In this episode of Cubs Out Loud, it’s time for another Let’s Talk About Food. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the guys take some time to discuss one of the most food-forward holidays of the year. In Part 1, the cubs take an economic approach to the holiday. With recent American government issues, listen in as the cubs discuss some turkey-themed frozen dinners that may help satisfy your Thanksgiving palate.

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LTAF: Thanksgiving Meal Challenge – Part 1

We’re just days away from the belly bursting holiday and the economy has become a challenge for folks across the United States. The recent SNAP benefits debacle from the government shutdown didn’t help any. So let’s see if we agree on some frozen meal selections that can give you some of the flavors of T-bird day but done on a reduced budget.

We’ve got four groupings of frozen meals that all include turkey and at least one side. Now the meal portions vary as do the prices. We’ve got classics and some interesting mixed up versions to consider. What do we think about the potential of these if the wallet isn’t able to handle the Americana big family spread of the Normal Rockwell era?

LOWER GROUPING

• $1.00 – Banquet Turkey Pot Pie
• $1.87 – Banquet Meal of Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, with Peas
• $2.27 – Hormel Turkey with Dressing [20g protein]
• $2.39 – Weight Watchers Smart Ones Turkey with Mashed Potatoes [19g protein]
• $2.76 – Marie Callender’s Turkey, Cheese, Tomato, Bacon, with Dressing Bowl [22g protein] ~~ Hot Brown Sandwich Wiki

MIDDLE #1 GROUPING

• $2.77 – Healthy Choice Top Chef Inspired Honey Pepper Glazed Turkey with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Wild Rice, and Onions [14g protein, 9g whole grains]
• $3.27 – Marie Callender’s Turkey Pot Pie [25g protein]
• $3.29 – Marie Callender’s Turkey and Dressing Thanksgiving Pie [14g protein]
• $3.48 – Marie Callender’s Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, with Green Beans and Carrot Slivers
• $3.48 – Marie Callender’s Honey Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, with Broccoli and Carrot Pieces [19g protein]

MIDDLE #2 GROUPING

• $3.49 – Healthy Choice Roasted Turkey, Dressing, Green Beans, with Cinnamon Apples [17g protein]
• $3.49 – Lean Cuisine Glazed Turkey, Dressing, with Sweet Potato Mash [14g protein]
• $3.49 – Lean Cuisine Roasted Turkey, Herb Dressing, with Cinnamon Apples [14g protein]
• $3.59 – Stouffer’s Roast Turkey, Dressing, with Mashed Potatoes [18g protein]
• $3.74 – Hungry Man Roasted Carved Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Mixed Veggies, and Cranberry Relish [16g protein]

HIGHER GROUPING

• $3.79 – Lean Cuisine Balance Bowls Roasted Turkey with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans (Cranberries?) [17g protein]
• $4.29 – Banquet Mega Meats Carved Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and Dressing [26g protein]
• $4.99 – Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Roasted Turkey with Herb Dressing and Cinnamon Apples [13g protein]
• $5.29 – Stouffer’s Fit Kitchen Rotisserie Turkey, Red Skin and Sweet Potatoes, with Green Beans [25g protein]
• $6.99 – Marie Callender’s Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, with Dressing (Meal to Share, 2.5 portions)

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