As an increasing number of Americans want to avoid cooking on Christmas, many are turning to local stores and restaurants to do the cooking.
Most St. Cloud restaurants will be closed Christmas Day and have limited hours Christmas Eve, though a handful are offering pre-made takeout options ahead of the holiday for those seeking a ready-made meal.
Coborn’s is offering several holiday meal kits that can be ordered ahead of Christmas.
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Which restaurants around St. Cloud are offering Christmas takeout?
Up in Smoke BBQ is offering “Christmas Feast” meals that can serve either eight to 12 or 18 to 24 people. The meal includes the choice of a smoked turkey or ham, dinner rolls, smoked mac and cheese and dessert from Christine’s Cheesecakes. Orders must be placed by Dec. 22.
Mexican Village in downtown St. Cloud is offering takeout taco and enchilada kits for Christmas.
Those looking for a less traditional holiday meal can order heat-and-serve family meals from Mexican Village. The restaurant is offering taco and enchilada packs that both feed eight people. The meals come with toppings, chips and salsa, and customers can also buy margarita kits to go with them. Mexican Village will have extended pickup times Dec. 22-24.
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Treats for the holiday can be purchased from some bakeries in the area. Mixin’ It Up is taking orders for holiday sweets, and Dutch Maid Bakery is selling assorted cookie trays and gift boxes.
Coborn’s is also offering pre-made holiday meal kits for those who want to skip the cooking. The options include turkey, rib and ham holiday meals for six to eight servings, and a 4-person turkey meal starting at $70, with sides like mac and cheese and mashed potatoes.
Teagan King covers business and development for the St. Cloud Times. She can be reached at teking@gannett.com.
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