Throughout the spring season, Cracker Barrel is offering guests Holiday Heat n' Serve Meals that can be prepared in about three hours. There's the Easter Heat n' Serve Family Dinner, the Easter Heat n' Serve Feast to serve up to 10 people and the all-new Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner. All of these meals to serve small groups can be prepared in about three hours.
The newest creation from Cracker Barrel, the Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner, is touted as a "new homestyle tradition" that helps families elevate meaningful gatherings in an accessibly priced way.
Cracker Barrel is also offering unique gift baskets for celebrating various occasions like holidays, weddings, birthdays, babies and more.
Heat-and-Eat Easter Feasts
Cracker Barrel's Holiday Heat n' Serve Meals Reduce Time in the Kitchen
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