14 Dollar Tree Finds That Belong On Your Table This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a holiday about gratitude, but it's hard to feel the love when you're obligated to put in too much time and money in order to celebrate. To save on effort, you could always have your holiday dinner at a restaurant, but that can be pretty pricey. (Even a fast food Thanksgiving meal isn't all that affordable these days.) You can, however, avoid overspending on Turkey Day by making use of cheap, labor-saving food products available at Dollar Tree.

Yes, you may still need to supplement the dinner table with a few items that Dollar Tree doesn't carry. Chief among these is the turkey, since Dollar Tree's freezer case isn't really large enough to stock these. There are also no pre-baked pumpkin pies on offer, nor does Dollar Tree's website currently list canned pumpkin pie filling. However, the stores do carry ingredients for other traditional sides and desserts, with many in the form of easy-to-make mixes. There are also a few items that are all ready to eat (or drink). 

If you purchase every item on this list, you'll have spent a grand total of $20.25. Even with multiples of some items, plus a few pieces of the harvest-themed décor that fills Dollar Tree's aisles this time of year, you may still have enough room in the budget to splurge on a precooked turkey and bakery pumpkin pie. Now that's the kind of low-effort, low-dollar holiday we can all be truly thankful for!

Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving tradition with midcentury roots, created in the Campbell's Soup test kitchen back in the 1950s. Some cooks may swap the canned soup component for a different type of cream sauce, but the one ingredient that can't be substituted is the green beans themselves. For an extra-flavorful casserole, look for Glory Foods Southern Style Green Beans. They're seasoned with brown sugar, garlic, and smoke flavoring, and one five-star review from a Dollar Tree shopper says " ... the seasoned liquid really soaks into the beans and gives them a nice flavor."

You can find 15-ounce cans of Glory Foods Southern Style Green Beans at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Is mac and cheese a Thanksgiving side? In some households, it absolutely is, and even José Andrés agrees. While the pilgrims didn't eat it, it does have roots that trace back to Thomas Jefferson's enslaved chef James Hemings. For gourmet mac and cheese made easy, try Premier Pantry Smoked Gouda Elbows And Cheese Macaroni Dinner. Dollar Tree customers award this product five stars as well, with even boxed mac and cheese skeptics raving about the flavor. "i cant stop thinking about this box, this changed my life," enthused one, while another noted that she'd served it to hundreds of people and they preferred it to her homemade version.

Purchase 8-ounce boxes of Premier Pantry Smoked Gouda Elbows And Cheese Macaroni Dinner at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Abigail's Kitchen Turkey Flavor Stuffing Mix can drastically reduce the prep time for a perennially popular side. No slicing, dicing, or chopping; just boil a pot of water with a stick of butter and stir in the contents of the box. Are stove burners at a premium for you? This stuffing can also be cooked in the microwave. While you can use the finished product as stuffing, both the USDA and Bobby Flay recommend serving it as dressing instead, because zero raw poultry contact makes this more hygienic.

Abigail's Kitchen Family SIze Turkey Flavor Stuffing Mix is available in 9-ounce boxes at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

In addition to bread-based stuffing or dressing, no Thanksgiving table would be complete without rolls or biscuits. We prefer the latter, especially if there's flavor baked right in. The easiest way to achieve this is with a pouch of Pillsbury Cheddar Garlic Biscuit Mix. All you need to do is mix in some milk, although you can add extra cheese if you wish. Plop spoonfuls of biscuit mix on a pan, bake for about 10 minutes, and watch as the biscuits get gobbled down.

Dollar Tree sells 7-ounce pouches of Pillsbury Cheddar Garlic Biscuit Mix for $1.50.

There's no need to put yourself out making homemade cranberry sauce, since it turns out that Americans actually prefer the canned kind. A 2019 Ocean Spray survey found that 73% of people picked the jellied kind, while a 2025 survey commissioned by Stop & Shop reported it to be the top choice of 55% of poll respondents. (59% of them even used the can ridges as a cutting guide.) Ruby Kist Jellied Cranberry Sauce ticks all the boxes and even has a five-star review from a shopper who appreciates both the quality and low price point.

Ruby Kist Jellied Cranberry Sauce is available in 14-ounce cans at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Pies are the classic Thanksgiving dessert, but they're even more appreciated when à la mode is an option. A carton of Founders Street Vanilla Bean Ice Cream goes with just about anything, while Founders Street Butter Pecan Ice Cream is an excellent alternate flavor for such pies as pecan, pumpkin, and even apple.

Buy 14-ounce cartons of Founders Street Vanilla Bean and Butter Pecan Ice Cream at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Instant mashed potatoes have many hidden virtues. Not only do they make an unobtrusive sauce thickener, but when served in their intended form, they also make a pretty palatable potato puree. Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes can be reconstituted with the addition of butter, milk, and salt, although you can make them even tastier with garlic powder, shredded cheese, sour cream, or other embellishments. Either way, they're quite a satisfying side when served with turkey and gravy.

Dollar Tree has 6.2-ounce, 8-serving pouches of Idahoan Original Mashed Potatoes for $1.50.

In the run-up to Thanksgiving each year, numerous column inches (or pixels) are devoted to figuring out which wines go best with turkey, but does anyone ever ask what the proper pairing is for cranberry sauce? No, nor should they, because cranberry sauce is best when accompanied by Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cranberry. This beverage echoes the dish's tart flavor while also bringing in elements of sweeter fruit for contrast. It's also zero proof, which means it can be enjoyed by your sober friends, too.

Pick up 8.4-ounce bottles of Martinelli's Sparkling Apple Cranberry at Dollar Tree for $1.25.

If you do any scratch cooking for your Thanksgiving meal, Dollar Tree is a great place to shop for baking supplies. One such item, Nature's Garden Chopped Pecans, is available in small packages that are ideal if you only need a few tablespoons at a time. (Larger amounts might grow stale after a few weeks in the pantry.) Each bag holds enough pecans to add crunch to a casserole or sprinkle over baked goods and ice cream.

You can buy 1.25-ounce bags of Nature's Garden Chopped Pecans at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Dollar Tree may not have the makings for pumpkin pie, but it does have Pillsbury Perfectly Pumpkin Cookie Mix. All you need to add is a little water and less than half a stick of butter to make about a dozen cookies. For an all-Dollar Tree Thanksgiving dessert, you could also press the cookie dough into a pie pan, bake it, and fill the pumpkin cookie crust with a pint of the aforementioned Founders Street ice cream.

6.5-ounce pouches of Pillsbury Perfectly Pumpkin Cookie Mix are available at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Even if you're not going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house for Thanksgiving, you can still give your house a touch of old-timey charm with the addition of a grandma-style candy bowl. Dollar Tree not only has plenty of bowls to choose from, but it also sells the perfect Thanksgiving candy to fill them with: Goetze's Pumpkin Pie Caramel Creams. 

Goetze's has been in the caramel candy business for 130 years, and this recent fall-flavored addition to the lineup has been delighting Dollar Tree shoppers since the store first carried it. "If you like pumpkin pie, you'll like these. I am going back to buy more!" declared one, while others agreed that the taste is very pumpkin-y.

Dollar Tree sells 4-ounce bags of Goetze's Pumpkin Pie Caramel Creams for $1.25.

If there's one downside to a precooked turkey, it's that it won't supply you with the makings for gravy. And even if you're roasting your own, these birds often require supplementing with store-bought gravy. Heinz HomeStyle Turkey Gravy makes an excellent choice, since it's not only budget-friendly, but is also made with turkey broth for real homemade taste. "This Heinz Turkey Gravy is outstanding!" enthused a shopper who said they always keep a few jars in the pantry.

Find 12-ounce jars of Heinz HomeStyle Turkey Gravy at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Yams and sweet potatoes are technically different vegetables, except in American supermarkets, where the two terms may be used interchangeably. For making Thanksgiving sides like candied yams or sweet potato casserole, a can of Bruce's Yams (which are actually sweet potatoes in syrup) serves equally well.

Pick up 15-ounce cans of Bruce's Yams at Dollar Tree for $1.50.

Spending a solo Thanksgiving is one of those rites of passage many of us experience at some time or other — college students, empty nesters, retirees, or people who simply want a break from socializing. Despite what Hallmark movies would have us believe, there's nothing wrong with celebrating the holiday alone with a Banquet Turkey Pot Pie. This maintains a tie to tradition without saddling you with cooking chores or leftovers you'll never be able to finish.

Dollar Tree sells 7-ounce Banquet Turkey Pot Pies for $1.25.