I made Walmart's $4-a-person Thanksgiving dinner. The value was great, but my meal was even better with a few changes.

"I found the value to be excellent, and I was especially impressed by the mac and cheese. I suggest buying a few extras, like another dessert and ingredients for a flavorful cranberry sauce. My husband and I spent our first Thanksgiving as newlyweds eating turkey plates at a Denny's in Niagara Falls - a hard lesson in what happens when you honeymoon somewhere that largely shuts down for the holiday."

"Since then, I've mostly been a guest at other people's tables, contributing a side or two but never taking on the full spread. This year, with no Thanksgiving travel plans and only a small family gathering on the calendar, that finally changed. With the rising cost of groceries and a small guest list, I struggled to decide on a perfect menu until I came across Walmart's Thanksgiving dinner, which is supposed to feed 10 people for just $40."

I tested Walmart's $40 Thanksgiving meal designed to serve 10 people, which breaks down to about $4 per person. The package delivered strong value and convenient preparation for a small family gathering. The mac and cheese stood out as an especially impressive side. The meal serves well for those avoiding elaborate cooking and tight grocery budgets. I recommend purchasing a few extras, such as an additional dessert and ingredients to make a flavorful cranberry sauce, to elevate the experience. The decision followed a history of contributing sides rather than preparing full spreads and a past holiday spent dining out.

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