25 Top Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

Looking for the Best Thanksgiving Recipes? We have them all – Appetizers, dinners, side dishes and, of course, desserts! We found the very best recipes ever to complete your Thanksgiving menu!

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The Best Thanksgiving Recipes

I love that the holidays are approaching. I am so looking forward to catching up with friends and family and enjoying special moments with them.

Our lives are so busy, but the holiday season seems to help us stop and appreciate all that we have with those that we love so much.

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate what we’ve been given than with our family gathered around the Thanksgiving table and enjoying some amazing food.

Today, I want to share some of the most pinned Thanksgiving recipes. We’ve got amazing appetizers, delicious dinners, scrumptious side dishes and of course, show-stopping desserts! Looking for some easy Make-Ahead Appetizers to make your holiday cooking easy!

You are definitely going to want to try a few of these out, some even sooner than Thanksgiving!

Let’s see those delicious Thanksgiving recipes…

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Let’s start with dessert, basically because I love dessert!

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This homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake made with an easy buttery and moist vanilla cake and topped with delicious caramelized pineapple topping and even a cherry on top.

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This easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue recipe uses a pre-made pie crust and filled with brown sugar, nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon and of course, mashed sweet potatoes! TheMarshmallow Meringue is literally the icing on the cake!

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This Cinnamon Apple Crumb Cakeis layered with fresh apples, cinnamon crumble and a delicious apple cider glaze drizzle. You should warn your guests to leave room for dessert with this baby!

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Are you looking for a “healthier” dessert option? Our Caramel Apple Nachos are an easy no-bake dessert recipe that will delight both kids and adults!

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Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings by Sugar Apron

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake by Princess Pinky Girl

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Rice Krispie Treat Thanksgiving Turkey (source unknown – if you know the source, please email me so I can add it)

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Let’s be honest, short of dessert, the appetizers are always the best part of the meal! The problem is when I fill up on the apps and then have no room for dinner or, gasp, dessert! That is a real life problem!

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How to make a Turkey Vegetable Tray

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Turkey Meat and Cheese Platter by Also, That’s It

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So, this Baked Salami may not be the best picture, but it is honestly my kids favorite appetizer! It comes out of the oven pipping hot and you cut it up with toothpicks sticking out and dip it in some yummy honey mustard sauce. The best!!!

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Our Brie Bites were new last year and they were a huge hit! Not only were they really quick and easy to make, they were addictive! 3 ingredients and 15 minutes!!

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Baked Spinach Artichoke dip is a total no-brainer for an easy appetizer. Everyone always loves it and it is a must have at our Thanksgiving!

Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without the traditional, and non-traditional, side dishes! I could honestly load up on the vegetables and potatoes and call it a day! Confession – the majority of our recipes here are side dish recipes! We cannot get enough of them!

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Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole by Chef-in-Training

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Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots by Cooking and Beer

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Slow Cooker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes by Little Spice Jar

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Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch by Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Corn Casserole: A Family Favorite by Two Sisters Crafting

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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots by Diethood

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Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing by Tastes of Lizzie T

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Rosemary Dinner Rolls by Cooking Classy

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Pecans, Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Cranberries by Julia’s Album

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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad by Le Creme de la Crumb

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Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme by Cakes Cottage

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Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole by Le Creme de la Crumb

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Cranberry Sauce by Simply Recipes

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The most amazing roasted corn by Hugs and Kisses XOXO

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Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash by Chew Out Loud

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Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli by Damn Delicious

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Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing by Averie Cooks

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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole by Gal on a Mission

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5 Star Apple Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing by Wicked Good Kitchen

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Crispy Potato Roast by Joyously Domestic

Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes

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Super Moist Turkey Baked in Cheesecloth by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

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Perfect Turkey Gravy Recipe by Center Cut Cook

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FAQs

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving side dishes? ›

Thanksgiving side dishes: Here's the 10 most popular for your...
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Brussels sprouts.
  • Gravy.
  • Bread.
  • Stuffing/dressing.
  • Cranberry sauce.
  • Squash.
  • Corn.

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods purchased in the US? ›

Popular Thanksgiving foods ranked
  1. Stuffing.
  2. Potatoes. ...
  3. Pies and other sweets. ...
  4. Other random foods. ...
  5. Rolls. Though rolls are certainly not a main dish, they are a key element of any Thanksgiving meal. ...
  6. Turkey. The classic entree for Thanksgiving is definitely a large turkey dish. ...
Nov 10, 2023

What side dishes can be made ahead of time for Thanksgiving? ›

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  • Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole. 4,073.
  • Easy Cranberry Orange Relish. ...
  • Easy Chorizo Stuffing. ...
  • Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. 480.
  • Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing. 132.
  • Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy. 462.
Nov 2, 2023

What is a must for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

While there are plenty of creative ways to cook your Thanksgiving favorites, you can't go wrong with classics that everyone knows and loves. Stuffing, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie: there are so many delicious dishes that deserve a place on the table each year—including the turkey, of course!

What is the least popular Thanksgiving side dish? ›

And the least favorite side dish for Americans on Thanksgiving is -- green bean casserole. 31.4 percent of people surveyed do not like it.

What is the most common food to eat on Thanksgiving? ›

At Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is served with a variety of side dishes which can vary from traditional, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, to ones that reflect regional or cultural heritage.

What is everyone's favorite Thanksgiving food? ›

A traditional Thanksgiving in the United States has got the classics. We're talking stuffing, sweet potato casserole, gravy, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving is often referred to as "Turkey Day," but as it turns out, the bird isn't the true star of the dinner table.

What is the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner? ›

The Old Homestead Steakhouse in New York City's meat packing district is serving Thanksgiving for $85 per person this year, but several years ago, the restaurant served a $181,000 Thanksgiving meal — the most expensive in the world and over 2,800 times more than what the average family spends, CNBC Make It reported.

How many sides should a Thanksgiving dinner have? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

What are 5 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›

The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.

What are the least favorite Thanksgiving dishes? ›

The Least Popular Thanksgiving Foods, Ranked
  • Sweet Potatoes or Yams — 25.12%
  • Stuffing/Dressing. — 22.33%
  • Pumpkin Pie. — 21.44%
  • Carrots. — 16.95%
  • Mashed Potatoes. — 15.45%
  • Corn. — 14.36%
  • Macaroni and Cheese. — 14.36%
  • Apple Pie. — 12.86%

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