsCheap #EatCheap #FoodLove #HolidayFeast
John tried a French Onion Flatbread appetizer at a restaurant—and absolutely HAD to recreate it at home. With a couple of his own tweaks, of course. 🧅🧀🔥
Watch here!
Give this one a look… it might be your new favorite appetizer to make for guests! 😋
Watch here!
Give this one a look… it might be your new favorite appetizer to make for guests! 😋
French Onion Flatbread — John Recreates the Appetizer He Couldn’t Stop Thinking About!
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
John tried a French Onion Flatbread appetizer at a restaurant—and absolutely HAD to recreate it at home. With a couple of his own tweaks, of course. 🧅🧀🔥
Watch here!
Give this one a look… it might be your new favorite appetizer to make for guests! 😋
Watch here!
Give this one a look… it might be your new favorite appetizer to make for guests! 😋
Mrs. Cheap read The Dead Husband Cookbook.
John did NOT read it… but he’ll absolutely cook something from it. 🍝😂
He just hopes the ziti doesn’t come with plot twists.
John did NOT read it… but he’ll absolutely cook something from it. 🍝😂
He just hopes the ziti doesn’t come with plot twists.
Mrs. Cheap Read the Book… John Cooked the Recipe! Baked Ziti Taste Test
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November 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Mrs. Cheap read The Dead Husband Cookbook.
John did NOT read it… but he’ll absolutely cook something from it. 🍝😂
He just hopes the ziti doesn’t come with plot twists.
John did NOT read it… but he’ll absolutely cook something from it. 🍝😂
He just hopes the ziti doesn’t come with plot twists.
Soup season is here! 🍲 John grabbed the Bear Creek Gumbo and gave it the John Eats Cheap upgrade with a couple of budget-friendly extras.
Does it make a big difference? Full review + taste test!
Does it make a big difference? Full review + taste test!
Bear Creek GUMBO Taste Test: Is It Good? John Upgrades It!
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November 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Soup season is here! 🍲 John grabbed the Bear Creek Gumbo and gave it the John Eats Cheap upgrade with a couple of budget-friendly extras.
Does it make a big difference? Full review + taste test!
Does it make a big difference? Full review + taste test!
Chunky Soup teamed up with Pabst Blue Ribbon for TWO new soups:
🍺 Beer Cheese with Chorizo
🌶️ Chili with Beer
John tried both… and his reaction says EVERYTHING.
Honest review!
#JohnEatsCheap #PBR #ChunkySoup #FoodReview
🍺 Beer Cheese with Chorizo
🌶️ Chili with Beer
John tried both… and his reaction says EVERYTHING.
Honest review!
#JohnEatsCheap #PBR #ChunkySoup #FoodReview
Chunky + PBR Made SOUP?! John Tries TWO Flavors!
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November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Chunky Soup teamed up with Pabst Blue Ribbon for TWO new soups:
🍺 Beer Cheese with Chorizo
🌶️ Chili with Beer
John tried both… and his reaction says EVERYTHING.
Honest review!
#JohnEatsCheap #PBR #ChunkySoup #FoodReview
🍺 Beer Cheese with Chorizo
🌶️ Chili with Beer
John tried both… and his reaction says EVERYTHING.
Honest review!
#JohnEatsCheap #PBR #ChunkySoup #FoodReview
After trying Dolly Parton’s frozen pot roast… we HAD to make the real Crockpot version to see how it’s supposed to taste. 😅
Cheap ingredients, easy prep, and a full slow cooker of comfort food.
Cheap ingredients, easy prep, and a full slow cooker of comfort food.
Dolly Parton’s REAL Crockpot Pot Roast — After That Frozen One… We HAD To Try This!
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November 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
After trying Dolly Parton’s frozen pot roast… we HAD to make the real Crockpot version to see how it’s supposed to taste. 😅
Cheap ingredients, easy prep, and a full slow cooker of comfort food.
Cheap ingredients, easy prep, and a full slow cooker of comfort food.
A $1.18 Turkey Dinner Cup Noodles from Walmart?
John had to try it — cheap eats always win. 💸🍜
It turned out a little weirder than expected… 😂
#CheapEats #BudgetFood #WalmartFinds #JohnEatsCheap #CupNoodles
John had to try it — cheap eats always win. 💸🍜
It turned out a little weirder than expected… 😂
#CheapEats #BudgetFood #WalmartFinds #JohnEatsCheap #CupNoodles
Turkey Dinner Cup Noodles at Walmart?! John Gives This Holiday Flavor a Try!
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November 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
A $1.18 Turkey Dinner Cup Noodles from Walmart?
John had to try it — cheap eats always win. 💸🍜
It turned out a little weirder than expected… 😂
#CheapEats #BudgetFood #WalmartFinds #JohnEatsCheap #CupNoodles
John had to try it — cheap eats always win. 💸🍜
It turned out a little weirder than expected… 😂
#CheapEats #BudgetFood #WalmartFinds #JohnEatsCheap #CupNoodles
John got an alert on the Sonic app — the Pretzel Bacon Double Smasher that failed a few weeks ago was half price, so he’s giving Sonic a second chance. 🥨🍔
Will they get it right this time, or is it another burger bust?
#JohnEatsCheap #SonicDriveIn #BurgerReview #FastFoodFinds #PretzelBun
Will they get it right this time, or is it another burger bust?
#JohnEatsCheap #SonicDriveIn #BurgerReview #FastFoodFinds #PretzelBun
Sonic’s Pretzel Bacon Double Smasher REDEMPTION? 🍔 Half-Price Comeback!
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November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
John got an alert on the Sonic app — the Pretzel Bacon Double Smasher that failed a few weeks ago was half price, so he’s giving Sonic a second chance. 🥨🍔
Will they get it right this time, or is it another burger bust?
#JohnEatsCheap #SonicDriveIn #BurgerReview #FastFoodFinds #PretzelBun
Will they get it right this time, or is it another burger bust?
#JohnEatsCheap #SonicDriveIn #BurgerReview #FastFoodFinds #PretzelBun
Part 2… and this one takes a turn! 👀🦃🔥
John brought the Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler home, added what it was missing, and let’s just say — it didn’t taste like the same sandwich anymore. 😏
What did he add? You’ll have to watch!
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FoodHack #TasteTest
John brought the Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler home, added what it was missing, and let’s just say — it didn’t taste like the same sandwich anymore. 😏
What did he add? You’ll have to watch!
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FoodHack #TasteTest
Fixed the Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler… GAME CHANGER!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Part 2… and this one takes a turn! 👀🦃🔥
John brought the Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler home, added what it was missing, and let’s just say — it didn’t taste like the same sandwich anymore. 😏
What did he add? You’ll have to watch!
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FoodHack #TasteTest
John brought the Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler home, added what it was missing, and let’s just say — it didn’t taste like the same sandwich anymore. 😏
What did he add? You’ll have to watch!
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FoodHack #TasteTest
John’s back at Arby’s for their Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler 🦃 — but something’s making him wonder if they made it right! 😂
Would you try this one? 👀
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FastFoodReview #TasteTest
Would you try this one? 👀
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FastFoodReview #TasteTest
Arby’s Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler… Did They Make It Right?! 🦃
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November 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
John’s back at Arby’s for their Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler 🦃 — but something’s making him wonder if they made it right! 😂
Would you try this one? 👀
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FastFoodReview #TasteTest
Would you try this one? 👀
#Arbys #JohnEatsCheap #TurkeyGobbler #FastFoodReview #TasteTest
It’s Men’s National Cook Dinner Day… but John’s been celebrating daily for years. 👨🍳
And Mrs. Cheap? She doesn’t even do the dishes. 😂
#JohnEatsCheap #MrsCheapApproved #MenWhoCook #CookingHumor #NationalCookDinnerDay
And Mrs. Cheap? She doesn’t even do the dishes. 😂
#JohnEatsCheap #MrsCheapApproved #MenWhoCook #CookingHumor #NationalCookDinnerDay
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It’s Men’s National Cook Dinner Day… but John’s been celebrating daily for years. 👨🍳
And Mrs. Cheap? She doesn’t even do the dishes. 😂
#JohnEatsCheap #MrsCheapApproved #MenWhoCook #CookingHumor #NationalCookDinnerDay
And Mrs. Cheap? She doesn’t even do the dishes. 😂
#JohnEatsCheap #MrsCheapApproved #MenWhoCook #CookingHumor #NationalCookDinnerDay
John tried Trader Joe’s Thai Noodles in Garlic Sauce — they claim to be ready in just 2 minutes! 🍜
But of course, he had to add his own twist before the taste test. 👀
Would you try these?
#TraderJoes #JohnEatsCheap #TasteTest #InstantNoodles #BudgetEats
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But of course, he had to add his own twist before the taste test. 👀
Would you try these?
#TraderJoes #JohnEatsCheap #TasteTest #InstantNoodles #BudgetEats
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Trader Joe’s Thai Noodles Taste Test — Ready in 2 Minutes?!
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November 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
John tried Trader Joe’s Thai Noodles in Garlic Sauce — they claim to be ready in just 2 minutes! 🍜
But of course, he had to add his own twist before the taste test. 👀
Would you try these?
#TraderJoes #JohnEatsCheap #TasteTest #InstantNoodles #BudgetEats
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But of course, he had to add his own twist before the taste test. 👀
Would you try these?
#TraderJoes #JohnEatsCheap #TasteTest #InstantNoodles #BudgetEats
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Pizza Hut’s new Lil’ Wings are here… and they’re really lil 😳🍗
John Eats Cheap gives them a taste test — and his reaction says it all!
Watch the full review here!
#PizzaHut #LilWings #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood #BudgetEats #FunnyFood
John Eats Cheap gives them a taste test — and his reaction says it all!
Watch the full review here!
#PizzaHut #LilWings #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood #BudgetEats #FunnyFood
Pizza Hut Lil Wings Taste Test – Are They Worth It?
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November 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Pizza Hut’s new Lil’ Wings are here… and they’re really lil 😳🍗
John Eats Cheap gives them a taste test — and his reaction says it all!
Watch the full review here!
#PizzaHut #LilWings #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood #BudgetEats #FunnyFood
John Eats Cheap gives them a taste test — and his reaction says it all!
Watch the full review here!
#PizzaHut #LilWings #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood #BudgetEats #FunnyFood
We were cruising down the highway when we spotted Zaxby’s — and since we don’t have one at home, we had to pull off and try it! 🍗
First time trying Zaxby’s Chicken Tenders + Zax Sauce — are they worth the hype?
#Zaxbys #FoodReview #RoadTripEats #ChickenTenders #ZaxSauce #SouthernEats
First time trying Zaxby’s Chicken Tenders + Zax Sauce — are they worth the hype?
#Zaxbys #FoodReview #RoadTripEats #ChickenTenders #ZaxSauce #SouthernEats
First Time at Zaxby’s – Chicken Tenders + Zax Sauce Taste Test!
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October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We were cruising down the highway when we spotted Zaxby’s — and since we don’t have one at home, we had to pull off and try it! 🍗
First time trying Zaxby’s Chicken Tenders + Zax Sauce — are they worth the hype?
#Zaxbys #FoodReview #RoadTripEats #ChickenTenders #ZaxSauce #SouthernEats
First time trying Zaxby’s Chicken Tenders + Zax Sauce — are they worth the hype?
#Zaxbys #FoodReview #RoadTripEats #ChickenTenders #ZaxSauce #SouthernEats
Got lost in IKEA but the $6 Swedish meatballs made it worth it. 😅🍝
Would you eat these?
#IKEA #BudgetEats #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap
Would you eat these?
#IKEA #BudgetEats #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap
IKEA’s Famous Swedish Meatballs… Worth the Hype?
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October 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Got lost in IKEA but the $6 Swedish meatballs made it worth it. 😅🍝
Would you eat these?
#IKEA #BudgetEats #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap
Would you eat these?
#IKEA #BudgetEats #FoodReview #JohnEatsCheap
John’s first IKEA trip and we’re officially LOST.
This isn’t a store. This is a maze.
Send meatballs and map.
#IKEA #LostInIKEA #Relatable
This isn’t a store. This is a maze.
Send meatballs and map.
#IKEA #LostInIKEA #Relatable
October 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
John’s first IKEA trip and we’re officially LOST.
This isn’t a store. This is a maze.
Send meatballs and map.
#IKEA #LostInIKEA #Relatable
This isn’t a store. This is a maze.
Send meatballs and map.
#IKEA #LostInIKEA #Relatable
Tried the Sonic Pretzel Bacon Double Smasher today and they messed up my order a little 😅 Still gave it a fair review!
#Sonic #FoodReview #PretzelBurger #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood
#Sonic #FoodReview #PretzelBurger #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood
Sonic Slip-Up On My Pretzel Burger NEW Sonic Pretzel Burger
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October 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Tried the Sonic Pretzel Bacon Double Smasher today and they messed up my order a little 😅 Still gave it a fair review!
#Sonic #FoodReview #PretzelBurger #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood
#Sonic #FoodReview #PretzelBurger #JohnEatsCheap #FastFood
The Pop-Tarts box says you can eat them… FROZEN. ❄️🍓
John has always been Team Toasted, but today he’s testing Frozen vs Toasted.
Which one are YOU?
🔥 Team Toasted
❄️ Team Frozen
Watch here!
John has always been Team Toasted, but today he’s testing Frozen vs Toasted.
Which one are YOU?
🔥 Team Toasted
❄️ Team Frozen
Watch here!
You’ve Been Eating Pop-Tarts WRONG Your Whole Life!
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October 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The Pop-Tarts box says you can eat them… FROZEN. ❄️🍓
John has always been Team Toasted, but today he’s testing Frozen vs Toasted.
Which one are YOU?
🔥 Team Toasted
❄️ Team Frozen
Watch here!
John has always been Team Toasted, but today he’s testing Frozen vs Toasted.
Which one are YOU?
🔥 Team Toasted
❄️ Team Frozen
Watch here!
John reviews her Beef Pot Roast + Shrimp & Grits frozen meals. Honest review 👇
Team Pot Roast or Team Shrimp & Grits? 👀
Team Pot Roast or Team Shrimp & Grits? 👀
Dolly Parton Frozen Meals Review – Can Dolly COOK Too?! Beef Pot Roast & Shrimp & Grits Taste Test
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October 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
John reviews her Beef Pot Roast + Shrimp & Grits frozen meals. Honest review 👇
Team Pot Roast or Team Shrimp & Grits? 👀
Team Pot Roast or Team Shrimp & Grits? 👀
Dairy Queen brought the sauce! 🍗🔥 John tried the new Sauced & Tossed Tenders — Honey BBQ and Sweet Chili — after loving their tenders on tour. Did the sauce make them even better? Watch and see 👇
#DairyQueen #SaucedAndTossed #FoodReview #ChickenTenders #JohnEatsCheap
#DairyQueen #SaucedAndTossed #FoodReview #ChickenTenders #JohnEatsCheap
Dairy Queen NEW Sauced & Tossed Tenders! Honey BBQ & Sweet Chili Review
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October 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Dairy Queen brought the sauce! 🍗🔥 John tried the new Sauced & Tossed Tenders — Honey BBQ and Sweet Chili — after loving their tenders on tour. Did the sauce make them even better? Watch and see 👇
#DairyQueen #SaucedAndTossed #FoodReview #ChickenTenders #JohnEatsCheap
#DairyQueen #SaucedAndTossed #FoodReview #ChickenTenders #JohnEatsCheap