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Thanksgiving is a fun holiday but we find that it is way more fun when we are not the ones who have to do all of the cooking and cleaning. It’s awesome when you can just show up and eat. However, that is not always feasible for some of us.

If we don’t do the cooking, it does not get done. Cracker Barrel, for their part, has heard our cries and they are trying to provide us with a better way.

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They are here to do the hard work for you, if you are looking to put your feet up and take a break this year. We could all use a day off from time to time. Sometimes, it is nice to use Thanksgiving as a day to relax with our loved ones, as opposed to spending the whole day on our feet in the kitchen.

All of the tasks that you dread the most are now covered by the good folks at Cracker Barrel. Your turkey will be cooked to absolute perfection. Your gravy and stuffing have never been better. It’s nice to entrust these tasks to a restaurant that can give them their full attention.

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Cracker Barrel is not the only restaurant that is offering up Thanksgiving dinners for your family this year, either. Some may decide to choose from a plethora of other options, including Denny’s, Costco, Whole Foods, and Hello Fresh. Cracker Barrel’s Heat ‘n Serve options are our go-to when we do not feel like cooking, though. The feast and family dinner options are both great.

The feast serves eight to ten, while the family dinner serves four to six. Each meal comes with an oven-roasted turkey breast, cornbread dressing (or stuffing), cranberry relish, sweet yeast rolls, and sweet potato casserole with pecans. One country side is included in the family meal, while the feast comes with two. A pecan and pumpkin pie is also included with the feast.

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Mashed potatoes, green beans, or mac and cheese are among the viable snack options. Place pre-orders ahead of time. The orders for each of these meals can be placed anytime on Cracker Barrel’s website for pickup on 11/22 or 11/23. The family dinner will run you $95, while the feast costs $145. Be sure to take a closer look at all of the add on items if you would like to further customize your family’s meal.