Cracker Barrel Prepares for the Festive Season with New Menu Offerings
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As the festive season approaches, Cracker Barrel is gearing up to delight customers with a new range of seasonal menu items. Announced on 20th October, the dining chain is set to feature a selection of festive treats including a Cinnamon Swirl Pancake Breakfast, a Country Fried Turkey Sandwich, and convenient Thanksgiving heat-and-serve meals designed to feed families with ease.
Cracker Barrel has kicked off its holiday campaign with the slogan “Get Your Season’s Worth”, aimed at inspiring customers to cherish the moments spent with family and friends. Alongside the new offerings, the company is welcoming back popular drinks such as a customisable hot chocolate and a Cinnamon Swirl Latte, available either hot or iced, to warm up patrons during the chilly months ahead.
The star of the new menu items is undoubtedly the Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes. Building on the beloved Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, this dish features fluffy buttermilk pancakes filled with a sweet cinnamon mixture and topped with cream cheese icing. The meal is paired with two eggs and a choice of bacon or smoked sausage, making it a hearty addition to the breakfast selection.
In addition to pancakes, the classic Cinnamon Swirl French Toast will also make a return, crafted from cinnamon streusel bread that is dipped, grilled, and garnished with cinnamon and cream cheese icing, ensuring that patrons can enjoy a taste of nostalgia alongside the updated offerings.
For lunch or dinner, Cracker Barrel introduces the Country Fried Turkey Sandwich, which consists of a seasoned turkey tenderloin, slathered in gravy and cranberry relish, all served on toasted bread. Alongside this, diners have the option to indulge in a full Country Fried Turkey dinner, which includes breaded turkey tenderloins served with herbed pan gravy, traditional sides, and freshly baked biscuits or corn muffins.
To simplify holiday preparations, Cracker Barrel is launching its Thanksgiving Heat & Serve meals, which can serve between four to ten people. These meals require minimal preparation time, with the chain estimating about two hours or less to get everything ready. Customers can conveniently pre-order these meals via Cracker Barrel’s website or app, with options available for pickup between 21st and 29th November.
One of the standout offerings is the Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Turkey Family Dinner, priced at approximately £119.99, which includes a succulent oven-roasted turkey breast accompanied by sweet potato casserole, green beans, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, and sweet rolls, catering for four to six individuals. Families looking for something even more substantial can opt for the grander Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Turkey Feast, suitable for eight to ten diners, priced around £189.99, which features double the turkey along with additional sides and desserts.
As for sweet treats, Cracker Barrel is adding various festive pies to its menu, including pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate pecan pies, all priced at roughly £14.49. The chain’s dessert offerings are sure to provide that finishing touch to any Thanksgiving meal, allowing families to enjoy traditional favourites without the baking hassle.
In a delightful bid to celebrate its signature dish, Cracker Barrel recently commemorated National Pancake Day on 26th September by offering diners an all-you-can-eat pancake special for just £5. This nod to its history underscores the restaurant’s commitment to serving up pancakes made from scratch for over 60 years, promising crispy edges alongside fluffy interiors.
As the Christmas season begins to unfold, Cracker Barrel is undoubtedly positioning itself as a go-to destination for festive dining experiences, allowing customers to savour hearty meals without the stress of extensive meal preparation. With its enticing new menu and easy-to-serve Thanksgiving options, the family-friendly restaurant chain looks set to make this holiday period particularly enjoyable for those celebrating with loved ones.