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20 Thanksgiving Recipes Everyone Will Beg You to Make Again

Whether you’re planning an entire Thanksgiving menu or need a dish to bring to a gathering, this list is packed with mouthwatering recipes that everyone will rave about.

We’ve rounded up the best Thanksgiving recipes, from mains and sides to desserts and appetizers.

This recipe collection includes an adorable turkey cheese ball, roasted turkey, classic pumpkin pie, homemade stuffing, and more.

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie board that has a pear turkey and cheese, meat, and snacks.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

This Thanksgiving charcuterie board is just about the cutest thing ever and has plenty of savory bites to snack on before the main course.

Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

Roasted Turkey

Roasted turkey on a white plate with lemon slices and herbs.
Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin’

You’ll want to make this delicious recipe if you love crispy turkey skin. It’s made with minimal ingredients and will be your new go-to turkey recipe.

Get the Recipe: Roasted Turkey

Sausage and Apple Stuffing

Sausage and apple stuffing in white dish.
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

This homemade stuffing recipe is made with sausage, apple, cranberry, and a variety of herbs. Be sure to make extra so you have plenty of leftovers.

Get the Recipe: Sausage and Apple Stuffing

Maple Glazed Ham

Maple glazed ham in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Made with only five ingredients, this mouthwatering maple glazed ham will impress everyone at the Thanksgiving table. Plus, it only takes 5 minutes to prep, talk about easy!

Get the Recipe: Maple Glazed Ham

Pumpkin Pie

Slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Valerie’s Kitchen

This classic pumpkin pie recipe has the perfect amount of spice that’ll have everyone at your Thanksgiving gathering finishing every last bite. You can use a store-bought crust or make it homemade with the recipe included.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie

Goat Cheese Balls

Goat cheese balls next to crackers on a white background.
Photo Credit: Blend with Spices

These goat cheese balls are packed with dried cranberries, cream cheese, and pistachios. It’s one of those appetizers that is fancy enough to impress everyone but is super easy to make.

Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Balls

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on top in white dish.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

One of the most popular Thanksgiving sides, this sweet potato casserole will be your new favorite.

You can make this casserole up to two days ahead, making Thanksgiving day less hectic.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Herb Roasted Turkey

Herb roasted turkey on a platter.
Photo Credit: Isabel Eats

This herb roasted turkey recipe comes out perfectly juicy and is so easy to make. The turkey is covered in fresh herb butter, resulting in the most flavorful turkey you’ll ever try.

Get the Recipe: Herb Roasted Turkey

Persimmon Salad

Persimmon salad in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: Barley & Sage

Full of fall flavors, this salad has the best homemade vinaigrette that goes perfectly with the persimmons, cranberries, and pecans.

Get the Recipe: Persimmon Salad

Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Apple cider bundt cake on a white background.
Photo Credit: Chenée Today

Hands down, it is one of the best Thanksgiving desserts you’ll ever try. This bundt cake tastes just like an apple cider donut.

Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake

Twice Baked Mashed Potatoe Casserole

Twice baked potatoes topped with cheese in dish.
Photo Credit: Spoonful of Flavor

Ultra cheesy and loaded with bacon, this twice baked mashed potato casserole will have everyone devouring every last bite. You can easily make this dish the day before, which is always a good option.

Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Mashed Potatoe Casserole

Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins

Buffalo meatballs shaped like pumpkins with a pretzel as the stem.
Photo Credit: The Gunny Sack

These buffalo meatball pumpkins are an adorable Thanksgiving appetizer. The pretzel “stem” is such a clever idea.

Get the Recipe: Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins

Roasted Turkey Drumsticks

Turkey drumsticks on a black plate.
Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen

Turkey drumsticks are a great alternative for people who don’t want the hassle of making a whole turkey or are feeding a smaller group. Not only that, you can also make this recipe alongside a whole turkey if you’re serving a huge group.

Get the Recipe: Roasted Turkey Drumsticks

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie on a white plate.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Made with homemade or store-bought pie crust, this sweet potato pie will have everyone at your Thanksgiving table going back for seconds. It’s made with sweet potatoes, spices, brown sugar and more.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Pie

Bacon Feta Green Beans

Green beans with bacon and feta on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

Looking for something different than traditional green bean casserole? This dish combines fresh green beans, feta, and bacon. It takes only 15 minutes from start to finish.

Get the Recipe: Bacon Feta Green Beans

Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

Pumpkin pie dump cake in a white casserole dish.
Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits

If you’re all about easy desserts, you must make this pumpkin pie dump cake. The cream cheese icing is heavenly!

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

Pineapple Glazed Ham

Pineapple ham with pineapple rings on ham on a white plate.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

If you want a showstopping main for your Thanksgiving feast, make this delicious pineapple glazed ham. The homemade glaze is made with pineapple juice, rum, brown sugar, cloves, and more.

Get the Recipe: Pineapple Glazed Ham

Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie pites on a dark background.
Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

These delicious brie bites are filled with cranberry sauce and pistachios. This recipe is made with canned crescent roll dough, which will cut down on prep time.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Brie Bites

Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

Pecan chocolate pie in a black pie pan.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

Jazzing up pecan pie with chunks of chocolate is such a yummy idea, and it will score big with any chocolate lover.

One recipe reviewer said the taste closely resembles the popular chocolate pecan pie from Cracker Barrel, yum!

Get the Recipe: Chocolat Chunk Pecan Pie

Turkey Cheese Ball

Turkey cheese ball on a wood cutting board.
Photo Credit: Homemade Heather

This adorable turkey cheese ball is what every Thanksgiving menu needs. You can make this recipe the night before so that Thanksgiving day will be less hectic.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Cheese Ball

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