Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for a Small Gathering

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This cozy Thanksgiving menu is designed for a smaller gathering. It has all the classic flavors, scaled for 4 to 6 people. From the roasted turkey breast to creamy mashed red potatoes and a light pumpkin mousse, it’s a full holiday meal without the excess.

You’ll find the complete menu below, along with a link to save and customize it using the meal-planning tools on our site. Mix, match, and make it your own for an easy, stress-free Thanksgiving dinner.

Log in or sign up to save this menu and customize your plan.

Collage of Thanksgiving dishes and menu plan text for a small gathering.

This meal plan serves about 4 to 6 people, and the servings are adjustable. After saving the menu to your collection, you can easily customize it. Remove any dishes you don’t need or swap in different recipes to make it your own.

Planning a bigger celebration? Our Classic Thanksgiving Menu has all the traditional dishes and serving sizes to feed a crowd.

How to Use This Menu

After you log in, look for the Save button below (it’s the small box with a downward arrow icon). Once you click it, the full menu will be added to your collections where you can swap recipes, adjust servings, or print your shopping list.

Want even more Thanksgiving options? Visit our Thanksgiving Recipe Resource Center for side dishes, desserts, and make-ahead ideas you can plug into your custom menu.

In This Dinner Menu

Here’s what’s included in this small Thanksgiving dinner menu. Click any recipe to view it, or use the collection link above to save the full plan.

Starters:

Whipped ricotta dip

Main Course:

Sides:

Dessert:

Tuscan-Style Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy

Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes

Instant Pot Lebanese Braised Green Beans

A salad bowl filled with greens, roasted beets, blue cheese, and walnuts.

Beet Salad with Blue Cheese

Scalloped sweet potato casserole in a casserole dish showing the layers of potato and cheese.

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole

A serving of pots de creme with a spoonful being lifted from the dish.

Chocolate Pots de Creme

Whether you’re cooking for four or a few more, this small Thanksgiving menu brings all the flavor and tradition without the stress. Save it, customize it, and enjoy a cozy holiday meal that fits your table perfectly.