
Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Don’t worry, these well-tested recipes will help you put out a full spread that will look and taste great!

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays to cook for. My husband loves Thanksgiving food, and there’s just something special about gathering around a table filled with comforting dishes and family traditions. I’ve been making Thanksgiving recipes for decades now, and for the last several years, our home has hosted multiple families and friends so these recipes are well-tested!
Whether you’re hosting or simply bringing a side dish, these recipes are meant to make the holiday both memorable and manageable.
You’ll find a mix of classic dishes, fresh ideas, and several that can be prepped ahead of time to make the day a little easier. With a bit of planning and the right recipes, you can enjoy the best part of Thanksgiving, the food, the laughter, and the time spent together (without all the stress).
Entrees
Crock Pot Ham
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Instant Pot Turkey Breast (Juicy with Crispy Skin!)
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Best Dry Brine Turkey Recipe
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Side Dishes
Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Butternut Squash
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Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans and Butternut
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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
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Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole
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Make Ahead Sage Apple Stuffing
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Perfect Pumpkin Biscuits
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Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetables
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Best Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Butter
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Maple Butter Acorn Squash
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Herb & Garlic Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Mushrooms and Cranberries
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Honey Roasted Carrots (4 ingredients)
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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Instant Pot Carrots with Honey Glaze
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Cauliflower Gratin
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Desserts
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
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Mini Pear and Cranberry Pies with Brown Butter Glaze
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Make Ahead Apple Crisp
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Mini Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
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Cream Cheese Swirl Blackberry Coffee Cake
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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Mini Cheesecake Recipe
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