This year, we’re embracing every bit of comfort and tradition—without breaking the bank. With ALDI’s special promotion, you can build a full Thanksgiving spread for ten people for just around $40. That’s roughly $4 per person.
In this post, I’ll walk you through a complete menu—from appetizers to dessert—using the very items included in that ALDI deal. I’ll also share simple, tasty recipes to make everything easy for you and your family. Because here at The Savvy Bite, we believe delicious and budget-friendly can go hand in hand.
🛒 What’s on the ALDI “Feast for 10” list
Here’s a quick snapshot of what can be done with all ALDI includes in this budget-friendly spread:
- A whole turkey (about 14 lb)
- Rolls (Hawaiian sweet rolls)
- Mac & Cheese (shells & cheese x2)
- Stuffing (chicken or cornbread stuffing mixes x2)
- Mashed potatoes (Russet potatoes, onions, broth, etc)
- Gravy mix (brown gravy mix x3)
- Green bean casserole (cut green beans x2, cream of mushroom soup, French-fried onions)
- Sweet potato casserole (sweet potatoes 3 lbs)
- Cranberries (fresh cranberries)
- Pumpkin pie (canned pumpkin + pie crust)
With these ingredients on hand, I’ve built a full menu and simple recipes below.
Appetizers & Starters
Start your meal with something light, tasty, and budget-friendly.
1. Sweet Roll Turkey Sliders
What you’ll use: Hawaiian sweet rolls (from the list)
2. Baby Carrot & Celery Crudité with Ranch Dip
What you’ll use: Baby peeled carrots + celery (on ALDI list)
Entree
4. Roasted Whole Turkey with Herbs
What you’ll use: Whole turkey + poultry seasoning & herbs (on ALDI list)
Sides
Here are five classic sides adapted to your budget list.
5. Creamy Mashed Potatoes
What you’ll use: Russet potatoes (10 lb bag), yellow onions (3 lb) from the list
6. Green Bean Casserole
What you’ll use: Cut green beans x2, condensed cream of mushroom soup, French fried onions (all on list)
7. Sweet Potato Casserole
What you’ll use: Sweet potatoes (3 lb), mini marshmallows (on list)
8. Classic Stuffing
What you’ll use: Stuffing mix x2, chicken broth, yellow onions, celery (from list)
9. Cranberry Sauce
What you’ll use: Fresh cranberries (on list)
Dessert
10. Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping
What you’ll use: Canned pumpkin (15 oz), pie crust (2-count) from list, whipped dairy topping
Timeline & Tips for a Smooth Thanksgiving
- 2–3 days ahead: Shop your ALDI items. Turkey may need thawing if frozen.
- Day before: Prep the stuffing mix (without baking), peel and cut potatoes and sweet potatoes, make cranberry sauce, sauté onions & celery for stuffing.
- Thanksgiving morning: Start roasting the turkey. While it’s in the oven, assemble the mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole (but wait to bake), green bean casserole (but wait to bake), and rolls.
- 30 minutes before serving: Bake the sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, and rolls warm. Make gravy from drippings/broth + gravy mix. Carve turkey and let rest.
- Serve: Arrange everything buffet style or table style. Let guests serve themselves a little of each dish.
Why This Menu Works for The Savvy Bite
- Budget-friendly: The entire core spread is based on the ALDI $40 deal for 10 people.
- Family-friendly: Classic dishes that both kids and adults love—rolls, mac & cheese, sweet potatoes, green beans.
- Simple but satisfying: Recipes don’t require exotic ingredients or complicated techniques—just basic cooking confidence.
- Flexible: If you already have some pantry staples (sugar, eggs, butter, milk), you can stick very closely to budget. If you need to buy a few items, you still’ll be very economical.
- Leftovers? Yes please! Turkey sandwiches, mashed potato cakes, sweet potato mash warmed the next day—stretch your feast further.
Final Thoughts
This Thanksgiving, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor or tradition just because you’re watching your budget. With the ALDI “feast for 10” framework, you’ve got a strong base of ingredients, and with the recipes above you can turn those into a full, festive meal that your family will remember.
Here at The Savvy Bite, we’re all about making big meals feel manageable—both in the kitchen and on the wallet. Let me know how your feast turns out (and if you personalize any of the recipes!).
Happy Thanksgiving — and happy saving! 🍂🦃
— Your budget-friendly foodie, The Savvy Bite
