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How to Make a Thanksgiving Meal Under $45 at Trader Joe’s

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at FIU chapter.

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? One trip to this supermarket this holiday season could be your solution to buying everything from the turkey to the cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving Table for a low cost. Here are some menu ideas with some of the many dishes and food items you can find at Trader Joe’s for less than $45!

Let’s Bring that Turkey!

· Fresh Young Turkeys — All natural, there is even a kosher one! $2/lb

· Turkey-Stuffed Squash $5

· Breaded Turkey-Less Stuffed Roast with Gravy — For our vegetarians! $10

· Cranberry Sauce $2

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Ellie Haun

Delicious Side Dishes! 

· Turkey and Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips $2

· Cornbread Stuffing Mix — You just have to add broth and butter and it’s done! $4

· Turkey Cranberry Apple Salad $4

· Frozen Mashed Potatoes $2

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Dessert Time!

· Rustic Apple Tarte $5

· Pecan Pie Ice Cream $5

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Don’t forget the wine!

· Charles Shaw Wine $2 per bottle

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Total = $43

As college students, we shouldn’t be left without our nice Thanksgiving meals just because we don’t have time to cook, or because we live on a low budget. Trader Joe’s gives us the option to have an affordable and delicious Thanksgiving dinner that can be quickly prepared! It has options for those who keep koshers, vegetarians and even those that want to watch their weight.

This year, you are out of excuses to not enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with your family or friends; you can even surprise your guests with an amazing dinner!

Head to Trader Joe’s, just 15 minutes away from MMC campus:

9205 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33156

Trader Joe's Snacks Grocery supermarket
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