As the holiday season approaches, many households are searching for ways to keep expenses down. One option this year offers a complete, crowd-pleasing meal without a hefty price tag.
Ways to Keep Holiday Dinner Affordable
Holiday gatherings are a time for gratitude, but if you are responsible for the main meal, the costs can rise quickly. Turkey, side dishes, desserts, and all the extras can add up fast when you are feeding a group.
Fortunately, there are practical ways to put together everything needed for a festive meal without overspending.
Hy-Vee Holiday Meal Deal
Hy-Vee is helping shoppers cut costs with a holiday meal bundle designed to serve 10 people for under $35.
The offer includes 26 items, giving families a range of ingredients for a Thanksgiving-style dinner while keeping grocery spending manageable.
Hy-Vee’s Holiday Meal Deal includes the following items:
- Hy-Vee Frozen Turkey (up to 12 lbs.)
- Hy-Vee Cut Green Beans (three 14.5-oz. cans)
- Hy-Vee Whole Kernel Golden Corn (three 15.25-oz. cans)
- Hy-Vee Cream of Mushroom Soup (one 10.5-oz. can)
- Hy-Vee Salted Crispy Onions (one 6-oz. bag)
- Hy-Vee Corn Muffin Mix (two 8.5-oz. boxes)
- Hy-Vee One Step Russet Potatoes (one 5-lb. bag)
- Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries (one 12-oz. bag)
- Fresh Sweet Potatoes (three potatoes)
- Hy-Vee Mini Marshmallows (one 10-oz. bag)
- Hy-Vee Gravy Mix (two packets)
- Hy-Vee Stuffing Mix (two 6-oz. boxes)
- Hy-Vee Pumpkin (one 15-oz. can)
- Hy-Vee Evaporated Milk (one 12-oz. can)
- Hy-Vee Frozen Pie Crust
- Hy-Vee Original Whipped Topping (one 8-oz. container)
- Hy-Vee Brown & Serve White Dinner Rolls (12-count)
The holiday meal deal is available in stores and online for a limited seasonal window. Hy-Vee is also offering a Gluten-Free Holiday Meal Deal for $50 or less.
That means families have one less reason to worry about the cost of dinner during the holiday season. The focus can stay where it belongs: on time spent with family and friends.
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