Putting together a full Thanksgiving menu doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful.
Here’s how to prepare a delicious dinner for a party of sixfor just $50!
Putting together a full Thanksgiving menu doesn’t have to be expensive or stressful.
Photo: Andrea Mathis
So, What’s on the Menu?
I wanted to keep things traditional, so I decided to create this tasty menu.
And it was the perfect size for my six guests.
Canned cranberries usually get a bad rap, but they can be easily customized into a fabulous recipe!
I jazzed up these cranberries by adding fresh orange zest and rosemary.
A few days before Thanksgiving, I like to prepare the mashed potatoes and stuffing.
To make the stuffing, I used a loaf of stale bread that I already had on hand.
This helped to save me a little money and eliminate unnecessary food waste.
Next up, mashed potatoes.
My Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potato recipe only calls for about six potatoes, which costs less than $3.
The rest of the recipes can be easily prepared on Thanksgiving Day.
While the turkey was roasting, I went ahead and prepared the Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
This simple recipe provides so much flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness.
The maple syrup is the perfect touch!
TheSauteed Green Beans & Onions is a recipe that we cook for almost every holiday.
To help save money, I used canned beans and added some additional flavor with onions and seasonings.
Canned vegetables are seriously underrated.
For dessert, instead of pie I chose an Easy Apple Galette with cinnamon.
Galettes may sound fancy, but they are possibly the easiest dessert to make.
My galette tastes just like a warm apple pie, but with a lot less work!
And there you have it!
A delicious, Thanksgiving meal for only $49.54!
I hope these money-saving tips will help to keep you stress-free during the holiday season!
