There are so many Thanksgiving recipes to choose from which is why I’ve gathered some of the best to help make your Thanksgiving dinner a little easier. From Thanksgiving appetizers to main dishes, side dishes, drinks, to desserts, I have a recipe for everyone! These super simple, easy, and delicious Thanksgiving recipes are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Delicious and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
New to making Thanksgiving dinner? First time hosting Thanksgiving? Or maybe you’re trying to spice things up, regardless, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve scoured the internet for some of the most delicious recipes I could find to help you have the best Thanksgiving possible!
Whether it’s finger foods, the turkey, side dishes, or everything in-between, these recipes are crowd pleasers!
Yummy Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe Ideas
1. Roasted Garlic Hummus and Veggies Recipe
Yum! Break out the fresh veggies like cucumbers, olives, even peta with this delicious Roasted Garlic Hummus recipe! This hummus dish is enough to stave off the hanger, while not filling everyone up before Thanksgiving dinner.
2. Cute Thanksgiving Veggie Tray Recipe
This is one of my favorites and a go to on Thanksgiving for my family! Veggies, shaped like a turkey, with some yummy dip. My family loves ranch to go with our veggies.
3. Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board Recipes
Break out the meat, cheese, olives, and crackers! A Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to snack while you’re waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to finish cooking!
4. Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Lil Smokies Recipe
Wrap little smokies in bacon and let them simmer in brown sugar and the earthy flavors of paprika and BBQ and let them cook in the slow cooker! These are sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving!
5. Mini Cheeseballs and Pretzels Recipe
Yum! Salt pretzels, creamy cheese, and the delicious flavors of nuts, garlic, and onion all in a bite sized snack! These mini cheeseballs are sure to be loved by the whole family!
The Best Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
6. Delicious Roasted Turkey Recipe
Herb butter, fresh herbs, onions, salt, this turkey recipe is going to leave everyone’s mouthwatering as they smell the delicious savory smells filling the house all day. This roasted turkey recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving.
7. Super Yummy Fried Turkey Recipe
If y’all have never had a fried turkey, then you’re missing out. My step-dad started doing this when I was a kid. The skin was always crispy, the meat juicy, and the injected marinade makes the turkey so flavorful. This is one of the best Thanksgiving turkey recipes!
8. Best Dried Brine Turkey Recipe
Bring out the flavor of your Thanksgiving turkey with a dry brine. Citrus, cloves, butter, dried herbs, combine to give your turkey the best flavors! These aromatics will fill your house with the best smells.
9. Delicious Wet Brine Turkey Recipe
A wet brine is always a great way to ensure you have a flavorful and moist Thanksgiving turkey. And how could it not be flavorful with citrus, sage, thyme and other fresh and dried herbs!
10. Amazing Smoked Turkey Recipe
Have you ever had smoked turkey? If not you’re missing out! It’s so good! Smokey, salty, herby, a smoked turkey is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Scrumptious Thanksgiving Ham Recipes
11. Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Recipe
Not everyone likes Turkey on Thanksgiving and that’s fine! Most families also do a ham as well, which is why this brown sugar ham recipe is perfect. Sweet, salt, tangy, just absolutely delicious!
12. The Best Crockpot Ham Recipe
So, if you haven’t made a ham in a crockpot you’re missing out. This is what I started doing on Thanksgiving mainly because my oven is always full on Thanksgiving. It’s easy, hands free, and still comes out delicious.
13. Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Recipe
Grab some pineapple and brown sugar to make this tangy and sweet ham this Thanksgiving. This is definitely going to be a crowd pleaser. The sugar turns into a glaze and the acidity from the pineapple helps break down the fibers in the meat making it tender.
14. Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe
What better way to use honey and bourbon than with a delicious, complex, and sweet glaze for ham. Add some cloves for a nice astringent touch. This is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
15. Raspberry Chipotle Baked Ham Recipe
Raspberry, adobo, vinegar, garlic, this ham is going to be so flavorful and knock everyone’s socks off this Thanksgiving.
Easy Thanksgiving Dressing Recipes
16. Best Sausage and Apple Dressing Recipe
Bring out all the flavors of fall with sausage, apples, onions, and celery. This sweet and savory stuffing is moist, fluffy, tasty, and goes great with Thanksgiving turkey!
17. Delicious Oyster Dressing Recipe
I’ve never had this oyster dressing, but I’m very interested in it. I love oysters, add in herbs, bread, garlic, and parmesan? That sounds delicious, and like a fun side for Thanksgiving dinner.
18. Classic Thanksgiving Dressing Recipe
This is as basic and classic as dressing gets. Bread, broth, onions, celery, and seasoning, is all you need for this classic dressing recipe. Perfect for those hosting Thanksgiving for the first time!
19. Super Easy Cornbread Dressing Recipe
In the South, cornbread dressing is a very popular dish. I’ve never been the biggest fan of it, but my family has their own special dressing recipe, but it’s a staple in many southern homes.
20. Sausage and Sage Dressing Recipe
This is very similar to my family’s sage sausage dressing recipe, though ours has a few more ingredients. Maybe one day I’ll share it as it has been in my family for generations, but this one is definitely a close second and so simple to make. This sausage and sage dressing will make any Thanksgiving dinner that much better!
Easy and Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
21. Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
I have a confession to make…I hate sweet potatoes. But my husband loves them which is why every year we have to have some sweet potatoes! And what is more classic than sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top?
22. Easy Mashed Potato Recipe
Mashed potatoes are on the best sides on Thanksgiving. I love my carbs, plus it’s another vehicle to hold more gravy! Yum! Not to mention they’re so easy to make.
23. Southern Green Beans Recipe
I love southern green beans. We have them every year at Thanksgiving! I make them a little different, but here is a great recipe for you to try them out!
24. Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
My mouth is watering looking at this baked mac and cheese recipe. 3 types of cheese, heavy cream, garlic, noodles, yum! This is a must have at any Thanksgiving get together.
25. Honey Butter Corn Recipe
Want creamy and sweet corn? Than this honey butter corn recipe is what you’re looking for! It’s salty, sweet, perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish!
Sweet and Simple Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
26. Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This pumpkin pie recipe is the recipe my momma made and the recipe I make and I don’t think it’ll ever change. It’s a classic Thanksgiving dessert recipe I never plan on changing.
27. No Corn-Syrup Pecan Pie Recipe
I’m team pecan pie, that being said I am not team corn syrup which is why I make a no corn syrup pecan pie every year for Thanksgiving.
28. No Bake Cheese Cake Recipe
My grandfather would bring over no bake cheese cake, but instead of strawberries he would always top it with cherry pie filling. If I could still have dairy, I would love a slice of it! Perfect for Thanksgiving.
29. Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Chocolate chip cookies are great for anyone who doesn’t like pie. They’re buttery, not to sweet, thick, chewy, with an ample amount of chocolate chips.
30. Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
There is something so magical about blackberry cobbler and cream. My aunt used to bring this over and it was so good! Great for Thanksgiving and anyone who doesn’t enjoy pecan or pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving Recipes Everyone Can Make
Thanksgiving recipes shouldn’t be hard and tedious. Nobody has time for all that! They should be easy and delicious. Hopefully you found a recipe or two that works for your family!
What Thanksgiving recipes does your family cook up every year?
