25 Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes
Plan your perfect Thanksgiving menu with timeless recipes for sides, breads, and desserts that make your holiday table extra special.
25 Classic Thanksgiving Recipes
There’s something truly special about gathering around a Thanksgiving spread that’s filled with classic comfort food — the kind of dishes that make the whole house smell like home. From juicy turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and flaky pies, these holiday table favorites are what make November feel warm, cozy, and full of gratitude.
Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or keeping it simple with a few close guests, this collection of recipes has everything you need to plan the perfect Thanksgiving meal — right down to the salt and pepper. Each dish is made with love, simple ingredients, and timeless flavors that never go out of style.
And don’t forget the best part — the leftovers! Because there’s nothing quite like opening the fridge the next day and finding a plate full of Thanksgiving magic waiting for you.
These are some of our family favorites, from our table to yours!
Classic Thanksgiving Main Dishes
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without a turkey, or ham! Here are our favorites:
Butter Roasted Turkey with Garlic and Herbs – Our butter roasted whole turkey is the ultimate holiday centerpiece — juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make!
Ham Sheet Pan Dinner – This easy Sheet Pan Ham Dinner has all the flavors of a holiday meal, in one pan! Buttery potatoes, tender green beans, and honey ham steaks cook together in a single pan!
Easy Brown Gravy Recipe – This simple brown gravy is BIG on flavor, made with just 5 ingredients!
Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
The best part of the meal, in my humble opinion!
Buttermilk Biscuits – Discover the magic of homemade buttermilk biscuits! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up tender, flaky biscuits that are bursting with buttery flavor.
Sweet Northern Style Cornbread – If you’ve never had Northern Cornbread before, you’re in for a treat! It’s sweet, soft, and perfectly fluffy with just the right amount of moisture — a true comfort food classic that’s so much better than anything from a box.
Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls – Old-fashioned yeast dough baked from scratch in a muffin pan to make soft and buttery pull-apart rolls.
Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
You can never have too many Thanksgiving sides!
Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes – These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are rich, buttery, and perfectly creamy with just the right hint of garlic. The slow cooker does all the work, so you can focus on the rest of dinner — comfort food made easy!
Parmesan Roasted Green Beans with Bacon – Ready in just 20 minutes, these Parmesan Roasted Green Beans are crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor — with smoky bacon that takes them over the top!
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts – Sweet, smoky, and irresistibly savory—these Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts combine crispy Brussels with crisp bacon and a drizzle of rich maple syrup for a side dish with all the flavors of fall.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans – Rich, creamy, and surprisingly dairy-free! These scalloped sweet potatoes are a wholesome twist on a holiday favorite that everyone at the table will love.
Easy Herb Stuffing – There’s nothing better than a moist, flavorful stuffing on Thanksgiving! This easy recipe shows you how to make classic herb stuffing completely from scratch.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping – Just like our Granny made it! This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, creamy and crunchy.
Swiss Green Bean Casserole – Tender French green beans cooked in a a savory sour cream sauce, flavorful Swiss cheese, and topped with crispy corn flake coating – hands down the best green bean casserole ever!
Baked Mashed Potatoes – Take classic mashed potatoes to the next level by blending them with cheese and butter, and baking until golden brown and crispy on top.
Cranberry Salsa – Looking for an alternative to cranberries in a can? This fresh cranberry salsa works great as an appetizer or a brightly flavored side dish!
Ambrosia Salad – It isn’t Thanksgiving without a classic fluff salad! Ambrosia is a favorite in our family, with sweet marshmallows and fruit.
Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Tray – Make your Thanksgiving table extra festive with this adorable Turkey Veggie Platter! It’s a healthy, kid-approved centerpiece that’s so easy to assemble.
Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts
Pumpkin, pecan, and chocolate pie…oh my!
No Bake Pumpkin Pie – This No-Bake Pumpkin Pie is creamy, perfectly spiced, and full of classic fall flavor — it tastes just like the traditional version, no oven required!
Easy Pumpkin Roll – This easy Pumpkin Cake Roll is pure fall comfort — tender pumpkin cake and rich cream cheese frosting come together in one irresistible swirl.
Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie – This Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie takes the classic to the next level — a gooey fudge filling topped with crunchy pecans for the ultimate Southern dessert.
Mini Pumpkin Pies – All the flavor of a classic homemade pumpkin pie, in the perfect bite-size portion – these Mini Pumpkin Pies are a cute spin on a Thanksgiving dessert favorite!
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie – We dressed up a classic sweet potato pie by topping it with a light and airy toasted marshmallow meringue.
Keto Chocolate Pudding Pie – Rich, creamy, and chocolatey, this Keto Chocolate Pudding Pie is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! And with only 6g net carbs per serving, it fits perfectly into a low carb lifestyle!
Keto Pumpkin Pie – This crustless pie has the perfect pumpkin pie texture and only 5 grams of carbs!
Leftover Recipes
Try these delicious leftover Thanksgiving turkey tacos!
Before you dive into the recipes, don’t forget to bookmark this post or pin it for later — it’s the perfect go-to guide when you’re planning your Thanksgiving feast or looking for new ideas for next year’s meal. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or making a cozy meal for two, these tried-and-true recipes will make your November celebrations extra memorable.
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