10 Cheap Publix Frozen Staples for Easy Holiday Meals
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Publix is known for selling entire Thanksgiving meals for a budget-friendly price of under $10 per person. This is especially convenient if you don’t have time to cook or don’t want to deal with a ton of cleanup.
But if you’re excited about preparing all your holiday favorites, you can also get some frozen staples now to get ready for the big day. These are some of the best — and affordable — frozen goods from Publix to make your holiday meal planning easier.
Whole Young Turkey
- Price: 49 cents per pound
Right now, you can get a frozen whole young turkey from Publix at a discount. It normally costs $2.59 a pound, so you’re saving over $2 per pound.
The turkeys themselves are 12 to 16 pounds. They’re lightly seasoned with salt, turkey broth, celery extract and pepper.
Butterball Frozen Boneless Turkey With Gravy
- Price: $15.99
Currently on sale at Publix is this three-pound frozen boneless turkey breast roast with gravy. It’s raw, so you’ll need to cook it thoroughly, but it’s otherwise simple to prepare. It even got handy cooking instructions on the back so you don’t have to worry about being a poultry pro to get it right.
Breyers Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Price: $5.89 for 48 ounces
You can never have too many desserts around the fall and winter holidays. But while you might want to bake the pie yourself, it doesn’t hurt to have some butter pecan ice cream on the side. This frozen treat from Publix also pairs well with scones and biscuits. It’s currently buy one, get one free.
Savannah Classics Cornbread Dressing
- Price: $8.19
If you’re going for that distinct Southern taste this Thanksgiving, this frozen cornbread dressing is a must. It’s all about those sweet potatoes, praline pecans, cornbread crumbs, chopped celery and onions and Southern spices. It’s good for a side dish to go along with your turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. It’s currently buy one, get one free.
Vegetarian Butternut Squash and Sage Ravioli
- Price: $5.09
A little non-traditional perhaps, but this frozen butternut squash and sage ravioli is perfect for anyone trying to steer clear of meat. As a side dish, it’ll go great with a green bean casserole, potatoes, cranberry sauce and all manner of holiday staples.
Frozen Vanilla Yogurt
- Price: $7.53
Trying to avoid heavier desserts this year? Check out this frozen vanilla yogurt from Publix. It’s sweet, but low-fat. Best of all, it pairs well with all sorts of pies and cobblers.
Frozen Butternut Squash
- Price: $3.09
Roasted butternut squash is a staple in many households this Thanksgiving. But if you’re worried about it going bad or taking up too much space in the refrigerator, you can get frozen, cubed squash instead. Simply add your favorite ingredients, like maple syrup and cinnamon, and cook it right on the stove.
Sweet Potato Casserole
- Price: $8.19
A good sweet potato casserole is a holiday hit, but it requires so much time — and so many ingredients — that you might want to get it frozen instead of making it from scratch. This 32-ounce frozen casserole from Publix is ready to go. All you need to do is toss it in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes. It’s currently buy one, get one free.
Frozen Pumpkin Pie
- Price: $10.79
This Marie Callender’s pumpkin pie comes frozen and ready to bake. All you need is an oven and a spare baking tray. Don’t forget about the whipped cream or ice cream that goes on the side. It’s currently buy one, get one free.
Frozen Dutch Apple Pie
- Price: $10.79
Apple pie is a holiday classic. But if you’re running out of time (or forgot to get one more dessert), Publix has you covered.
This 38-ounce frozen dutch apple pie by Marie Callender is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving event. And just like pumpkin pie, it goes great with a bit of ice cream or frozen yogurt. It’s also currently buy one, get one free.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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