15 Perfect Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
Planning the ultimate Thanksgiving feast doesn’t have to be stressful! With these 15 perfect Thanksgiving menu ideas, you’ll have everything from savory mains and hearty sides to irresistible desserts covered.
These recipes make it easy to create a balanced, crowd-pleasing holiday meal your guests will love.
Whether you’re after classic Thanksgiving dishes, modern twists, or easy make-ahead options, this roundup offers a little something for everyone. From roasted turkey and stuffing to creamy casseroles and sweet treats, these Thanksgiving meal ideas will help you craft a festive table that’s both cozy and delicious, ensuring your holiday celebration is memorable and stress-free.
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Smoked Green Beans
Smoked Green Beans is a delicious smoker side dish. The green beans are cooked with a smoky flavor with simple seasonings.
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Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach • Happy Kitchen
These vegan stuffed mushrooms are a delicious gluten-free appetizer perfect for entertaining packed with umami flavor and plant-based protein
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a delicious holiday side dish. They are covered in a mixture of butter, sugar, syrup, and vanilla, then caramelized in the oven.
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Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash
This Stuffed Butternut Squash is an all-in-one meal that is hearty and bursting with fall flavors. It’s a beautiful main dish which also makes it perfect for a holiday dinner.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bake these easy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins with warm fall flavor and melty chocolate in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes!
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Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Cranberries cooked in brown sugar syrup become the base of this cake, which is then topped with a butter cake batter. After baking, the cake is flipped to reveal a beautiful ruby red cranberry top!
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
This classic sweet potato pie is smooth, sweet, and packed with old-fashioned flavor. A true Southern dessert made with simple ingredients and lots of love.
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Acorn Brownie Bites
No bake Acorn Brownie Bites are an easy, fast dessert treat perfect for fall gatherings. Fun to make, these chocolatey treats look like little acorns perfect for fall!
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Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe is made with fresh whole cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest and goes perfectly with a turkey or ham. Always a must for your holiday table.
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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies
Are you looking for an easy and festive way to celebrate Thanksgiving with dessert? Give these simple turkey cookies a try!
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe – Sweet Fix Baker
This pumpkin Ice Cream recipe tastes like a pumpkin pie filling version of homemade Ice cream, creamy & with all the right warm spices
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Easy No-Churn Cranberry Ice Cream Recipe – Sweet Fix Baker
This Cranberry Ice cream is tart and sweet, super creamy, easy to make and with a cranberry swirl to die for!
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Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie in a jar recipe – Sweet Fix Baker
This Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie in a Jar recipe is not only easier to make than the original recipe, but has a kick of bourbon to it!
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Simple Caramel Cream Pie (no bake) – Sweet Fix Baker
This simple caramel cream pie is a No bake dessert made with a pecan graham cracker crust, a creamy caramel filling & a whipped topping
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Easy Cranberry Tart Recipe – Sweet Fix Baker
This super easy Cranberry Tart recipe is made with a buttery tart crust of only 4 ingredients, a cranberry filling & a crumbly top
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