This complete Thanksgiving Menu will ensure you create your most delicious Thanksgiving yet with our tried-and-true holiday favorites! From the juiciest turkey to cozy sides, buttery rolls and festive desserts, these recipes make it easy to serve a feast everyone will rave about. Stress-free, flavorful, and totally foolproof!
Menu planning today? You won’t want to miss this Thanksgiving Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mac and Cheese and our favorite Mashed Potatoes!
Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with the people you love most and a feast that everyone looks forward to all year long! From a perfectly roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes to homemade cranberry sauce, buttery dinner rolls, and all the classic sides, this menu has everything you need for a stress-free and truly unforgettable holiday meal. Whether you’re hosting for the first time or looking to perfect your family favorites, I’ve got you covered from appetizers to dessert.
A lot of the recipes here you will find on a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu but I hope you’ll check out some of those hidden gems that might just surprise and end up becoming a tradition for your family.
Check out the desserts towards the end of the post. You’ll find apple desserts, pumpkin desserts, pecan desserts and cranberry desserts. So many great options to choose from!
From the first slice of turkey to the last bite of pie, these recipes are made to bring everyone together. I hope this menu helps make your Thanksgiving meal as delicious and memorable as the moments you share around the table. Happy Thanksgiving!
Main Dishes for Thanksgiving
Truly the best Thanksgiving Turkey recipe with juicy, flavorful, tender meat and crispy golden skin – this fool-proof turkey recipe will have your guests coming back for seconds! A complete step-by-step guide (and video!) on how to cook a turkey so it’s the centerpiece your holiday table deserves!
Looking for more options or just don’t want to cook a whole turkey? Here are some other great choices:
- Crockpot Turkey Breast
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast
- Citrus Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Garlic Herb Roast Chicken
Dinner Roll Options for Your Thanksgiving Menu
Get ready for the best Dinner Rolls you’ve every had! These soft and fluffy rolls are a must-make for every holiday – soooo good!
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve made this recipe about 5x now and everyone who has eaten them has said these are the best rolls they’ve ever eaten. So easy and quick too!” – MH
We love having fresh rolls on our holiday table! Here are some other great choices:
Mac & Cheese Favorites
If you haven’t had a chance to try my Mac and Cheese recipe before, now is the time!
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I just tried your recipe for the first time last night to take to a dinner with friends and it was a HUGE hit! Between the adults and the kids, everyone had seconds.” – Holly
This Mac and Cheese can’t be beat but if you’re looking to spice things up, here are some other great options:
Thanksgiving Side Dishes
The absolute best Mashed Potatoes you’ll ever have! Creamy, fluffy, perfectly seasoned and full of rich flavor, this mashed potatoes recipe is going to quickly become the most requested side dish in your home! Top with this amazing Turkey Gravy for a holiday feast you’ll remember!
While we are thoroughly smitten with these creamy mashed potatoes, but you can never have too many potato dishes for the holidays! You might also want to consider these potato side dishes:
No Thanksgiving feast is complete without rich, silky Turkey Gravy! Made from flavorful drippings, it brings everything on your plate together – from turkey and mashed potatoes to stuffing and rolls.
Not into gravy? Make sure you have some spread options on hand such as these:
This Sweet Potato Casserole is creamy and sweet with a decadent, crunchy streusel topping. It has the most amazing flavors and textures and is a must make for the holidays! Marshmallows are optional!
Love sweet potatoes? We do too! And there are so many amazing ways to enjoy them. Here are some of our favorites:
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Salad
- Sweet Potato Biscuits
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
This easy Cranberry Sauce adds a bright, festive touch to your holiday table! Bursting with juicy cranberries, fresh orange flavor, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Make it ahead for a stress-free Thanksgiving side everyone will love!
You can never have too many cranberry dishes on your holiday table. Here are more of our favorites:
The best Cornbread Dressing! Loaded with buttery, delicious flavor, this cornbread stuffing recipe is made with fresh herbs, onions, celery and optional sausage! You’re going to love the moist, light and fluffy interior with the golden, crunchy top – seriously delicious!
While this dressing makes it onto our table every year, here are some more great options:
My Nana’s Famous Green Bean recipe! My Nana may not be with us anymore but we wouldn’t dream of celebrating without here amazing recipes. Made with just a handful of ingredients, including bacon, this easy green bean recipe make a delicious addition to our holiday menu every year!
Green beans are one of our favorite vegetables and we enjoy them in so many ways!
- Green Bean Casserole
- Slow Cooker Green Beans with Bacon
- Green Beans Almondine
- Brown Butter Garlic Green Beans
Desserts for Your Thanksgiving Menu
Apple Desserts
Don’t stress out making pies this holiday season when this Apple Crumble is SO easy to make and TWICE as delicious! Our favorite dessert with it’s sweet, caramelized apple filling and crumbly topping – most definitely a crowd pleaser!
Apple desserts bring that warm, homey flavor everyone craves this time of year. These recipes are perfect for any holiday or fall gathering. Check out these apple favorites:
Pumpkin Desserts
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle is sure to impress all holiday season long! Layers of pumpkin cheesecake, whipped cream and angel food cake combine for a fall treat that’s impossible to resist! Gorgeous, simple, and totally delicious!
Pumpkin desserts are the heart of fall baking – warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and that cozy sweetness everyone loves. Cakes, pies and bars, these treats are always a crowd favorite!
Cranberry Desserts
Looking for an easy Thanksgiving side everyone loves? This Cranberry Fluff is creamy, fruity and perfectly sweet – a fun, delicious and festive addition to your holiday table! Everyone will love this fresh and flavorful make-ahead dessert!
Cranberry desserts shine during the holidays with their gorgeous color and perfectly balanced sweet-tart flavor. These recipes add the perfect festive touch to any celebration:
- Cranberry Bars
- White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake
- Cranberry Custard Pie
- White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
- Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
- Cranberry Orange Scones
Pecan Desserts
These Mini Pecan Pies are the perfect holiday treat! These adorable pies are a satisfying combination of crunchy, creamy and sweet and are just as delicious as a traditional pecan pie. Make ahead to save time during the busy holiday season!
Pecan desserts are a true holiday favorite – rich, nutty, buttery and irresistibly sweet. From pies and cookies to bars and bites, these treats bring that nostalgic warmth every Thanksgiving table needs:
- Pecan Pie Cookies
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Brown Sugar Pecan Pie
- Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
- Candied Pecans
Holiday Drink Recipes
This easy cranberry Christmas Cocktail is both festive and refreshing – the perfect way to celebrate this holiday season! This merry mix combines tart cranberry juice, nutty amaretto, and a bright splash of orange juice for a signature cocktail that is perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy nights in.
Whether you’re craving something warm and comforting or bright and bubbly, these holiday drinks add a little extra magic to every gathering:
- White Christmas Margarita
- Snowflake Martini
- Cranberry Moscow Mule
- Eggnog (Non-Alcoholic Option)
- Christmas Punch
- Crockpot Hot Chocolate (Non-Alcoholic)
- Crockpot Peppermint White Hot Chocolate (Non-Alcoholic)
- Citrus Grape Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
Now you’ve got everything you need to create a Thanksgiving feast your family will rave about! Keep things simple, enjoy every moment and don’t forget to sneak a slice of pie or cookie for yourself – you’ve earned it. Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving!
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