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Aldi Christmas Dinner on a Budget

December 21, 2021

Aldi Christmas Dinner on a Budget

Looking for a plan to create a delicious Aldi Christmas dinner on a budget?  Holiday meals can really put a strain on the grocery budget if you aren’t careful.  The key to staying on budget is to plan a simple meal that utilizes both inexpensive ingredients as well as items that are normally on sale for the holiday season.

That’s why this Christmas menu plan features a spiral cut ham as it’s main star.  If you are trying to do Christmas dinner on the cheap there is no denying that ham can be your best friend.  Even with the rising food prices we have seen over the past year, ham at Aldi this Christmas season is still just $0.95/lb.  A real bargain!

A Simple and Delicious Aldi Christmas Dinner on a Budget

Christmas Dinner on a Budget at Aldi
Cheesy Potato Casserole Ingredients

This Aldi Christmas dinner meal plan is not only easy on your wallet, but it also requires minimal time in the kitchen preparing it which means more time to spend with your loved ones!  I don’t mind making a big, elaborate meal but sometimes quick and easy is a nice change!

Here’s what is included on our Budget Friendly Aldi Christmas Dinner Menu:

Spiral Cut Glazed Ham 

Mine was 9.5 lbs so it cost me around $9.00.  It made enough to feed us dinner and a ton of leftovers which we will be using to make ham and bean soup, some ham sandwiches (on the leftover dinner rolls), and ham and eggs for breakfast one morning during Christmas break.

Cheesy Potato Casserole 

This is a classic favorite recipe of many families.  I often make it as a side for holiday meals because it is a filling and satisfying casserole, it only costs around $6 to make, and it makes a lot so we end up with some leftovers….yum!

Steamed Cut Green Beans

Green beans go great with ham.  A bag of Aldi’s steamable cut green beans is $0.78.  If you have more than 4 people, you may want a second bag.  If green beans aren’t your thing, you can substitute them for one of the other steamed bags of veggies such as corn, mixed veggies, or peas.  Canned veggies are also an affordable option at about $0.50 a can!

Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls

 These go so great with ham!  The package comes with 12 dinner rolls so you will likely have leftovers.  They make tasty slider sandwiches with the leftover ham :-). Normally these rolls cost around $1.69 a package but the price is $2.09 this year.  A little steep but still worth it in my opinion!  If you are looking for a cheaper alternative for dinner rolls, the Brown N’ Serve Dinner Rolls are just $0.99 for a package of 12 and are also very good!

Dessert: Cheesecake Slices

For dessert, there are a lot of options but we went with cheesecake slices.  They are so good and easy to serve.  A twin pack is $1.99 so to serve 4 you will need two packages.   The cheesecake packs come in plain or turtle.  The turtle cheesecake has caramel, pecans, and chocolate on top.  Both are delicious!

If cheesecake isn’t your thing, Aldi has other great options.  They have pies for around $5 in their bakery and freezer sections.  Another fun option is their container of mini eclairs that sells for $4.79.

A Cost Analysis of the Aldi Christmas Dinner on a Budget Plan

Here’s an estimate of what the plan will cost to make and what you need to buy:

Spiral Cut Ham ($0.95/lb.)  approx. 9-9.5lbs            $9 

Cheesy Potato Casserole Ingredients:

  • 30 oz bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes  $1.99
  • 16 oz container sour cream $0.95
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup $0.50
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese $2.00
  • 1/2 stick of butter (1/4 cup)  $0.25
  • 1 onion  $0.25
  • 2 cups corn flakes $0.40
  • pepper 

Steamed Cut Green Beans (from the freezer section) $0.78 (x 2 if you are feeding more than 4)

Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls $2.09

Twin Packs of Cheesecake Slices $1.99 x 2 (for 4)  $3.98

Total: $22.19 to feed 4

or $24.96 to feed 6 (one more pack of cheesecake slices and one more bag of veggies)

Christmas Dinner on a Budget

So as you can see, this Aldi Christmas dinner on a budget is simple, yummy, affordable and very customizable.  

If you are looking for more affordable holiday meal ideas, check out:

Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget

November 22, 2021

Even with inflation on the rise this year, it is still possible to have an Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner for less than $3 per person.  

This Aldi Thanksgiving Meal Plan is both affordable and easy to make.  If you are looking to keep things simple and budget friendly this Thanksgiving, then you might want to give this a whirl 🙂

There is room for variation in this meal plan that will allow you to cater it to your family’s personal preferences while still staying under $20 for the entire meal.

The plan I laid out will feed 4-6 people.  I would say it’s safe to assume you could feed 6 people with average appetites or 4 with hearty ones. Also, if you like a lot of leftovers, this may not be the Thanksgiving meal plan for you unless you make some adjustments, perhaps doubling the sides or adding some more.

Aldi Thanksgiving Meal for Under $20 - What to Buy

  • 1 24 oz. Turkey Tenderloin $5.59
  • 1 Box Chef’s Cupboard Stuffing Mix $0.69
  • 1 Package Idahoan Mashed Potatoes $0.99
  • 1 Jar Chef’s Cupboard Turkey Gravy $0.97
  • 2 Cans Happy Harvest Cut Green Beans $.0.88
  • 1 Can Sweet Harvest Cranberry Sauce $0.89
  • 1 Package L’oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls $0.99
  • 1 Sara Lee Pumpkin Pie 34 oz. $3.99
  • 1 Can Friendly Farms Whipped Dairy Topping $2.89

Grand Total: $17.88

 

Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner - Just $3 per Person with Dessert

Here is what a plate looks like with the included Aldi Thanksgiving menu above.  The meal, which costs just under $3 per serving also includes dessert…..

The meal plan includes a Sara Lee Pumpkin Pie and a can of whipped cream for dessert.  This will actually give you 8 servings of dessert.  If you are gonna have leftovers, dessert is the best type to have, am I right? 😉

If pumpkin pie isn’t your thing, Aldi does have other dessert options that you can choose from and still stay within the budget of this meal plan.  In fact, each aspect of the meal plan can be tweaked a little to meet your needs.  Let’s examine some ways that can be done, shall we?

Customize an Affordable Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner with These Options

More Affordable Aldi Turkey Options

Here is a couple of other affordable turkey options at Aldi:

  • Kirkwood Boneless Turkey Breast 48 oz. $8.99
  • Butterball Turkeys $0.87/lb.

The boneless turkey breast is a great option if you want more meat for your Thanksgiving dinner.  It costs $3.40 more than the turkey tenderloin, but will give you twice as much turkey.  If you want bigger portions or leftovers, this is the most cost effective way to do it.

The Butterball turkeys will cost more.  The average turkey is probably around 16 lbs. so you are looking at around $14 and up if you go that route.  That is $8.00+ more than a turkey tenderloin and $5.00+ more than the boneless turkey breast.

Other Affordable Veggie Options at Aldi

The meal plan has canned green beans.  If that is not your cup of tea, here are some other budget friendly vegetable options you can consider at Aldi:

  • Frozen Brussel Sprouts $.1.15
  • Frozen Sweet Peas $0.75
  • Frozen Green Beans $0.79
  • Frozen Sweet Corn $0.75
  • Frozen Broccoli Florets $0.89

More Potato and Stuffing Side Options

The meal plan has a packet of Idahoian mashed potatoes ($0.99), a jar of gravy ($0.97), and a box of stuffing ($0.69).

Some other budget friendly options you could consider:

  • Happy Harvest Yams $1.65
  • Stuffing Mix, Herb or Cornbread $1.69
  • Chef’s Cupboard Mashed Potato Packets (Buttery, Cheese, or Roasted Garlic) $0.59

The Chef’s Cupboard mashed potato packets are cheaper than the Idahoian brand used in the suggested meal plan so that is another way to cut costs.  At $0.59, you could also get 2 packets for just a little more than one packet of the Idahoian brand.  This is good option if you and your family like a hearty serving of mashed potatoes.

I personally went with the Idahoian ones because I like their loaded ones.  I’ve had the Aldi brand mashed potatoes too and they aren’t bad!

More Budget Friendly Aldi Bread, Rolls, and Biscuit Options for Thanksgiving

The suggested Thanksgiving meal plan above includes L’oven Fresh Brown and Serve Rolls which are $0.99.  Here are some other budget friendly options Aldi had for bread, rolls, etc…

  • Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix $0.47
  • Bake House Creations Jumbo Flaky Biscuits $0.99
  • Bake House Creations Crescent Rolls $0.87
  • L’Oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls $1.69

 

 

Other Affordable Aldi Dessert Options for Thanksgiving Dinner

The meal plan above has pumpkin pie and a can of whipped cream for dessert which comes to a total of $6.88.  Here are some cheaper alternative dessert options for your Aldi Thanksgiving meal:

  • Bake Shop Fresh Dutch Apple or Cherry Pie $3.49
  • Brownie Mix (Double Chocolate or Walnut) $1.69
  • Cool Whip $1.25 – a cheaper alternative to the can of whipped cream (which costs $2.89) if you are having pumpkin pie

Lots of Possibilities for a Aldi Thanksgiving Dinner on a Tight Budget

So as you can see, there are a lot of possibilities to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner from Aldi even if you are on a tight budget.  

Not only are these options affordable, but also quick and easy to make which saves you time too.  More time for watching the parade, your favorite football team, or just resting up before heading out for all those awesome Black Friday deals 🙂

Are you doing Thanksgiving on a budget this year?  What does your Thanksgiving menu look like?

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