MOST POPULAR THANKSGIVING RECIPES — From moist turkey recipes to tasty ideas for side dishes, salads, appetizers and desserts, this round-up of our most popular Thanksgiving recipes will make planning your holiday meal easy.
I’m a planner, especially during the holidays, so I like to collect plenty of recipes ahead of time to plan my Thanksgiving dinner menu.
Whether you need ideas for a special holiday breakfast, a tried-and-true turkey recipe, or some inspiration for salads, side dishes and desserts, this recipe collection has it all.
But first, here are a few tips to help you prepare for a stress-free holiday meal.
BEST TIPS FOR PLANNING A BIG HOLIDAY MEAL
- Free up some room in your freezer for make-ahead dishes. Cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing, some pies and pie dough, and even turkey can be made several weeks ahead and frozen.
- Make sure you have enough leftover containers, both for yourself, and to send favorite leftovers home with guests.
- Speaking of guests, don’t turn down friends and family who’d like to contribute something to the meal. Being able to spend time with loved ones is more important than making every dish yourself!
- If you’ve purchased a frozen turkey, make sure to leave plenty of time for thawing. You’ll need to allow 1 day in the refrigerator for each 4-5 pounds of weight.
- Plan a cooking schedule so that everything is ready at the same time.
- Set the table the night before–it’s one less thing to worry about on the big day.
Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes
Maple Brown Sugar Turkey Breast
Turkey breast is basted with a sweet and savory maple and brown sugar glaze, then roasted until tender and juicy. Such an easy, delicious way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey!
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.
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Bake
Prepared cinnamon roll dough makes this sweet breakfast casserole quick and easy to put together.
The Great Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Skillet Green Beans & Bacon
Green beans are sauteed until crisp-tender, then combined with crispy bacon in this classic vegetable side dish.
Frozen Cranberry Salad
This fluffy pink holiday salad features fresh cranberries, pineapple, marshmallows and whipped cream.
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.
The Best Smoked Turkey Breast - Hey Grill, Hey
Make Ahead Freezer Rolls
Make your dough ahead of time, then thaw and bake these fluffy rolls at your convenience.
Best Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Thanksgiving Salad
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Pie
Pumpkin pie and cheesecake come together in this beautiful swirled holiday dessert. It's like two delicious desserts in one!
Sauteed Garlic Asparagus
This simple side dish features asparagus sauteed in butter and garlic, with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Buttermilk Marinated Turkey Breast
Turkey breast, marinated in buttermilk and seasonings, so it's extra tender and juicy.
Honey Ginger Roasted Carrots
These sweet and savory carrots are roasted in a honey, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce glaze.
Honey Butter Biscuits (Church's Chicken Copycat)
Light, soft drop biscuits are brushed with honey butter, baked to golden brown, then coated in more honey butter for a delicious, sweet bread that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Homemade Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy
Making a turkey breast in your slow cooker ensures it comes out moist and delicious, and frees up space in the oven for all of your other holiday dishes.
Apple Cobbler Recipe
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!
German Chocolate Fudge Pie
A rich, brownie-like pie filling is topped with a traditional German chocolate frosting in this decadent chocolate pie that's loaded with pecans and coconut.
Perfect Roasted Potatoes
Mouthwatering Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms are filled with a savory mixture of cream cheese and bacon, then baked until piping hot in this classic appetizer even mushroom haters will devour.
Fluffy No-Knead Dinner Rolls
A bowl and a wooden spoon is all you need to make these fluffy, no-knead dinner rolls.
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Wisconsin Mac and Cheese (Noodles Copycat)
Elbow macaroni is smothered in a creamy blend of cheddar and Monterey jack cheese is this Noodles and Co. copycat recipe.
Cinnamon Honey Butter (Texas Roadhouse Copycat Recipe)
If you love the cinnamon honey butter at Texas Roadhouse, you'll be happy to know you can make it yourself at home with just a few ingredients.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pumpkin Seeds and Bacon
Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection then tossed with crispy bacon, pumpkin seeds and feta cheese.
Green Onion Cheese Ball
A holiday family favorite, this cheese ball combines just a few simple ingredients for amazing flavor. It's the perfect party appetizer!
Blackberry Sour Cream Pie
Fresh or frozen blackberries, sour cream, and a few pantry staples come together in this delightful pie that will quickly become a family favorite!
Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms
Balsamic vinegar and whole cloves of garlic make these roasted green beans and mushrooms extra special.
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce
Traditional cranberry sauce gets a spicy kick with the addition of serrano peppers and smoky chipotles in adobo.
Kale Bacon and Cranberry Salad
This loaded kale salad features crispy bacon, crunchy almonds, blue cheese and dried cranberries. Easy enough for a weeknight meal, but fancy enough for a holiday dinner.
Cranberry Orange Cookies
Cranberry and orange come together in this soft and chewy holiday drop cookie.
Brown Sugar Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots
Baby carrots coated in a balsamic and brown sugar glaze, then roasted until tender.
Classic Cornbread Stuffing
Classic Thanksgiving stuffing made with cornbread and savory herbs and spices. Just like grandma used to make!
Sweet Potato Wedges with Bacon Dressing
Crispy roasted sweet potato wedges in a tangy bacon vinaigrette.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
With its delicious pumpkin cream cheese filling, piled into a chilled in a gingersnap crumb crust, this no-bake dessert will be the hit of any holiday gathering.
Green Bean Casserole Cups
All the flavors of classic green bean casserole served in mini fillo shells. These make a great Thanksgiving appetizer or side dish.
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!
Croissant and Mushroom Stuffing
Made with buttery croissants, fresh herbs and mushrooms, this savory vegetarian stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Cranberry Apple Crisp
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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