100+ Thanksgiving Recipes + Tips To Build a Menu

Thanksgiving Main Dishes

3 hrs 20 mins

3 hrs 40 mins

3 hrs 35 mins

4 hrs 10 mins

Here are some classics (and personal favorites) for each course on the Thanksgiving menu:

Breakfast: Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, Biscuit Egg Breakfast Casserole, Bacon + Cheese Quiche, German Pancakes
Appetizers: Charcuterie Board, Cranberry Brie Bites, Turkey Veggie Tray, Baked Brie Puff Pastry
Sides: Dinner Rolls, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce
Veggie Sides: Green Bean Casserole, Creamed Corn, Roasted Vegetables, Glazed Carrots,
Potato Sides: Mashed Potatoes, Funeral Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casseroles with Marshmallows, Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes, Gravy
Main Dish: Roast Turkey, Crockpot Ham, Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham
Desserts: Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Pumpkin Delight
Drinks: Holiday Punch, Apple Cider, Wassail, Hot Chocolate

1 hr 5 mins

2 hrs 40 mins

30 mins

20 mins

We all know that Thanksgiving is wonderful, but often stressful. Here are some tips to make your feast more stress-free.

STORAGE: Clean out the fridge the week before to make room for Thanksgiving food.
SHOPPING: Don’t wait until the last minute. Stores get crowded and ingredients run out. There are also many things you can buy ahead of time that you can freeze like:
- Meats (turkey, ham etc.)
- Hash browns (for potato casseroles like Funeral Potatoes and Cheesy Potatoes)
- Frozen Veggies for sides (like Creamed Corn)
- Cheeses – Shredded and blocks
- Dessert ingredients (and desserts like pies and tarts)
- Juice concentrates (for drinks)
- Canned Goods
- Crackers and Chips
SERVE: Adding fresh herbs or fruits like cranberries and oranges to your platters and tables makes it extra beautiful!

1 hr 5 mins

1 hr 15 mins

4 hrs 45 mins

3 hrs 45 mins

Keep these tips in mind when making your Thanksgiving Desserts.

Make as many desserts ahead of time as possible. Most desserts store well and still taste delicious the next day.
Plan for people to have 2 desserts.
Serving Desserts
- Have a separate serving area for desserts.
- Using tiered trays is a beautiful way to present treats and save space.
- Adding a label to each dessert, along with allergy information is always helpful.
Leftover desserts can be boxed up and sent home with guests. many desserts can also be stored on the counter or freezer to be enjoyed at a later date. See the individual recipes for storage information.