Cracker Barrel is rolling out its seasonal holiday menu starting October 21, featuring a mix of returning favorites and new comfort food offerings that lean heavily into traditional Southern cooking.
The restaurant chain is also bringing back its popular Heat & Serve Holiday Meals for those looking to celebrate at home with minimal preparation.
Among the returning items are three popular guest favorites, namely Country Fried Turkey, Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, and Turkey Sausage along with a brand-new addition aimed at breakfast lovers: the Breakfast Burger.
Seasonal Menu Items
This year’s holiday menu includes:
- Country Fried Turkey: Hand-breaded turkey tenderloins fried and topped with herbed pan gravy, served with two country sides, cranberry relish, and a choice of buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins.
- Cinnamon Swirl French Toast: Cinnamon streusel bread dipped in batter, griddled, and finished with cream cheese and cinnamon icings; served with two eggs and choice of thick-sliced bacon or smoked sausage.
- Turkey Sausage: A returning breakfast side option.
- Breakfast Burger: All-beef patty with crispy bacon, sunny-side-up egg, two slices of American cheese, and Hashbrown Casserole on a toasted buttermilk bun; served with a classic side.
- Broccoli Cheese Casserole: A seasonal casserole made with broccoli, rice, and cheese sauce topped with cracker crumbles.
- Merry Berry Tea: A berry-infused iced tea.
The holiday menu is available for a limited time at locations nationwide.
Holiday Heat & Serve Meals Return
Cracker Barrel is once again offering its Heat & Serve holiday meals, available now for pre-order. The ready-to-heat dinners aim to reduce time in the kitchen and are available in two Thanksgiving options:
- Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Family Dinner: Feeds 4-6; includes one oven-roasted turkey breast, sweet potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, and rolls.
- Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Feast: Feeds 8-10; includes two turkey breasts, the same sides as the Family Dinner, plus mashed potatoes and both pumpkin and pecan pies.
Pick-up is available November 22-30, with prices starting at $114.99. A Christmas version featuring Holiday Ham or Prime Rib is also available for preorder.
Pies are sold separately in several flavors, including pecan, chocolate pecan, apple streusel, and cinnamon roll.
Focus on Food Quality
Cracker Barrel has also launched an updated training program for its kitchen staff, emphasizing traditional recipes and consistent food quality across its restaurants.
The initiative is part of the company’s continued focus on operational standards and customer satisfaction.
Old Country Store Offers Holiday Shopping
In addition to its restaurant offerings, Cracker Barrel has updated its in-store shopping experience with seasonal home décor, holiday gifts, festive apparel, and nostalgic trinkets, including exclusive items not available elsewhere.
Cracker Barrel’s holiday menu and products are available at all locations nationwide and through its website.