News just in!! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you can look forward to paying less for your favorite Trader Joe’s items. Now is the perfect time to stock up and save some money. What's more, you can treat the family to a delightful Thanksgiving meal this year because prices on these 30 Trader Joe’s items just dropped. Spoil your guests with delightful starters, scrumptious side dishes, elegant desserts, and fresh turkeys that land on the 14th of November 2024.
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1. Nuts About Rosemary Mix
Price: $7.99 12 oz
When having a get-together, you always need to have snacks on hand for those who rock up hungry. Nuts About Rosemary mix is the perfect snack to add to a cheese platter for that football game. It’s filled with cashews, roasted almonds, pecans, and hazelnuts and spiced with sea salt, a dash of sugar, and rosemary.
2. Turkeys
Price per pound:
- Organic: $3.99
- Glatt Kosher: $3.49
- All Natural Brined: $2.99
Pick up your favorite choice of turkey at Trader Joe’s on the 14th. Organic turkeys are brineless, have giblets, and are unseasoned, so you can flavor it up as you please. If you're looking for a tasty bird that saves time, the All Natural Brined Turkeys are soaked in a salty-sweet brine and may contain giblets. Glatt Kosher Turkeys are washed and salted. Whichever turkey you choose, everyone will want a second helping. If you’re unsure how to cook a turkey, check out our guide here.
3. Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips
Price: $2.99 6 oz
These thinly sliced slow-cooked kettle chips with a delightful blend of onion powder, thyme, salt, garlic powder, sage, and celery taste just like a Thanksgiving dinner. They will be a perfect addition to your football cheese platter if you’re not in the mood for leftover turkey and just want a crispy crunch.
4. Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn
Price: $2.99 5 oz
There is something special about the rich flavors of savory seasoning. To make your Thanksgiving feel festive, pick up a packet of these Thanksgiving stuffing-seasoned popcorn. They are light and airy and have a special blend of sage, celery, parsley, thyme, and black pepper. Try mixing a bag with a few candied pecans or dried cranberries.
5. Triple Crème Apple Brandy Brie
Price: $12.99 per pound
Brie pairs well with something sweet; this French brie is perfect for the holidays. It is made with apple brandy from Normandy, and it’s fruity and super creamy. It will be a perfect addition to your snack platter. Before serving, allow it to reach room temperature; this will make it easier to spread on those lovely cream crackers.
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6. Organic Persimmons
Price: $3.99 1-pound bag
No need to wait for your persimmons to ripen; these are ready to eat right away. Their texture is surprisingly crisp, similar to that of an apple, and they boast a unique mild peach, apricot, plum, and cinnamon flavor. Get creative and chop up the persimmon and add it to salads, yogurt, or cereal. You can also add slices to your snack platter and serve it with triple crème brie or make jelly or jam.
7. Toscano Cheese Soaked in Chardonnay Wine
Price: $10.99 1lb
This delicious cheese made with fresh milk from local farms is a must-have for Thanksgiving. The cows have not been treated with hormones. Each wheel is soaked in a buttery bright Chardonnay, giving it a hint of oak barrel notes and a sweet citrus flavor. This cheese would complement your platter in more ways than one.
8. Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip
Price: $4.99 7.5 oz
This aged Parmesan nutty-flavored cheese spread and dip is infused with Syrah wine. It is rich and creamy and has a slight hint of fruitiness. As a spread, it will make an excellent addition to leftover turkey bagels and sandwiches. Add it to the platter for guests to dip flatbreads, veggies, chips, and crackers into. If you really want to create a festive Thanksgiving treat, mix in a packet of chopped cashews or almonds and then roll them into bite-sized balls.
9. Seasonal Bouquets
Price: $3.99 – $12.99
Flowers make any occasion special, and at Trader Joe’s you can choose from an array of bouquets to suit your budget. Welcome your guests with a beautiful bouquet centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table.
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10. Scallopini Potatoes
Price: $4.49 18 oz
Improve any meal with these thinly sliced potatoes covered in a delicious savory cream sauce with a combination of four Italian cheeses. They can be prepared in the oven for 45 minutes or in the microwave for 11 minutes.
11. Cheesy Creamy Greens & Veggies
Price: $4.49 16 oz
Calling all cheesy vegetable aficionados. This flavorful packet of cheesy creamy greens & veggies is filled with Brussels sprouts, onion, spinach, kale, and dried porcini mushrooms covered in a luxurious mozzarella and provolone salty-sweet sauce. It would make an excellent side dish to accompany your Thanksgiving turkey. At such a great price, you should stock up the freezer while you can.
12. Condensed Cream of Portabella Mushroom Soup
Price: $1.99 11 oz
If you want to feel safe and cozy indoors while it's chilly outside, then it’s time to pick up some condensed cream of portabella mushroom soup. Its deep savory flavor and creamy texture pair well with a green bean casserole or bacon quiche.
13. Gourmet Fried Onion Pieces
Price: $2.99 8 oz
These crunchy, crispy melt-in-your-mouth-savory fried onion pieces will pair well as a topper with a green bean casserole. However, there are many other ways to enjoy them too. Sprinkle some on a hotdog, hamburger, nachos, or a leftover turkey sandwich. You’ll absolutely love it.
14. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Price: $2.99 18 oz
An extraordinary Thanksgiving side dish is some mashed sweet potatoes. While you can peel, boil, and mash them yourself, you can save time and skip all of that and pick up a ready-made packet on sale now. If you want to enhance them, add a blob of salted butter, black pepper, and cinnamon.
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15. Mini Marshmallows
Price: $2.99 10 oz
In time for hot cocoa season, pick up a packet of pillowy gelatin and gluten-free mini marshmallows. They’re also great for making a scrumptious sweet potato casserole or choco pie.
16. Egg Nog Greek Yogurt
Price: 99 ¢ 5.3 oz cups
Next, we have a rich and creamy egg nog Greek yogurt. The yogurt is mixed with nutmeg, cane sugar, and egg yolks and has a lovely light golden color. Add it to your favorite cereal, eat it on its own, or pair it with an apple cinnamon bun.
17. Brined Bone-In Half Turkey Breast
Price: $9.99 per pound each breast is approximately 2.5 lbs
Now you can enjoy turkey anytime with zero prep work. First, it is marinated in a tasty brine of garlic herb butter, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Then it is seared and cooked slowly using the sous-vide method. As it is fully cooked, you simply need to heat it up in the microwave or oven. Finally, each breast will serve 4-5 people.
18. Herb Seasoned Brined Bone-In Half Turkey
Price: $4.99 per pound
Perfect for a small Thanksgiving gathering, this turkey is rubbed with traditional spices and topped with a disk of butter. All you need to do is place it on a baking sheet and tuck the butter between the breast and the skin, then roast in the oven. Furthermore, the turkey is flat, so it will cook evenly and crisp up nicely with a beautiful golden brown color.
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19. Turkey Gravy
Price: $1.69 17.6 oz
An all-family favorite is a juicy roasted turkey with vegetables, stuffing, and of course gravy. Save time with this ready-in-minutes gravy. All you need to do is shake, open, and pour it into a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan and heat it up, then serve. You can even add some extra spices to make it taste more ‘homemade.’
20. Gluten-Free Gravy
Price: $3.99 16 oz
Trader Joe’s has always sold wonderful gravy that comes in a box that can always be on hand in the pantry. You will be excited to know that they have a new gluten-free turkey gravy. This gravy has a rich flavor made from turkey fat and turkey meat and kettle cooked in batches. The thickener used is cornstarch, and it is complemented by spices and savory herbs to give it a delicious, rich flavor.
21. Cornbread Stuffing Mix
Price: $4.99 12.4 oz
A Thanksgiving meal is not complete without the beloved stuffing. It can be cooked in the turkey, on the stovetop, or in a casserole. Furthermore, it’s made with cornbread croutons and toasted white bread flavors such as sage, chicken broth, mushrooms, oregano, garlic, onion, and celery. In a saucepan, simply add the contents of the packet, butter, and water and bring to a low boil for about 4-5 minutes. After that, fold in the bread and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
22. Gluten-Free Stuffing Mix
Price: $6.49 12.4 oz
You will be happy to know that there is also gluten-free stuffing available; it is prepared the same way as the cornbread stuffing on the stove in a casserole or stuffed into your turkey. It is also seasoned with oregano, celery, mushrooms, chicken broth, sage, and onion. But what’s the difference? The croutons are made from tapioca flour, rice flour, potato flour, and brown rice flour. One box is enough for a 10-14 pound turkey.
23. Cheesy Herby Biscuits
Price: $4.99 12 oz (contains 6 biscuits)
Defiantly, without a doubt, your choice of protein is the focus point on your plate, and vegetables provide a complementary taste. However, another important starch is the roll. Whether it’s in the form of a small baguette, dinner roll, or biscuit, it’s a vital component to soak up hearty, rich gravy. These frozen cheesy herb biscuits are made with a perfectly flaky, buttery dough and flavored with thyme, rosemary, cheddar, and parmesan cheese. Bake from frozen in an unpreheated oven for 30 minutes at 375°F.
24. Butter
Price: $3.99 1 pound
For all sorts of baking and cooking, choose salted or unsalted butter. Add a blob to your mashed potatoes or make a nice basting for your roast butter is the perfect choice. Each block is made from the finest pasteurized grade AA cream.
25. Butter with Brown Sugar & Maple Syrup
Price: $2.99 4 oz
Enjoy this oh-so-spreadable butter with brown sugar and maple syrup this fall. It’s ideal for all kinds of breakfast dishes like a flaky croissant, waffles, crispy hashbrowns, cheesy omelets, and English muffins.
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26. Cranberry Sauce
Price: $2.99 12 oz
Cranberry sauce is a must-have at any Thanksgiving meal. This one comes in a jar and is a simple combination of sugar, water, cranberries, and pectin that creates a velvety texture and sweet-tart flavor.
27. Cranberry Ginger Chutney
Price: $2.49 8 oz
Add a touch of Indian cuisine to your Thanksgiving meal. To maintain a chunky texture, the cranberries are first lightly boiled. Then it's combined with cayenne, ginger, and garlic, giving it a savory flavor profile that pairs well with the fruitiness of the cranberries.
28. Harvest Apple Salad Kit
Price: $3.99 9.2 oz
Next, complement any autumn dinner with a harvest apple salad. It includes any or all of the following: crunchy pecan pieces, spinach, green oak lettuce, kale, tango, red oak lettuce, green leaf lettuce, butter lettuce, radicchio, red leaf lettuce, mizuna, lolla rosa, green chard, red chard, arugula, and frisee. What’s more, they added dried apple chips with cinnamon, cheddar, and a tasty apple vinaigrette featuring savory spices, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and concentrated apple juice.
29. Grand Reserve Carneros Chardonnay
Price: $12.99 750 ml
Complement your Thanksgiving meal with this moderately dry Chardonnay made with grapes from the Carneros region. It has been aged for eight months in French oak barrels and then bottled unfiltered. You will be fascinated by the aromas of marzipan, peach blossom, and Fuji apple. It is then complemented by notes of baked peaches, Asian pear, lemon curd, soft spices, and vanilla oak.
30. Sparkling Honeycrisp
Price: $1.69 12 fluid oz
This refreshing drink contains only three ingredients: water, Honeycrisp apple juice, and bubbles. Enjoy it on its own, create sparking cocktails garnished with cherries or slices of oranges, or pour it over some French vanilla ice cream.
Final Thoughts
Isn’t it wonderful that the prices on these 30 Trader Joe’s items just dropped? Just in time for Thanksgiving. What are you waiting for? Jump in the car and head on down to your nearest Trader Joe’s now. Happy shopping!
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