Last Updated 11-19-2019
Welcome to the Let’s Dish Weekly Easy Meal Plan!
This week I’m doing something different for the Easy Weekly Meal Plan. Instead of menus for each day of the week, I’m offering some of my favorite suggestions for Thanksgiving dinner, including main dishes, sides and desserts.
There are more recipe ideas than you’ll need for a Thanksgiving feast, so pick and choose the ones that appeal to you most.
And be sure to check out my Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas board on Pinterest for more recipes to use up all those leftovers. Happy cooking!
Let's Dish Easy Thanksgiving Meal Plan
-BREAKFAST-
Cranberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls
Homemade dough is layered with sweetened cream cheese and fresh cranberries, then rolled and cut in this delicious pastry that's perfect for the holidays.
Pumpkin Swirl Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Classic coffee cake is infused with a ribbon of sweet pumpkin filling and topped with a cinnamon and pecan streusel.
Ham and Swiss Croissant Bake
This quick and easy breakfast casserole featuring croissants, ham and cheese, is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
Cranberry Orange Crumb Cake
Fresh cranberries and a hint of orange highlight this delicious breakfast cake with a crumb topping.
-APPETIZERS AND DRINKS-
Quick Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
Cocktail meatballs in a sweet and savory cranberry glaze. The perfect holiday appetizer!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A sweet and savory cranberry relish is spread over cream cheese and served with crackers. The perfect holiday appetizer!
Roasted Corn and Jalapeno Dip
Grilled corn and fresh jalapenos are combined with lots of cheese, spices, red peppers and green onions in the warm, savory dip that's always a crowd favorite!
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels
Dried cranberries, feta and green onions are rolled in tortillas for a festive holiday appetizer.
Classic Deviled Eggs
This recipe for traditional deviled eggs is always a hit at potlucks and Easter celebrations. Hard boiled yolks are mixed with mayo, mustard, vinegar and spices for a delicious deviled egg filling everyone will love.
Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread
This unique spread features cranberry, jalapeno, green onion and orange juice in a cream cheese base. It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and perfect for any holiday celebration.
Cranberry Pineapple Punch
This festive cranberry punch is made ahead and frozen, then combined with lemon-lime soda in a delicious drink that's perfect for any holiday party.
-MAIN DISH-
Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast
This amazingly moist, herbed turkey breast is cooked upside down, so all of the savory juices self-baste the turkey as it cooks. You may never cook a turkey breast right side up again!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin, slow cooked in a cranberry and orange sauce with golden raisins. The perfect holiday dinner!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Brisket
This tender, slow cooked beef brisket is served with a savory cranberry glaze, making it the perfect main dish for your holiday dinner.
Honey Glazed Ham (Slow Cooker)
Moist, delicious spiral sliced ham, slow-cooked in a spiced honey glaze.
-SIDE DISHES and ROLLS-
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Aioli
Brussels sprouts are halved and roasted until crispy, then served with a tangy Dijon mustard aioli sauce. Wonderful as an appetizer or side dish.
Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing
This festive stuffing recipe is loaded with savory ground sausage, fresh apples and dried cranberries. The perfect side dish whether your serving turkey or ham this holiday season.
Maple Balsamic Roasted Asparagus with Cranberries and Feta
Fresh asparagus is tossed with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, roasted until crisp-tender, then topped with feta cheese, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
This traditional Thanksgiving cranberry sauce is a must have side dish at your holiday meal. Made from fresh whole cranberries with a hint of orange flavor.
Favorite Dinner Rolls
These soft, buttery dinner rolls are perfect for special occasions and holidays. They freeze well too!
Garlic Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes loaded with minced garlic, butter, cream cheese and fresh parsley. The perfect side dish for holidays, Sunday dinner, or any night of the week!
Sweet and Spicy Maple Bacon Carrots
Baby carrots are roasted in a spicy maple glaze, then finished off with crispy, crumbled bacon and fresh parsley.
Classic Cornbread Stuffing
Classic Thanksgiving stuffing made with cornbread and savory herbs and spices.
Fluffy No-Knead Dinner Rolls
A bowl and a wooden spoon is all you need to make these fluffy, no-knead dinner rolls.
Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms
Balsamic vinegar and whole cloves of garlic make these roasted green beans and mushrooms extra special.
-DESSERTS-
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Pie
Pumpkin pie and cheesecake come together in this beautiful swirled holiday dessert.
Spiced Cranberry Pear Crisp
Fresh, in season pears and cranberries are lightly spiced and baked with a crumbly oat topping in this comforting fall dessert. Delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pumpkin Pecan Crunch Bars
These pumpkin pie-style bars feature a nutty crust and a brown sugar and pecan streusel topping. A great alternative to pumpkin pie that will feed a Thanksgiving crowd!
Cranberry Chocolate Pecan Pie
Fresh cranberries, dark chocolate and pecans come together in this decadent holiday pie.
Sticky Apple Pudding Cake with Caramel Sauce
This warm, gooey cake is loaded with fresh apples and spices, then drizzled with homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate fall dessert.
Easy Banoffee Pie
Thick, rich caramel filling is loaded with bananas and layered in a graham cracker crust, then topped off with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
This easy pumpkin cake starts with a boxed cake mix and canned pumpkin puree for a delicious fall dessert everyone will love!
Chocolate Pecan Pie
A Thanksgiving favorite, this classic pecan pie is made even more delicious with the addition of chocolate chips. Includes instructions for making ahead and freezing.
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