Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up (2024)

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Happy Thanksgiving week! With a successful Friendsgiving already under out belt and several family gatherings coming up this week, we have Thanksgiving food on the brain. Here’s a quick round-up of all the simple, fall-friendly recipes you could serve up at your gatherings this week, starting with our favorite course: Breffast.

Breakfast

Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pancakes(V)

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins(V)

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Appetizers

Creamy Eggplant Caramelized Onion Dip(V, GF)

Simple Baba Ganoush(V, GF)

Whipped Bleu Cheese Bites with Balsamic Reduction

Roasted Beet Hummus(V, GF)

Creamy Brussels Sprout and Shallot Dip(GF)

Entrees

Fresh Pumpkin Pasta

Side Dishes

Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins (GF)

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy (V, GF optional)

Cauliflower Twice Baked Potatoes (GF, V optional)

Sweet Potato Parmesan Gratin (GF)

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad(GF, V)

Butternut Squash Potato Salad (GF)

The Best Damn Vegan Biscuit(V)

Dessert

Deep Dish Apple Crumble Pie(V)

Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Bark(GF)

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites(V optional)

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie (V,GF)

Mini Pumpkin Pie Shooters (V, GF optional)

Dranks

5 Ingredient Sangria(V, GF)

Cucumber Cooler co*cktails(V)

That does it! We’re super thankful for all of our readers, so thanks for continuing to follow along and read, share and try our recipes. We’re genuinely grateful. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  1. Claire says

    Thank you for the round up! I look forward to these every year/season :) was this the post where you could find the full menu suggestions? I remember seeing something like that on insta maybe? I swear I saw that and now I can’t find it and I’m wondering if I had a fever dream about it, lol. Christmas and NYE would be great to make those suggested menus too, if you’d be willing/able to. Thank youuuu so much for sharing all of your work with the world. Forever my faves <3

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    • Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up (31)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      They’re at the bottom of the round-up!

      Reply

      • Claire says

        For some reason it’s not showing up for me. I’ve tried using different browsers (Chrome + Safari) in case it was that but nothing.

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        • Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up (32)Support @ Minimalist Baker says

          Ahh! The problem is that this is an older round-up, not this year’s. Here you go: https://minimalistbaker.com/the-ultimate-thanksgiving-recipe-round-up/

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          • Claire says

            omgoshhh duhh! thank you so much!!!!!! You have so many GREAT recipes that it does help to have such a well crafted input on what to serve. Rooting for a Christmas and/or NYE one :)) thank you again!

          • Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up (33)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

            xoxo! We have a Holiday-themed one coming!

  2. Devon Emerick says

    Hi Dana!

    When I click on the pomegranate chicken recipe, it sends me back to the home page. I think there was an error when adding it and wanted to let you know :).

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    • Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up (34)Dana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Thanks, Devon! Check out this similar recipe instead.

      Reply

  3. Emma says

    Wow this really is the ultimate thanksgiving recipe round up. Love it! Thanks so much for putting it together.

    PS -I just nominated you guys for The Sunshine Award- its a fun way to learn more about you and spread the blog love. If you want to learn more or join in the fun you can get the details on my post.

    Hope you have an incredible Thanksgiving.

    Em :)

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  4. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

    Thanksgiving has passed here in Canada, but that deep dish apple crumble is calling my name! Hope you have a fantastic and delicious holiday!

    Reply

  5. Ali | Gimme Some Oven says

    Um, talk about a FEAST! If you need help with any of those Thanksgiving leftovers, you know who to call.

    Love this, and completely loved spending time with you this weekend. Look forward to SEEING much more of you soon! :)

    Happy Thanksgiving, friend!

    Reply

  6. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says

    I want it all!!! What an awesome round up!

    Reply

  7. Jackie says

    This is splendid, thank you! A few of these dishes will surely end up on my table!

    Reply

  8. molly yeh says

    shallot dip?! i need it. i need allll this!! gettin my eating pants on.

    Reply

  9. anne says

    Great round up! Thanks!

    Reply

  10. Abbie @ Needs Salt says

    This is such a fabulous roundup! Beautifully done.
    All your recipes look so delicious, I would love every one of them on my Thanksgiving table.
    Pinning!

    Reply

  11. Jackie @ La Casa de Sweets says

    Everything looks amazing! Oh, if Thanksgiving could last all week…

    Reply

  12. Jessica (bakecetera) says

    everything looks amazing!!! … but those jalapeno cornbread muffins are out of this world. you sure know how to make a thanksgiving grand!

    Reply

Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up (2024)

FAQs

What is the key ingredient to a perfect Thanksgiving day dinner? ›

I think if we're all honest, we know that Thanksgiving is mostly about the starches. Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, fresh-baked rolls – these are the true heroes of the meal, and there will be a lot of them on the table, which is totally fine.

What to make 2 days ahead for Thanksgiving? ›

Dishes you should definitely make in advance
  • Thanksgiving stuffing. "We always make my mom's sweet potato stuffing ahead of time. ...
  • Casserole. "Pretty much anything with 'casserole' in the name is built for being made in advance." — ...
  • Mise en place. ...
  • Gravy. ...
  • Turkey and chicken stock. ...
  • Most desserts. ...
  • Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Dinner rolls.
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How do you make Thanksgiving unique? ›

Different Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving
  1. Have a Mini-giving. This one is inspired by my daughter's love of ASMR and mini cooking videos. ...
  2. Go themed. ...
  3. Declare a spending embargo. ...
  4. Throw a co*cktail party. ...
  5. Make it a potluck. ...
  6. Go out to a really fancy meal. ...
  7. Spend the day hunting your food. ...
  8. Be intentional with your photos.
Nov 20, 2020

What is the main meal for most Americans on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey. Turkey is at the center of the classic Thanksgiving feast. Today we eat domesticated turkeys, which come from wild turkeys, a species only native to the Americas, making the bird an all-American entrée.

What side dishes can you make ahead of time for Thanksgiving? ›

50+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Make Ahead of Time
  • Stuffing.
  • Potatoes.
  • Cranberry Sauce and Gravy.
  • Vegetable Sides.
  • Casseroles.
  • Rolls, Biscuits, and Bread.

Can you prepare uncooked stuffing ahead of time and refrigerate? ›

If you don't plan on stuffing the bird, but preparing the dressing as a side dish, you can prepare uncooked stuffing ahead of time as long as you freeze the stuffing immediately after mixing the wet and dry ingredients. USDA recommends that you never refrigerate uncooked stuffing.

Can you cook the sides a day before Thanksgiving? ›

Whether your family demands green bean casserole or scalloped potatoes alongside their turkey, these dishes can be prepped and assembled two whole days before the big event. Make sure to cover and refrigerate them, then stick the dish in the hot oven once you've taken the turkey out to rest.

Why can't you make stuffing ahead of time? ›

You haven't said whether you are going to cook the stuffing inside the bird or out, but it's fine to make almost any stuffing a few hours before you'll need it. The important thing is to keep it properly chilled so that bacteria won't have a chance to grow in it.

What is one thing you can do to make Thanksgiving a day for your family to be thankful for? ›

Make a family contribution

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and count your blessings. One way to show gratitude is by helping others. Pool your money together for an annual contribution to a cause of your choice or simply ask dinner guests to come with canned goods and donate them to a local shelter.

How early can you start preparing Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Traditionally, the food is prepared on Thanksgiving day and is completed 20–30 minutes ahead of being served. But you could prepare some components a week in advance. If you do a turkey, it is at its best fresh out of the oven. But you could do it a week in advance and just reheat it.

What Thanksgiving food doesn't need to be refrigerated? ›

Most desserts on traditional Thanksgiving tables don't require refrigeration. Apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, fruit crumbles, betties, and cobblers can all travel for hours at room temperature and be ready to serve when you arrive.

How to prepare a turkey the night before Thanksgiving? ›

It's easy: Simply cook it a day or two in advance, let it cool completely, then carve the bird into large pieces—breasts, wings, thighs and drumsticks. Store in a container in the refrigerator until the big day. This method actually result in juicier meat—and an infinitely more relaxed host.

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

We know that the turkey is the showstopper on the table, but we're mostly here for the stuffing. Check out all of our favorite stuffing recipes; our classic stuffing is the undisputed champ of the bunch.

What are 3 main foods on Thanksgiving? ›

The meal usually has turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce, corn, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pies, but many feasts differ between families and cultures. What is your family's traditional Thanksgiving dinner?

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