Did you know Cracker Barrel had Heat N Serve holiday meals you can pick up? You can order a turkey breast, plus sides. (And pies!) With the election results and still reeling from that, I was in no mood to cook. So I decided to order Cracker Barrel.
It was easy to pick up. I scheduled a day and time. I didn't even have to get out of my car. The signs were out in the parking lot and I pulled up, gave my name, and they brought me my box:
It was full of my Thanksgiving meal & was all packed nicely:
It came with instructions on how to heat everything up. I didn't have to cook a dang thing.
Here's what I got: cranberry relish, turkey gravy, turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, green beans, stuffing, and rolls. I did pay extra for mashed potatoes because I love mashed potatoes.
But was everything good?
Yes! The turkey wasn't dry. I worried about that.
Everything had flavor. Now, I wasn't a fan of the stuffing--it had an odd taste--but my son loved it, so it really depends on the person.
The rolls were delish and I ate too many of them.
Did I think it was worth the price? I paid a little over $130.
I think so. I didn't have to worry about buying a turkey and defrosting it and basting it. I didn't have to scramble to make everything and figure out oven times to cook. Everything I got was able to be re-heated at the same temperature, so it was simple.
Would I get this again? Yes! Cracker Barrel has Christmas meals available. You can do the ham or there's even prime rib. Check them out to learn more.
Have you ever picked up a Thanksgiving meal?
That is so cool I wish we had a Cracker Barrel here in Canada for I would had loved to order the Christmas meals for me and my mother
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Cracker Barrel. This is a perfect way to try their food.
ReplyDeleteThey really need to come and put some stores in the UK!
ReplyDeleteI love that little crate they gave you! When I lived in Myrtle Beach I had to work a lot on Thanksgiving so I always got the thanksgiving dinner from Cracker Barrel.... I could eat there all of the time!
ReplyDeleteI wish we have one near us. Their food looks delicious and I want to try them!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about ordering out for a holiday feast. I will try this out one year when I am too busy to cook as much as I usually do.
ReplyDeleteI need to check Cracker Barrel for holiday treats.. we will be having a couple of get togethers so this might prove useful
ReplyDeleteMy family loves Cracker Barrel! I should order from my local one for our next get together.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t been to Cracker Barrel in so long. I would have never thought to order food through them. Im with you, cooking a huge Thanksgiving meal is time consuming and expensive.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to Cracker Barrel in more than 20 years! Great idea for a stress free holiday meal.
ReplyDeleteThat's news to me. There's a Cracker Barrels near my office, but not near my house. Maybe I should stop by on my way home and pick up a meal to go.
ReplyDeleteI am totally with you on that turkey breast worry, because nothing crushes the spirit faster than a dry holiday bird! You know, $130 to totally skip the defrosting, basting, and juggling six different oven times, that’s actually a bargain for your mental health
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fantastic, stress-free option for holiday meals. It's smart that they offer curbside pickup for the prepared food.
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This looks like a great option especially if you're crunched for time and don't have time to cook. I've picked up a Thanksgiving catered food at one time because I had to feed so many people.
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