How to Do a Group Thanksgiving For Under $40

By Jeanette Pavini

Updated on 11/27/2014 at 11:00 AM

Our friends at Coupons.com and savings expert Jeanette Pavini put together a Thanksgiving dinner menu on a budget, so you can host this year's festivities without breaking the bank.

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According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner comes to $49.04. You can purchase the same items and ingredients using coupons from Coupons.com totaling $39.12, which means that's a saving of almost 20 percent! So get your scissors ready, it's time to start clipping some coupons.

Menu:

  • Turkey
  • Green beans
  • Cranberries
  • Stuffing
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Rolls
  • Pumpkin pie
  • Total Cost: $39.12

Thanksgiving on a budget breakdown:

Butterball Whole Turkey

  • Original price: $1.98/lb ($31.68)
  • Sale price: $15.84
  • Coupons: $3
  • Final price: $12.84

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Green Beans (2)

  • Original price: $2 each / $4 total
  • Sale price: $1.79 each / $3.58 total
  • Coupons: $0.60
  • Final price: $2.98

Ocean Spray Fresh Cranberries

  • Original price: $2.49
  • Sale price: N/A
  • Coupons: $1
  • Final price: $1.49

Kraft's Stove Top Stuffing (2)

  • Original price: $2.99 each / $5.98 total
  • Sale price: $1.33 each / $2.66 total
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $2.66

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (2)

  • Original price: $2.50 each / $5 total
  • Sale price: $2 each / $4 total
  • Coupons: $0.75
  • Final price: $3.25

Betty Crocker Pie Crust Mix

  • Original price: $3.69
  • Sale price: $1
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $2.69

Betty Crocker Mashed Sweet Potato (2)

  • Original price: $1.59 each / $3.18 total
  • Sale price: $1.25 each / $2.50 total
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $2.50

Libby's Pumpkin Pie Mix 30 oz

  • Original price: $4.29
  • Sale price: $0.30
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $3.99

Clover Milk Gallon

  • Original price: $5.29
  • Sale price: N/A
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $3.73

Carrots 1/2 lb (3)

  • Original price: $0.17 each / $0.51 total
  • Sale price: N/A
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $0.51

Celery - 1/2 lb

  • Original price: $0.98
  • Sale price: N/A
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $0.98

Cool Whip

  • Original price: $2.99
  • Sale price: $1.49
  • Coupons: N/A
  • Final price: $1.50