Thanksgiving groceries can get expensive fast, but H-E-B has some genuinely good savings this November. From a free turkey offer to $1 casserole toppings and discounts on holiday pies, there are plenty of ways to cut your grocery bill without cutting back on dinner.
We checked H-E-B’s current weekly ad and Thanksgiving promotions to find 12 deals worth adding to your shopping list.
1. Free Riverside Turkey With H-E-B Spiral Ham
Deal: Buy a qualifying H-E-B spiral ham and get a Riverside frozen turkey up to 12 pounds FREE.
This is one of H-E-B’s biggest Thanksgiving promotions, especially for families planning to serve both turkey and ham.
The offer includes select H-E-B spiral-sliced bone-in or boneless hams, in half or whole sizes. One advertised bone-in half ham costs $2.99 per pound, putting a 9.4-pound ham at approximately $28.11. Add a qualifying Riverside frozen turkey weighing up to 12 pounds, and the turkey is free.
The catch is that you have to buy the ham. If your family only wants turkey, the separate Riverside sale may be the better bargain. But if you’re hosting a larger gathering or planning to freeze leftover ham, getting both meats in one purchase makes sense.
Shopping tip: Add both the qualifying ham and turkey to your cart. H-E-B limits this offer to one free turkey and does not offer substitutions or rain checks.
2. Riverside Frozen Whole Turkey — 77¢ Per Pound
Regular price: Approximately $1.48/lb | Advertised sale: 77¢/lb
Don’t need a ham? H-E-B also has a straightforward discount on Riverside frozen whole young turkeys.
At the advertised 77-cent price, a 10-pound turkey costs approximately $7.70, while a 15-pound bird would run about $11.55. That’s a pretty affordable centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner.
Riverside turkeys are available in several weight ranges, including 8–12, 12–16, 16–20, and 20–24 pounds. The sale is especially useful for households that want a traditional turkey without paying extra for premium branding or elaborate preparation.
One thing worth remembering: A frozen turkey needs refrigerator-thawing time. Buying early gives you more flexibility with sizes and avoids a rushed trip right before Thanksgiving.
Shopping tip: H-E-B’s displayed sale has a limit of one turkey. The 77-cent price is location-dependent, so verify your store’s advertised price.
3. H-E-B Fresh Sweet Potatoes With Free Marshmallows — $3.98
Deal: Buy four H-E-B fresh sweet potatoes and get a qualifying bag of Jet-Puffed marshmallows FREE.
If sweet potato casserole is a Thanksgiving tradition at your house, this is an easy combination to grab.
H-E-B’s four-count tray of fresh sweet potatoes is listed at $3.98. With the Combo Loco offer, shoppers also receive a free 10–12-ounce bag of qualifying Jet-Puffed regular or mini marshmallows.
The sweet potatoes are selected to be similar in size, which helps them cook more evenly. Roast or boil them, mash with butter and brown sugar, and finish with the marshmallow topping.
You’ll still need a few pantry ingredients, but the promotion takes care of two main components of a classic holiday side.
Shopping tip: Clip the Combo Loco coupon before checkout. The advertised coupon expires November 26, 2026.
4. H-E-B Texas Roots Russet Potatoes, 5 Pounds — $1.97
Regular price: $3.47 | Sale price: $1.97
A five-pound bag of russet potatoes for under $2 is one of the more useful deals in this week’s ad.
Russets are especially good for fluffy mashed potatoes, and a five-pound bag gives you enough to make a generous batch for a family dinner. You can also use them for roasted potatoes, baked potato casseroles, or breakfast hash the following morning.
The sale works out to less than 40 cents per pound, which makes this a good opportunity to buy your holiday potatoes before grocery stores get crowded.
Skip the expensive pre-cut or refrigerated mashed potato options if you’re cooking for a larger group and have the time to make them yourself.
Shopping tip: Choose firm potatoes without green patches or soft spots. Store them somewhere cool, dry, and dark until you’re ready to cook.
5. H-E-B French Fried Onions, 6 Ounces — $1
Regular price: $2.98 | Price cut: $1
Green bean casserole wouldn’t be quite the same without that crunchy onion topping, and H-E-B has a particularly good price on its store-brand version.
The 6-ounce package is marked down to just $1, saving $1.98 compared with its listed regular price.
Here’s the interesting part: H-E-B also has a smaller 2.8-ounce bag priced at 88 cents. Spending another 12 cents for the larger package gets you more than twice as much.
That’s the kind of unit-price difference worth catching when you’re shopping for holiday ingredients.
The extra onions can go on casseroles, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or leftover turkey sandwiches.
Shopping tip: The 6-ounce bag is the better value at these prices. Check the package size before tossing one into your cart.
6. H-E-B Green Beans and Cream of Mushroom Soup — From 80¢
Current price cuts:
- H-E-B Cut Green Beans, 14.5 oz: 88¢ → 80¢
- H-E-B Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, 10.5 oz: $1.18 → 96¢
- H-E-B Cream of Mushroom Condensed Soup, family-size 26 oz: $2.78 → $2.40
These aren’t flashy promotions, but they’re exactly the groceries people end up buying for Thanksgiving.
For a basic green bean casserole, two cans of H-E-B green beans cost $1.60, and one regular can of cream of mushroom soup adds 96 cents. Throw in the $1 bag of French fried onions from the previous deal, and those three main ingredients cost $3.56 combined.
You’ll still need milk, seasonings, and any other ingredients your recipe calls for, but the base of the casserole is inexpensive.
The family-size soup is also worth comparing if you’re making multiple dishes or cooking for a larger crowd.
Shopping tip: Check the quantity your recipe requires before buying. The larger soup can may be more convenient, but it isn’t automatically the better price per ounce.
7. H-E-B Turkey Gravy Mix — 56¢
Regular price: 78¢ | Price cut: 56¢
Homemade gravy is wonderful when it works, but Thanksgiving is not always the day everything goes according to plan.
That’s why keeping a packet or two of turkey gravy mix in the pantry is a pretty smart move.
H-E-B’s 0.87-ounce turkey gravy mix is priced at just 56 cents. It can serve as a quick backup if you run short of pan drippings, or help stretch the gravy for a larger gathering.
You can also improve a prepared gravy by whisking in a little turkey drippings or broth and adjusting the seasoning.
At this price, it’s an inexpensive insurance policy against one of Thanksgiving’s most common last-minute kitchen problems.
Shopping tip: Pick up two packets if you’re cooking a large bird and expect plenty of mashed potatoes or leftover turkey sandwiches.
8. H-E-B Thanksgiving Baking Essentials — $3 Off $15
Deal: Spend $15 on qualifying baking products and save $3.
Anyone baking pies, cakes, cookies, or homemade rolls for Thanksgiving should check this coupon before shopping.
H-E-B is offering $3 off a $15 purchase of eligible baking items from H-E-B, Higher Harvest, H-E-B Organics, Mi Tienda, Hill Country Fare, and Central Market.
That works out to 20% savings when your qualifying subtotal is exactly $15.
The coupon is useful for stocking up on baking staples you were already planning to purchase. H-E-B also lists its five-pound bag of The Baker’s Scoop Unbleached All-Purpose Flour at $2.98 with a separate advertised discount.
Rather than buying extra products just to reach the threshold, check your Thanksgiving recipes and build the purchase around what you’ll actually use.
Shopping tip: The $3-off-$15 coupon excludes vegetable and canola oils and Hill Country Fare spices. It expires November 26, 2026. Check your cart to see which discounts can be combined.
9. PAM Cooking Spray With Free Duncan Hines Cake Mix
Deal: Buy qualifying PAM cooking spray and get Duncan Hines cake mix FREE.
This is one of the more practical Combo Loco offers for Thanksgiving baking.
Buy a qualifying 5–6-ounce can of PAM cooking spray, and H-E-B will include a free 15.25-ounce Duncan Hines cake mix in an eligible variety.
H-E-B currently lists the 6-ounce PAM Original cooking spray at $3.98 at its displayed location.
The cooking spray comes in handy for cake pans, casserole dishes, and other holiday baking preparations. The free cake mix can become an easy dessert, or you can keep it in the pantry for a December gathering.
If you’re already buying cooking spray, this is an easy way to get another baking ingredient without paying extra.
Shopping tip: Both products must qualify for the Combo Loco offer. Clip the coupon, which expires November 26.
10. H-E-B Bakery Whole Pies — Save $2 When You Buy 2
Deal: Buy two qualifying 10-inch H-E-B Bakery whole pies and save $2.
Not everyone wants to spend Thanksgiving morning rolling out pie dough.
H-E-B’s bakery has several holiday-ready options, including its Gourmet Pumpkin Pie, listed at $9.98, and Gourmet Pecan Pie, listed at $14.98.
With the current coupon, you save $2 when purchasing two qualifying 10-inch pies. For example, two $9.98 pumpkin pies would cost $17.96 after the discount, assuming both qualify.
The savings aren’t enormous, but buying two pies makes sense when you’re serving a crowd or want different desserts on the table.
Pumpkin is the traditional choice, while pecan is especially fitting for a Texas Thanksgiving. A combination gives guests something to choose from without asking you to bake everything from scratch.
Shopping tip: The offer includes select 10-inch bakery whole pies, including eligible Take & Bake varieties. The coupon expires November 26.
11. H-E-B Nuts and Dried Fruit — 20% Off
Deal: Save 20% on qualifying H-E-B and H-E-B Texas Roots nuts or dried fruit.
This is worth checking if your holiday menu calls for nuts in stuffing, salads, or homemade desserts.
H-E-B’s coupon covers qualifying 6.25–16-ounce packages of H-E-B or H-E-B Texas Roots nuts and dried fruit found in the produce department.
A 20% discount is useful on ingredients that can become expensive, particularly when several recipes call for them.
Chopped nuts can add texture to roasted sweet potatoes or a holiday salad, while dried fruit works well in stuffing or on a cheese board for guests arriving before dinner.
Just watch the package size. The offer is not a blanket discount on every bag of nuts H-E-B sells, and larger baking packages may not qualify.
Shopping tip: Clip the coupon before shopping. It expires November 26, 2026.
12. Foil Roasting and Baking Pans — Buy 2, Get 1 Free
Deal: Buy two qualifying foil pans of any brand and get a third FREE.
This one is easy to overlook until you’re standing in the kitchen wondering where to put the stuffing, macaroni and cheese, or extra roasted vegetables.
H-E-B is offering a buy-two-get-one-free coupon on qualifying foil pans, including a range of disposable roasting, baking, and serving pans.
Prices vary by size. For example, H-E-B lists its Texas Tough half-size standard foil pan at $1.78 and a larger rectangular roaster pan at $4.28.
If you’re preparing food for a potluck or sending leftovers home with guests, disposable pans can make transporting dishes and cleaning up considerably easier.
Just remember that thin disposable roasting pans may need support from a sturdy baking sheet, especially when carrying a heavy dish.
Shopping tip: Clip the coupon, valid through November 26. Compare the price and size of qualifying pans, and make sure you have enough oven space before buying oversized trays.
Which H-E-B Thanksgiving Deals Are Actually Worth It?
If you’re trying to make the biggest dent in your Thanksgiving grocery bill, start with the turkey.
The 77-cent Riverside turkey sale is an especially good option for households that only need one main dish. If you’re already planning to serve ham, H-E-B’s free-turkey promotion deserves a closer look.
For side dishes, the $1 French Fried Onions, $1.97 five-pound bag of potatoes, and free-marshmallow sweet potato offer are easy choices.
Don’t ignore the baking coupons either. Saving $3 on qualifying baking essentials and getting free cake mix with cooking spray can help cover ingredients you’ll use beyond Thanksgiving.
One last tip: Check both H-E-B’s weekly ad and its digital coupons before shopping. The November 11–17 advertised prices may change with the next flyer, while several Thanksgiving coupons extend through November 26. A few minutes spent checking the offers can prevent paying full price for groceries already on your list.
