50+ Thanksgiving Recipes
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Explore over 50 of the best Thanksgiving recipes to make your holiday feast unforgettable. This curated collection includes classic Thanksgiving dishes, from juicy roast turkey and savory side dishes to festive desserts. Every recipe is tested, reliable, and perfect for creating a delicious Thanksgiving dinner your family and friends will love.
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Turkey & Ham Recipes
Here are a few turkey and ham recipes to get you started plus don’t sleep on the Turkey & Bacon Paninis the day after Thanksgiving. They are beyond delicious.
- How to Brine a Turkey – my easy how-to guide to brining a turkey for the juiciest bird ever.
- Smoked Spatchcocked Turkey – spatchcocoking helps cook the turkey evenly and faster.
- Asian Apricot Spiral Ham – not only is this ham loaded with flavor, but it’s even better for leftovers the next day.
- Turkey & Bacon Paninis – speaking of leftovers – make this panini with leftover turkey, bacon, and a schmear of hummus. Delish.
Potato Recipes
All of the mashed potato recipes and a few other potato recipes to really elevate the sturdy potato. If you don’t already have a potato ricer, I’d suggest investing in one if you really love silky smooth (no lumps baby) mashed potatoes.
- Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes – you’ll need that ricer mentioned above and lots of butter and cream – it’s worth every second and calorie.
- Brown Butter Herbed Mashed Potatoes – nutty brown butter really elevates these mashed potatoes.
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Maple Butter – so colorful and out of this world tasty.
- Garlic & Rosemary Mashed Red Potatoes – simple and rustic, no fancy equipment needed.
- Creamy Truffle Parmesan Mashed Potatoes – get fancy with a touch of truffle to really elevate the humble russet potato.
- Classic Potato Salad – if you’re wanting a creamy nostalgic potato side dish, this potato salad is for you.
- Warm Potato & Acorn Squash Salad – an easy vinaigrette brings this salad together.
Side Dish Recipes
Sides, sides and sides. The story of the Thanksgiving table. Honestly, I like to make a lot of sides & just one turkey. I think my guests enjoy the variety of side dish flavors and colors.
- Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese – cheesy and creamy deliciousness.
- Classic Cranberry Sauce – my go-to cranberry sauce that’s been on farmgirlourmet.com since 2010.
- Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with Brie – get extra decadent by adding in tart and creamy brie cheese.
- Green Bean & Mushroom Gratin – this is an easy green bean casserole recipe.
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli – perfect if you need a side to feed a crowd.
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Garlic & Pine Nuts – this is a simple and colorful side dish.
- Beetroot Gratin with Fontina & Walnuts – beautiful earthy beets meets creamy cheese and toasted walnuts. Delish!
Stuffing Recipes
Stuffing or dressing, whatever you call it, it’s the best! I’m not a bird stuffer and prefer my “stuffing” as a side dish but if you like filling the bird you’ll also enjoy these recipes.
- Sausage and Caramelized Onion Stuffing – this is my go-to stuffing recipe that I have been making for years.
- Sweet Bread, Sausage & Date Stuffing – hawaiian rolls make this stuffing easy and really tasty.
- Rosemary Whole Wheat Stuffing – this is a delicious stuffing scented with lots of rosemary.
- Grande Grain, Prune & Sausage Stuffing – not into bread? Try this grain and sausage stuffing for a new twist.
Appetizer Recipes
Get the party started right with a few nibbles. The Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are simple to make and you can make a lot if you’re serving many people.
- Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms – this is one of my favorite recipes. They are easy to make and taste incredible.
- Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Twists – add these to your charcuterie board.
- Hot Langostino Artichoke Dip – if you can’t find langostino’s, sub bay shrimp.
- Mushroom Bruschetta Bites – a delicious vegan option that’s colorful and so tasty.
- BLT Bites – baby BLT’s on sticks? I’ll take 1000 please.
- Boozy Shrimp Cocktail – serve this elegant shrimp cocktail in individual cups for maximum glam affect.
Dessert Recipes
The final crescendo of the Thanksgiving dinner – dessert! If you’re looking for a recipe that is NOT pumpkin pie, I’ve got you covered!
- Pumpkin Spice Sherry Bundt Cake – this recipe is SO easy to make and delicious every time.
- Pumpkin Tartlets – make them individually or in a standard 9″ tart pan. Either way it’s a showstopper.
- Chocolate Port Wine Cake – kicked up boxed cake mix that is loaded with delicious flavor.
- Cardamom Pumpkin Pie – this pumpkin pie has hints of orange from the cardamom and is so perfect in every way.
- Pumpkin Chocolate Tiramisu – I mean – is there really anything better?
- Dark Chocolate Pear Tart – serve this elegant tart with brown sugar whipped cream.
- Cacao Cream Tart – use any nut butter in this tart and watch it disappear.
- Butternut Squash Olive Oil Cake – yep, squash in cake. It’s tender, moist, and soooo flavorful.
- Caramelized Apple Cake with Brie Frosting – brie frosting might just be the sleeper of all frostings. Tangy, sweet, and perfect.
- Pumpkin Apple Cake – simple, rustic, and absolutely delicious.
Cocktails & Drink Recipes
A few of my favorite cocktails and drinks from around the site. The Kahlua Pumpkin Pie Martini is deeeelish!
- Apple Cider Margarita – this is one delicious sipper. Be warned, they are easssssy to drink.
- Kahlúa Pumpkin Pie Martini – serve up dessert in a glass with this elegant martini.
- Aztec Hot Chocolate – the perfect warm mug of coziness. Omit the alcohol to make it kid-friendly.
- Pumpkin Hot Buttered Rum – a little scoop and hot water and you’ll be sipping the perfect toddy.
- Easy Homemade Cranberry Juice – my easy recipe for cranberry juice that can be sipped as is or used to make a delicious Cosmopolitan or margarita.
- Thyme & Berry Tom Collins – fresh and light take on a traditional Tom Collins.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte – start your thanksgiving morning cooking adventure with a mug.
- Cinnamon Dolce Latte – the cinnamon syrup makes the tastiest coffee.
Rolls & Bread Recipes
Bread is my favorite! I love it in every shape, size, and flavor. These are great sides, but also can be cubed, toasted, and used for stuffing as well.
- Buttermilk Cornbread – the #1 recipe on farmgirlgourmet.com for good reason, it’s perfect every time.
- Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread – great as a side or cubed for a Southwest style stuffing.
- No Knead Bread – make a couple loaves, cube, toast, and use to make stuffing, or slice as is.
- Cheesy Dinner Rolls – so simple and studded with cheese.
Smoked Spatchcocked Turkey
Recommended Tools
- Pellet Smoker - pellet or wood smoker
Ingredients
- 18 lb turkey, defrosted
- ⅓ cup poultry spice rub, your favorite poultry spice rub
- 3 cups apple cider, or apple juice
- kosher salt, optional (only use if your spice rub choice is low or no sodium)
- black pepper, optional (only use if your spice rub needs more seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 400ºF for 15 minutes.
- Rub the spice blend all over the outside skin of the bird, including the underside.
- Place the turkey directly on the grill grates, breast side up. Close the lid and cook for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the temperature of the smoker to 300ºF and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 160ºF, about 3 to 4 hours, misting with apple cider or apple sauce every hour or so.
- Remove the turkey from the smoker and allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes covered with aluminum foil before carving. This keeps the turkey from releasing all of the flavorful juices and keeps the meat tender after it’s carved.
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Heather is a recipe developer and content creator living in Vancouver, Washington. She started Farmgirl Gourmet in 2006, almost 20 years ago, as a way to share recipes with friends and family. Heather is also the co-founder of Spiceology , a unique spice company, which she started in 2013. She shares family friendly recipes for easy everyday meals with a gourmet twist.