If the thought of spending hours in the kitchen makes you dread Thanksgiving, Cracker Barrel has your back. The Southern comfort chain has rolled out its 2025 Thanksgiving lineup, and it’s packed with homestyle favorites, new desserts, and easy Heat & Serve meals that feed the whole family. From turkey and sweet potato casserole to their now-iconic cinnamon roll pie, the menu promises all the flavor with none of the stress. Whether you’re hosting a full crowd or keeping it cozy at home, these dishes make “ordering in” sound like the smartest holiday move yet. Here’s what’s cooking at Cracker Barrel this Thanksgiving season.
The Stress-Free Thanksgiving Solution
Forget the chaos of prepping, cooking, and cleaning for days. Cracker Barrel’s Heat & Serve meals let you enjoy a traditional spread without the kitchen marathon. Each meal goes from fridge to table in about two hours — and it still feels (and tastes) homemade. The goal? More time with family, less time elbow-deep in gravy.
The Big Feast: Serves 8–10 Hungry Guests
Hosting a big crew this year? The Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Feast feeds eight to ten people and covers every classic craving. You’ll get two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet yeast rolls, and two pies — pumpkin and pecan. All that for $174.99, ready to heat and enjoy.
The Family Dinner: Smaller Gathering, Same Comfort
For smaller groups, the Family Dinner is a perfect fit. Serving four to six, it includes one turkey breast, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, green beans, sweet yeast rolls, and that signature sweet potato casserole. It’s everything you love in the Feast, just scaled down to make cozy gatherings easy — all for $109.99.
Turkey, Ham, and Everything In Between
If you prefer to customize your meal, Cracker Barrel offers à la carte Heat & Serve meats. Choose from Turkey Breast ($39.99), Spiral Sliced Sugar-Cured Ham ($69.99), or Country Ham ($79.99) — all available starting Nov. 22. Each one is slow-cooked, flavorful, and ready to anchor your Thanksgiving table.
Sides That Steal the Show
Cracker Barrel’s side dishes could easily be the stars of the meal. Fan favorites include Broccoli Cheese Casserole with buttery cracker topping, Fried Apples in warm cinnamon, Green Beans with pork seasoning, and creamy Mashed Potatoes with turkey gravy. Prices start at $16.49, and each comes in multiple sizes for gatherings big or small.
Dessert Dreams: The Sweet Finale
Thanksgiving without dessert? Not on Cracker Barrel’s watch. Their 2025 dessert lineup includes Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Apple Streusel, All-American Apple Pie (no sugar added), and the new showstopper — Cinnamon Roll Pie. Each whole pie runs about $14.49, and they’re baked to impress any sweet tooth at the table.
Meet the New Cinnamon Roll Pie
This newcomer deserves its own spotlight. The Cinnamon Roll Pie takes warm, gooey cinnamon rolls, bakes them inside a pie crust, and tops them with cream cheese icing. It’s everything breakfast and dessert lovers could want — indulgent, nostalgic, and totally Instagram-worthy.
The Breakfast You Didn’t Know You Needed
Cracker Barrel’s holiday menu doesn’t stop at dinner. Try their French Toast Bake made with thick-cut country bread soaked in vanilla custard and cheesecake filling for $20.99. Or go savory with the Loaded Hashbrown Casserole, topped with bacon and extra cheese, starting at $22.49. Breakfast just became the new pre-Thanksgiving tradition.
A Thanksgiving Legend in the Making
Since 2010, Cracker Barrel has served more than 3.8 million pounds of turkey and 366,000 gallons of gravy on Thanksgiving Day alone. Those numbers prove one thing: America’s love for Cracker Barrel’s holiday spread runs deep. They’ve mastered the balance between comfort, convenience, and nostalgia — one gravy boat at a time.
Dine-In or Carry Out — Your Choice
If you’d rather skip the heating and serving altogether, dine in at your local Cracker Barrel. The full Thanksgiving menu will be available in stores across the country, complete with that cozy, Southern charm. Or grab a to-go meal, bring it home, and let the compliments roll in. Either way, you’re getting the same hearty goodness.
Order Early Before the Rush
Cracker Barrel’s Heat & Serve meals are available for pre-order now, with pickup from Nov. 22 to 30. The chain’s Thanksgiving days are some of its busiest all year, so ordering early means you’ll actually get to relax — and maybe even nap — this time around.
Why People Keep Coming Back
What makes Cracker Barrel’s Thanksgiving so special? It’s the consistency. Every dish is built around that Southern homestyle touch — rich, buttery, and comforting. For many families, it’s become more than a meal; it’s a holiday tradition that tastes just like home (without the pile of dishes afterward).
Thanksgiving Made Simple, Southern, and Sweet
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or keeping it small, Cracker Barrel’s 2025 Thanksgiving lineup turns holiday stress into satisfaction. With meals that serve any group size, desserts that make you drool, and sides that could stand alone, it’s no wonder millions skip the cooking. Have you tried Cracker Barrel’s Thanksgiving spread before — or do you have a favorite dish we missed? Tell us in the comments and share your go-to holiday tradition!
