Adding those foods to the classic Thanksgiving menu would increase the overall cost $15.41 to a total of $68.72 — also a 14% increase from $60.41 cost of the expanded dinner in 2020. This year’s national average cost was calculated using 218 surveys of prices in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
What is the average cost to make Thanksgiving dinner?
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey estimated the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people at $53.31, up from $46.90 in 2020.
How much does Thanksgiving cost per person?
Farm Bureau’s 36th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $53.31 or less than $6.00 per person. This is a $6.41 or 14% increase from last year’s average of $46.90.
How much turkey do I need for 14 guests?
For 14 people, buy a 20-pound turkey.
How many people will a 16 pound turkey feed?
turkey (If you can’t find a bird that small, you can get a slightly larger bird that will allow for more leftovers.) 8 to 10 people = 14- to 16-lb.
How much is each Thanksgiving side?
You want to have a total of 6 ounces for each person (approximately 3/4 cup). For other veggie sides, go with 4 ounces per person. You need rolls for sopping up all that delicious gravy, right?
What is served at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner consists of roast turkey, turkey stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
How many pounds of turkey do you need per person for Thanksgiving?
The general rule of thumb is 1–1½ pounds turkey per person.
“When you buy a whole turkey, a lot of it is bone,” says assistant food editor Jessie YuChen, and the smaller the bird, the higher that percentage may be.
How much is a boneless turkey?
Quick rule of thumb to get you started: If you’re buying a whole turkey, plan on 1 pound (uncooked) per person. For a boneless turkey breast, get ½ pound per person.
How tall is a female turkey?
Male turkeys (“gobblers”) are between 2 ½ and 3 feet tall and weigh on average 16 pounds (with some individuals weighing in considerably larger!). Female turkeys (“hens”) are on average 2 feet tall with average weights of 9 to 10 pounds.
What’s the smallest turkey you can buy?
Six pounds is about the smallest turkey you’ll find, she said. Those will be hens, which typically weigh eight to 10 pounds.
How long do you cook a 13 lbs turkey?
The simplest way to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that’s about 3 hours for a 12- to 14-lb. turkey), or 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey.