Create your perfect Thanksgiving Day menu with these 70 best Thanksgiving dinner ideas that are sure to impress your guests at your holiday feast.
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Although I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays. It’s not only the start of the holiday season, but it’s a time to gather with the people you love and share good food, memories, and laughter.
Growing up, we would always head to my grandparents for a big Thanksgiving Day feast. The table would be filled with all the classics, from juicy roast turkey to homemade stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, my grandmother’s famous macaroni and cheese, and of course, all the delicious pies.
But, despite all those amazing memories, I realize just how chaotic cooking a huge feast for so many people can be. There are appetizers to consider, as it can be torture waiting for dinner with the delicious smell of roast turkey in the air. Not to mention, figuring out what to make for sides and desserts that will appeal to everyone.
So, to help make your Thanksgiving dinner less stressful this year, I thought I would gather some of the best Thanksgiving-inspired appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts that you could add to your Thanksgiving Day menu. These easy recipes are perfect whether you are hosting your very first Thanksgiving this year or just want to try something new. Enjoy!
70 Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Make this year’s Thanksgiving Day feast the best one ever with these cozy recipes that include simple Thanksgiving appetizers, delicious main dishes, comforting side dishes, and festive desserts that are perfect for feeding a crowd at your Thanksgiving dinner.
Appetizers
1
The Slow Roasted Italian
Cranberry Goat Cheese Balls (No Bake Recipe!)
Creamy, tangy goat cheese mingles with chewy cranberries and crisp pecans for an easy, elegant bite. A cozy, flavorful show-stopper for Thanksgiving.
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2
Chef Savvy
Mini Cheese Balls
These Mini Cheese Balls are the perfect holiday party appetizer! The bite-sized cheese balls are coated in a festive combination of dried cranberries, nuts, green onions, and parsley. They are a delicious, easy way to enjoy a cheese ball!
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3
Kim Schob
Turkey Snack Board (Thanksgiving Charcuterie)
Looking to add some festive flair to your Thanksgiving? Why not try making an easy and customizable Turkey Snack Board? It’s not just a tasty appetizer but also a charming centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Perfect for Thanksgiving parties, this board will surely impress your guests.
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4
Home Cooking Collective
Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts
This easy baked brie with fig jam, rosemary, and walnuts is a delicious holiday appetizer or snack and comes together in about 30 minutes!
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5
Mommy Christmas
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites
These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are the ultimate holiday appetizer—flaky, creamy, sweet, and savory. Made with puff pastry, Brie cheese, homemade cranberry sauce, and herbs, they’re perfect for Thanksgiving.
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6
Mommy Rose
Honey Glazed Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Pecans
Honey Glazed Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Pecans – a sweet and savory recipe perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
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7
I Heart Naptime
Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Tray
This cute turkey veggie tray is a fresh and colorful appetizer centerpiece that is the perfect holiday addition to your Thanksgiving spread. Best of all, kids love to help make it!
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Main Dishes
8
Tastes Better From Scratch
Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey
The BEST Thanksgiving Turkey recipe that packs all of the flavor and juiciness you expect from the perfect Thanksgiving turkey, with none of the stress!
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9
The Fast Recipe
Brined Boneless Turkey Breast
Make the most succulent brined boneless turkey breast! This easy recipe is ideal for your festive feast and will delight your entire family.
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10
The Moody Blonde
Oven Roasted Turkey With Butter and Fresh Herbs
What makes this roasted turkey recipe stand out is the incredible depth of flavor and juiciness that comes from brining the turkey, stuffing it with fresh herbs and vegetables, and then roasting it to golden brown perfection.
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11
Jerkyholic
Traeger Turkey
The Traeger does all the work for you in this easy and delicious turkey recipe.
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12
Where Is My Spoon
Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
Dutch oven turkey breast braised with apples in a creamy sauce, a delicious alternative to a whole Thanksgiving turkey.
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13
Emily Fabulous
Perfect Dry Brined Roasted Turkey
This Dry Brined Roasted Turkey turns out moist, flavorful, and perfectly golden every time. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and worth the few days of prep.
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14
Budget Delicious
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Impress your guests with this stuffed turkey breast filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, bacon, and herbs, then rolled and roasted.
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15
Little Sunny Kitchen
Roast Spatchcock Turkey Recipe
Spatchcock Turkey is the fastest, easiest Thanksgiving Turkey recipe you’ll ever use. This bird cooks so fast, you won’t believe it!
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16
Encharted Cook
One Pan Turkey Dinner
One Pan Turkey Dinner is a great recipe for a roast turkey dinner that gives you all the sides and trimmings in just one pan and easily serves six guests, which makes it perfect for small gatherings when you don't want to make the big turkey dinner.
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17
Small Town Woman
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast cooks up moist and tender leaving your oven free for all the rest of your sides. Use the juices at the bottom of the slow cooker to make an amazing gravy.
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18
Dutch Oven Daddy
Skillet Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
Skillet Honey Mustard Glazed Ham is a delicious simmer roasted spiral cut ham drenched in a honey mustard glaze topped with fresh thyme.
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19
Recipes From A Pantry
Instant Pot Ham
Instant Pot Ham with pineapple brown sugar glaze is so delicious. It’s quick and easy to cook your Thanksgiving ham in instant pot.
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20
Corrie Cooks
Instant Pot Thanksgiving Pork Loin Roast
If you’re looking for a festive main dish, this Instant Pot Thanksgiving Pork Loin Roast is flavorful and easy!
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21
Ooh La La It’s Vegan
Vegan Mushroom Wellington
This Vegan Mushroom Wellington is choc full of caramelized onions, savory mushrooms, sweet potato, and sprigs of rosemary for an unconventional main that blows the real deal out of the water.
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22
An Edible Mosaic
Small Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 - Made on a Sheet Pan!
Here is the menu and recipes for a beautiful small Thanksgiving dinner for four people. The entire meal (except the gravy) is cooked on a sheet pan! It comes together in much less time than a typical Thanksgiving dinner, but has all the classic favorites, including homemade stuffing, roast turkey, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, green beans, and even pan gravy!
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Sides
23
The Forked Spoon
Cornbread Dressing
Buttery, moist, and loaded with flavor, this Cornbread Dressing is a must-have Thanksgiving side dish. Made with homemade sweet cornbread, savory Italian sausage, celery, onion, and fresh herbs, it bakes up with a crispy golden crust that’s the perfect complement to your holiday turkey and all the fixings.
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24
Peter's Food Adventures
Stovetop Stuffing
An easy stovetop stuffing that's full of flavor, easy to make, made with easy, everyday ingredients.
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25
The Fresh Cooky
Best Thanksgiving Stuffing
The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing recipe is so easy; uses pumpernickel, sourdough and brown bread, sausage, apple, walnuts, fresh herbs and butter.
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26
Simply Happenings
Garlic Butter Stuffing
Garlic butter stuffing is a savory blend of bread cubes tossed with rich, melted butter infused with garlic and herbs, creating a golden, flavorful side dish. It’s crisp on the outside, soft inside, and perfect for pairing with holiday meals.
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27
Cucina By Elena
Ciabatta Stuffing with Sausage and Chestnuts Recipe
Crunchy ciabatta, savory sausage, tender veggies, and chewy chestnuts come together in this delicious side dish.
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28
Plantbased and Broke
Zucchini Casserole with Stuffing
This zucchini casserole with stuffing is a cozy, crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side! Packed with tender zucchini, savory vegetables, fresh herbs, and a flavorful broth, it’s 100% vegan and surprisingly simple to make.
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29
The Cookin' Chicks
Jiffy Cornbread Casserole
This Jiffy Cornbread Casserole is an easy and delicious casserole recipe perfect for any occasion! Made with simple ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love! Using just seven ingredients, this savory dish is a Southern favorite!
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30
Lauren Fit Foodie
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Marshmallows
Creamy sweet potatoes and warm spices with gooey marshmallows and a crunchy pecan crumble topping! This Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Marshmallows may be the best lightened-up side dish ever! Perfect for serving at Thanksgiving or anytime, and easy to make gluten-free and vegan too!
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31
Lambert's Lately
Sweet Potato Casserole with Canned Yams
Make an easy Sweet Potato Casserole with canned yams. This shortcut side dish, with a pecan brown sugar topping, tastes like you made it from scratch!
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32
Baking Beauty
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole: Flavorful sweet potatoes topped with candied nuts and gooey marshmallows. The slow cooker makes this dish nearly effortless!
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33
Chef’s Pencil
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary
This is a delicious recipe of roasted sweet potatoes infused with rosemary, perfect to serve for Thanksgiving dinner.
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34
Happy Kitchen
Sweet Potato Casserole with Black Beans, Kale and Quinoa
Enjoy this savory, comforting, vegan sweet potato casserole with black beans, kale, quinoa and roasted garlic sauce. It’s easy to assemble and perfect to make ahead.
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35
Simple And Fraiche
Creamy Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Truffle Mashed Potatoes are sure to be your new favorite side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this incredible side in no time!
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36
The Wholesome Spoon
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These creamy mashed potatoes are super easy and go with anything!
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37
Flavorful Eats
Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes
Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes are made with baby potatoes and buttery herbs & spices. They're an easy-to-make Thanksgiving side dish that doesn't take up valuable oven space!
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38
Heavenly Spiced
Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the smoothest, creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever have!
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39
Garlic All Day
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Once you try Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes, you’ll never make mashed potatoes any other way. No need to drain the water. Cook and mash right in the pot.
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40
A Latin Flair
Chipotle Herbs Muffin Tin Potatoes
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside—these Chipotle Herbs Muffin Tin Potatoes are the perfect side dish to elevate your Thanksgiving feast.
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41
The Savory Cipolla
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
These delicious and elegant Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any family dinner. Beautifully golden and slightly crispy on top and filled with a rich and cheesy cream sauce, they are sure to have your guests coming back for more!
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42
Baked Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
Indulge with this baked four-cheese mac and cheese with a blend of colby-jack, swiss, extra sharp, and parmesan cheese for the cheesiest and creamiest flavor in every bite.
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43
The Oregon Dietitian
Easy Oven Roasted Fall Vegetables
Maple Rosemary Roasted Fall Vegetables are perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. Feel free to customize with different veggies!
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44
Our Love Language is Food
Crockpot Creamed Corn
This simple creamed corn recipe is delicious AND is made in your slow cooker to free up oven and stove space!
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45
Vegetarian South
Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Broccoli casserole is a must-have for many people. This recipe is a healthy version of a southern classic.
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46
The Feathered Nester
Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Maple-roasted Brussels sprouts are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Roasted until golden and finished with a maple-balsamic glaze, they’re ideal for holidays or simple weeknight dinners.
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47
Spend with Pennies
Green Bean Casserole
Everyone loves Green Bean Casserole with tender green beans and crispy fried onions in a shortcut cream sauce. It’s topped with more crispy onions and baked until browned and bubbly.
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48
Our Zesty Life
Air Fry Green Beans
Tossed in oil and seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, this easy recipe makes tasty snacks in minutes with minimal cleanup.
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49
Risa’s Family Kitchen
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
These Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are the perfect side dish for a weeknight meal or a special holiday dinner. Ready in minutes, these green beans are boiled to crisp-tender, sautéed with a delicious garlic butter seasoning, and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
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50
The Shortcut Kitchen
Green Beans With Potatoes
Green beans with potatoes is a country-style favorite made easy in one pot. Potatoes and green beans are simmered in savory chicken broth, sautéed with onion and garlic and seasoned perfectly.
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51
Well and Full
The Best Thanksgiving Salad
This is the perfect salad for Thanksgiving - with roasted squash, pecans, pomegranate, and an apple cider vinaigrette!
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52
Let Us Munch Lettuce
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
This Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is a healthy quinoa salad made with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, pumpkin seeds & feta. Then it’s topped with a creamy balsamic date vinaigrette. Easy to make, tasty, and great for meal-prepping lunches!
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53
Mommy Evolution
Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Perfectly blending the sweetness of sugar with the tartness of cranberries, this ridiculously easy Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce will be a hit at your next holiday dinner.
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54
Ask The Food Geek
Low-Sugar Cranberry Sauce with Pears
Mix cranberries with pears for an easy twist on a classic. The pears soften, their texture blending in with the cranberries (whereas apples would stay harder and chunkier if you like that).
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55
Jello Joy
Cranberry Jello Salad
Bright and tangy, this cranberry jello salad is a simple 4-ingredient dish. It’s a festive classic recipe, and an easy make-ahead addition to your Thanksgiving table.
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56
Sourdough Brandon
Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Rosemary
These soft and fluffy sourdough dinner rolls are the perfect Thanksgiving side! They’re made with a buttery brioche dough and infused with woodsy rosemary.
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57
Pink Owl Kitchen
Soft, Herby Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Made with pumpkin puree, brown butter, and fresh herbs, these soft herby pumpkin dinner rolls will steal the show this holiday season!
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Desserts
58
Blackberry Babe
Butternut Squash Pie
This Butternut Squash Pie recipe is smooth and custard-like, and made with oven-roasted butternut squash. It will become a family favorite!
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59
Flavorful Eats
Pumpkin Spice Rum Cake
Pumpkin Spice Rum Cake, a cozy dessert made with all your favorite fall spices, is a delicious spiced Bundt cake drizzled with a buttery rum glaze!
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60
Everything Marina
Pumpkin Mousse
This Pumpkin Mousse is made with white chocolate and pumpkin puree. The mousse is creamy, airy, and loaded with pumpkin spice.
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61
My Rad Kitchen
Apple Coffee Cake Recipe
This Apple Coffee Cake Recipe has a tender crumb, juicy apples & cinnamon streusel—perfect for cozy mornings or a Thanksgiving dessert.
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62
Made in a Pinch
Easy Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe (With Caramel Sauce)
This easy bread pudding recipe is the epitome of fall flavors. It's truly a showstopping dessert.
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63
Nkechi Ajaeroh
Healthier Fudgy Pumpkin Brownies
These healthier fudgy brownies are made with real homemade pumpkin purée, and no refined sugar, making them good for your health and taste buds!
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64
The Benson Street
How to Make Pumpkin Pie Cookies for Fall
When you don't want to make a whole pumpkin pie, opt to make pumpkin pie cookies instead. They are perfect for a smaller portion of pumpkin pie flavor.
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65
Healing Tomato
Easy Blueberry Crumble
How to make vegan blueberry crumble in the oven. This is a very easy vegan dessert recipe to make for Thanksgiving or any other day.
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66
Stef's Eats and Sweets
Smoked Butterscotch Pumpkin Bars
These Smoked Butterscotch Pumpkin Bars are moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
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67
Tessie's Table
Pumpkin Roll Cake
Enjoy the best Pumpkin Roll recipe with rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert is a crowd-pleaser and sure to impress.
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68
Packed For Life
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bites
Mini apple crisp cheesecake bites are the perfect cozy holiday dessert. Creamy cheesecake, cinnamon apples, and oat crumble in one handheld treat.
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69
Deli's Crunch
Easy Pumpkin Pie
The best pumpkin pie recipe ever! An easy and simple recipe perfect for all occasions like the coming fall season and Thanksgiving!
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70
Earth to Veg
Coconut Milk Pumpkin Pie (Dairy-Free)
This silky smooth coconut milk pumpkin pie comes together in a blender and is dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan. Just pure pumpkin goodness.
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