As the author of a blog that reviews Twinkies, it probably goes without saying that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s the only holiday where the GOAL is to eat so much that you fall asleep at least twice during the day.

But let’s be real for a minute: not all holidays go according to plan. Whether it be because of work, travel complications, family emergency or other matters… each of us has surely endured a less than stellar holiday at some point in our lives.

I want you to think back to your saddest Thanksgiving dinner, and now I would like to tell you about mine.

Cranberry sauce from a can is one thing; we all know it’s better than that fresh, homemade trash Aunt Linda brought. But what if the entire meal was served from a can?

November 6, 2018: the saddest Thanksgiving dinner of my life.

Last year Pringles curated an entire eight-dish meal out of new Pringles flavors. Turkey Pringles, Mashed Potato Pringles, Stuffing Pringles, Cranberry Sauce Pringles, Creamed Corn Pringles, Green Bean Casserole Pringles, Mac & Cheese Pringles, and Pumpkin Pie Pringles all graced/horrified the tables of those lucky/unlucky enough to receive samples. The Pringles brand created them as a pilot taste test and only sent them to important influencers.

It was on this day last year that I learned I wasn’t an important influencer.

This time around, three flavors of Thanksgiving Pringles are available to the public while supplies last! They can be purchased at www.KelloggStore.com beginning 11:59 p.m. EST on November 6th 2018. Pringles graciously sent them to me this year, in what I assume was some kind of pity gesture. 

We’ll start with the side dish, because it’s very important to fill up on bread before you begin the meal proper.

Stuffing Pringles

Pringles claims this one is “just like the herb-y side dish that you always seem to pile high on your dinner plate.” Pringles was unaware that I use a separate plate just for the stuffing…

Mmm… these are very good! Salty, onion-y, herb-y goodness that tastes like a box of Stove Top with a hint of mashed potatoes, because they are in fact potatoes.

While no herbs are identified specifically, I get notes of parsley and other green stuff that real cooks use. They’re definitely very broth-y too; in fact they remind me of a fancier version of the Top Ramen Chicken Pringles that I swear I didn’t even make up.

Had I not already experienced the more complex Trader Joe’s Turkey & Stuffing Kettle Chips that hold a special place in my heart, these would score even higher than the high marks I’m about to give.

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Turkey Pringles

Pringles says this is their take on the traditional oven roasted turkey flavor, adding that it instantly became one of last year’s favorites… at the party I wasn’t invited to.

Turkey Pringles are a more mild flavor than the Stuffing Pringles, but are definitely tasty as well. The onion and garlic remain constant, and then there’s a richer, more buttery element like a turkey gravy instead of pure chicken broth. They’re saltier but MUCH less greasy than the Trader Joe’s Turkey & Stuffing Kettle Chips, which works to their disadvantage for me. The greasy TJ’s version reminds me of plucking the seasoned crispy skin off the turkey minutes after removing it from the oven, without my Dad slapping me for it.

A more noticeable black pepper presence would have been wise here.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Pumpkin Pie Pringles

Pringles describes this one as sweet and spiced just like your grandma’s recipe. My grandma’s recipe had a fair amount of funky perfume.

Pringles are no stranger to dessert-flavored Pringles, and Pumpkin Pie Pringles will join their elite. I thought for sure I would hate these but they really work! The found the right combination of pure pumpkin spice, a sprinkle of sugar, and a splash of cream to be surprisingly indulgent. Of critical importance, they exercised restraint with the salt (which must be, like, really hard for them) and somehow made them work as a chip.

This is the first time a potato has ever made me want whipped cream or iced cream.

Rating: 8 out of 10

How about that! The saddest Thanksgiving dinner of my life actually turned out to be pretty good after all. The only downside is that 3 mini cans and their 630 calories won’t induce the real-life Thanksgiving coma. On the other hand, that means you can eat more things…

I’m just so thankful that I live in a world where you can take 3 days of prep, 10 hours of cooking time, and a whole night of family arguments and cram them into a tiny little can.

I think the Stuffing Pringles just asked when I’m going to settle down and give them some grandkids…

Thanks to Pringles team for sending me Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner! You may purchase these beginning 11:59 p.m. EST at www.KelloggStore.com for an extremely limited time and while supplies last. 

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