There is so much good food to choose from when planning a traditional Thanksgiving menu, so I’ve pulled together all of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes in one place for you to help relieve some of the stress that comes with pulling together a big meal by making your holiday menu planning easier.
From roast turkey to dressing (aka stuffing), sweet potatoes to green beans, and homemade rolls to pies and everything in between, these are my BEST Thanksgiving menu recipes that grace our table every fourth Thursday of November. Some are classics, some are new favorites, and all are delicious!
Many of these recipes can be made ahead to so you can have a stress-free holiday and spend more time with family and friends!
These are all classic Thanksgiving recipes for making a traditional Thanksgiving meal. See my entire collection of Thanksgiving recipes HERE if you need even more Thanksgiving dinner ideas!!
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows & Pecans
Win over even the most averse sweet potato eaters with this Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Pecans. It’s a family favorite holiday classic that is made even more delightful with both a crunchy pecan streusel topping and toasted marshmallows on top!Make-Ahead Tip: You can cook and mash the sweet potato filling and top with the streusel topping up to 3 days in advance, then refrigerate until Thanksgiving Day. Just cover and bake for 40 minutes until hot, then add the marshmallows and toast them before serving!
Bacon Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
No smoker? No problem! This Bacon Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey recipe makes an incredibly flavorful, moist bird that is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal! The smoky bacon and spices are a wonderful change from the traditional butter & herb approach and will have everybody singing your praises come Thanksgiving Day!Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the bacon rub, stuff and truss the turkey a full day in advance so that all you have to do on Thanksgiving Day is let the turkey sit at room temperature for 1 hour, then place it in the oven. A typical 12-pound turkey will take around 3 hours to cook, then you will let it rest for 30-45 minutes before carving.
Applewood Smoked Turkey
Many people think that the turkey is the main event at their holiday meal so what Thanksgiving menu would be complete without an amazing turkey recipe?! Brining your bird helps it stay extra moist and the applewood smoke makes the juiciest, most succulent smoked turkey ever! Plus, it frees up your oven to bake more sides and pies!Make-Ahead Tip: Make the brine the day before Thanksgiving and let the turkey soak overnight. Start prepping and smoking the turkey about 5-6 hours before you plan to eat.
How to Make a Fruit & Cheese Platter
We usually skip lunch on Thanksgiving Day, but that doesn’t mean everybody doesn’t want something to nosh on. A Fruit & Cheese Platter is a good option for an easy appetizer that is sure to delight guests.
Best Homemade Pumpkin Pie
This Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie recipe is a classic addition to any Thanksgiving dessert table! Perfectly spiced and made with fresh or canned pumpkin puree, this pleasing pumpkin pie is perfect with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream!Make-Ahead Tip: This pie freezes well so you can make it 1-2 months in advance. Just be sure to thaw in the fridge overnight and let it sit out at room temperature for about an hour to thaw completely before serving. Or just make it a couple days in advance and it will stay good in the fridge.
My Best Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Super creamy, cheesy, and delicious, this Homemade Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food made with multiple kinds of cheese. Of all the macaroni & cheeses in the world, this one is my favorite!Make-Ahead Tip: You can assemble the mac & cheese a 3-4 days in advance and keep in the fridge, then just heat up in the oven or slow cooker. Or freeze up to a month in advance!
Lion House Dinner Rolls
Of all the roll recipes I have tried (and loved), these Lion House Dinner Rolls are the ones that get made most often at our house, and for good reason. They really are the best!Helpful Tip: I have strong feelings about making rolls the day you plan to eat them because they are so wonderful fresh out of the oven. Rolls are my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner! But you can speed up the process by letting the dough proof in the Instant Pot on the Yogurt setting. It will cut the rising time in half!
Pomegranate in a Pear Tree Punch
Have a fun non-alcoholic beverage for guests to enjoy with this Pomegranate in a Pear Tree Punch as part of your Thanksgiving menu. It’s festive, delicious, and easy to make!
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