Classic Thanksgiving recipes – including appetizers, sides, make-ahead recipes, and desserts for your holiday table. Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving for the first time or a pro, these easy Thanksgiving recipes are tried and true and always a hit at the table.
Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning the menu. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite Thanksgiving classics and fun Thanksgiving treats to get the kids excited about the meal. I’ve got you covered, from classic sage stuffing to make-ahead mashed potatoes, sides, rolls, pies, and everything in between.
Appetizers
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Start the meal off with this delicious and easy-loaded Cheesy Garlic Bread. It is a definite crowd-pleaser. Change the toppings to include everyone’s favorites.
Classic Spinach Dip
Easy Knorr Spinach Dip Recipe that’s perfect for holidays, game days, & potlucks.
Spanikopita
Another appetizer that I love is Phyllo Rolled Spinach and Feta Cheese Bites. You can make these ahead and freeze until the big day.
Salad
Apple Pecan Salad
This candied pecan salad has tangy Granny Smith apples, candied pecans, spring mix, feta cheese, and a homemade balsamic dressing.
Parmesan Cheese Bowl
Don’t let the Parmesan Bowl intimidate you. It’s pretty easy to create and makes a salad dish so much fun. Plus, the bonus is the bowl is entirely edible.
Rolls
Crescent Rolls
Crescent rolls are definitely one of my favorite holiday dinners. These are make-ahead crescent rolls, saving lots of time to enjoy more on a special day.
No-Yeast Quick Rolls
These biscuit-like rolls have no yeast and are easy to whip up. Make the dough and pop them in the oven 15 minutes before you are ready to eat. Enjoy quick dinner rolls that everyone will love in minutes.
Amish Rolls
Packed with flavor and soft in texture, these Amish dinner rolls are the perfect complement to any meal.
Pumpkin Shaped Rolls
These pumpkin-shaped rolls are made from frozen bread dough. Roll the dough into a ball and have fun shaping it into pumpkins.
Turkey Recipes
Savory Herbed Turkey
Savor the aroma of this Herbed Turkey as it roasts in the oven on your special holiday.
How to Brine a Turkey
Brining a turkey makes a beautiful and juicy turkey and delicious gravy
Roasted Sage Turkey
This roasted turkey with sage rub is the perfect blend of crisp skin and moist, tender meat.
Sides
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
One of the most delicious Sweet Potatoes I’ve ever eaten. With a sweet and crunchy topping, this recipe for Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes is a delicious side for Thanksgiving.
Sweet Potato Casserole
With the crunch of pecans, the sweetness of coconut and pineapple, and the citrus flavor of orange juice, This Sweet Potato Casserole is a recipe to save for the upcoming holidays.
Homemade Creamed Corn
This recipe for Homemade Cream Corn is delicious, quick to make, and easy. It’s the perfect side for any meal or holiday meal.
Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
Baked in a garlic cream cheese sauce with melted cheese, this Cheesy Asparagus Casserole dish is simply delicious.
Mom’s Corn Souffle
A fluffy Corn Souffle full of flavor and creaminess. Easy to make and so delicious. This recipe is the perfect side for any holiday or a potluck dinner.
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Can you make your mashed potatoes hours or a day ahead and expect delicious, fluffy potatoes? Yep, you sure can with this recipe for make-ahead mashed potatoes.
Stuffing Recipes
Classic Sage Stuffing
This classic sage stuffing recipe is easy to make and packed with classic sage flavor. It’s perfect for your holiday meals.
Homemade Cornbread Stuffing
This Homemade Cornbread Stuffing Recipe is the perfect stuffing for your holiday meal. It is delicious and looks beautiful on the table.
Pecan and Cornbread Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes
This Easy Cornbread Stuffing recipe is chocked full of fall and Thanksgiving flavor. With sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and pecans, it’s the perfect blend of fall favorites.
Cranberry Salad
Grandma’s Cranberry Salad
With bits of fresh cranberry, oranges, apples, and pineapple, this Cranberry Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Dessert
Classic Pumpkin Pie
This Pumpkin Pie recipe is my favorite. It combines fall spices, brown sugar, and delicious pumpkin for the perfect Pumpkin Pie Spice flavor.
Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Slice a pumpkin roll for a delicious dessert like this cream cheese-filled pumpkin roll recipe.
Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping
Who doesn’t love pumpkin bread? This one has a sweet cinnamon crunch topping and is out of this world delicious.
Pecan Pie
I know pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving Favorite, but my favorite pie at Thanksgiving is Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Dump Cake
This Pumpkin Dump Cake tastes just like pumpkin pie but upside down. The crust is at the top, while the filling is at the bottom.
Fun Thanksgiving Treats
If you want something less complicated than my little turkey, try these Indian Corn Lady Fingers made from already-made lady finders, frosting, and M&Ms.
Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats
Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispies Treats
Turkey Cookie Treats
Using Fudge Covered Oreos, this Turkey Shaped Thanksgiving treat is ready in a snap and perfect for Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treats
A pumpkin pie-shaped rice krispies treat is the perfect Thanksgiving treat.
Drinks
Pumpkin Spice Milkshakes
Keep it simple and refreshing with a Pumpkin Spice Flavored Milk Shake
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Want to warm up with a delicious drink? Here’s a recipe for Pumpkin Flavored Hot Cocoa
I can’t believe how close we are to Thanksgiving. I hope these recipes will help you narrow down what you’ll make for your wonderful meal. You can find more Thanksgiving recipe ideas here
Happy Thanksgiving
~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com
