Enjoy our traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu with over 25+ delicious recipes that will please everyone at the table. With our handy recipes, the Thanksgiving menu planning is already done for you!
Are you looking for some new and exciting Thanksgiving menu ideas? If so, you have come to the right place! Here’s a list of various delicious recipes that will make your Thanksgiving dinner unforgettable.
From tasty appetizers to savory dishes, we have something for everyone. So, what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
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Make Simple Thanksgiving Menu Extra Special
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends and enjoy a delicious meal. It’s also a time to give thanks for all the blessings in your life.
Whether you’re celebrating at home or traveling to be with loved ones, Thanksgiving is a special time that everyone looks forward to. That’s why we’ve put together a list of classic Thanksgiving recipes to help make your dinner more special.
From traditional turkey and stuffing to something like a tater tot casserole with ground turkey to use up your leftovers, there’s something for everyone on this list.
So, whether you’re looking for a gourmet thanksgiving menu or a one with a more modern thanksgiving menu theme, you’ll find all the inspiration you need for your holiday menu. And happy planning!
Our Thanksgiving Dinner Food List
Crowd Pleasing Appetizers
Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
These wonton cups appetizer is the perfect appetizer for your Thanksgiving feast. Filled with cream cheese and jalapeno popper filling, these tasty bites are sure to hit the spot.
Crispy yet soft, these wonton cups are easy to make and can be made ahead of time. So, if you’re looking for an appetizer to please your guest, be sure to try these.
Wonton Jalapeno Poppers
These Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups are a fun and easy appetizer that are perfect for game days of your next event! Made with cream cheese, jalapeños, and wonton wrappers cups, they are always a hit. Make a meal out of them!
Tater Tot Appetizer
These appetizer bites are perfect for Thanksgiving! They’re bite-sized, easy to make, and will be loved by kids and adults alike. Made with tater tots, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon, these delicious bites are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving feast.
Tater Tots Appetizer Recipe
Loaded Tater Tot Appetizers – with just the twist of a glass, tater tots are transformed into a cheesy, crispy, delicious appetizer. Let me introduce you to Loaded Tater Tots Appetizer!
Easy Sausage Ball Recipe with Bisquick
Our easy sausage ball recipe with Bisquick makes a classic bite-sized appetizer with just three ingredients. And it’s ready in just 30 minutes! Scoop up a batch or two to make Bisquick sausage balls and freeze the rest to have the perfect appetizer ready for the gathering.
Easy Sausage Ball Recipe with Bisquick
Try our make-ahead sausage ball recipe with Bisquick. These sausage balls are moist, flavorful, and ready to satisfy any party craving in 30 minutes!
Delicious Main Dishes
Buttermilk Brined Turkey Breast
This turkey recipe is perfect for those who want to try something different this Thanksgiving. Made with a buttermilk brine, this turkey breast is juicy and flavorful.
Roasted to perfection, this turkey recipe is sure to be a new family favorite.
Brined Turkey Breast
Soaking the turkey in a saltwater brine produces tender, juicy meat. This brine includes buttermilk, which adds flavor to the turkey breast and helps keep the meat incredibly moist.
Cajun Turkey Brine
This easy cajun turkey brine will transform your Thanksgiving dinner into something extra special! The sweet and spicy flavors may not be what you’d expect for a traditional holiday meal, but after tasting just one bite of your juicy bird, you may never want to make it any other way!
Cajun Turkey Brine (for Breast or Whole Turkey)
Elevate your turkey dinner with New Orleans flavor. Our Cajun brine recipe will infuse your meat with a delicious blend of spices.
Oven Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
This roast turkey tenderloin recipe is a delicious and easy alternative to traditional turkey. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for those who want to save time in the kitchen.
This turkey tenderloin is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving gathering.
Oven Roasted Turkey Tenderloin
Lean, juicy roasted turkey breast tenderloins are perfect to marinade and oven roast in less than an hour. Serve these at a small Thanksgiving gathering or pair them with your favorite sides for a family-friendly dinner any night of the week!
Turkey Tenderloin Instant Pot Recipe
If you have a small family, this turkey tenderloin Instant Pot recipe is perfect for your holiday meal! Using the pressure cooker ensures a perfectly juicy turkey breast tenderloin every time. The best part about this turkey tenderloin recipe is that the poultry, potatoes, and gravy all cook together in one pot!
Turkey Tenderloin Instant Pot Recipe
This turkey tenderloin recipe makes juicy, tender turkey breast tenderloin in the Instant Pot, plus mashed potatoes and gravy, in 40 minutes!
Dr. Pepper Ham
Our Dr. Pepper Ham is a fantastic holiday entree that’s easy to make in your slow cooker. This is a great option if you are not fond of having turkey for the holiday. It has a Dr Pepper glaze with brown sugar and pineapple, so it’s sweet, tangy, and finger-licking good!! Since oven space is always limited during the holidays, this crockpot ham recipe is the perfect solution.
Dr. Pepper Ham (Crockpot Recipe)
Dr. Pepper Ham is a fantastic holiday entree- it's made in the crockpot (no oven space needed) and the glazed ham makes a perfect presentation
Quick and Easy Side Dishes
Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
Make Jiffy cornbread dressing for a new spin on a classic Thanksgiving side dish! It’s everything you love about the timeless Southern dressing recipe. Soft buttermilk cornbread adds an unexpected sweet and tangy flavor, plus the perfect balance of seasonings. Easy to make, and still extraordinarily tasty!
Jiffy Cornbread Dressing
Save time and enjoy a Thanksgiving with this simple Jiffy cornbread dressing recipe. This classic Southern side dish is sure to please everyone.
Sourdough Stuffing
This sourdough stuffing recipe is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast. Everyone will love the twist on traditional dressing by using sourdough bread. Use our easy recipe for sourdough bread to make the bread cubes or buy a loaf of bread from the store.
Sourdough Stuffing
Although this recipe calls for dried sourdough bread cubes, you can substitute regular bread cubes for this.
Cornbread with Self Rising Flour
This cornbread recipe is a must-have for your Thanksgiving feast. Made with self rising flour, this cornbread is light and fluffy yet still has a crispy crust.
Featuring a variety of flavors, this cornbread is the perfect side dish to accompany your Thanksgiving meal.
Cornmeal Bread Recipe
A delicious southern-style cornbread made with self rising flour and cornmeal, so you are practically guaranteed to get a perfect rise and fluffy, tender, delightfully crumbly texture every time!
Mashed Potatoes
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a big bowl of mashed potatoes. This classic dish is a must-have for your holiday feast.
Made with Yukon gold potatoes, butter, milk, and garlic, these mashed potatoes in an Instant Pot are creamy and full of flavor. They’re the perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving meal.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Easy, No Drain Method)
The Instant Pot was made for mashed potatoes! Pressure cooking produces the fluffiest, absolutely best mashed potatoes. And, you’ll see this recipe is lower in fat and calories than stove top recipes but is a no peel and no drain method!
Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
Make the creamiest, richest, most delicious Instant Pot mashed red potatoes with only 4 ingredients. This easy recipe takes under 30 minutes to make, and no peeling is required! Simply pressure cook, drain, and mash with butter and cream cheese, for a perfectly delicious side dish.
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Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
This quick + easy-to-make mashed red potatoes Instant Pot recipe creates a delicious potato side dish that goes well with nearly any protein!
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Casserole, meet mashed potatoes. This dish is the perfect combination of two classic Thanksgiving staples.
Made with Yukon gold potatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions, this casserole is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor. It’s the perfect side dish for your holiday feast.
Loaded Potato Casserole
If you’re looking for a dish that’s ultra creamy and delicious, then this is the one! Instant Pot Loaded Potato Casserole is all that with cheesy goodness, crisp bacon, and green onions. Plus, the Instant Pot makes it quick and easy, so it’s on the table in a flash. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, see the recipe to make this without one!
Holiday Carrot Casserole
A holiday favorite, this carrot casserole is a delightful and comforting dish that transforms ordinary carrots into a flavorful, oven-baked treat. The carrot dessert has a crumbly topping that makes it perfect for a the holiday.
Holiday Carrot Casserole
Fluffy and sweet, this carrot casserole is like a dessert souffle, but easier to make! Bake this carrot dessert recipe for the holidays.
Hash Brown Casserole
Who doesn’t love hash browns? This tasty potato dish is a must-have for your Thanksgiving feast.
Made with shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and butter, this casserole is creamy, cheesy, and hearty.
Breakfast Egg Casserole Hash Browns
Hash brown casserole loaded with savory sausage, eggs, and cheese is the delicious, hearty comfort food you want for breakfast or brunch. This easy gluten free recipe is even great to make ahead and freeze!
Baked Sweet Potato Slices
Baked sweet potato slices are the perfect side dish for your holiday meal. Baked sliced sweet potatoes are thinly sliced and baked until they are golden brown and tender.
Baked Sweet Potato Slices
A simple yet stunning addition to your holiday feast, these baked sweet potato slices offer a burst of natural sweetness in under an hour.
Cranberry Sauce
This fresh cranberry sauce with orange juice is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving side dishes. It’s easy to make and adds a delicious tartness to your holiday feast.
Cranberry Sauce
Tangy and sweet, this cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. Plus, it's a hassle-free side dish that you can make ahead.
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Soft and fluffy sourdough dinner rolls are the perfect recipe to make with your sourdough discard – they’re so delicious!
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Make delicious homemade sourdough dinner rolls with the discard from your sourdough starter. Soft, fluffy and full of tangy flavor!
Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls
This old fashioned yeast roll recipe is practically foolproof! It creates the perfect homemade pull-apart dinner rolls to serve for family dinners and holiday meals. Make an extra batch, because they disappear quickly!
Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls
Warm, fluffy yeast rolls, perfect for any holiday gathering. This classic recipe is easy to follow and creates delicious pull-apart rolls!
Garlic Rolls with Rosemary
This easy garlic rolls recipe is perfect for any dinner! They’re topped with rosemary to enhance that garlic flavor. Plus, this dinner rolls recipe is a real time-saver since we’re using frozen dough.
Easy Garlic Rolls with Rosemary
These incredibly soft, buttery rosemary garlic rolls are made with convenient frozen dough, they're a breeze to prepare and a delicious addition to any meal.
Instant Pot Green Beans
Healthy and delicious, these green beans don’t require any pre-cooking, making them the perfect side dish for a busy Thanksgiving. Made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, onions, and garlic, these green beans are flavorful and healthy. So, if you’re looking for a side dish that is both easy to make and nutritious, you’ll love this.
Green Beans in Pressure Cooker
This Instant Pot Fresh Green Beans is a quick, easy, and budget-friendly recipe you can make in your pressure cooker. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a fast and healthy vegetable side dish.
Candied Brussel Sprouts
Candied Brussels sprouts with maple syrup are an easy holiday side dish that’s often overlook, but everyone will remember! If you thought you disliked sprouts before, wait until you try this recipe. With its sweet and savory caramelized balsamic glaze for Brussel sprouts, this dish will be gone in a flash!
Candied Brussel Sprouts
Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts are a quick one-pan side with tons of flavor. Try savory roasted candied Brussel sprouts for the holidays!
Easy Yummy Desserts
Pumpkin Custard
This rich and creamy pumpkin custard recipe is the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving or holiday gathering!
Pumpkin Custard
This pumpkin custard is amazingly creamy and so much easier to make than a pumpkin pie! Make this pumpkin dessert to celebrate fall!
Pumpkin Custard Pie
If you love pumpkin desserts, then pumpkin custard pie is likely to become one of your all-time favorites! This egg custard pie includes cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and cloves, so it truly tastes like fall, and the filling is unbelievably smooth and creamy. Even better, making one is as easy as pie with a pre-made crust! Top it with pecans, cream, or vanilla ice cream!
Pumpkin Custard Pie
Savor the comforting taste of pumpkin custard pie. This classic dessert is a must-have for any Thanksgiving celebration.
Carrot Pie
Creamy carrot pie is a breath of fresh air from the usual pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, pecan pie, and sweet potato casserole. It’s a sweet and savory pie that is just as perfect as a holiday side as it is in the center of a Thanksgiving dessert table!
Carrot Pie
Warm up your holiday with a rich and creamy carrot pie, featuring a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Bisquick Apple Cobbler
Instead of making apple pie, try this Bisquick apple cobbler! It is a classic fresh fruit dessert that’s warm, comforting, and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This apple cobbler recipe is perfect for potlucks and picnics, not just in the fall, but as a spring or summer dessert, too!
Bisquick Apple Cobbler
Whip up a delightful Bisquick apple cobbler for summer or fall! This easy recipe with fresh apples and Bisquick mix is simply delicious!
Comforting Recipes For Your Leftovers
Tater Tot Turkey Casserole
This family favorite turkey tater tot casserole is loaded with protein, potatoes, and veggies, all baked in one dish or skillet for an easy weeknight casserole just like our green bean casserole recipe. But this recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey meat from Thanksgiving!
Tater Tot Turkey Casserole
Hearty and comforting, this turkey casserole is a perfect way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey for a delicious family meal.
Bisquick Turkey Pot Pie
Use leftover turkey instead of chicken to make this pot pie. This easy Bisquick pot pie casserole recipe is the perfect combination of flaky crust, tender chicken, and creamy sauce filling.
Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
Bisquick chicken pot pie is a quick, easy, and delicious comfort food. Perfect for leftover chicken or turkey.
From all of us here at The Feathered Nester, have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving this year.
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