If time got away from you this holiday season or you’re just not excited to prep an entire Thanksgiving dinner, Cracker Barrel has your back with two inexpensive heat-and-serve dinner options—plus a few other holiday treats up their sleeves.
What’s on the Menu?
First up are the Heat n’ Serve options! With these, you can choose between a meal that feeds four to six, or you can opt for leftovers and order a meal that feeds up to 10. Both options include a turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish and sweet yeast rolls and your choice of a side. In case you need the refresher, Cracker Barrel’s sides include green bean casserole, green beans, fried apples, cornbread dressing, hash browns, sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, carrots and corn.
If you’re serving to a smaller group, the Country Fried Turkey Family Meal Basket serves up to five people. This ready-to-eat meal comes with fried turkey filets with gravy, Three Cheese Squash Casserole, biscuits and your favorite side. What’s better is now you don’t even have to go pick up your ready-made Thanksgiving dinner. Cracker Barrel delivery makes Turkey Day so much simpler.
How Can I Get One?
The Heat n’ Serve options will cost you anywhere between $70 and $140, depending on the number of servings (and your appetite). Country Fried Turkey Family Meal Basket is $40 or $63, depending on your portion size. The options are both available for order online and can be picked up between November 23 and November 24. You’ll need to order as soon as possible, though, because these deals are only around while supplies last. Now’s the time to get the most out of Cracker Barrel’s fall menu!
More Holiday Offerings
No Thanksgiving plans? Head into your local Cracker Barrel during regular hours, 6 a.m to 10 p.m. Fun fact, Cracker Barrel actually serves Thanksgiving all year round on Thursdays if you ask for the Thursday Turkey N’ Dressing special. Plus, here’s how you can win free Cracker Barrel for a year.
Cracker Barrel is also offering pies this year, and Cracker Barrel Pumpkin Pie is available right now if you’re looking to add a little sweetness to your order. Other varieties include Chocolate Pecan Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pecan Streusel Pie and All-American Apple Pie with no sugar added.
Of course, we know most folks want to do up Thanksgiving from scratch, so be sure to check out some of our favorite Turkey Day recipes.
Cracker Barrel Country Ham CopycatA side of crispy browned potatoes is a perfect complement for a simple slice of Cracker Barrel-inspired country ham. By frying them in ham drippings, the potatoes not only fry up ultra-crisp, but also pick up a ton of extra flavor.
Cracker Barrel Fried Apples CopycatIn the mood for apple pie but don't feel like baking? Scoop some vanilla ice cream over a warm bowl of these cinnamon spiced apples, then sprinkle with crushed graham crackers. These apples also make a great topping for homemade pancakes and are a delicious addition to breakfast yogurt parfaits.
Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Copycat
The broccoli cheddar chicken is one of the most popular items on Cracker Barrel's menu. Since it's a weekly special, though, you can't order it every single day. You can, however, make this copycat restaurant recipe at home any day of the week!
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Cracker Barrel Roast Beef CopycatThis roast beef recipe uses a surprising cooking method. Instead of roasting in the oven, it browns it on the stovetop in a Dutch oven, then simmers slowly in a rich brown gravy (with an unexpected secret ingredient) until fork tender.
Cracker Barrel Fruit Cobbler CopycatCracker Barrel's fruit cobbler changes with the seasons. This recipe works with just about any kind of fruit, so your fruit cobbler can change with the seasons, too! Try strawberries and rhubarb in the spring, fresh berries or peaches in the summer, apples or pears in the fall, and frozen fruit in the winter.
Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Pancakes CopycatThere's nothing quite like a sky-high stack of fluffy, tangy buttermilk pancakes, and there's no bad time of day to enjoy them! With this recipe you can enjoy breakfast for dinner, just like at Cracker Barrel.
Cracker Barrel 'The Barrel Cheeseburger' CopycatWhen it comes to replicating "The Barrel Cheeseburger" at home, this all-American cheeseburger recipe is the way to go. You can use any cheese you wish, but to make it a perfect Cracker Barrel copycat recipe, go with Colby cheese.
Cracker Barrel Macaroni n' Cheese CopycatThis amazing mac starts with a sauce loaded with three different cheeses: sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack and Velveeta. The sauce is tossed with al dente elbow noodles, then baked with a crunchy crumb crust that includes lots of Parmesan. It's simply oozing with melty, cheesy goodness.
Cracker Barrel Corn Muffins CopycatIf you think there's no way a warm basket of corn muffins can possibly get better, try smothering them in honey butter! These muffins freeze well in a large zip-top freezer bag, so you can make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy them for breakfast all week long.
Cracker Barrel Chicken Potpie CopycatThis chicken potpie recipe saves time by using mixed frozen vegetables and leftover cooked chicken instead of starting from scratch. Use shredded rotisserie if you don't have leftovers, or use one of these methods to quickly cook up some chicken breasts or thighs.
Cracker Barrel U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish CopycatThere's a good chance you already have most of the ingredients to make this quick and easy catfish. Simply mix flour and cornmeal with a slew of common spices, dredge your catfish fillets to coat and pan-sear in melted butter. If you're missing any of the spices in this recipe, leave them out or swap them for a premade spice blend, like Old Bay or Cajun blackening spice.
Cracker Barrel Steak Fries CopycatSeasoned to perfection, these herbed steak fries from our Test Kitchen make a quick and tasty side dish for casual suppers—and they're ready in a flash! The secret: starting with frozen french fries, then tossing them in olive oil, dried herbs and grated cheese.
Cracker Barrel Baked Apple Dumplin' CopycatInstead of making homemade pie or biscuit dough for these easy apple dumplings, wedges of tart Granny Smith apples are wrapped in canned crescent rolls, then sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and baked with a secret ingredient you definitely won't expect.
Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans CopycatThere are lots of ingredients in this pinto bean recipe that add tons of flavor—like spicy chopped green chile peppers, sweet brown sugar and smoky chili powder—but outside of the beans themselves, the true star of this dish is chopped, thick-cut bacon. If you're a bacon fanatic, feel free to add more than the recipe calls for!
Cracker Barrel Chicken Fried Chicken CopycatInstead of using seasoned flour to make this fried chicken, this recipe mixes pulverized corn flake crumbs with a blend of herbs and spices to make a crispier, crunchier coating that holds up when smothered in gravy.
Cracker Barrel Breaded Fried Okra CopycatCooking okra quickly and over high heat helps prevent the okra from becoming too slimy. When you're preparing the okra, slice it into bigger chunks instead of thin slices. The smaller you slice, the slimier the okra will get.
Cracker Barrel Turnip Greens CopycatHearty turnip greens become meltingly tender when they're sauteed in bacon grease and slowly simmered. For a more authentic Cracker Barrel copycat recipe, use salty country ham in place of the bacon. (Or better yet, use both!)
Cracker Barrel Buttermilk Biscuits CopycatWho doesn't love the bread basket at Cracker Barrel? No one can resist a warm basket of freshly-baked buttermilk biscuits, which go well with every single item on the menu. Use these biscuits to mop up every last drop of gravy, sauce, syrup or whatever else is on your plate.
Jacqueline is a blogger and writer, passionate about sharing the latest in helpful tips and trends in food and cooking. In her spare time, you’ll find her trying new restaurants and experimenting in the kitchen.
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Updated: Feb. 09, 2023
