Thanksgiving Menu and Recipe Center

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Menu and Recipe Center. This is your main resource for planning this year’s holiday meal. Here, you’ll find everything from complete Thanksgiving menus to individual recipes for main dishes, sides, salads, and desserts.

Each menu and recipe can be saved and customized using the meal-planning tools on our site. Mix and match your favorite dishes, adjust serving sizes, or print a shopping list to keep things organized.

From small gatherings to big family dinners, this page helps you plan a Thanksgiving menu that fits your table perfectly.

Log in or sign up to save recipes and customize your own Thanksgiving menu plans.

Thanksgiving Menu Plans

Choose from our complete Thanksgiving dinner menus below. Each one includes a full spread of recipes with main dish, sides, and desserts, all ready to save and customize. Pick the menu that fits your gathering, or use them for inspiration as you build your own.

If you scroll down further, you’ll also find individual Thanksgiving recipes to mix and match, perfect for swapping out dishes or adding a few extra favorites to your menu.

Choose a full menu, then mix and match your favorite mains, sides, or desserts. You’ll find plenty of swap suggestions below. Don’t forget to log in to save your custom plan.

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes

Turkey is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving tables, and we’ve got several ways to make it shine. From classic roasted turkey to smoked or spatchcocked turkey, these recipes cover every style and skill level.

Slicing a serving of turkey.Dry Brined Turkey RecipeSpatchcock TurkeySpatchcock TurkeyA sliced turkey breast on a serving platter with herbs.Herb Butter Turkey BreastA Traeger turkey on a platter with herbs and citrus fruit.Traeger Smoked Turkeya photo of a wild turkey breast cooked in the sous videSous Vide Wild Turkey BreastCasserole dish with stuffing topped with two turkey thigsRoasted Turkey Thighs with Mushroom StuffingInstant pot frozen turkey breast sliced and served with gravyInstant Pot Frozen Turkey BreastGarlic-herb roasted turkey breastTuscan-Style Turkey Breast with Pan GravyRoasted Turkey ready to serve.Cajun Turkey RecipeBaked turkey wings in a baking dish.Honey Glazed Turkey WingsA turkey on a platter with apples and oranges.Paper Bag Turkey RecipePlatter with sticky teriyaki turkey wings, serving fork on edge of plateSticky Teriyaki Turkey Wings

Main Dish Alternatives to Turkey

Not every Thanksgiving table has to center around turkey. These main dish recipes make great alternatives (or additions) for families who like to serve more than one main course or prefer something entirely different from the traditional bird.

Spiral HamSpiral HamLifting crispy skin off of a pork shoulder.Puerto Rican Pernil Recipe (Pernil Asado)Pouring sauce over a cider braised pork tenderloin with baked apples.Apple Cider Braised Pork TenderloinPrime Rib RoastPrime Rib RoastA Dutch oven whole chicken roasted with potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms.Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with VegetablesA grilled rack of lamb on a wooden cutting board.Grilled Rack of Lamb Recipe with Easy Herb Marinade

Mashed Potato Recipes

Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are a must for Thanksgiving. Here are several variations, from classic stovetop to Instant Pot, that you can match with any menu.

Close-up of mashed potatoes with chives, melted butter, and spoon serving.Mashed Creamer PotatoesButter melting on mashed potatoes.Crockpot Mashed Potatoes for a CrowdBowl of mashed potatoes with butter, herbs, and silver spoon on marble.Ricotta Mashed PotatoesOverhead photo of a bowl of buttermilk ranch mashed potatoes.Instant Pot Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoesoverhead photo of make ahead mashed potatoesMake-Ahead Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes with truffle butter melting on top.Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Recipes

Sweet potatoes bring color and comfort to the holiday table. Whether you like them topped with marshmallows or finished with savory herbs, there’s something here for every taste.

A spoon scooping a serving of sweet potatoes and marshmallows.Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with MarshmallowsScalloped sweet potato casserole in a casserole dish showing the layers of potato and cheese.Savory Sweet Potato CasseroleSweet potato casserole in a white dish with pecan streusel on top.Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole with Pecan StreuselA dish of savory mashed sweet potatoes with a dollop of butter on top.Savory Mashed Sweet PotatoesSweet Potato-Apple CasseroleSweet Potato Apple CasseroleSqueezing a lemon over a cubes of roasted sweet potatoes.Lemon Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted and Baked Potato Dishes

For a crisp or cheesy twist on the classic, try one of these baked or roasted potato recipes. They go great with turkey, ham, or roast beef.

A baking dish with rosemary parmesan potatoes gratin.Rosemary Potato Gratin with ParmesanScooping a serving of cheesy bacon ranch potatoes.Cheesy Bacon Ranch PotatoesOne large prepared hasselbackGarlic Butter Hasselback PotatoesPotatoes with a spoonPotatoes Au Gratingarlic and rosemary roasted potatoesGarlic and Rosemary Roasted PotatoesCrisp potatoes Anna on cake pedestal with fresh chive flowersPotatoes Anna

Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Stuffing (or dressing, depending on where you’re from) is one of those dishes everyone looks forward to. Here are a few of our favorite recipes.

A dish of stuffing with a serving spoon, a kitchen towel in the background.Lemony Mushroom Sage StuffingMushroom stuffing in a casserole dish.Mushroom StuffingStuffing with fennel and bacon in a white dish with a spoon.Bacon Fennel StuffingSourdough stuffing in a baking dish.Sourdough StuffingA white casserole dish filled with artichoke and leek stuffing.Artichoke and Leek StuffingDish of Cajun Rice DressingCajun Rice Dressing

Green Beans and Broccoli Recipes

Green beans and broccoli are classic Thanksgiving sides that add color and freshness to the table. From creamy casseroles to simple roasted veggies, these recipes bring balance to a rich holiday meal.

A spoon scooping a fresh green bean casserole recipe.Fresh Green Bean CasseroleBrown butter green beans with toasted almonds on a serving platter.Green Beans Almondine with Brown ButterA casserole dish with creamy broccoli.Broccoli Casserole with Cream Cheeseroasted lemon chili broccoliLemon Roasted Broccoli with ChiliLebanese braised green beans in a bowlInstant Pot Lebanese Braised Green BeansA bowl of sauteed green beans with crisp bacon on top.Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon

More Vegetable Sides for Thanksgiving

These roasted vegetable sides bring a mix of color, flavor, and texture to your Thanksgiving spread. From sweet carrots to earthy beets and crispy Brussels sprouts, each recipe adds something different to the plate while keeping prep simple.

Close up photo of roasted carrots, garnished with fresh sageHoney Roasted Carrots with SageA bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts with parmesan, cranberries, and almondsRoasted Brussels Sprouts with CranberriesRoasted root vegetables with char marks from the oven.Sheet Pan Root VegetablesA serving platter with delicata squash topped with brown butter and a gremolata.Delicata Squash with Parmesan GremolataClose-up of Roasted Brussels SproutsRoasted Brussels Sprouts with BalsamicA platter of roasted beets with a garnish of sage.Roasted Beets

Salad Recipes for Thanksgiving

A fresh salad adds balance to the Thanksgiving table. Here are a few ideas that work well alongside the main meal.

Salad bowl with arugula apple salad and a vinaigrette dressing being poured on.Arugula Apple Salad with Lemon VinaigrettePouring balsamic vinaigrette over a spinach bacon salad with tomatoes and eggs.Spinach Salad with Balsamic DressingA salad bowl filled with a classic waldorf salad.Waldorf SaladPouring dressing over the broccoli salad with cranberries.Broccoli Cranberry SaladA spoon lifting a serving of pea and cheese salad.Old Fashioned Pea Salad with CheeseA wooden bowl filled with broccoli and kale salad.Broccoli Kale SaladA kale salad with cranberries and apples in a large bowl.Apple Cranberry Kale SaladDijon lemon vinaigrette being drizzled on pomegranate pear salad.Pomegranate Pear SaladOverhead view of green saladTossed Green Salad with Gorgonzola and Cranberries

Thanksgiving Pies

No Thanksgiving meal is complete without pie. From pumpkin to apple and everything in between, these recipes cover the classics and a few new twists for your holiday table.

Copycat Costco Pumpkin PieCopycat Costco Pumpkin PieA slice of deep-dish apple pie with a scoop of ice cream.Deep Dish Apple PieClose up of a slice of pie being lifted with a pie server.Mixed Berry PieSlices of pumpkin spice pie in a half sheet pan next to a kitchen towel.Pumpkin Slab PieA slice of pecan chocolate pie on a plate with whipped cream.Chocolate Pecan PieTwo slices of pie on white plates.Foolproof Lemon Meringue PieA closeup of a partially eaten Southern sweet potato pie with homemade marshmallow fluff.Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow ToppingA serving of strawberry-rhubarb slab pie with a scoop of ice creamStrawberry-Rhubarb Slab PieA slice of peanut butter pie with chocolate curls and graham cracker crust.No Bake Peanut Butter PieA slice of blackberry peach pie on a plate.Blackberry Peach PieA partially eaten coconut pie.French Coconut PieA pie with coconut pastry cream and whipped cream on top.Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

More Thanksgiving Desserts

If you’re serving more than pie, or skipping it altogether, these desserts make a great finish to your Thanksgiving meal.

A warm pear crisp with fresh pears.Maple Pecan Pear CrispClose up of a slice of Pumpkin Spiced cheesecake, with whipped cream dollop on top.Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakecloseup of a slice of chocolate cheesecakeTriple Chocolate Brownie CheesecakeCake on pedestal with salt being sprinkled on top.Pumpkin Caramel CakeSlices of cream cheese frosting chocolate cake on three plates.Intense Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingFrench apple cakeEasy French Apple Cake RecipeA stack of brownies with cream cheese frosting.Brownies with Cream Cheese FrostingOld-Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound CakeOld-Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound CakeA spoon scooping some classic banana pudding with meringue.Old Fashioned Banana PuddingChocolate peanut butter tart with chocolate ganache on top.Chocolate Peanut Butter TartA serving of pumpkin cupcake with a bite on a fork.Pumpkin Cupcakes with Ermine FrostingA caramel pumpkin flan slice with mint garnish.Pumpkin Flan with Rum Caramel Sauce

Thanksgiving Meal Planning and Prep Tips

Choose your centerpiece: Start with the main dish (turkey, ham, or whatever you’re serving) and build the menu around it. Knowing your centerpiece first helps everything else fall into place.

Make your timeline early: Write down when things go in (and out of) the oven, what can be reheated, and what needs last-minute finishing. A good timeline keeps Thanksgiving calm, or at least closer to it.

Use the Save feature: Log in and save your recipes into a collection so you have everything in one place. You can adjust servings and make a shopping list straight from your saved recipes. No scribbled notes or missing ingredients.

Prep ahead wherever you can: Chop the onions, cube the bread for stuffing, bake the pies. Anything that can be done a day or two early will make the big day smoother. Thanksgiving is a marathon, not a sprint.

Mix in some make-ahead recipes: Plan a few dishes that are just as good reheated or served at room temperature. Mashed potatoes, casseroles, and most desserts can be made in advance and give you breathing room on the day of.

Be strategic with oven space: Your oven has limits (unfortunately). Use your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop to spread out the workload, and make sure something can stay warm while the turkey rests.

Delegate: Let guests bring a dish, pour drinks, or handle appetizers. Thanksgiving is about gathering, not starring in a one-person cooking show.

Don’t forget the serving plan: Label your dishes, grab extra serving spoons, and clear space on the counter before guests arrive. Future you will be grateful when it’s time to serve.

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