45+ Thanksgiving Menu Recipes

Need some inspiration? I gathered my favorite Thanksgiving recipes from around the internet— everything from appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and dessert. These are recipes that I know you and your family will love!

Let’s talk Thanksgiving menu recipes. We’re just 2 weeks out from Thanksgiving, so let’s admire the recipes and plan our feast!

First, Side Dishes

We all know that Thanksgiving side dishes steal the show. No offense turkey, I could easily do without you when my plate is piled high with these side dishes.

• Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• From Scratch Green Bean Casserole by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Easy Macaroni and Cheese by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Candied Sweet Potatoes by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Roasted Acorn Squash by Cook At Home Mom
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon by Dancing Through The Rain
• Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole by Everyday Maven
• Balsamic Herb Roasted Vegetables by Ambitious Kitchen
• Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Streusel by Ambitious Kitchen
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus by Cook At Home Mom
• Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin by Ambitious Kitchen
• Mashed Cauliflower by Fit Foodie Finds
• Easy Baked Asparagus by Mom Foodie
• Roasted Spicy Orange Pomegranate Glazed Vegetables by Beyond Mere Sustenance
• Instant Pot Carrots by Little Sunny Kitchen
• Scalloped Potatoes by Little Sunny Kitchen
• Cranberry Sauce by Pink Fortitude
• Green Bean Almondine by Easy Budget Recipes
• Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing by Strength and Sunshine
• Instant Pot Potatoes by Little Sunny Kitchen
• Southern Style Green Beans by This Ole Mom
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts by Hot Pan Kitchen
• Cornbread Stuffing by Ambitious Kitchen
• Sourdough Sage Stuffing by Veggie Lexi
• Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Dancing Through The Rain

Main Course & Turkey

Not everyone makes turkey on Thanksgiving and who are we to judge? Whether you want to change things up a bit, are vegetarian, or looking for a new way to make your turkey.

• Instant Pot Turkey Breast by Easy Budget Recipes
• Orange Herb Roasted Turkey by Mom Foodie
• Instant Pot Turkey Breast by Little Sunny Kitchen
• Smoked Ham by Everyday Maven
• Butternut Squash Lasagna by Mom Foodie

Bread, Biscuits & Cornbread

Whether you’re a fan of cornbread, biscuit, or soft dinner rolls— you’re covered!

• Cornbread by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Paleo Cornbread by Emma Eats and Explores
• Soft Dinner Rolls by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Skillet Cornbread by Fit Foodie Finds
• Healthy Maple Sweet Potato Cornbread Muffins by Ambitious Kitchen
• Honey Whole What Dinner Rolls by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Cheddar Corn Biscuits by The Flavor Blender

Desserts

Not all your guests will be into pie (hi, that’s me!). But don’t worry I’ve got you covered from cookies, to no-bake options, to classic pies, and more!

• Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Peanut Butter Cup Cookies by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Flourless Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Fudgy Homemade Brownies by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Healthy Pumpkin Pie by Ambitious Kitchen
• Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cake by The First Year
• Pecan Pie by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Vegan No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake by Texanerin Baking
• Mini Paleo Pumpkin Pies by Ambitious Kitchen
• Pecan Pie Date Bars by This Delicious House
• No-Bake Cheesecake by The First Year
• Healthy Apple Crisp by Ambitious Kitchen
• Apple Crumble Pie by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Chocolate Cheesecake by The First Year
• Vegan Pumpkin Pie by Texanerin Baking
• No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake by The Simple Sweet Life
• Cranberry Almond Apple Pie by Sally’s Baking Addiction
• Lightened-Up Sweet Potato Pie by Ambitious Kitchen

Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers

The day after Thanksgiving we stare at the containers of leftovers wondering what we’ll do with them all. Here’s some recipes that will use those up!

• Skillet Turkey Pot Pie by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Lightened-Up Chicken (Turkey) Noodle Soup by Run Lift Eat Repeat
• Healthy Turkey Lasagna by Ambitious Kitchen
• Turkey Cranberry Sliders by The Grateful Little Honey Bee
• Slow Cooker Turkey Pot Pie Soup by Baked By Rachel

Q: Which recipes are you making this year?