The Best Store-Bought Thanksgiving Dishes
Just put it in a fancy dish, and nobody's any wiser.
As much as you may want to make an entirely home-cooked meal, sometimes you've got to cut yourself some slack (hey, life happens). These dishes are so good people will beg for the recipe—it's your call whether you show them the box it came from.
Nancy's Petite Quiches
Just count up all the times someone says, "I can't believe you went to this much trouble!" as they load up their cocktail napkins with three or four of these mini quiches. Everybody will devour the cheesy bacon ones—and you might even get picky eaters to sneak in a little bit of greens with the Swiss cheese and spinach variety.
Where to Find Them: Most major grocery stores and bulk retailers, like Sam's Club and Costco
Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes
Whether you prefer garlic-infused or traditional mashed potatoes, you can't go wrong with Bob Evans. These potatoes are so rich and creamy, some people have told us they've stopped making homemade ones altogether.
Where to Find Them: Grocery Stores
Publix Homestyle Gravy
If the thought of skimming fat from turkey drippings makes your lips curl in disgust (it's an involuntary reaction! You can't control it!), try this premade version, which isn't as salty as most jarred brands.
Where to Find It: Publix Supermarkets
Dole Kale Caesar Salad Kit
This salad kit features kale, spinach and shredded broccoli, which you can toss with the included packets of shaved parmesan and romano cheeses, garlic croutons and Caesar dressing, for a sophisticated, instant starter. You fancy now.
Where to Find It: Grocery stores
Boston Market Sweet Potato Casserole
Boston Market recently announced that its Thanksgiving sales have skyrocketed 100 percent in the last five years, and after tasting the brand's Sweet Potato Casserole, we can see why. It's mixed with molasses and topped with toasted marshmallows and a brown sugar streusel that could hold its own against your grandma's tried-and-true recipe.
Where to Find It: Boston Market
Stouffer's Macaroni and Cheese
This gooey, melty mac & cheese is every bit as thick and creamy as the homemade variety—only you don't have to spend $14 in cheese and bother making a bechamel.
Where to Find It: Grocery stores
Marketside Savory Garlic Knots
You can bake these doughy knots right in their foil pack, then pop them into the bread basket and serve. No dealing with yeast, mincing garlic or anything. Yasss!
Where to Find It: Walmart
Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This velvety soup tastes just like the version you can find at the chain's cafes, but you can find it in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, saving you a trip.
Where to Find It: Grocery stores
Trader Joe's Rustic Apple Tarte
The imperfect crust looks totally homemade; the craveworthy blend of flavors—a mix of apples, cream cheese, cinnamon, sugar and slivered almonds—makes it seem like you were trained by the Barefoot Contessa herself. Wipe a little flour on your cheeks and no one will be any wiser.
Where to Find It: Trader Joe's
T.G.I. Friday's Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip
Just grab a bag of chips as you dash through the grocery store, and you're all set for one killer Thanksgiving appetizer.
Where to Find It: Grocery stores, Target, Walmart
Stove Top Savory Herbs Stuffing
The red box is universally known for a reason, it seems—it recently won a boxed stuffing taste test, beating out blends from Pepperidge Farm, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and more.
Where to Find It: Grocery stores
Sweet Potato Pie
Who can resist wanting to try Patti LaBelle's famous sweet potato pie, especially after this unforgettable review?! (Fair warning: It may be hard to find—Walmart reported it sold one pie every second for the 72 hours after the review video went viral.)
Where to Find It: Walmart
Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
You won't be fooling anyone that this dish is homemade, but it's a Thanksgiving staple for a reason. Your table will feel like it's missing something without it, and this year, you can impress everyone with the real reason the can's label appears to be upside-down.
Where to Find It: Grocery stores
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