Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, good times and definitely food! This 50+ Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup has dozens of recipes from my fellow food bloggers that cover everything from yummy appetizers to tempting entrees, easy side dishes to luscious desserts. Can't wait to try them all!
If you're wondering what to serve for Thanksgiving or just want to try something different, I've got the recipes for you. Whether you're having a crowd or just a few people, these recipe suggestions can take the stress out of planning the big meal.
There's beverages and appetizers to start with and all sorts of ways to cook a turkey. From air fryer to grilling, roasting to rotisserie as well as turkey breast recipes for that small scale Thanksgiving. And it wouldn't be a feast without a collection of mouthwatering sides. There's the traditional stuffing and some unconventional ideas as well. Oh, and I can't forget the sweets, 'cause there's always room for dessert, right? Pies, cakes, crumbles and bread pudding made the list.
Plus, if you're still feeling unsure how to pull it all off, check out my "play by play" Thanksgiving Day Planner and enjoy the day. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
1 A little apple cider, tequila and a touch of Grand Marnier makes this easy, tasty golden Apple Cider Margarita. The perfect co*cktailto celebrate the fall season! 2 Photo Credit:www.cleaneatingkitchen.com Here’s a sparkling Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail recipe that is perfect for a holiday non-alcoholic beverage. This bubbly drink is easy to make and has no added sugar. It’s healthy, festive, and tasty. 3 Photo Credit:flavorthemoments.com Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing holiday sangria with fruity red wine, fresh cranberries and warm cinnamon spice. It’s perfect for entertaining! 4 This Pumpkin Spice White Russian co*cktail is a luscious, rich drink that brings fall flavor to co*cktail hour. And it’s easy to make too! Just three simple ingredients is all it takes, vodka, coffee liqueur and pumpkin spice coffee creamer, to whip up a warming co*cktail for the holidays. 5 Photo Credit:fooddoodles.com This hot spiced apple cider uses apple cider or apple juice for a healthy, spicy and easy drink that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. 6 Photo Credit:momsdinner.net Cranberry Punch is a sweet and refreshing punch recipe that is made with cranberry juice co*cktail, pineapple juice and ginger ale. They are mixed together and served over ice and garnished with cranberries and limes. It is perfect for adults and kids at any party and especially at the holidays. 7 Photo Credit:www.thekitchenismyplayground.com Loaded with the wonderful flavors of apples, cinnamon, and the sweetness of honey, this Sparkling Apple Pie co*cktail is just perfect for Thanksgiving sipping. 8 Photo Credit:nourishedkitchen.com Delightfully boozy and infused with aromatic spices, this wassail recipe is both delicious and easy to make. Notes of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves blend with sweet apples for a simple and warming Thanksgiving drink. 9 Photo Credit:ashleemarie.com The creamy combination of pumpkin pie spice and hot chocolate is fall perfection. Made with actual pumpkin, this hot pumpkin pie drink is sure to become a favorite! 10 Whether it’s red wine or white wine, this chart will help take the guess work out of your Thanksgiving wine pairings. 1 Photo Credit:neighborfoodblog.com Sweet, tangy, colorful, and toasted. These Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini make for the perfect Holiday appetizer. 2 These Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms are small bites of cheesy deliciousness, stuffed full of spinach and bacon with a touch of cayenne, making them the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving. 3 Photo Credit:www.plantbasedcooking.com This roasted red pepper dip is sure to please all your guests, plant-based or not! If you want a burst of flavor and a dip with no-added-fat – then this is the recipe for you! 4 Photo Credit:keytomylime.com Mushroom puff pastry is the easiest and most delicious holiday appetizer! These pastries are easy to prep ahead and everyone loves them. 5 Photo Credit:www.therisingspoon.com Need an easy & eye-catching appetizer for Thanksgiving? Prep and assemble a simple charcuterie board (meat & cheese platter) with autumn-themed ingredients in about 30 minutes. This one features cured meats, hard and soft cheeses, seasonal produce like apples and pears, plus sweet & savory nibbles so there's a variety of flavors. 6 Photo Credit:boulderlocavore.com Cranberry Salsa is a fun, seasonal twist on traditional salsa perfect for the holidays! Easy to make and gobble up! 7 Kahlua Pecan Baked Brie is an impressive but easy appetizer to add to your next party or holiday cheese tray. Brie is warmed to a creamy deliciousness then topped with sweet candied pecans that carry a subtle coffee flavor. Perfect served with crackers and sliced fruit. 8 Photo Credit:healthyfamilyproject.com Turn asparagus into an elegant appetizer using puff pastry and goat cheese to make these little bundles. 9 Photo Credit:noshingwiththenolands.com The pumpkin cheese ball is an amazingly versatile recipe and a great show stopper on your cheese tray. A delicious add-on to your Fall, or Thanksgiving appetizer table. 10 Photo Credit:www.ouroilyhouse.com These meatballs with cranberry chili sauce on a perfect appetizer for the holidays they can be made ahead of time in the slow cooker and kept warm for the whole night. 11 Photo Credit:www.suburbansimplicity.com Savory Goat Cheese and Honey Bites are the perfect 4-ingredient Thanksgiving appetizers. Flaky pastry topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and thyme makes an easy entertaining idea! 1 Photo Credit:petersfoodadventures.com This smoked turkey is juicy and full of flavor. Brined overnight before being smoked in an offset smoker. A juicy and tender smoked turkey recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas! 2 Photo Credit:www.easyanddelish.com Find out how to brine and roast a whole turkey that is juicy and tender and also get great tips on how to carve it without fuss. 3 Photo Credit:www.plattertalk.com Herb-roasted turkey tenderloin is an easy and affordable way to scale back your Thanksgiving dinner while still keeping it mouthwatering delicious! 4 I’ve got the secret for the easiest, moistest, most delicious Thanksgiving Turkey ever! Learn all the tips on how to cook a turkey in a bag. There’s no basting, less cook time and, since it’s in a bag, the cleanup is a cinch. Thanksgiving’s never been this easy! 5 Photo Credit:bakingqueen74.co.uk This crockpot turkey breast with a delicious spice rub is basted with butter for perfectly moist turkey. So easy! 6 Photo Credit:www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com This Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Sugar and Whole Grain Mustard recipe is tender, flavorful, and easy to make! Perfect for Thanksgiving! 7 Photo Credit:jenniferbanz.com Air Fryer Turkey Breast is golden roasted turkey breast, perfectly seasoned all in your hand-dandy air fryer! No mess, no fuss! Delicious, rotisserie style turkey breast in less time than your conventional oven! 8 Photo Credit:www.simplyhappenings.com Slow cooker pineapple ham with pineapple juice, brown sugar, red wine, and honey. It’s the best Thanksgiving ham that everyone will love! 9 Photo Credit:www.gritsandpinecones.com Surprisingly easy to make, Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs is an impressive, crowd-pleasing main-dish full of herbaceous deliciousness. 10 Photo Credit:www.everyday-delicious.com This turkey roulade is made from turkey breast and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, and dried cranberries, then wrapped in Parma ham. It’s so flavorful and perfect for Thanksgiving. 1 This easy Southern classic Cheesy Corn Pudding is a rich, creamy, cheesy side dish that goes with any meal. A combination of cornbread mix, sour cream, corn and cheese creates a light custard-like corn casserole that will become your family’s new favorite. It’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast. 2 Photo Credit:saltandbaker.com These homemade rolls are big, soft, and ultra fluffy! I should also note, they’re easy to make. If you ask me, I’d say they’re the perfect Thanksgiving dinner rolls recipe! 3 Photo Credit:biteontheside.com This roasted butternut squash is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving meal. Roasted with onions and thyme and tossed in maple syrup, it’s perfectly sweet and savory. 4 Photo Credit:drivemehungry.com Southern baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, golden brown breadcrumb topping! Made with gruyere and white cheddar cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting! 5 Photo Credit:rantsfrommycrazykitchen.com Slow Cooker Stuffing With Bacon, Onions, and Sage. Save room in your oven this Thanksgiving by making stuffing in your slow cooker easily. 6 Photo Credit:www.joyousapron.com This fresh and chunky homemade cranberry sauce is a must on your thanksgiving menu! Four ingredients only and so much better than store bought! 7 Photo Credit:carmyy.com These candied beets are like eating candy for dinner! Beautiful beets covered in a honey butter brown sugar glaze, they’re the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, 8 Photo Credit:profusioncurry.com This is the best wild rice stuffing you will make. Flavorful and tender wild rice tossed along with apples, oranges and pomegranate and walnuts. This vibrant vegetarian rice is full of amazing flavors and textures 9 This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is my family’s favorite dish at Thanksgiving! It’s sweet, creamy, with an irresistible cinnamon flavor, and topped with plenty of crunchy, nutty streusel crumbs. It’s like having dessert with your dinner. 10 Photo Credit:www.greedygourmet.com These Rosemary Potatoes consist of hasselbacked baby potatoes that have been rolled in oil and covered in garlic and herbs. A real crowd pleaser. 11 Photo Credit:www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com These easy maple miso brussels sprouts are exactly what your Thanksgiving Day menu needs! With only 6 ingredients, the sweetness from the maple syrup combined with the savory miso paste, makes these maple miso brussels sprouts the perfect side dish! 12 Photo Credit:veganhuggs.com This Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an all-in-one meal that's bursting with fall flavors. The savory goodness comes from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it's balanced out with subtly sweet and tarts flavors from apples and cranberries. 13 Learn the tip and tricks to make the creamiest, most buttery and perfect mashed potatoes every time. It's the perfect side for your Thanksgiving turkey gravy. 14 Photo Credit:cravingsomethinghealthy.com This easy side dish is bright, colorful, and perfect for Thanksgiving. 15 Photo Credit:celebrationgeneration.com These Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots are easy to make, delicious, and disappear quickly - be sure to more than you think you'll actually need! 1 This delicious Pumpkin Pecan Pie takes all the decision making out of whether to make a pumpkin pie or pecan pie for the holidays. The combination of a spicy gingersnap crust, filled with creamy pumpkin pie and topped with sweet crunchy pecans, is not to be missed. 2 Photo Credit:www.enhanceyourpalate.com Instant Pot recipe for gluten free Pumpkin Cheesecake made with Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and enhanced with butterscotch ganache to bring out the maximum Oomph out of this holiday season dessert. 3 Photo Credit:celebratingsweets.com These Pumpkin Pie Bars are even easier than making a pie. They're great for feeding a crowd. 4 Photo Credit:www.ontysplate.com Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie — fresh roasted sweet potatoes whipped smooth with brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and fragrant fall spices. 5 Photo Credit:healthychristianhome.com A few slight alterations make this easy pumpkin roll recipe much healthier and lighter, but it tastes just as good as the original! 6 Photo Credit:flavormosaic.com Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding is a rich, creamy, sweet and crunchy decadent dessert made with challah bread and pumpkin puree that is an alternative to pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. 7 This delicious French Apple Pie has an easy-to-make flaky crust that is packed full with tasty cinnamon-flavored apples. Covered with loads and loads of sugary crumbs, this dessert is bound to make your Thanksgiving table sweeter! 8 Photo Credit:kimandkalee.com This moist and delicious Kentucky Butter Cake is a favorite Southern dessert. The bundt cake is infused with a sweet butter and vanilla sauce while it's still warm. It's perfect on its own or served with ice cream or fresh fruit. 9 Photo Credit:ofbatteranddough.com This elegant Pear Tart filled with Frangipane (almond cream) and topped with Red and White Wine Poached Pears tastes just as impressive as it looks. And, while it might appear difficult to make, it’s surprisingly simple. 10 Photo Credit:www.endofthefork.com This 10 minute dessert is perfect for the holidays and a great way to enjoy the fresh delicate flavor of persimmons on a smooth vanilla ricotta base. 11 Photo Credit:theunlikelybaker.com Apple crisp cheesecake — buttery shortbread crust, layer of cinnamon apples and salted caramel sauce, creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy pecan apple crisp topping. A Thanksgiving dessert doesn’t get any better than this! 12 Photo Credit:www.therusticfoodie.com This homemade gluten free Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie recipe is prepared without corn syrup. It’s an old fashioned holiday family favorite! 13 Photo Credit:goodthingsbaking.com Apple Blackberry Pandowdy is a unique twist on apple pie that is comfortable, cozy, and just plain delicious. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for maximum enjoyment! 14 Photo Credit:www.baking-sense.com Glazed Maple Apple Pie is the perfect fall dessert. Get a double dose of maple with your apples; in the filling and in the glaze. The pretty maple leaf border is a special finishing touch. 15 This easy Gingersnap Pear Crumble is just what you need to greet the autumn season. A sweet pear filling, seasoned with ginger, is topped with a nutty gingersnap-oat crumble that bakes up sweet and crunchy. Great to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.Beverages/co*cktails
Apple Cider Margarita - A Fall co*cktail
Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
Cranberry Sangria
Pumpkin Spice White Russian co*cktail
Hot Spiced Apple Cider
Cranberry Punch
Sparkling Apple Pie co*cktail
Wassail with Apple Cider and Sweet Spices
Hot Pumpkin Pie Drink
Thanksgiving Wine Pairings
Appetizers
Roasted Balsamic Cranberry Brie Crostini Appetizer
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites - Easy Holiday Appetizer!
Fall Charcuterie Board (Meat & Cheese Platter)
Cranberry Salsa: an Easy Holiday Appetizer You’ll Love!
Kahlua Pecan Baked Brie
Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles
Pumpkin Cheese Ball Halloween Noshing With the Nolands
PALEO MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE APPETIZER
Savory Goat Cheese and Honey Bites
Main Dishes
Smoked Turkey Recipe (Video)
Best Brined and Roasted Turkey
Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin Recipe
How to Cook A Turkey in a Bag
Slow Cooker Turkey Crown
Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with brown sugar and whole grain mustard!
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs
Turkey roulade with butternut squash, mushroom and cranberry stuffing
Side Dishes
Cheesy Corn Pudding
Dinner Rolls Recipe Salt & Baker
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs
Slow Cooker Stuffing with Bacon Onions and Sage
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Candied Beets | Holiday Side Dish
Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf Stuffing
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
Rosemary Potatoes - Oven Roast Potatoes | Greedy Gourmet
Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Delicata Squash and Cranberries
Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipe
Desserts
Pumpkin Pecan Pie + Video
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie
Healthy Pumpkin Roll Recipe {Less Sugar, Fewer Calories, Same Great Taste}
Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding
French Apple Pie + Video
Kentucky Butter Bundt Cake – A Moist & Delicious Recipe
Pear Tart with Wine Poached Pears and Frangipane
Persimmon & Vanilla Ricotta Dessert
Apple Crisp Cheesecake
Best Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe Without Corn Syrup| The Rustic Foodie
Apple Blackberry Pandowdy
Glazed Maple Apple Pie
Easy Gingersnap Pear Crumble
