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Thanksgiving celebrations often revolve around food, so choosing the perfect Thanksgiving recipes to celebrate is crucial. I’ve compiled a list of 52 recipes to help you serve the perfect feast. This list will help you with any recipe you need, from the main course to appetizers to stuffing to desserts and make-ahead casseroles; I’ve got your covered.
And if you end up with leftovers, you can always check this list of turkey leftover recipes to see what you can make the next day. Or, if you’re looking for more side dishes for Thanksgiving I’ve got an even longer list just for that.
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Table Of Content show Thanksgiving has got to be one of the most important holidays, and food is king in this holiday. So if you're stuck on what to serve for Thanksgiving take a look at this list of the best Thanksgiving recipes - including appetizers, desserts, and make-ahead meals and sides that makes your life easier. 1 Photo Credit:www.thetravelpalate.com This Easy Roast Turkey with herb butter recipe is your step by step guide to making a delicious roast turkey for Thanksgiving or anytime you need to feed a crowd. 2 Photo Credit:petersfoodadventures.com Looking for a new turkey dinner recipe this holiday season? You'll love the Citrus Roast Turkey! Sliced citrus with butter, garlic and fresh herbs penetrate your turkey with flavor. Try something new for Thanksgiving 3 Photo Credit:www.chocolatemoosey.com Don’t want to roast a whole turkey for Thanksgiving? Keep your dinner small by roasting this Stuffed Cornish Hen recipe with homemade stuffing 4 Photo Credit:www.therusticfoodie.com This Harvest Wild Rice Salad is a healthy Thanksgiving side dish! It's made with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and a maple dressing. 5 Photo Credit:www.anediblemosaic.com Here you will find the menu and recipes for a beautiful small Thanksgiving dinner for 4. The entire meal (except the gravy) is cooked on a sheet pan! It comes together in much less time than a typical Thanksgiving dinner, and it still has all your family’s favorites, including homemade stuffing, roast turkey, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, green beans, and even pan gravy! 6 Photo Credit:flavormosaic.com Old Fashioned Creamed Corn with sweet and creamy corn that goes perfectly as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner! 7 Photo Credit:mommyevolution.com Cranberry Hummus Bites combine sweet and savory in an easy holiday appetizer perfect for any holiday party or festive occasion. Not only are these bites easy to make and impressive to serve, but they are also packed with healthy ingredients, like protein-rich chickpeas. 8 Photo Credit:www.livinglou.com An easy side dish that comes together in under 40 minutes, this honey roasted carrots and parsnips recipe is the perfect side dish for chicken, beef or pork. Flavored with a glaze made with honey, butter and fresh rosemary. 9 Photo Credit:www.livinglou.com Forget turkey! A stuffed whole chicken is the perfect main for a small Thanksgiving feast. Whole stuffed chicken has butter rubbed under the skin for extra juicy and tender chicken. It is stuffed with traditional, homemade stuffing with bread cubes, celery and seasonings and sprinkled with thyme. 10 Photo Credit:flavorthemoments.com If you want a juicy turkey that’s evenly cooked with the crispiest skin ever, this Spatchco*ck Turkey is the recipe for you! It comes out perfect every time and cooks up in under an hour and a half! 11 Photo Credit:flavorthemoments.com Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast is juicy, flavorful and makes an easy weeknight or holiday dinner option. It takes just 15 minutes of prep and includes an optional pan gravy! 12 Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com This easy Roasted Turkey Breast recipe is the only one you need! This turkey breast is juicy, flavorful and has perfectly crispy skin. 13 Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com These moist honey-glazed stuffed Cornish hens are stuffed with a flavorful wild rice blend, apples, dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. 14 Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com Cornish Hens are easy to roast and stunning to serve! Homemade dry rub takes this show-stopping recipe from great to amazing for holiday dinners. 15 Photo Credit:littlesunnykitchen.com Follow my super simple recipe for a perfectly juicy and tender turkey that your whole family will enjoy! No brining or basting is required. 16 Photo Credit:www.easyanddelish.com This Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe cooks in just 18 minutes! The turkey breast is seasoned with herbed butter and then cooked until tender and juicy. Then it is served with a rich gravy! 17 Photo Credit:drivemehungry.com This baked mac and cheese is full of gooey, stretchy cheese and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. It’s creamy, cheesy, and comforting! 18 Photo Credit:homeatcedarspringsfarm.com Cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving couldn't be easier. This is foolproof and the best method for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey. It’s easy, and there is no babysitting or basting required. 19 Photo Credit:www.mimosasandmotherhood.com With just a little bit of prep, this delicious whole turkey cooks all day in your slow cooker with no brining or basting. 20 Photo Credit:www.mapleandmango.com Don’t toss that leftover turkey carcass! Learn how to make a delicious, homemade turkey bone broth (turkey stock) from it. 21 Photo Credit:www.mapleandmango.com Spatchco*ck turkey with herb butter! Crispy skin, juicy flavorful meat and it only takes 90 minutes to cook! 22 Photo Credit:lynnswayoflife.com Sweet, crunchy, and the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish, this Sweet Potato Casserole with Walnuts is a must make recipe! Mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy brown sugar topping come together for a simple and easy side dish! 23 Photo Credit:organicallyaddison.com This instant pot whole chicken is a great alternative to the classic turkey! It takes just an hour — perfect for a busy thanksgiving day! 24 Photo Credit:organicallyaddison.com This healthy apple crisp recipe is the perfect thanksgiving food! It has tender gooey cinnamon apples and a crumbly oat topping. 25 Photo Credit:www.cookwithkushi.com Cheesy loaded cauliflower bake Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Bake is a classic and rich side dish where tender cauliflower is tossed in a cheesy and creamy sauce loaded with mushrooms. People are going to come for second servings and maybe even more. A total rockstar at your dinner table. 26 Photo Credit:agrillforallseasons.com Smoked turkey is the perfect Thanksgiving main course. Keep the oven free for pies and sides and smoke your turkey this year! 27 Photo Credit:girlheartfood.com This Thanksgiving meatloaf combines ingredients, like ground turkey, stuffing mix and cranberries for one easy and delicious meal, perfect for a special occasion. 28 Photo Credit:montanahappy.com No Thanksgiving is complete without this cranberry relish recipe. It will be handed down the generations. 29 Photo Credit:montanahappy.com Once Thanksgiving is over, you can make this delicious Leftover Turkey Chili that will have family and friends raving! 30 Photo Credit:theoregondietitian.com Make-ahead Boursin mashed potatoes are the perfect Thanksgiving recipe! These Boursin cheese mashed potatoes are easy, herby, and delicious! 31 Photo Credit:thegiftedgabber.com There will be no complaints when it comes to this condensed milk pumpkin pie! Prepare the filling the day before for easy prepSweetly spiced whole-wheat snickerdoodles sandwich a dreamy pumpkin filling in these delightful Pumpkin Pie Cookies. Get your fall-flavored dessert fix with just 11 easy-to-find ingredients and 25 minutes of kitchen time! 32 Photo Credit:theoregondietitian.com Sweetly spiced whole-wheat snickerdoodles sandwich a dreamy pumpkin filling in these delightful Pumpkin Pie Cookies. Get your fall-flavored dessert fix with just 11 easy-to-find ingredients and 25 minutes of kitchen time! 33 Photo Credit:www.greedygirlgourmet.com Gochujang Chicken is an easy and delicious Asian Roast Chicken. This popular Korean chicken recipe is the perfect flavor explosion for families too small for the traditional Thanksgiving turkey! 34 Photo Credit:cookingwithcurls.com Dry Brined Spatchco*ck Turkey is the easiest and best way to prepare a tender and juicy turkey with crispy skin. The turkey is coated in a blend of kosher salt, herbs, and spices, and refrigerated for several days. Roast in the oven until golden brown for the best tasting turkey you have ever tasted! 35 Photo Credit:www.ihearteating.com Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows is a popular Thanksgiving side dish that combines creamy mashed potatoes with toasted marshmallows for an easy but delightfully delicious dish! 36 Photo Credit:www.ihearteating.com This pumpkin roll recipe makes a moist pumpkin spice cake roll that’s filled with light and fluffy cream cheese frosting. Pumpkin rolls make a great alternative to pumpkin pie. 37 Photo Credit:www.healingtomato.com Cook a whole cauliflower in the air fryer using just simple pesto flavoring. This cauliflower is going to be an attention grabber. Great for vegan or vegetarian thanksgiving tables. 38 Photo Credit:wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com A sweet potato casserole is a must at our Thanksgiving table. An easy make ahead recipe. Just reheat the day of. 39 Photo Credit:courtneyshomestead.com This vegan cornbread stuffing is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Your guests won’t even know it’s vegan. The perfect meatless side dish! 40 Photo Credit:www.mysequinedlife.com Tender and moist, this honey cornbread uses all honey for its sweetness for the best flavor! 41 Photo Credit:veganhuggs.com Make your festive dinner complete with this succulent Vegan Holiday Roast. It's filled with savory flavors and finished with a mouth-watering glaze. 42 Photo Credit:homemadeheather.com You simply must add this easy leftover Thanksgiving soup recipe to your menu planning this year. It’s a perfectly delicious way to use all of those tasty leftovers this holiday season. 43 Photo Credit:homemadeheather.com Looking for the ultimate turkey gravy recipe? Look no further! This savory, delicious gravy will elevate your Thanksgiving feast to new heights. 44 Photo Credit:www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com Cajun Cheesecloth Turkey is a delicious twist on a classic for Thanksgiving. 45 Photo Credit:www.threeolivesbranch.com This Thanksgiving Stuffing with Cranberries, Kale, Pecans, and Wild Rice is packed with lots of mix ins and flavors for a textured holiday dressing. Not soggy and mushy, rice adds texture and flavor. 46 Photo Credit:www.threeolivesbranch.com Green Chile Cornbread Casserole makes a perfect side dish recipe for your Thanksgiving meal! A fun Mexican twist on a Southern corn casserole recipe with chile peppers and cheese. 47 Photo Credit:www.threeolivesbranch.com This Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie is an amazing twist on the classic! 48 Photo Credit:recipesfromapantry.com This vegan lasagna is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Loaded with vegetables and layers of cheese, it’s perfect for every day but also a great option for holidays and special occasions. 49 Photo Credit:www.twopinkpeonies.com These Thanksgiving deviled eggs are sure to be a hit with your Thanksgiving guests! They are delicious as well as fun and festive. 50 Photo Credit:recipesfromapantry.com Turkey wings are baked, and smothered with a silky gravy for a heartwarming meal that’s perfect for a large gathering and makes a great Thanksgiving dinner substitute when you don’t want to roast a whole turkey. 51 Photo Credit:blackberrybabe.com Having a smaller Thanksgiving celebration? Make this delicious Air Fryer Turkey Breast! 52 Photo Credit:blackberrybabe.com This Cranberry Turkey Sliders recipe makes good use of all of your Thanksgiving leftovers!Thanksgiving Recipes
Easy Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
Citrus Turkey with Herb Butter
Stuffed Cornish Hen (Thanksgiving For Two) Homemade In Kitchen
Harvest Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash
Small Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 - Made on a Sheet Pan!
Old Fashioned Creamed Corn
Easy Holiday Appetizer - Cranberry Hummus Bites
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Roasted Stuffed Whole Chicken
Perfect Spatchco*ck Turkey
Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast
The Best Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen
Roasted Cornish Hens Recipe
Easy Roast Turkey Recipe
Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs
How To Cook A Turkey In A Bag
How to Cook a Turkey in a Crockpot
Turkey Bone Broth (Turkey Stock): Instant Pot + Stovetop
Dry Brine Spatchco*ck Turkey With Herb Butter
Sweet Potato Casserole With Walnuts
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
Healthy Apple Crisp
Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Bake
Traeger Turkey - Smoked Turkey - Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free
Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf
THE BEST Fresh Cranberry Relish Recipe
The BEST Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
The Best Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Korean Gochujang Chicken
Dry Brined Spatchco*ck Turkey
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Pumpkin Roll Recipe
Vegan Air Fryer Roasted Whole Cauliflower recipe
Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Vegan Cornbread Stuffing
Honey Cornbread (Not Too Sweet) - My Sequined Life
Vegan Holiday Roast
Leftover Thanksgiving Soup Recipe
The Best Turkey Gravy Recipe
Cajun Roasted Cheesecloth Turkey
Thanksgiving Stuffing with Cranberries, Kale, Pecans, and Wild Rice
Green Chile Cornbread Casserole
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Vegan Lasagna
Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs (Video)
Smothered Turkey Wings
Easy Air Fryer Turkey Breast
TURKEY CRANBERRY SLIDERS
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