Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up (2024)

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Happy Monday everyone! There's only 3 days left until Thanksgiving. I'm sure most of you already have your menu planned out, but just in case I wanted to share a list of some of our favorite holiday side dishes.I know the turkey is usually the star of the show at Thanksgiving, but for me it's all about the sides!

That turkey would be awful lonely without a table full of sides, potatoes, gravy and rolls. My family pretty much prefers the same thing every year, so we don't get too creative, but if you're looking for something there's definitely something here for everyone to enjoy.

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* Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole - Oh goodness this is my favorite way to enjoy sweet potatoes. This casserole is always a huge hit and everyone asks for the recipe before heading home. This recipe can be prepared, assembled and frozen (unbaked) ahead of time. Just remove from the freezer, thaw and bake.


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* Ma Maw's Country Cornbread Dressing-Thanksgiving just isn't Thanksgiving without Ma Maw's Butlers homemade cornbread dressing. I love this dressing as much as I love her. I sure do miss Ma Maw, and I think of her every time I make this dressing. This recipe can also be prepared and frozen ahead of time. Just freeze unbaked.

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All the flavors of Traditional Cornbread Dressing with the addition of chicken, layered in your slow cooker. This something I make when we serve ham, so if you're not making a turkey this would be perfect.


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Simple Ooey-gooey 3 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot.Mac and cheese has to be my favorite Instant Pot recipe. It's so simple to make and so creamy.I highly recommend using chicken broth versus water in this recipe. I feel that the chicken broth gives the pasta such a great flavor. Thisrecipe makes a large amount, so you'll end up with plenty of leftovers which reheat nicely.

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- This mac & cheese recipe is very easy to make and prepared right on the stove (oven space saver). If you're looking for a easy creamy macaroni and cheese I suggest this one.

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This Hash Brown Casserole pairs perfectly with any holiday meal, ham (or sausage) and saves precious oven space by cooking it in your Crock Pot.


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Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes - This recipe uses fresh potatoes a basic white sauce and Velveeta cheese. This dish pairs wonderfully with ham.

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Honey Glazed Potatoes : re small potatoes that have been steamed and then sauteed in a delicious honey - butter sauce until the potatoes are coated with a sticky, caramelized glaze.

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-This recipe comes from my late step mother in law, Louise. I had this green bean dish years ago at her Thanksgiving dinner and I've been making it ever since. Some of my favorite recipes are from family members that have passed on. I still think of them every time I prepare and eat these wonderful dishes. They're definitely a gift.

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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots-Fresh steamed carrots that are sauteed in a butter sauce with brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Another family recipe from my mother in law.

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Southern Skillet Fried Corn: A sweet and savory skillet style corn made from fresh corn, cut off the cob and sauteed in a cast iron skillet with bacon grease, butter and seasoning.

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An old fashioned down home green beans side dish, cooked with new potatoes, bacon, onions, chicken broth and seasonings.

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-Acorn Squash is a winter squash, but baking it with brown sugar, honey and butter reminds me of the flavors of Fall!!!

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Corn Casserole-is popular side dish in the south and always on our holiday table. It's made with a corn muffin mix, creamed corn, whole kernel corn, sour cream and cheese. You can also use a jalapeno corn bread mix if you want to add a little heat.

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Cranberry Orange Sauce-Cranberry Sauce is a must at Thanksgiving and this is my favorite recipe. This sauce combines the flavors or fresh cranberries and orange juice.This sauce can also be prepared days in advance and stored in a air tight container in the refrigerator.

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Skillet Fried Cinnamon Apples- Sliced apples that are cooked in a cast iron skillet with butter, vanilla, cinnamon and sugar.Southern Fried Apples are a simple, down home side dish that pair perfectly with any country meal or breakfast.

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Fluffy Fruit Salad: A family favorite, fruit salad recipe made with fresh cream, pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, apples, strawberries, maraschino cherries, sliced bananas and marshmallows.

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Pineapple Fluff : is a light and fluffy pineapple dessert salad perfect for holidays, get-togehers, potlucks or summer cookouts.

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Fluffy Ambrosia Fruit Salad:with pineapple, mandarin oranges, grapes, apples, toasted pecans, marshmallows and coconut folded into plain yogurt and whipped topping.

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This Vintage Peach Jell-O Fluff is a light and fluffyPeach Fluff Salad, made with just 6 ingredients. This dessert salad isthe perfect make-ahead dessert for summer cookout's, potlucks, holidays and get-together's!

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In the south a holiday just isn't a holiday without a Jell-O fluff salad. There are so many variations and everyone always says theirs is the best!!! This recipe for Strawberry Jell-O Salad is made with strawberry Jell-O, crushed pineapple, mini marshmallows, pecans (optional) and fresh cream.🍓

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1 Hour Dinner Rolls:How to make buttery, soft and fluffy dinner rolls in about an hour! Brush with melted butter, honey butter or cinnamon butter just before serving.

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Cake Mix Dinner Rolls: Soft, fluffy dinner yeast rolls that start with a store bought cake mix!This recipe is very versatile and can be used to make homemade cinnamon rolls as well.

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Make your own Legendary Lion House Rolls from the Lion House Pantry in Salt Lake City, UT. These rolls are perfect for any holiday or get together.

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FAQs

What are the essential ingredients for Thanksgiving? ›

We've broken Thanksgiving dinner down to its essential elements. Turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and potatoes, of course. But no less necessary, if slightly less obvious, is something orange (yams, squash or even mac and cheese).

What are the top 10 Thanksgiving foods? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What are 3 main foods on Thanksgiving? ›

The traditional roasted turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are on almost every modern Thanksgiving menu, in some form or variation. This menu has evolved over time and continues to evolve today.

What is the most important food on a Thanksgiving table? ›

Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. At its simplest, stuffing is seasoned bread cubes mixed with onions and herbs. The stuffing is traditionally baked inside the bird but can also be baked in a separate baking dish.

What is the most unpopular Thanksgiving food? ›

Jones shared the following on the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving foods ranked by percentage of how many participants didn't like them:
  • Coleslaw — 25.57%
  • Pumpkin pie — 24.28%
  • Mashed potatoes — 18.66%
  • Macaroni and cheese — 17.47%
  • Carrots — 16.98%
  • Apple pie — 16.29%
  • Corn — 15.50%
  • None of these, I like them all.
Nov 13, 2023

What is the most loved Thanksgiving food? ›

Popular Thanksgiving foods ranked
  1. Stuffing.
  2. Potatoes. ...
  3. Pies and other sweets. ...
  4. Other random foods. ...
  5. Rolls. Though rolls are certainly not a main dish, they are a key element of any Thanksgiving meal. ...
  6. Turkey. The classic entree for Thanksgiving is definitely a large turkey dish. ...
Nov 10, 2023

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

How many side dishes should you have for Thanksgiving? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

How to make Thanksgiving dinner easier? ›

Our Best Make-Ahead Tips for Your Easiest Thanksgiving Yet
  1. The Turkey: Prep It for Roasting. ...
  2. Mashed Potatoes: Freeze Them or Embrace the Make-Ahead Casserole. ...
  3. Gravy: Yes, Even Without Roasting the Turkey. ...
  4. Stuffing: Bake the Bread, Toast the Nuts. ...
  5. Green Beans: Prep the Garnishes or Casserole.

What are 5 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›

Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie.

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving side dishes? ›

Top 10 Must-Have Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  1. Holiday Stuffing. This easy recipe for Holiday Stuffing is our number one must-have Thanksgiving side dish!
  2. Best Mashed Potatoes Ever. ...
  3. New Green Bean Casserole. ...
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  5. Baked Cranberry Sauce. ...
  6. Cauliflower Blossom. ...
  7. Butternut Squash Mash. ...
  8. Creamy Corn for a Crowd. ...

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods in the US? ›

An American Feast - Foods that Make Up an American Thanksgiving...
  • Turkey. Just as it's a traditional meat used for Christmas dinner, turkey is favoured because it's big – and that means it can feed a whole family. ...
  • Cranberry sauce. ...
  • Vegetables. ...
  • Marshmallow sweet potatoes. ...
  • Pumpkin pie. ...
  • Pecan pie.

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