The Most Unhinged Thanksgiving Foods You Can Actually Buy Right Now

Okay, can we talk about how food brands have completely lost their minds this Thanksgiving season? I’m kind of here for it. While your aunt’s still bragging about her green bean casserole recipe from 1987, some companies decided to throw tradition out the window and create the most gloriously weird holiday products I’ve ever seen. Grab your stretchy pants and let’s dive into the chaos.

Mac & Cheese Meets Apple Pie (Yes, Really) 🥧

Kraft looked at their iconic blue box and thought, “What if we made this taste like dessert?” Enter Apple Pie Mac and Cheese, a limited-edition flavor that’s exclusively at Walmart. They’ve taken those familiar orange noodles and added cinnamon, brown sugar, and molasses to create what they’re calling a “shockingly delicious savory and sweet pairing.” The whole concept is inspired by some families’ tradition of putting cheese slices on their apple pie (which, if you think about it, makes this slightly less bananas). 

They even got Jason Biggs (yes, the American Pie guy) to star in the commercial, because apparently someone at Kraft has a sense of humor. Would I serve this at my actual Thanksgiving table? Probably not. Would I make it at midnight just to say I tried it? Absolutely.

Cup Noodles Tackles Thanksgiving’s Biggest Problem? 🍜

Here’s something I never knew I needed: Cup Noodles Turkey Dinner and Pumpkin Pie flavors. They’re marketing them as the solution to Thanksgiving’s “dryness problem.” They’re even leaning hard into the word “moist” in their campaign, which is either incredibly brave or completely unhinged (I can’t decide which).

The Turkey Dinner cup combines herb-seasoned turkey broth, sweet corn, cranberry bursts, green beans, and warming spices. The Pumpkin Pie version delivers caramelized brown sugar sweetness with signature pie spices. Both are exclusive to Walmart, making them perfect for anyone who wants the full Thanksgiving experience in five minutes flat.

Is it traditional? Absolutely not. Is it kind of genius for those nights when you’re craving holiday flavors but can’t be bothered to cook? Maybe.

Jell-O’s Bringing Back Grandma’s Chaotic Energy 🟢

If you’ve ever wondered who actually made those jiggly, wiggly molded salads from vintage cookbooks, Jell-O wants to revive that tradition. Their “No Thanks, Thanksgiving” collection features three limited-edition molds shaped like the holiday’s most controversial dishes, and they’re available exclusively at Walmart.

The Brussels Sprouts Mold comes in bright lime green and plays on the fact that, according to Jell-O’s research, one in three Americans actually call Brussels sprouts their “least favorite side.” The Cranberry Sauce Mold mimics that iconic ridged canned shape we all know and either love or hate. And the Pecan Pie Mold is bright orange with a fluted crust design and actual pecans on top.

They’re basically designed to stir up dinner table debates and give everyone something to laugh about between the awkward political conversations. Each kit comes with everything you need: the two-part mold and the gelatin mix (lime, cranberry, or orange depending on the mold). Just mix, pour, refrigerate for 3-4 hours, and you’ve got yourself a conversation starter.

The Bottom Line

Are these products gonna replace your grandma’s tried-and-true recipes? Definitely not. But they’re perfect conversation starters, Instagram content, and proof that sometimes the food industry’s wildest ideas are also the most entertaining. So if you’re feeling adventurous (or just want to watch your relatives’ faces when you bring out Jell-O Brussels sprouts), now’s your chance to grab them before they disappear.

Worst case scenario? You create some hilarious memories. Best case? You discover your new guilty pleasure. Either way, you’re definitely keeping things interesting at the dinner table this year.

Related: Cracker Barrel’s Holiday Lineup: New Dishes, Classic Logo, All Comfort