Dollar Tree Finds For The Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner—All Under $3: Dinner, Sides and Dinnerware
Get all of the ingredients you need for a low budget, high quality Thanksgiving dinner!
Are you in the market for a picture-perfect Thanksgiving meal, but you can’t afford to overspend on a giant turkey, multiple types of potatoes, different drinks for everyone and fancy holiday cutlery? But just because you can’t spend hundreds of dollars to fill your dining room table, doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate and have a delicious meal.
Dollar Tree is your one-stop shop for all things Thanksgiving. From every dinner ingredient to fancy cutlery to festive dinnerware, see what items you can snag from your local Dollar Tree for the perfect Thanksgiving on a budget.
No turkey, no problem
A 15-pound turkey can cost around $30, but if you can’t get your hands on the main course, there are other options to have in place of it. Dollar Tree has a few choices that can replace the classic turkey. One choice is to grab a few of the 7-ounce Turkey Pot Pies, which you can purchase for $1.25. each.
There is also the choice of using chicken for your dinner, in which case you can purchase the canned white chicken or ready-to-eat chicken salad for $1.25 or even chicken-flavored Ramen for $1.50.
If you are going the turkey route but can’t afford the condiments and extras, you can get a can of Campbell’s Turkey Gravy for $1.25. The store also sells what you need to cook your turkey, such as the turkey baster and turkey oven bags, available for $1.25 and $1.50, respectively.
Thanksgiving sides galore
Nobody said you needed to have homemade potatoes for Thanksgiving, no matter what form you enjoy them best. Dollar Tree has dozens of choices for the potato side, from instant mashed potatoes in flavors like roasted garlic, four cheese or buttery homestyle for $1.50. You can also purchase diced potatoes or hashbrown potatoes for $1.25 if you prefer them that way.
As for the healthier sides, you can find all sorts of canned vegetables, from corn and green beans to sliced carrots and sweet peas, all of which are $1.25 per can. Other sides that you need for the perfect Thanksgiving include Kraft mac and cheese, Craisins dried cranberries and bread crumbs, all for $1.25.
Fill up on dessert
You can’t have a Thanksgiving dinner without pie and desserts, even if you’re shopping on a budget. For $1.25, you can purchase canned apple pie and cherry pie filling, as well as the pie crust. You can also opt for a frozen dessert for a couple of extra dollars. Dollar Tree has chocolate créme pie and key lime pie for $3. Or there is the choice of a more casual dessert, like Little Debbie’s pecan pie or Tastykake’s lemon, cherry, apple or chocolate pie treats.
Grab festive dinnerware
You can’t have Thanksgiving without the themed plates, cups and utensils, which pull the whole dinner together. Whether you prefer paper and plastic or more durable glass materials, Dollar Tree has it all. For $1.50, you can choose from a variety of festive paper plates, napkins and tablecloths.
Dollar Tree also has festive ceramic options, including coffee mugs, bowls, drink glasses and dishes. The best part? All of these are available for $1.50!
So whatever you need for the perfect Thanksgiving, just know you can find everything you might want to celebrate!
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