What's on Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving to-go menu? Here's what to order, when and what to know.
We get it. Prepping a Thanksgiving feast for your loved ones can be a lot. But if you're completely overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel, there are plenty of options to choose from, from going out to a restaurant or ordering a spread to go.
If that's the route you choose to take, one iconic Southern chain's got you covered. Cracker Barrel has announced its 2023 lineup of Thanksgiving treats guaranteed to provide a hassle-free meal.
There's no shame in that game − and you won't be alone. Thanksgiving is a busy time for Cracker Barrel − since 2010, the Tennessee-based restaurant company has served more than 3.8 million pounds of turkey, 366,400 gallons of gravy, and more than 3 million pounds of sweet potato casserole on Turkey Day.
Cracker Barrel seasonal menu items include country-fried turkey, pancake tacos
To be honest, Cracker Barrel had me at cinnamon roll pie, described as "cinnamon rolls baked into pie crust with cream cheese icing." Diners can choose a slice or make it a breakfast with eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, and choice of breakfast side.
Other seasonal favorites include the country-fried turkey (because why not?) with gravy, two sides, cranberry relish and your choice of buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, and the pancake tacos, a new item available through Nov. 21 that consists of two buttermilk pancakes folded and filled with bacon, fried egg and cheese, served with a side of maple syrup and choice of breakfast side.
It's not Thanksgiving without pie and Cracker Barrel has a number of seasonal options to whet your appetite, including pumpkin, chocolate pecan, and apple streusel.
Cracker Barrel offers 2 Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve to-go menus
There are several “Heat N’ Serve” holiday options available that serve up to 10 people.
The Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Family Dinner (serves four to six) includes oven-roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy, sweet potato casserole, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, choice of one Country Side and sweet yeast rolls. Cost: $99.99
The Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Feast (serves eight to 10) includes two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, choice of two Country Sides, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Cost: $149.99
Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve meals can be picked up from Nov. 18-25. Orders placed for pickup Nov. 20-21 will receive a $5 bonus card for a Thanksgiving Dinner or a $10 bonus card for a Thanksgiving Feast.
Turkey breast, sides like macaroni and cheese, green beans and cornbread dressing, and a variety of desserts can be ordered separately. Orders can be made at crackerbarrel.com.
Is Cracker Barrel open on Thanksgiving?
Cracker Barrel is open regular business hours Thanksgiving Day and serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal beginning at 11 a.m. If dining in, you can use the Online Wait List to lessen your wait time, which is posted for the location you choose on the website.
Whether you're staying close to home or traveling, there are plenty of Cracker Barrels to choose from. There are 660 company-owned locations in 45 states; in Tennessee alone, you can choose from Cracker Barrels in 40 cities (five in Knoxville, four in Nashville and two in Memphis). For hours of operation on Thanksgiving Day, be sure to check the website of the restaurant you choose to visit at crackerbarrel.com.
Liz Kellar is a Tennessee Connect reporter. Email liz.kellar@knoxnews.com. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving: See what's on the menu, when to order
