13 Pre-Made Thanksgiving Meals That Are Priced To Beat Your Budget

Cooking everything from scratch isn’t for everyone, and as a result, many stores and restaurants offer pre-made meals that can be picked up in advance and easily reheated on the big day.

If you’re looking for a pre-made meal this Thanksgiving, there are plenty of options that will not only taste great but that can help you keep more money in your wallet.

Here is what a pre-made meal is going to cost this Thanksgiving at 13 of the most popular grocery stores nationwide.

Editor’s note: Prices may vary by location.

Total cost: $25

How many people it feeds: 4

Cost per person: $6.25

What is included: A 10-16 pound turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, green beans, and cream of mushroom soup.

Target is a favorite for many during the holiday season, and this pre-made Thanksgiving feast is a great example why. It’s hard to beat that price point, especially considering what’s included.

Total cost: $47.88

How many people it feeds: 6-8

Cost per person: $6.84

What is included: Smoked turkey breast, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, and gravy.

Walmart might have the best pricepoint for larger families or for couples looking to have a few extra people over for the holiday.

Total cost: $59.99

How many people it feeds: 6-8

Cost per person: $8.57

What is included: A 10-12 pound Butterball turkey, home-style stuffing, roasted turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, and a dozen King's Hawaiian dinner rolls.

Meijer is a very popular larger retailer in the midwest that has a great pre-made feast this holiday. You also might find it hard to beat their price for just a turkey this year (as low as $0.59 per pound).

Total cost: $69.99

How many people it feeds: 8

Cost per person: $8.75

What is included: A 10-12 pound turkey, 2.5 pounds of Publix Deli old-fashioned cornbread dressing, 2.5 pounds of Publix Deli homestyle Yukon` gold mashed potatoes, 16 ounces of Publix Deli cranberry orange relish, 28 ounces of Publix Deli marshmallow delight, 32 ounces of Publix Deli homestyle gravy.

Publix is known for their prepared foods, from sandwiches to seafood. It might be hard to beat this price point for something that tastes so delicious.

Total cost: $69.99

How many people it feeds: 6-8

Cost per person: $10.00

What is included: A 10-12 pound turkey, 32 ounces of mashed potatoes, 28 ounces of homestyle stuffing, 24 ounces of homestyle gravy, 14 ounces of cranberry sauce.

Safeway is another option for many not wanting to cook this holiday. This meal even comes with the cranberry sauce that your relatives claim to have on their “must have” list.

Total cost: $69.99

How many people it feeds: 6

Cost per person: $11.67

What is included: A 10-12 lb. turkey, 32 ounces of mashed potatoes, 30 ounces of cornbread stuffing, 14 ounces of cranberry sauce, 24 ounces of gravy, and a dozen King's Hawaiian dinner rolls.

Albertsons is a popular choice for those needing a high-quality meal for five or six people. You get all your favorite starches with this meal, from potatoes to cornbread and rolls.

Total cost: $70.00

How many people it feeds: 10

Cost per person: $7.00

What is included: A 10-16 pound turkey, four pounds of mashed potatoes, 18 ounces of turkey gravy, 1.25 pounds of brussels sprouts, 32-count of King’s Hawaiian dinner rolls, 12-inch pumpkin pie.

Sam’s Club is offering a meal that will feed the most amount of people on this list, staying true to who they are. You’ll also be happy to see the healthy (brussels sprouts) and the not so healthy (pumpkin pie).

Total cost: $80.00

How many people it feeds: 6-8

Cost per person: $11.43

What is included: A 10-12 pound Butterball turkey, a 32-ounce Home Chef sweet potato soufflé, a 28-ounce Home Chef green bean casserole, 32 ounces of Home Chef old fashioned bread stuffing, 48 ounces of Home Chef mashed potatoes, 13 ounces of turkey gravy.

Kroger’s pricepoint for their pre-made Thanksgiving meal isn’t the most affordable but it does come with some great Home Chef branded products that you’ll have to try for yourself.

Total cost: $119.99

How many people it feeds: 8

Cost per person: $15.00

What is included: A 10-12 pound Butterball turkey, two large sides of mashed potatoes, two large sides of your choice, 16 ounces of beef or turkey gravy, and 12 dinner rolls.

HyVee offers the most flexibility on this list as they let you choose two large sides that you want, instead of just telling you what comes with it. That makes it great for more picky eaters.

Total cost: $149.99

How many people it feeds: 8

Cost per person: $18.75

What is included: A turkey and traditional sides like creamy mashed potatoes, savory cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, turkey gravy, and tangy cranberry sauce.

HEB keeps the heart of a Texas Thanksgiving alive with their creamy mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and tangy cranberry sauce.

Total cost: $169.99

How many people it feeds: 8

Cost per person: $21.25

What is included: Classic roast turkey with turkey gravy, sea salt and cracked pepper green beans, creamy mashed potatoes, traditional herb stuffing, cranberry orange sauce.

Whole Foods might have the most calorie-conscious option on the list. If you’re looking for a quick, but healthier, meal then they might have exactly what you’re looking for.

Total cost: $179.99

How many people it feeds: 10

Cost per person: $17.90

What is included: An all-natural, slow-roasted 12-14 pound turkey, herb bread stuffing, signature whipped potatoes, green bean casserole with crispy onions, mashed sweet potatoes, homestyle gravy, cranberry orange relish.

Wegmans offers a meal that is on the more expensive side compared to others on the list, but it does feed up to 10 people. Plus, it comes with their popular signature whipped potatoes.

Total cost: $199.99

How many people it feeds: 8

Cost per person: $24.88

What is included: five pounds of turkey breast, two pounds of stuffing, 1.5 pounds of mashed potatoes, eight ounces of turkey gravy, 1.25 pounds of macaroni and cheese, and two eight-inch pies.

Costco is a retailer of choice for those with large appetites or large amounts of people in their home. That makes it no surprise that they offer a hearty meal that feeds up to eight people.

This Thanksgiving, consider skipping the hassle of shopping and cooking for your family. Instead, you might be better off finding an affordable pre-made meal at your local grocery store.

These pre-made meals can save you a lot of time and you might even be able to save money shopping by not having to piece together a meal on your own.

A hybrid option might even work for you this year if you just want to cook your mom’s famous pie to go along with the main parts of a meal. Head down to your local store to see what you can get!