20 Best Thanksgiving Recipes
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you are planning your holiday menu, this list of my 20 Best Thanksgiving Recipes has everything you need. From classic Roast Turkey and all the favorite traditional side dishes you know and love to the best crowd-pleasing pies and desserts.
These are tried-and-true favorites that readers come back for year after year. Whether you are hosting the full feast or bringing a single dish, you’ll find reliable, flavorful recipes that make Thanksgiving cooking simple and delicious!
1 –The Best Roast Turkey
A juicy, tender Roast Turkey is an absolute must for Thanksgiving. This one is made with plenty of rich butter, fresh herbs, a hint of bright lemon, and flavorful onion and garlic. It’s easy to prepare and it’s sure to impress family and friends!
2 –How to Cook a Turkey {in an Oven Bag}
Want something totally foolproof? Try this Easy Oven Bag Turkey . I’ll share with you all the details you need to know to cook the perfect juicy and tender turkey in an oven bag. It’s so easy to prepare, and it turns out delicious every time by following just a few simple steps!
3 –Honey Baked Ham
I have a large family, so we often add a Ham to our Thanksgiving Feast. This Honey Baked Ham recipe is made at home for a fraction of the price you’d pay at a store, with a flavor that’s equally, if not more delicious. The salty, hickory smoke flavor of the ham is perfectly balanced with a sweet and sticky honey and brown sugar glaze.
4 –Mashed Potatoes
My Grandpa was an Idaho Potato Farmer, so my family knows potatoes. This is my go-to Mashed Potatoes recipe! Made with just 5 ingredients and always sure to satisfy. I’ve included all the tips and tricks with this recipe post. If you’ve struggled with mashed potatoes before, try these — everyone will notice the difference.
5 –Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole has a golden, crisp cinnamon pecan topping that might just steal the whole show this Thanksgiving. It has just the right amount of sweetness and an irresistible buttery flavor. It’s the perfect autumn side dish and a Thanksgiving classic. This is a recipe your guests will want you to share!
6 –My Favorite Stuffing
My very favorite Stuffing recipe ! Made from scratch, and it is so much better than what you get in a box! It includes hearty bread, lots of butter, a flavorful blend of aromatics including fresh herbs and vegetables, and it’s finished with nicely seasoned chicken broth to soak it all up. This recipe is 100% worth the effort!
7 –Cornbread Stuffing
Looking for something more unique than traditional stuffing? This homemade Cornbread Stuffing is made with buttermilk cornbread, an assortment of fresh herbs, sautéed vegetables, and a buttery chicken broth base. This is a Thanksgiving side that people will be raving about!
8 –Green Bean Casserole
This will become your go-to Green Bean Casserole recipe. It’s made completely from scratch with fresh tender green beans, a rich creamy mushroom white sauce, and finished with the classic French’s crispy fried onions. I’ve even added parmesan for extra flavor. This recipe is a Thanksgiving must!
9 –Baked Mac & Cheese
This Baked Mac and Cheese may be my family’s most requested Thanksgiving side. It’s amazingly cheesy, deliciously comforting, and excellent for the Holidays! Macaroni noodles are cooked to al dente, then tossed with a luxuriously creamy cheddar and gruyere sauce, then topped with crispy toasted panko and oven-baked. Be prepared to bring it back every year!
10 –Candied Yams (Sweet Potatoes)
Candied Yams are a classic Thanksgiving side dish made with sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and rich brown butter. They’re sweet, buttery, and beautifully caramelized with an ideal level of sweetness. There’s a reason these are such a popular side dish!
11 –Amazing Dinner Rolls
These Amazing Dinner Rolls are one of the first things to disappear at Thanksgiving. Adults and children alike love them! They are oh so light and fluffy, nicely chewy, charmingly shaped, gorgeously golden brown, and deliciously buttery. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to perfect them for your Thanksgiving dinner.
12 –One-Hour Dinner Rolls
Need delicious rolls that are fast and a snap to throw together? These soft and tender, beautifully risen One-Hour Dinner Rolls are ready from start to finish in just 1 hour! You won’t be waiting forever for dough to rise with this simple Thanksgiving staple.
13 –Family Favorite Salad Recipe
You have to try my family’s Favorite Salad recipe! If there is only one salad to be served this Thanksgiving, this is it. It’s made with fresh romaine lettuce, two kinds of cheese, flavorful bacon, sweet grape tomatoes, crunchy toasted almonds, crisp croutons, and then tossed with a fresh, bright lemon vinaigrette.
14 –Apple Salad
Everyone has been loving this Apple Salad – made with an abundance of crisp sweet apples, fresh spring lettuce greens or spinach, crunchy toasted pecans, tangy feta, flavorful salty bacon, and finished with a vibrant maple cider vinaigrette dressing. It’s such a lovely autumn salad to brighten up your Thanksgiving spread.
15 –Winter Fruit Salad
Looking to add a fresh, vibrant pop of fruit to your Thanksgiving table? This Winter Fruit Salad is made with fresh apples, mandarins, kiwi, bananas, pomegranate arils, and all tossed with a refreshing lemon poppyseed dressing. It’s always a crowd pleasing favorite and an excellent way to use up the fruit in season.
16 –Five Ingredient Pumpkin Pie
Hello classic! This 5-ingredient Pumpkin Pie doesn’t get any easier! This streamlined pie is made with just 5 simple ingredients (and a little salt). The outcome is undoubtedly satisfying, and highlighted with all of the sweetly spiced autumn flavors we crave.
17 –Pumpkin Cheesecake
A must try Pumpkin Cheesecake ! It’s truly such an impressive Thanksgiving dessert recipe and often a welcome change from a traditional pie. It boasts a tempting pumpkin flavor with warm, cozy spices along with a luxuriously rich, silky smooth texture. It’s destined to become the crowning dessert at your Thanksgiving table.
18 –Dutch Apple Pie
This homestyle Dutch Apple Pie is my all-time favorite apple pie! Made with a flaky homemade pie crust and a deliciously flavorful apple pie filling. Then it’s finished with a sweet and buttery streusel topping making it absolutely irresistible! It’s a highly rated fall classic, and the nostalgic dessert that so many fans look for at Thanksgiving (but with a crowning crumb upgrade!).
19 –Easy Chocolate Mousse Pie
Once you make this Chocolate Mousse Pie , you will be making it forever. The chocolate mousse is made with a blend of chocolate chips, butter, milk, marshmallows, and heavy cream. It is truly out of this world, decadent and delicious. It will wow the crowd this Thanksgiving! And for this one, the saying is true, it’s “as easy as pie!”
20 –Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who says you can only have pie at Thanksgiving? Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are an all time reader favorite recipe, and they make such a welcome addition to the dessert table! These are amazingly soft, perfectly pumpkin-y, wonderfully spiced. Plus, the chocolate chips are the highlighting touch that you love in a cozy fall cookie.
I hope these recipes help make your Thanksgiving a little easier and a lot more delicious! Wishing you and your family a warm, wonderful holiday. And if you try any of these recipes, I’d love to hear what you think — please come back and leave me a review on the recipe page. Your feedback means so much!
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