If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.
Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit.
Remember, dinners typically come precooked and cold, so allow two to three hours at home for heating. Most outlets will take your orders online or by phone.
But, don’t delay. You’ll want to order sooner rather than later. Here are some options from meals for two to a full house (or to ensure plenty of leftovers).
If you know of any grocery stores or restaurants planning to offer Thanksgiving “to-go”, please drop an email to info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll add to the list.
King Soopers
Bone-In Roasted Turkey Meal serves 6 to 8 and costs $80. Meal includes:
- Fully cooked 10- to 12-lb. oven roasted turkey
- Home Chef Green Bean Casserole
- Home Chef Sweet Potato Souffle
- Home Chef Mashed Potatoes
- Home Chef Cornbread Dressing
- Home Chef Turkey Gravy
- 12 Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- Pumpkin Pie
Also offering a Boneless Turkey meal (serves 4-6) for $65 and a Bone-In Smoked Turkey meal for $80. Order online here and choose Holiday Bundles, at the Deli Counter or call: 877-894-3707.
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Safeway
Traditional whole turkey dinner serves 6 to 8 people and costs $79.99. Includes:
- Fully cooked 9- to 10-lb. turkey
- Home-style stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- King’s Hawaiian Rolls
A two-person Turkey Breast Dinner is $39.99. Also available are a spiral ham dinner for $79.99 (serves 8 to 10) and a prime rib dinner for $99.99 (serves up to 6). Additional sides are also available.
To order: Visit the deli counter, call the order line: 888-358-7328 or order online at order-ahead.safeway.com.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
Fully-cooked meal for 6 to 8 people is $85.99. Meal includes:
- Sprouts Natural, Fully Cooked Whole Turkey 11-13 lb.
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes 48 oz.
- Homestyle Stuffing 30 oz.
- Creamed Kale & Spinach 24 oz.
- Homestyle Gravy 24 oz.
- Cranberry Sauce 14 oz.
- 12 ct. French Brioche Petite Rolls
There’s also a Boneless Turkey Breast Meal for 2 with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and rolls for $43.99. Order online, at any Sprouts store or call 888-5-SPROUT.
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Whole Foods Market
Classic Roasted Turkey dinner for four people starts at $109.99 (dinner for 8 people is $179.99) and includes:
- Classic Roast Turkey
- Green Beans with Roasted Shallots (V)
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Herb Stuffing
- Turkey Gravy
- Cranberry Orange Sauce (V)
Other options include turkey breast dinner for 4, $89.99; cider-brined smoked turkey breast dinner for 8 (with candied yams, green bean casserole, corn pudding, cranberry-orange sauce and gravy), $199.99; vegan meal for 2, $49.99. Most of these meals can also be ordered for 8 or 12 people.
Order at your local Whole Foods or online from the website by selecting a nearby store and then go to “Meals and Catering” and select the Holiday Meals option or call 844-936-2428.
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Lucky’s Market
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner that feed 4 to 6 people costs $119.99 and includes:
- 10-13 LB. Pre-Cooked Mary’s All-Natural Turkey (10 to 13 lbs.)
- Mashed potatoes (2 lbs.)
- Green Beans Almondine (1 lb.)
- Traditional Stuffing
- Cranberry Cherry Compote
- Turkey Gravy
- Dinner Rolls (12)
Order for pickup from Boulder or Fort Collins stores.
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Boston Market
An Essential Thanksgiving Meal for 12 is $139.99 and includes:
- Whole roasted turkey
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Vegetable stuffing
- Dinner rolls
- Apple pie
- Pumpkin pie
The Complete Thanksgiving Meal for 12 costs $159.99 includes:
- Whole Roasted turkey
- Vegetable stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Cranberry Walnut relish
- Dinner rolls
- Spinach artichoke dip & crackers
- Apple pie
- Pumpkin pie
A Complete Combo Meal for 12 including roasted turkey breast and honey-glazed ham is $169.99.
There’s also a Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast ($119.99) or Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham ($109.99) meal for 4 to 6. The menu includes several variations (and pricing) based on number of people and options. Order online or call 1-303-317-6900.
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Buca de Beppo
Thanksgiving Feast feeds up to 3 people for $105, up to 6 people for $192. Available for pick-up hot or cold. Feast includes:
- Sliced white meat turkey
- Homestyle gravy
- Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Spicy Italian sausage stuffing
- Seasonal vegetables
- Cranberry sauce
- Fresh Bread & Butter
- Pumpkin pie
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Chook Chicken
Chook makes it easy by providing the ‘whole spread’ for your Turkey (or chicken) Day gatherings. Thanksgiving for Family is $74.95 and feeds two adults and two lil’ chicks Includes:
- Whole Chook rotisserie chicken
- Three shareable sides (including Stuffing & Sweet Potatoes)
- Large salad
- Choice of Füdmil pie (Pecan is$5 extra or Pumpkin)
Orders can be placed through Chook’s website, and guests can choose the location at which they’d like to pick their meal up on Monday, November 21 to Wednesday, November 23 or Friday, November 25 (for later celebrations).
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Cracker Barrel
The Thanksgiving Heat N’ Serve Feast Comes chilled and ready to heat in 2 hours. Serves 8 to 10 and costs $154.99. Meal includes:
- 2 Oven-Roasted Turkey breasts
- Cornbread dressing
- Turkey gravy
- Cranberry relish
- Choice of 2 sides
- Sweet yeast rolls
- Pumpkin pie
- Pecan pie
The smaller Family Dinner at $104.99 serves up to 6 and includes one turkey breast, dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, one side and yeast rolls.
There are also meal options featuring sugar-cured ham, as well as several a la carte sides. All packages can be customized.
The single-portion Turkey n’ Dressing Meal will be available to order online closer to Thanksgiving.
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Famous Dave’s
The Hickory Smoked Turkey Feast serves 12 to 15 people and costs $179. Must order at least 72 hours in advance for pick-up. Feast includes:
- Whole turkey, slow-smoked over hickory wood and rubbed with a blend of spices
- Corn Bread Stuffing
- Garlic Red-Skin Mashed Potatoes
- Cheesy Mac n Cheese
- Corn Bread Muffins
Also offers a Hickory Smoked Family-Style Feast with both turkey breast and beef brisket that serves up to 5 people for $129.99.
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Golden Corral
Whole Roasted Turkey Meal serves 6 to 8 people and costs $79.99. Meal includes:
- Whole roasted turkey
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- One dozen yeast rolls with honey butter
- Choice of homestyle side
- Whole pie (pecan or pumpkin)
Ready-to-eat meals made for individuals and smaller holiday gatherings are also being offered with carved roasted turkey and glazed ham, along with all of the holiday fixings.
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Honey Baked Ham Co.
The Thanksgiving Dinner serves 14 to 18 people and costs $148.99. Dinner includes:
- Honey Baked Ham – Bone-In Half (9 lb)
- Whole Roasted Turkey (11-13 lbs.)
- Green Bean Casserole with mushrooms and red peppers, tossed in a cream sauce, topped with crispy fried onions
- Creamy Russet Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Turkey Gravy
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KFC
The Holiday Meal serves 6 to 12 people for $99.99 and features a deep fried Cajun turkey. Order ahead for pickup and then reheat. Meal includes:
- Deep fried Cajun turkey
- Mashed potatoes (100 oz)
- Gravy (48 oz)
- Creamy coleslaw (100 oz)
- Buttermilk biscuits (12)
The Holiday Feast for $119.99 includes all of the above, plus family size mac and cheese and corn, and a chocolate cake.
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Village Inn
Offering Thanksgiving Dinner in single “per person” portions to-go, as well as its famous and delicious pies. Price varies by location. Order online for pickup. Includes:
- Slow Roasted Turkey
- Cornbread stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Turkey gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Buttermilk biscuit
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