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    Home » Recipes » Thanksgiving » 50+ Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup

    Published: Nov 20, 2020 · Modified: Jan 27, 2021 by Linda Warren

    50+ Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup

    Thanksgiving is all about family, friends, good times and definitely food! This 50+ Thanksgiving Recipes Roundup has dozens of recipes from my fellow food bloggers that cover everything from yummy appetizers to tempting entrees, easy side dishes to luscious desserts. Can't wait to try them all!

    6 photos of thanksgiving recipes with text overlay stating 50+ Thanksgiving recipes.

    If you're wondering what to serve for Thanksgiving or just want to try something different, I've got the recipes for you. Whether you're having a crowd or just a few people, these recipe suggestions can take the stress out of planning the big meal.

    4 photos of turkeys cooked 4 different ways.

    There's beverages and appetizers to start with and all sorts of ways to cook a turkey. From air fryer to grilling, roasting to rotisserie as well as  turkey breast recipes for that small scale Thanksgiving. And it wouldn't be a feast without a collection of mouthwatering sides. There's the traditional stuffing and some unconventional ideas as well. Oh, and I can't forget the sweets, 'cause there's always room for dessert, right? Pies, cakes, crumbles and bread pudding made the list. 

    4 photos of desserts for Thanksgiving.

    Plus, if you're still feeling unsure how to pull it all off, check out my "play by play" Thanksgiving Day Planner and enjoy the day. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

     

    Beverages/Cocktails

    1

    Apple Cider Margarita - A Fall Cocktail

    A little apple cider, tequila and a touch of Grand Marnier makes this easy, tasty golden Apple Cider Margarita. The perfect cocktail to celebrate the fall season!

    2

    Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)

    Photo Credit: www.cleaneatingkitchen.com

    Here’s a sparkling Pomegranate Cranberry Mocktail recipe that is perfect for a holiday non-alcoholic beverage. This bubbly drink is easy to make and has no added sugar. It’s healthy, festive, and tasty.

    3

    Cranberry Sangria

    Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

    Cranberry Sangria is a refreshing holiday sangria with fruity red wine, fresh cranberries and warm cinnamon spice. It’s perfect for entertaining!

    4

    Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail

    This Pumpkin Spice White Russian cocktail is a luscious, rich drink that brings fall flavor to cocktail hour. And it’s easy to make too! Just three simple ingredients is all it takes, vodka, coffee liqueur and pumpkin spice coffee creamer, to whip up a warming cocktail for the holidays.

    5

    Hot Spiced Apple Cider

    Photo Credit: fooddoodles.com

    This hot spiced apple cider uses apple cider or apple juice for a healthy, spicy and easy drink that’s perfect for Thanksgiving.

    6

    Cranberry Punch

    Photo Credit: momsdinner.net

    Cranberry Punch is a sweet and refreshing punch recipe that is made with cranberry juice cocktail, pineapple juice and ginger ale. They are mixed together and served over ice and garnished with cranberries and limes. It is perfect for adults and kids at any party and especially at the holidays.

    7

    Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail

    Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

    Loaded with the wonderful flavors of apples, cinnamon, and the sweetness of honey, this Sparkling Apple Pie Cocktail is just perfect for Thanksgiving sipping.

    8

    Wassail with Apple Cider and Sweet Spices

    Photo Credit: nourishedkitchen.com

    Delightfully boozy and infused with aromatic spices, this wassail recipe is both delicious and easy to make. Notes of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves blend with sweet apples for a simple and warming Thanksgiving drink.

    9

    Hot Pumpkin Pie Drink

    Photo Credit: ashleemarie.com

    The creamy combination of pumpkin pie spice and hot chocolate is fall perfection. Made with actual pumpkin, this hot pumpkin pie drink is sure to become a favorite!

    10

    Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

    Whether it’s red wine or white wine, this chart will help take the guess work out of your Thanksgiving wine pairings. 

    Appetizers

    1

    Roasted Balsamic Cranberry Brie Crostini Appetizer

    Photo Credit: neighborfoodblog.com

    Sweet, tangy, colorful, and toasted. These Roasted Balsamic Cranberry and Brie Crostini make for the perfect Holiday appetizer.

    2

    Crab Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers

    These Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms are small bites of cheesy deliciousness, stuffed full of spinach and bacon with a touch of cayenne, making them the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving.

    3

    Roasted Red Pepper Dip

    Photo Credit: www.plantbasedcooking.com

    This roasted red pepper dip is sure to please all your guests, plant-based or not! If you want a burst of flavor and a dip with no-added-fat – then this is the recipe for you!

    4

    Mushroom Puff Pastry Bites - Easy Holiday Appetizer!

    Photo Credit: keytomylime.com

    Mushroom puff pastry is the easiest and most delicious holiday appetizer! These pastries are easy to prep ahead and everyone loves them.

    5

    Fall Charcuterie Board (Meat & Cheese Platter)

    Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

    Need an easy & eye-catching appetizer for Thanksgiving? Prep and assemble a simple charcuterie board (meat & cheese platter) with autumn-themed ingredients in about 30 minutes. This one features cured meats, hard and soft cheeses, seasonal produce like apples and pears, plus sweet & savory nibbles so there's a variety of flavors.

    6

    Cranberry Salsa: an Easy Holiday Appetizer You’ll Love!

    Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

    Cranberry Salsa is a fun, seasonal twist on traditional salsa perfect for the holidays! Easy to make and gobble up!

    7

    Kahlua Pecan Baked Brie

    Kahlua Pecan Baked Brie is an impressive but easy appetizer to add to your next party or holiday cheese tray. Brie is warmed to a creamy deliciousness then topped with sweet candied pecans that carry a subtle coffee flavor. Perfect served with crackers and sliced fruit.

    8

    Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles

    Photo Credit: healthyfamilyproject.com

    Turn asparagus into an elegant appetizer using puff pastry and goat cheese to make these little bundles.

    9

    Pumpkin Cheese Ball Halloween Noshing With the Nolands

    Photo Credit: noshingwiththenolands.com

    The pumpkin cheese ball is an amazingly versatile recipe and a great show stopper on your cheese tray. A delicious add-on to your Fall, or Thanksgiving appetizer table.

    10

    PALEO MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY CHILI SAUCE APPETIZER

    Photo Credit: www.ouroilyhouse.com

    These meatballs with cranberry chili sauce on a perfect appetizer for the holidays they can be made ahead of time in the slow cooker and kept warm for the whole night.

    11

    Savory Goat Cheese and Honey Bites

    Photo Credit: www.suburbansimplicity.com

    Savory Goat Cheese and Honey Bites are the perfect 4-ingredient Thanksgiving appetizers. Flaky pastry topped with creamy goat cheese, sweet honey, and thyme makes an easy entertaining idea!

    Main Dishes

    1

    Smoked Turkey Recipe (Video)

    Photo Credit: petersfoodadventures.com

    This smoked turkey is juicy and full of flavor. Brined overnight before being smoked in an offset smoker. A juicy and tender smoked turkey recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

    2

    Best Brined and Roasted Turkey

    Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

    Find out how to brine and roast a whole turkey that is juicy and tender and also get great tips on how to carve it without fuss.

    3

    Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.plattertalk.com

    Herb-roasted turkey tenderloin is an easy and affordable way to scale back your Thanksgiving dinner while still keeping it mouthwatering delicious!

    4

    How to Cook A Turkey in a Bag

    I’ve got the secret for the easiest, moistest, most delicious Thanksgiving Turkey ever! Learn all the tips on how to cook a turkey in a bag. There’s no basting, less cook time and, since it’s in a bag, the cleanup is a cinch. Thanksgiving’s never been this easy!

    5

    Slow Cooker Turkey Crown

    Photo Credit: bakingqueen74.co.uk

    This crockpot turkey breast with a delicious spice rub is basted with butter for perfectly moist turkey. So easy!

    6

    Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with brown sugar and whole grain mustard!

    Photo Credit: www.afarmgirlsdabbles.com

    This Grilled Turkey Tenderloin with Brown Sugar and Whole Grain Mustard recipe is tender, flavorful, and easy to make! Perfect for Thanksgiving!

    7

    Air Fryer Turkey Breast

    Photo Credit: jenniferbanz.com

    Air Fryer Turkey Breast is golden roasted turkey breast, perfectly seasoned all in your hand-dandy air fryer! No mess, no fuss! Delicious, rotisserie style turkey breast in less time than your conventional oven!

    8

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Ham

    Photo Credit: www.simplyhappenings.com

    Slow cooker pineapple ham with pineapple juice, brown sugar, red wine, and honey. It’s the best Thanksgiving ham that everyone will love!

    9

    Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs

    Photo Credit: www.gritsandpinecones.com

    Surprisingly easy to make, Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Herbs is an impressive, crowd-pleasing main-dish full of herbaceous deliciousness. 

    10

    Turkey roulade with butternut squash, mushroom and cranberry stuffing

    Photo Credit: www.everyday-delicious.com

    This turkey roulade is made from turkey breast and stuffed with roasted butternut squash, cremini mushrooms, and dried cranberries, then wrapped in Parma ham. It’s so flavorful and perfect for Thanksgiving.

    Side Dishes

    1

    Cheesy Corn Pudding

    This easy Southern classic Cheesy Corn Pudding is a rich, creamy, cheesy side dish that goes with any meal. A combination of cornbread mix, sour cream, corn and cheese creates a light custard-like corn casserole that will become your family’s new favorite. It’s the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast.

    2

    Dinner Rolls Recipe Salt & Baker

    Photo Credit: saltandbaker.com

    These homemade rolls are big, soft, and ultra fluffy! I should also note, they’re easy to make. If you ask me, I’d say they’re the perfect Thanksgiving dinner rolls recipe!

    3

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

    Photo Credit: biteontheside.com

    This roasted butternut squash is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving meal. Roasted with onions and thyme and tossed in maple syrup, it’s perfectly sweet and savory.

    4

    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese with Breadcrumbs

    Photo Credit: drivemehungry.com

    Southern baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, golden brown breadcrumb topping! Made with gruyere and white cheddar cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting!

    5

    Slow Cooker Stuffing with Bacon Onions and Sage

    Photo Credit: rantsfrommycrazykitchen.com

    Slow Cooker Stuffing With Bacon, Onions, and Sage. Save room in your oven this Thanksgiving by making stuffing in your slow cooker easily.

    6

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    Photo Credit: www.joyousapron.com

    This fresh and chunky homemade cranberry sauce is a must on your thanksgiving menu! Four ingredients only and so much better than store bought!

    7

    Candied Beets | Holiday Side Dish

    Photo Credit: carmyy.com

    These candied beets are like eating candy for dinner! Beautiful beets covered in a honey butter brown sugar glaze, they’re the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving,

    8

    Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf Stuffing

    Photo Credit: profusioncurry.com

    This is the best wild rice stuffing you will make. Flavorful and tender wild rice tossed along with apples, oranges and pomegranate and walnuts. This vibrant vegetarian rice is full of amazing flavors and textures

    9

    Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

    This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel is my family’s favorite dish at Thanksgiving! It’s sweet, creamy, with an irresistible cinnamon flavor, and topped with plenty of crunchy, nutty streusel crumbs. It’s like having dessert with your dinner. 

    10

    Rosemary Potatoes - Oven Roast Potatoes | Greedy Gourmet

    Photo Credit: www.greedygourmet.com

    These Rosemary Potatoes consist of hasselbacked baby potatoes that have been rolled in oil and covered in garlic and herbs. A real crowd pleaser.

    11

    Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts

    Photo Credit: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com

    These easy maple miso brussels sprouts are exactly what your Thanksgiving Day menu needs! With only 6 ingredients, the sweetness from the maple syrup combined with the savory miso paste, makes these maple miso brussels sprouts the perfect side dish!

    12

    Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Photo Credit: veganhuggs.com

    This Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an all-in-one meal that's bursting with fall flavors. The savory goodness comes from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it's balanced out with subtly sweet and tarts flavors from apples and cranberries.

    13

    How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes

    Learn the tip and tricks to make the creamiest, most buttery and perfect mashed potatoes every time. It's the perfect side for your Thanksgiving turkey gravy.

    14

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Delicata Squash and Cranberries

    Photo Credit: cravingsomethinghealthy.com

    This easy side dish is bright, colorful, and perfect for Thanksgiving.

    15

    Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots Recipe

    Photo Credit: celebrationgeneration.com

    These Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots are easy to make, delicious, and disappear quickly - be sure to more than you think you'll actually need!

    Desserts

    1

    Pumpkin Pecan Pie + Video

    This delicious Pumpkin Pecan Pie takes all the decision making out of whether to make a pumpkin pie or pecan pie for the holidays. The combination of a spicy gingersnap crust, filled with creamy pumpkin pie and topped with sweet crunchy pecans, is not to be missed.

    2

    Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake 

    Photo Credit: www.enhanceyourpalate.com

    Instant Pot recipe for gluten free Pumpkin Cheesecake made with Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and enhanced with butterscotch ganache to bring out the maximum Oomph out of this holiday season dessert.

    3

    Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Photo Credit: celebratingsweets.com

    These Pumpkin Pie Bars are even easier than making a pie. They're great for feeding a crowd.

    4

    Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie

    Photo Credit: www.ontysplate.com

    Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie — fresh roasted sweet potatoes whipped smooth with brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and fragrant fall spices.

    5

    Healthy Pumpkin Roll Recipe {Less Sugar, Fewer Calories, Same Great Taste}

    Photo Credit: healthychristianhome.com

    A few slight alterations make this easy pumpkin roll recipe much healthier and lighter, but it tastes just as good as the original!

    6

    Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding

    Photo Credit: flavormosaic.com

    Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding is a rich, creamy, sweet and crunchy decadent dessert made with challah bread and pumpkin puree that is an alternative to pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving.

    7

    French Apple Pie + Video

    This delicious French Apple Pie has an easy-to-make flaky crust that is packed full with tasty cinnamon-flavored apples. Covered with loads and loads of sugary crumbs, this dessert is bound to make your Thanksgiving table sweeter!

    8

    Kentucky Butter Bundt Cake – A Moist & Delicious Recipe

    Photo Credit: kimandkalee.com

    This moist and delicious Kentucky Butter Cake is a favorite Southern dessert. The bundt cake is infused with a sweet butter and vanilla sauce while it's still warm. It's perfect on its own or served with ice cream or fresh fruit.

    9

    Pear Tart with Wine Poached Pears and Frangipane

    Photo Credit: ofbatteranddough.com

    This elegant Pear Tart filled with Frangipane (almond cream) and topped with Red and White Wine Poached Pears tastes just as impressive as it looks. And, while it might appear difficult to make, it’s surprisingly simple.

    10

    Persimmon & Vanilla Ricotta Dessert

    Photo Credit: www.endofthefork.com

    This 10 minute dessert is perfect for the holidays and a great way to enjoy the fresh delicate flavor of persimmons on a smooth vanilla ricotta base.

    11

    Apple Crisp Cheesecake

    Photo Credit: theunlikelybaker.com

    Apple crisp cheesecake — buttery shortbread crust, layer of cinnamon apples and salted caramel sauce, creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy pecan apple crisp topping. A Thanksgiving dessert doesn’t get any better than this!

    12

    Best Homemade Pecan Pie Recipe Without Corn Syrup| The Rustic Foodie

    Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

    This homemade gluten free Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie recipe is prepared without corn syrup. It’s an old fashioned holiday family favorite!

    13

    Apple Blackberry Pandowdy

    Photo Credit: goodthingsbaking.com

    Apple Blackberry Pandowdy is a unique twist on apple pie that is comfortable, cozy, and just plain delicious. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for maximum enjoyment!

    14

    Glazed Maple Apple Pie

    Photo Credit: www.baking-sense.com

    Glazed Maple Apple Pie is the perfect fall dessert. Get a double dose of maple with your apples; in the filling and in the glaze. The pretty maple leaf border is a special finishing touch.

    15

    Easy Gingersnap Pear Crumble

    This easy Gingersnap Pear Crumble is just what you need to greet the autumn season. A sweet pear filling, seasoned with ginger, is topped with a nutty gingersnap-oat crumble that bakes up sweet and crunchy. Great to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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