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 20 Thanksgiving foods in America? ›

Contents
  • Most Traditional Thanksgiving Foods.
  • Turkey. Stuffing/Dressing. Mashed Potatoes. Gravy. Cranberry Sauce. Corn. Green Bean Casserole. Candied Yams. ...
  • More Popular Foods at Thanksgiving.
  • Dinner Rolls. Brussels Sprouts. Cornbread. Deviled Eggs. Macaroni and Cheese. Roast Ham. Roast Beef. ...
  • What Is Thanksgiving?
  • And One More Thing...
Sep 29, 2023

What are the top 10 most popular Thanksgiving foods? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What is the most traditional Thanksgiving menu? ›

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 5 most common sides served on Thanksgiving Day? ›

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 are the 3 most popular food dishes served on Thanksgiving? ›

The 10 Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes
  • Roast turkey. We've already filled you in on how to carve a turkey like a chef. ...
  • Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. ...
  • Mashed potatoes. ...
  • Green bean casserole. ...
  • Corn casserole. ...
  • Sweet potato casserole. ...
  • Honey-glazed Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Cranberry sauce.
Nov 2, 2022

What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›

The Most Disliked Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
  • Ham — 25.57%
  • Coleslaw — 25.57%
  • Pumpkin Pie — 24.28%
  • Mashed Potatoes — 18.66%
  • Macaroni and Cheese — 17.47%
  • Carrots — 16.98%
  • Apple Pie — 16.29%
  • Corn — 15.50%
Nov 21, 2023

What is the most loved Thanksgiving food? ›

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 is a must for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

But a few things are guaranteed, no matter where I am or who I'm with: There will be turkey; there will be stuffing; there will be cranberry sauce, gravy, potatoes, and pie.

What are the 3 traditional foods Americans eat during Thanksgiving? ›

FoodTimeline library Food Timeline> What does the average American eat for Thanksgiving? If you ask the "average" American today what he eats for Thanksgiving he will likely answer turkey & stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes and pies (yes, plural!).

What is served at a black Thanksgiving dinner? ›

You will likely be eating roast turkey, barbecued turkey, deep fried turkey, glazed country ham, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes mashed and covered with marshmallows, corn, cornbread, yeast/potato rolls, black eyed peas, rice, gravy, potato salad, cranberry sauce from ...

What is the most popular meat for Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey is a classic main course for Thanksgiving dinner, but that certainly doesn't mean you have to serve it every year.

What is the number one side dish for Thanksgiving in America? ›

Mashed potatoes, meanwhile, is the most popular side dish in the U.S. and the top-ranking side in Ohio-bordering states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia and Kentucky.

What should a guest bring to Thanksgiving? ›

Here are a couple of suggestions:
  • Flowers (arranged in a vase or container)
  • Cornucopia.
  • Box of chocolates.
  • Box of teas.
  • Gourmet treats like specialty cheeses, jam containers, crackers or a beautifully packaged gourmet gift basket.
  • Wine.
  • Holiday drink mix.
  • Book.
Nov 16, 2023

What is the most popular Thanksgiving dish in the USA? ›

Turkey is usually the main dish of Thanksgiving. It is roasted and served with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce.

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

Top 5 Thanksgiving foods
  • #5: Turkey. Coming in at number five we have the signature Thanksgiving dish: turkey. ...
  • #4: Sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are a favorite of mine, but they have to be done a specific way in order to maintain their unique flavor. ...
  • #3: Macaroni and cheese. ...
  • #2: Bread Rolls. ...
  • #1: Mashed potatoes.
Nov 22, 2023

What food do more than 90 percent of Americans eat on Thanksgiving? ›

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - Almost 90 percent of Americans will eat turkey for Thanksgiving, according to the National Turkey Federation.

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