Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes
I love the nostalgia and warmth that come with traditional Thanksgiving recipes. These classic dishes have been passed down through generations and bring comfort to any holiday table.
From golden roasted turkey and buttery mashed potatoes to rich gravy and sweet cranberry sauce, these timeless recipes capture the essence of Thanksgiving. Each dish is made with simple, familiar ingredients, creating the perfect balance of flavors.
Whether you’re preparing for a small family gathering or a large feast, these traditional recipes never go out of style. Let’s dive into some of my favorite classic Thanksgiving dishes that will make your holiday meal truly memorable!
1- Healthy Mashed Potatoes
Let’s take a closer look at the mashed potatoes in this Healthy Mashed Potatoes & Gravy with Cannellini Cream pairing. How is it that they turn out so remarkably creamy and taste unbelievably good without the use of unhealthy fat-laden butter and milk?
2- PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is the perfect fall dessert! It’s soft, fluffy, warm-spiced, and the spiced cream cheese frosting is heavenly. This pumpkin sheet cake is ready in under an hour and made with simple ingredients!
3- Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole
Skip the same old green bean casserole this year. This easy Parmesan Bacon Green Bean Casserole gives the classic a whole new flavor that will rock the holiday season! Crispy bacon, parmesan cheese and topped with everyone’s favorite fried onions.
4- Healthy corn casserole
As the holiday season approaches, there’s one dish that always takes center stage on our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables – my family’s beloved Healthy Corn Casserole.
5- Vegan Mushroom Wellington
This vegan mushroom wellington is filled with juicy mushrooms and has a great contrast in texture thanks to the crunchy brazil nuts. It’s also incredibly easy to make, with only 9 ingredients and a shop-bought vegan puff pastry.
6- Secretly Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie
Gooey and rich vegan chocolate pecan pie that is secretly egg free, dairy free, corn syrup free, and can be gluten free! Plus, this chocolate pecan pie is SO easy, it’ll be the easiest recipe you make for your Thanksgiving dinner!
7- Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
This vegan sweet potato casserole is THE sweet potato casserole recipe to make this Thanksgiving. Not only is it incredibly easy and quick to prep, but it’s made entirely dairy free, egg free, and gluten free.
8- Green Bean Casserole
Better than your mama’s green bean casserole. Trust. This casserole has all the green beans and fried onions you know and love with a fresh homemade sauce in lieu of soup from a can.
9- GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE
Green Beans Almondine is not only an easy side dish, but it’s absolutely delicious! You only need 15 minutes and 5 ingredients.
10- Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Casserole
This veggie-loaded Vegan Cauliflower Casserole is layered with ooey-gooey cheese, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and then baked to perfection. It’s easy and delicious!
11- SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
This recipe has stood the test of time and has been a staple at every single Thanksgiving celebration my entire life. The pecan topping is crisp and sweet while the sweet potato filling is smooth and creamy!
12- Sourdough Thanksgiving Stuffing
Make your stuffing this holiday season outside of the bird with this recipe for sourdough Thanksgiving stuffing with apples, sausage, mushrooms, leeks and celery.
13- Turkey Stuffing Recipe
This easy Turkey Stuffing Recipe will quickly become a family favorite when it appears on your Thanksgiving table. Combine boxed stuffing mix, butter, celery, onion, chicken broth and fresh herbs to make it your own.
14- Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole is a Thanksgiving must-have! This easy sweet potato casserole is topped with brown sugar and crunchy pecans, just like it should be.
15- Roasted Carrots
Today I will show you how to make carrots into a festive side dish. We are going to make Spicy Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots with Pistachios. Easy to make, beautiful, and delicious.
