Get ready to make a full Thanksgiving feast that’s easy, delicious, and totally doable on a budget! In this step-by-step video, Nicole shows you how to cook Thanksgiving dinner from start to finish — all for under $100. From savory sides and a perfectly roasted turkey to a cozy fall cocktail and dessert, this menu proves that you don’t need to spend a fortune to serve a crowd-pleasing holiday meal.
Nicole starts with a comforting Cornbread Dressing, then makes a classic Green Bean Casserole and her MawMaw’s Candied Yams, a sweet and nostalgic family favorite. For the main course, she roasts a flavorful Turkey and Chicken Drumsticks that deliver all the Thanksgiving flavor for less. To finish on a sweet note, Nicole bakes a warm Pumpkin Dump Cake, serves up Hawaiian Rolls and a gooey Baked Brie Appetizer, and shakes up a festive Apple Cider Mimosa.
Whether you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or just looking for ways to save time and money, this video is packed with budget-friendly recipes and practical tips to make your holiday meal special — without the stress.
Timestamps:
0:00 – How to Cook Thanksgiving Dinner for Under $100
0:16 – Cornbread Dressing
3:04 – Green Bean Casserole
4:56 – MawMaw’s Candied Yams
6:53 – Oven Roasted Turkey and Chicken Drumsticks
11:47 – Pumpkin Dump Cake
13:58 – Hawaiian Rolls
15:20 – Baked Brie Appetizer
16:30 – Apple Cider Mimosa
17:10 – Serving the Feast
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Get the recipes here:
Cornbread Dressing: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/19547/grandmas-corn-bread-dressing/
Green Bean Casserole: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13660/green-bean-casserole-i/
MawMaw’s Candied Yams: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24326/classic-candied-sweet-potatoes/
Oven Roasted Turkey and Chicken Drumsticks: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229658/oven-roasted-turkey-breast/
Pumpkin Dump Cake: https://www.thecountrycook.net/pumpkin-pie-dump-cake/#recipe
Baked Brie Appetizer: Place an 8-ounce wheel of brie on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, until soft and melty. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce, ½ finely chopped jalapeño, and 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar. Spoon the mixture over the warm brie and serve immediately with toasted crostini.
Apple Cider Mimosa: Pour 2 ounces of apple cider into a champagne flute or wine glass, then top with 4 ounces of chilled prosecco.
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What is this ladies name??
The pumpkin dump cake was a total disaster. I’ll never cook with pumpkin for the rest of my life.
Dont like links or ads on your screen. I cant see recipe amounts. FYI
Nicole McLaughlin-girl I just adore you. I cannot tell you the times my mother made this exact Thanksgiving meal-minus the appetizer and cocktail-and plus a store bought Marie Calendars pumpkin pie or pecan pie and some sort of store bough fruit pie with ice cream.
No potatoes!!!
No Jiffy for us. Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread Mix please!
I’m in Tennessee,not that far……what time is dinner?
My favorite cook❤
I was wondering about a pumpkin dump cake! Thank you! A dear friend loves pumpkin and we get together once a month for dinner and UNO. Easy and delish. Nicole goes out of her way to keep her recipes and kitchen tools mainstream, but I have a butter cutting gadget that perfectly slices a stick of cold butter. I used 24 slices (4×6) on a dump cake -first time ever making one (my own inspiration of an upside down pineapple upside down cake 😂). I think I only needed 4 or 6 extra slices from that second stick and my need for symmetry was satisfied. On that pineapple filling, I used 2 cans crushed pineapple and one can of chunks (didn’t need), brown sugar, cornstarch, a little lemon juice, and dotted maraschino cherries throughout. Yellow butter cake mix and butter pats,on top. It was amazing. It was like having my two favorites – pineapple pie and pineapple upside down cake. I share Nicole’s reels with my whole family. They are so fun and upbeat. You know it’s really good when she hits the counter. What a treasure.
This is SO perfect for a beginner, or first to host, or really for anyone that wants to eat a good thanksgiving meal. I mean who isn't cooking on the cheap these days? This is such a great menu, that looks, and likely tastes delicious!