All the Beloved Items Returning to the Cracker Barrel Holiday Menu This Year
If your idea of a holiday feast involves gravy boats, casseroles, and a serious post-meal nap, Cracker Barrel has good news. The country-style chain is bringing back several fan-favorite seasonal dishes for a limited time, and it’s shaping up to be a celebration of comfort food. For those who’d rather skip cooking entirely, there are take-home feasts that make hosting feel a lot easier.
Comfort Classics Make Their Return
Cracker Barrel’s 2025 holiday menu brings back the classics customers have been waiting for. Leading the pack is the Country Fried Turkey smothered in herbed pan gravy. Each plate comes with two country sides, cranberry relish, and either buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
Breakfast fans get their own holiday treat with the Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, featuring thick slices of cinnamon streusel bread dipped in the brand’s signature batter and topped with both cinnamon and cream cheese icing. It’s served with two eggs and a choice of bacon or smoked sausage.
Pair that with a glass of Merry Berry Tea, a wild-berry iced tea returning for another season, and you have yourself a festive breakfast fit for winter mornings.
The Turkey Sausage is also back for anyone looking to keep their breakfast a little lighter. The Broccoli Cheese Casserole is another excellent option, with creamy cheese sauce, rice, and buttery cracker crumbles baked on top.
A New Burger Joins the Lineup
Cracker Barrel is introducing one new item to round out the holiday menu, and that’s their Breakfast Burger. This handheld mashup includes a beef patty layered with bacon, a sunny-side-up egg, two slices of American cheese, and a scoop of the restaurant’s beloved Hashbrown Casserole. All that sits between a toasted buttermilk bun and comes with a side.
Heat & Serve Meals Make the Holidays Easy
For families planning to celebrate at home, Cracker Barrel’s Heat & Serve meals are back. The meals come fully prepared and can be ready to serve in about two hours.
The Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Family Dinner feeds four to six people and includes oven-roasted turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, and rolls.
For bigger gatherings, the Heat & Serve Feast feeds eight to ten and includes two turkey breasts, mashed potatoes, and both pumpkin and pecan pies for dessert.
Preorders are now open, with pickups available between November 22 and 30. Guests who schedule their pickup for November 24 or 25 get a $5 bonus card.
There’s also a Christmas version of the Heat & Serve lineup that features either Holiday Ham or Prime Rib with classic sides and a French Toast Bake for breakfast.
The Store Adds a Festive Touch
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The in-store shopping section also joins the holiday revival with seasonal decor, gifts, and the kind of old-fashioned finds that fit perfectly under the tree.
This year’s holiday menu officially launched nationwide on October 21, so anyone craving turkey and casseroles doesn’t have to wait until Thanksgiving to dig in.