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Shopping for and preparing a Thanksgiving dinner leaves some heading to their nearest restaurant for their holiday celebration. It’s a lot! To make things easier, we’re comparing the pricing for your Thanksgiving dinner basics to see what the Thanksgiving dinner cost for 2022 will be. Hopefully, this will help get your feast going with a bit less fuss.
For our cart comparison, we’re using prices at Aldi, Target, Publix, and Walmart. With Turkey Day mere weeks away and a turkey shortage in our midst, it’s time to start planning your meal around grocery sales.
While prices this Thanksgiving will be higher than last year’s, right now, we can’t say for certain where prices will be next month. However, we’ll update the pricing from the November ads below as soon as they drop. This way, you know exactly which holiday basics are on sale. In the meantime, you can see from last year when things like frozen turkeys, cream of mushroom soup, and pumpkin pies went on sale. Since stores get crazier the closer it gets to Thanksgiving, we recommend that if you have the space to store some ingredients for a few weeks, grab what you can early. With this strategy, you’re not running around trying to find a grocery store open on Thanksgiving.
Be sure to download The Krazy Coupon Lady app for everything Thanksgiving, including money-saving tips, deals, and coupons.
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost for 2022
Here’s our quick Thanksgiving dinner cost comparison between the stores based on the ads below from 2021. As you can see, last year, Publix was our winner overall. Check out our breakdown below for the full dinner cost details for this year.
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Note: We didn’t include Walmart for last year’s comparison because they don’t print weekly ads, and we couldn’t provide valid prices. However, they’re included in this year’s comparison.
Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner Cost
Aldi recently announced they will be offering Thanksgiving favorites at 2019 prices. Items like sides, appetizers, beverages, and desserts that are part of this promotion with have a Thanksgiving Price Rewind sticker on them. For our comparison, we will still include prices found in Aldi’s weekly ads, which are released on Sundays. Plan on shopping that day or the next to help ensure you get what you need.
Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2022 ad
- Butterball Premium Whole Frozen Turkey, $2.19 per pound
- Baker’s Corner 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin, 15-ounce can, $1.29
- Baker’s Corner Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, 12-ounce bag, $1.99
Nov. 6 – 12, 2022 ad
- Butterball Premium Whole Frozen Turkey, $1.07 per pound,
- Fremont Fish Market Cooked Shrimp Ring, 38 – 45 shrimp, $7.99
- Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing, 6-ounce box, $0.75
- Happy Harvest French Green Beans 14.5-ounce can $0.49
- Chef’s Cupboard French Fried Onions, 6-ounce can, $2.09
- Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters, unsalted or salted, 16-ounce, $2.49 (price valid Nov. 9)
- Baker’s Corner Evaporated Milk, 12-ounce can, $1.29
- Belmont Deep Dish Frozen Pie Crusts, 2-count, $1.95
- L’oven Fresh Brown & Serve Rolls, 12-count, $0.99
- Baker’s Corner Miniature or Regular Marshmallows, 10-unce bag, $0.89
No. 6 -Nov. 26, 2022 Thanksgiving Price Rewind ad
- Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing, 6-ounce box, $0.75
- Happy Harvest French Green Beans 14.5-ounce can $0.49
- Chef’s Cupboard French Fried Onions, 6-ounce can, $2.09
- Appetitos Mini Quiche Assortment, 15-piece, $3.79
- Baker’s Corner Miniature or Regular Marshmallows, 10-unce bag, $0.89
Nov. 13 – 19, 2022 ad
- Butterball Premium Whole Frozen Turkey, $1.07 per pound
- Honeysuckle Fresh Whole Turkey, $1.79 per pound
- Simply Nature Fresh Organic Turkey, $3.49 per pound
- Kirkwood Boneless Frozen Turkey Breast, $1.89 per pound
- Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing, 6-ounce, $0.75
- French green beans, 1-pound, $2.39
- Chef’s Cupboard French Fried Onions, 6-ounce, $2.09
- Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, 10.5-ounce can, $1.26
- Russet Potatoes, 10-pound bag, $2.89
- Sweet potatoes, $0.55 per pound
- Happy Harvest Yams, 29-ounce can, $1.95
- Baker’s Corner Miniature Marshmallows, 10-ounce, $0.89
- Chef’s Cupboard Homestyle Turkey Gravy, 12-ounce, $1.09
- Countryside Creamery Butter Quarters, unsalted or salted, 16-ounce, $2.495, limit 6
- Bake Shop Pumpkin Pie, 37-ounce, $4.49
- Friendly Farms Whipped Dairy Topping, 13-ounce, $0.69
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Target Thanksgiving Dinner Cost
Because Target releases their weekly ad on Sundays, we started watching for Thanksgiving dinner basics the last few days of October. This way, we could include the first week of November sales (even if the only thing on sale was 2/$6 crackers).
Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2022 ad
Nov. 6 – 12, 2022 ad
- Butterball Frozen Young Whole Turkey $1.19 per pound
- Select Good & Gather Crackers BOGO 25% off
- Land-O-Lakes Butter, 1-pound, $4.49
Nov. 13 – 19, 2022 ad
- Good & Gather Premium Frozen Young Turkey, $0.99 per pound
- Market Pantry Bone-In Spiral-Cut, Hickory Smoked Half Ham, $0.89 per pound
- Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 14.5- to 15.5-ounce, 4/$4
- Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Chicken Soup, 10.5-ounce, 4/$4
- McCormick Gravy Mix, .87-ounce pack, $0.99
- King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12-count, BOGO 50% off (save $2.39)
- Select Ritz, Wheat Thins, and Triscuit Crackers 2/$6 (with order pickup or same-day delivery only)
- Good & Gather Evaporated Milk, 12-ounce can, $0.99
- Nestle Morsels, 10- to 12-ounce bag, $2.79
- Pillsbury Pie Crusts BOGO 25% off
- Good & Gather Marshmallows, 10-ounce bag, $0.99
- Favorite Day 8-inch Pie, BOGO 20% off (save $1)
Nov. 21 – 27, 2021 ad
- Market Pantry Bone-In Spiral-Cut, Hickory Smoked Half Ham, $1.29 per pound
- Pepperidge Farm Stuffing, 12- to 14-ounce, $2.69
- Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 14.5- to 15.5-ounce, $0.89
- Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Chicken Soup, 10.5-ounce, $0.89
- Betty Crocker Potatoes, 4.2- to 5-ounce, $0.99
- Swanson Broth, 32-ounce, $1.79
- Eggland’s Best Grade A Large Eggs, 12-count, 2/$5
- Good & Gather Refrigerated Sides, $2.99
- Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries, 12-ounce, $1.49
- Select Good & Gather and Bird’s Eye Frozen Vegetables, $1.89
- French’s Crispy Fried Onions, 6-ounce, $3.49
- Land-O-Lakes Butter, 1-pound, or 13- or 15-ounce spreadable butter 2/$7
- Cool Whip Frozen Whipped Topping, 8-ounce, $1.25
- Marie Callendar’s Frozen Pie, 32-ounce, $4.99
- Favorite Day 8-inch Pie, BOGO 25% off (save $1.75)
- King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12- to 24-count, BOGO 50% off
Publix Thanksgiving Dinner Cost
Publix releases their weekly ads on Thursdays. If you have space, we suggest you stock up on holiday essentials, like crackers, butter, pie crusts, mayo, and rolls that can get you through Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Fewer grocery store runs around the holidays is always a win.
Nov. 3 – 9, 2022 ad
- College Broth, 32-ounce carton, BOGO free (save up to $3.19)
- Publix Russet Potatoes, 5-pound bag, $3.99 per pound
- Nabisco Family Size Crackers, 10- to 25.6-ounce BOGO free, save up to $5.45
- Green Giant Vegetables, 4-pack, 14.5- to 15.25-ounce can, BOGO free (save up to $5.29)
- White Shrimp 21 – 25 pieces $8.99, save up to $4 a pound
- Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix 2/$4
Nov. 5 -18, 2022 ad (Extra Savings)
- Pet Evaporated Milk, 12-ounce can, 2/$3
- Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, 4-pack, 10.5-ounce cans, $2 off
- Del Monte Canned Vegetables, 4-pack, 13.5- to 15.25-ounce cans, $1 off
- Campbell’s Canned Gravy, 10.5-ounce can, $0.99
- Knorr Gravy Mix .5-1.6-ounce packet, 2/$3
Nov. 10 – 16, 2022 ad
- Publix Frozen Young Turkey, $0.49 per pound (save up to $1.50 per pound)
- Publix Large Shrimp, 24-ounce pack, BOGO free (save up to $16.49)
- Publix Russet Potatoes, 5-pound bag, $3.99 per pound
- Potato Inspirations Potatoes, 24-ounce bag, BOGO free (save up to $5.15)
- Betty Crocker Potatoes, 4.6- to 5-ounce box, BOGO free (save up to $2.39)
- Progresso Broth, 32-ounce carton or 14- to 19-ounce can, BOGO free (save up to $3.99)
- Del Monte Vegetables, 13.5- to 15.25-ounce can, 10 for $10
- Publix Bakery Pecan Pie, 26-ounce, $8.99
- Kraft Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, 19- to 30-ounce, BOGO free (save up to $8.09)
Nov. 17 – 23, 2022 ad
- Publix Frozen Young Turkey, $0.49 per pound
- Publix Premium Semi-Boneless Half Ham, $2.49 per pound
- Publix Premium Spiral-Sliced Half Ham, $2.99 per pound
- Pero Family Green Beans, 12-ounce bag, 2/$5
- Potato Inspirations Potatoes, 24-ounce bag, BOGO free (save up to $5.15)
- Sweet Potatoes, $0.49 per pound (save up to $0.60 per pound)
- Idahoan Mashed Potatoes, 4- to 4.1-ounce ouch or Homestyle Casserole, 4-ounce box, BOGO free (ave up to $1.75)
- Del Monte Vegetables 13.5- to 15.25-ounce can, 10/$10 (save up to $5.90 on 10)
- Campbell’s Cream Soup, 10.5-ounce can, BOGO free (save up to $2.05)
- Cranberries, 12-ounce bag, 2/$4
- Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix, 6-ounce box, 2/$4 (save up to $1.74 on two)
- Publix Deli Cranberry-Orange Relish, 16-ounce, $3.99 (save up to $0.50)
- Swanson Broth or Cooking Stock, 32-ounce, BOGO free (save up to $3.49)
- Challenge Butter, 16-ounce box or whipped, 8-ounce tub, BOGO free (save up to $6.55)
- Pillsbury Pie Crusts, 14.1-ounce, BOGO free (save up to $5.75)
- Carnation Evaporated Milk, 12-ounce can, 4/$5
- Publix Small Shrimp Platter, 10-ounce tray, BOGO free (save up to $10.99)
- Ritz Crackers, 11.5- to 13.7-ounce, BOGO free (save up to $4.11)
- Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows, 10-ounce bag, BOGO free (save up to $1.99)
- Publix Bakery Pumpkin Pie, 22-ounce, $4.99
- Publix Bakery Pecan Pie, 26-ounce, $8.99
- Reddi-wip Dairy Whipped Topping, 13-ounce, BOGO free (save up to $6.79)
- Publix Bakery Dinner Rolls, 12- or 15-ounce bag, $2 (save up to $1.39)
Looking for a way to use leftovers? We’ve got a collection of one-pot recipes and make-ahead freezer meals you can use to give them a second life. You can also incorporate them into your menu for the next few days after Thanksgiving (Monte Cristo sandwiches or turkey chili? Yes, please!), or freeze leftovers and use them later.
Walmart Thanksgiving Dinner Cost
According to a recent Walmart press release, they will offer Thanksgiving dinner basics this year at 2020 prices. Here ya go! Prices are good through Dec. 26, 2022.
- Jennie-O, Turkey, Frozen, Whole Turkey, 10-16 lb $0.98 per pound (average price)
- Honeysuckle White® Whole Turkey, 10 – 17 pounds, $0.98 per pound (average price)
- Sam’s Choice, Pork, Spiral-Cut, Boneless, Brown Sugar Double Glazed Ham, 2.0 – 4.8 pounds, $4.48 per pound (average price)
- Great Value Chicken Broth, 32-ounce box, $1 (save $0.33)
- Libby’s 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin, 15-ounce can, $2.47
- Great Value Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, 10.5-ounce can, $0.54 (save $0.14)
- Great Value French Fried Onions, 6-ounce pack, $1.88 (save $1.06)
- Russet Potatoes, 5-pound bag, $2.98 (save $1.59)
- Great Value Canned Cut Green Beans, 14.5-ounce can $0.50 (save $0.08)
- Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk, Vitamin D Added, 12-fluid ounce can, $1.72
- Heinz HomeStyle Roasted Turkey Gravy Value Size, 18-ounce jar, $2.18 (save $0.30)
- Pillsbury Premade Refrigerated Pie Crusts, 2-count, $2.87 (save $1.37)
- Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing, 12-ounce bag, $6.99
- Great Value Extra Creamy Dairy Whipped Topping, 13-ounce can, $2.94 (save $0.54)
- Freshness Guaranteed Hawaiian Dinner Rolls,12-count, $2.88 (save $0.36)
- Fresh Cranberries, 12-ounce bag, $1.50 (save $0.68)
