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Thanksgiving Recipes

Celebrate Thanksgiving without overspending!

Whether you're hosting the whole family or cooking a small meal at home, these easy, affordable recipes help you serve a full feast for less.

From turkey to sides and desserts, you'll find everything you need for a stress-free, budget-friendly holiday.

Main Dishes

Affordable, delicious centerpiece recipes that bring everyone to the table.

  • a sliced beef roast on a cutting board with carving utensils.
    Poor Mans Prime Rib
    Recipe $23.28 / Serving $3.88
  • sliced ham on a plate with orange slices and parsley.
    Honey Orange Glazed Ham
    Recipe $12.32 / Serving $0.51
  • sliced cajun turkey breasts on a plate with garnishes.
    Cajun Turkey Breast Recipe
    Recipe $9.14 / Serving $1.14
  • a whole roasted dry brined turkey.
    Dry Brined Turkey
    Recipe $11.03 / Serving $0.92
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How to Plan a

Frugal Thanksgiving Feast

Spend less time stressing over the meal and more time enjoying it.

See the $50 Feast Plan

Classic Side Dishes

Cozy, comforting sides that stretch your budget and feed a crowd.

  • creamy red skin mashed potatoes in a bowl with garnishes and a pad of butter on top.
    Creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
    Recipe $4.33 / Serving $0.54
  • roasted brussel sprouts and carrots on a plate.
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
    Recipe $4.39 / Serving $0.73
  • a fork next to roasted asparagus topped with parmesan cheese.
    Oven Roasted Asparagus
    Recipe $4.13 / Serving $1.03
  • sliced sourdough cornbread in a cast iron skillet.
    Sourdough Cornbread
    Recipe $2.14 / Serving $0.27

Desserts & Sweet Finishes

Finish your feast with these crowd-pleasing, simple desserts.

  • sliced soudough pumpkin roll on a plate.
    Sourdough Pumpkin Roll
    Recipe $3.78 / Serving $0.38
  • a slice of applesauce custard piw on a wooden board with whipped topping
    Applesauce Custard Pie
    Recipe $3.83 / Serving $0.32
  • a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake with more cheesecake in the background.
    No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
    Recipe $5.52 / Serving $0.46
  • frosted pumpkin cupcakes ona wire rack.
    Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
    Recipe $7.68 / Serving $0.32

Appetizers & Starters

Start your meal with something easy and flavorful.

  • mini spinach dip bowls on a plate with one in front missing a bite from it.
    Mini Spinach Dip Bread Bowls
    Recipe $9.54 / Serving $0.40
  • deviled eggs on a blue rimmed white plate.
    Dairy Free Deviled Eggs
    Recipe $3.37 / Serving $0.28
  • a meat flower on a charcuterie board.
    How to Make Meat Roses
  • a bowl filled with vegan dinner rolls.
    Easy Yeast Rolls for Beginners
    Recipe $1.06 / Serving $0.12

Leftover Transformations

Don't let those delicious leftovers go to waste! These recipes help you save money, reduce food waste, and keep the comfort going all weekend long.

  • sweet potato muffins on a wire rack.
    Leftover Mashed Sweet Potato Muffins
    Recipe $4.10 / Serving $0.17
  • a bowl of creamy turkey wild rice soup.
    Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup
    Recipe $8.76 / Serving $1.10
  • creamy turkey dumpling soup in a bowl.
    Creamy Turkey Dumpling Soup
    Recipe $4.47 / Serving $0.75
  • a plate with tamales, dipping sauce, and side dishes.
    Thanksgiving Tamales
    Recipe $15.87 / Serving $1.32

More Thanksgiving Recipes

  • turkey jambalaya on a plate with a fork.
    Leftover Turkey Jambalaya
  • sliced turkey lasagna on a plate with a fork.
    Leftover Turkey Lasagna
  • slow cooker apple cider inside the crockpot.
    Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe
  • eggnog poke cake on a plate.
    Eggnog Poke Cake
  • leftover turkey fried rice on a plate with a fork.
    Leftover Turkey Fried Rice
  • turkey enchiladas on a palte with toppings.
    Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
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    Cheap Thanksgiving Menu (Under $50)
  • dairy free mashed potatoes on a plate topped with vegan butter.
    Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
  • a slice of peach crumble pie topped with ice cream.
    Peach Crumble Pie
  • a fork poking into sliced pieces of spiral ham.
    Honey Baked Spiral Ham
  • a slice of apple sourdough bread on a plate with fresh apples behind it.
    Apple Sourdough Bread
  • two halves of sliced cranberry orange sourdough loaf with fresh oranges beside them.
    Cranberry Orange Sourdough Bread
  • candied sweet potatoes in a cast iron skillet.
    Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes
  • a slice of Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake.
    Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
  • Cranberry Orange Sauce with fresh orange garnish.
    Cranberry Orange Sauce
  • cinnamon rolls with icing on top in an 8x8 baking dish.
    Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls
  • sliced air fried turkey breast on a plate with fresh herbs.
    Air Fryer Turkey Breast
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  • egg pasta salad in a bowl with sliced egg and paprika on top.
    Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
  • macaroni pasta salad in a bowl.
    Classic Macaroni Pasta Salad
  • red white and blue muffins on a wire cooling rack.
    Red White and Blueberry Muffins

Favorite Frugal Recipes

  • sausage green bean potato casserole on a white plate with a fork to the side.
    Sausage Green Bean Potato Casserole
  • cheesy tuna noodle casserole in the pan with a serving removed.
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  • a bowl filled with vegan dinner rolls.
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  • a bowl of creamy 5 ingredient mac and cheese.
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  • creamy vanilla fruit dip in a bowl with fresh and frozen fruits on top.
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