Wondering how to make a Thanksgiving spread without breaking your budget? We get it. So we made a list! Read on to get eight great ideas to put on your holiday table.

Sweet Potato Bites

• These sweet potato treats are an easy and delectable treat to make whilst on a college budget. This recipe only requires six different items, which are each cheap and accessible ingredients to find. The 40-minute recipe and steps are listed on the website listed below.
• https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a50000/sweet-potato-bites-recipe/

Hot Spiced Cider

• Everyone enjoys a tasty and warm cider during the holiday break, and what drink is better than Hot Spiced Cider? This drink requires only two simple steps to make eight servings of cinnamon, apple, brown sugar cider. If desired, there is also a part of this recipe that describes how to make apple cups to put the cider in.
• https://www.bhg.com/recipe/drinks/hot-spiced-cider/

Cranberry Applesauce

• Although cranberries are a commonly seen Thanksgiving treat, this recipe puts a spin on the well-loved classic. Cranberry Applesauce is an intriguing treat to share with family or friends, that is still affordable. The steps and ingredients are straightforward for a side dish that is certain to steal the spotlight.
• http://eatingrichly.com/cranberry-applesauce-recipe

Candied Yams

• This next recipe is similar to the sweet potato bites, however, this recipe includes the wonderful treat of candied yams. This recipe includes four ingredients and three steps. And in fact, the yams could be replaced with canned sweet potatoes for a different, but tasty treat.
• https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26482/candied-yams/

Baked Sweet Potatoes

• Most people would agree, a classic Thanksgiving staple is varying forms of potatoes. A new and clever way to put these carbs into action is by making a baked sweet potato. This recipe uses a few basic ingredients along with spices such as Cayenne and Cinnamon. The combination of flavors makes for a holiday treat like no other.
• https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-toasted-marshmallows

Spiced Pumpkin Bread Rolls

• Bread rolls on the Thanksgiving table are a must-have, however, adding some seasoning and extra flavors put rolls on a different level. These Spiced Pumpkin Bread Rolls put a twist on basic pumpkin bread. Using classic ingredients for the November time, these rolls will certainly become a well-loved side dish.
• https://www.bhg.com/recipe/spiced-pumpkin-dinner-rolls/

Steamed Vegetables

• Although there is no recipe for Steamed Vegetables, this portion will describe how to easily make these veggies in the microwave in less than ten minutes.

1. First, put all the vegetables desired in a Ziploc bag, cut into similar portion sizes. (This could include: carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)
2. Seal the bag, except for one or two inches open on either side.
3. Place the bag in the microwave for five minutes
4. Once the timer goes off your vegetables are steamed, warm, and read-to-eat.

Baked Apples

• A common staple dessert at Thanksgiving is pie, however, these Baked Apples are sure to steal some (if not all) of the spotlight. With only four simple ingredients, three easy steps, and an overall prep and cook time of thirty minutes, these apples are well-worth the risk of a new dessert. These caramelized baked apples are worthy of a pie status and are extremely easy and affordable.
• https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21127/baked-apples/

Article by Gabriella Wuller