Slow Cooker Budget Thanksgiving Dinner

With grocery prices rising astronomically, Thanksgiving seems a little more daunting than usual this year. This recipe makes a budget friendly Thanksgiving dinner that serves 6-8 using ingredients that are commonly found at food pantries this time of year. Make a Thanksgiving dinner for your family at $2.20 per serving. This recipe also uses the slow cooker, making it perfect for busy families who work during the holidays or families who aren’t equipped with a full kitchen. Don’t let the rising cost of groceries put a damper on your Thanksgiving holiday. Make this slow cooker budget Thanksgiving dinner this year.

How To Make A Budget Thanksgiving Dinner In The Slow Cooker

1. Spray the inside of a 4 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray.
2. Pour the dry stuffing mix into the slow cooker. Mix in chicken broth, butter, onion, celery, walnuts, and craisins.

3. Add turkey breast to the slow cooker on top of the dressing and sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper.

4. Slow cook on low for 7-8 hours

More Side Dishes For Your Budget Thanksgiving Dinner

Serve your slow cooker Thanksgiving turkey and dressing with a package of instant mashed potatoes which will add an additional 16 cents per serving, making your total $2.36 per serving.

Add in this comforting corn pudding recipe that uses canned corn and Jiffy corn muffin mix. This recipe will add 68 cents per serving, bringing your total meal cost for 8 people to $3.04 per serving.

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Slow Cooker Budget Thanksgiving Dinner

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Don't let the rising cost of groceries put a damper on your Thanksgiving holiday. Make this slow cooker budget Thanksgiving dinner this year.

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Ingredients

• 12 oz package stuffing mix
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup Craisins
• 3 lb boneless turkey breast
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of a 4 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray.
2. Pour the dry stuffing mix into the slow cooker. Mix in chicken broth, butter, onion, celery, walnuts, and craisins.
3. Add turkey breast to the slow cooker on top of the dressing and sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper.
4. Slow cook on low for 7-8 hours.
5. Serve with instant mashed potatoes and corn pudding.

Notes

Find the recipe for corn pudding here.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 523Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1007mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 56g