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I wanted to share my the best Thanksgiving recipes of all time, straight from my holiday table to yours! These classic Thanksgiving dinner recipes are packed with cozy flavors, family traditions, and all the deliciousness that makes this food holiday so special. From sharing how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving to my easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes, you can find everything you need to make THE BEST Thanksgiving menu.
And, once Thanksgiving is over, you should really turn those Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious leftover turkey sandwich, leftover turkey soup, or even a leftover turkey casserole. There are just so many ways to reimagine your Thanksgiving turkey!
Why you’ll love these classic Thanksgiving recipes!
Thanksgiving is definitely one of my favorite holidays. I am a total foodie, after all! It just makes sense that I would love the biggest food holiday of the year.
But every year, I struggle to decide what to make for Thanksgiving. Should I stick to the classics like my slow cooker green bean casserole and easy pumpkin pie, or should I try something a little bit more modern, like cooking my turkey in the air fryer and serving it with my four-ingredient Bisquick biscuits?
Whether you choose to branch out into new recipes this Thanksgiving or just make a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, I have the recipes you need! Here are my top 12 Thanksgiving dinner recipes as rated by my readers. They are guaranteed to taste fantastic and make your Thanksgiving table a memorable one.
Table of Contents
- Why you’ll love these classic Thanksgiving recipes!
- Best Thanksgiving Recipes
- 1. Roasted Turkey
- 2. Classic Sausage Stuffing
- 3. Sweet Potato Casserole
- 4. Pumpkin Pie
- 5. Cranberry Sauce
- 6. Green Bean Casserole
- 7. Mashed Potatoes
- 8. Cornbread
- 9. Easy Turkey Gravy
- 10. Apple Pie
- 11. 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole
- 12. Parker House Rolls
- FAQs
- More Easy Thanksgiving Recipes You Need to Try
Best Thanksgiving Recipes
I’ve gathered together my best Thanksgiving recipes to help you create a holiday feast everyone will remember. These dishes are cozy, comforting, and made with love, making them perfect for bringing family and friends together around the table.
1. Roasted Turkey
Wondering how to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving? This Roast Turkey Recipe is so easy and always turns out perfect! Everyone will be talking about this roasted turkey for the rest of the year! It is honestly one of the best recipes for cooking Thanksgiving turkey that I have ever tried.
2. Classic Sausage Stuffing
If you love savory sausage stuffing on Thanksgiving, this is the recipe you need to make. It is easy to prepare as a Thanksgiving side and has the perfect amount of herbs, spices, and tasty bread. Ditch the box mix stuffing and make this incredible recipe instead!
3. Sweet Potato Casserole
Every Thanksgiving table needs a sweet potato casserole. The sweet, soft potatoes with crunchy pecan and marshmallow topping are impossible to resist! It is a classic Thanksgiving side that I make every year.
4. Pumpkin Pie
If you’re looking for Thanksgiving pie recipes – you need to make this perfect, silky, rich Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Then this is the recipe you must use! This is going to be the best pumpkin pie you ever taste and I promise it is also a very easy pumpkin pie recipe that anyone can master.
5. Cranberry Sauce
It isn’t Thanksgiving unless there is a bowl of cranberry sauce on the table. Don’t settle for the straight jar of sauce- you need to make this make ahead Thanksgiving recipe instead. Homemade cranberry sauce is a real game-changer and my 15 minute cramberry sauce recipe is the best.
6. Green Bean Casserole
Don’t forget about the veggies on Thanksgiving! You need to have some type of vegetable on the table to make the meal complete. This slow cooker green bean casserole is sure to please even the pickiest eaters with its rich, creamy sauce and abundance of flavor.
7. Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are the perfect traditional Thanksgiving dinner side dish to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey. These homemade potatoes are nice and easy to make, and the fluffy, buttery taste is completely delicious. You are going to want seconds!
8. Cornbread
I just love freshly made cornbread on Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite side dishes and I always take at least a few pieces. This flawless recipe will make you fall in love with skillet cornbread too! Top it with some homemade cranberry sauce, and you will be in complete heaven.
9. Easy Turkey Gravy
You can’t have a Thanksgiving turkey without gravy! My turkey gravy recipe is a classic that you will want to serve at every Thanksgiving for years to come. I always make double, as my whole family loves to pour it over everything on their plate! You can never have enough homemade turkey gravy on Thanksgiving.
10. Apple Pie
A homemade apple pie is the perfect way to end a Thanksgiving meal. My fresh apple pie is a recipe that I make every single year, and it just wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving without it. I know you, too, will love the warm spices paired with the crisp apples all wrapped up in a buttery, flakey crust. It is impossible not to love!
11. 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole
If you have never tried this delicious corn casserole recipe, now is your chance. It is such an easy Thanksgiving side dish that will impress your guests and have them begging for the recipe. Surprisingly, it only takes 5 ingredients to make!
12. Parker House Rolls
My homemade dinner rolls are perfect for Thanksgiving. They are delicious when served with butter or dipped in your turkey gravy without drippings. Make them ahead of time and then warm them up in the oven for a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
FAQs
The perfect Thanksgiving menu includes a mix of classic favorites like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies. Balance traditional dishes with a few easy Thanksgiving foods to keep your celebration stress-free and delicious.
Roast turkey remains the star of most Thanksgiving recipes, often paired with gravy and classic sides. It is the centerpiece of nearly every table and the hallmark of the best Thanksgiving recipes.
Mashed potatoes are the most popular Thanksgiving side dish, loved for their creamy texture and rich flavor. They are an essential part of any classic Thanksgiving table and are always rated one of the best Thanksgiving sides.
I love cooking turkey breast in the slow cooker. You can toss all of your ingredients into the Crockpot and walk away, giving you plenty of time to get everything else done for Thanksgiving. The slow cooker turkey turns out juicy, tender and ready for the Thanksgiving table.
More Easy Thanksgiving Recipes You Need to Try
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Thank you for the recipes. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Vicki Jones, Tennyson Indiana