Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Looking for some Thanksgiving inspiration? A few of my favorites and recommended appetizers, sides, and desserts below! Leave the turkey to someone else and show up with something that will impress and fulfill every one at your table. Of course, if you are looking for my pie recipes, you can find them here, with the purchase of my Holiday Handbook!

Starters

Caesar Salad Whipped Ricotta Dip

It doesn’t get easier than adding everything to a food processor and then pouring into a bowl!

Dill Pickle Dip

You make this once and your entire family will be begging you to bring it to every holiday for the rest of your life.

Sides

Apple Crunch Kale Salad

The most flavorful salad! This can be made ahead and you can simply pour the dressing over and toss when ready to serve.

Peppery Glazed Carrots

These carrots are so tasty they are basically candy. Serve these for any picky eaters or you know, if you just really love sweet and peppery carrots.

Classic One Pot Mac & Cheese

All you do is boil noodles and add cheese, butter, milk, and seasonings. Seriously. This is the easiest, most DELICIOUS mac & cheese.

Hash Brown Casserole

Cheese and potatoes, topped with crispy potato chips. Does it get better than this?

Jalapeno Honey Corn Muffins

One of the most popular recipes on the blog! Made with browned butter and crunchy fresh corn, these are a perfect accompaniment for your turkey and ham.

Cheddar Scallion Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky mile high biscuits that can really be flavored with any add-in you want, or you can leave them plain!

Desserts

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cups

If you just don’t want to make a pie but want something equally as delicious. This could also be made into a trifle!

Apple Fritter Loaf

Another easy and classic flavor combo that is perfect if you don’t want to make a pie but want a dessert! Also great for breakfast.

Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding with Toffee Pecan Sauce

The most delicious bread pudding with classic Thanksgiving Flavors! Can be made in advance and warmed up when ready to serve.

No Bake Eclair Cake

This is basically a simplified Boston Cream Pie. Make this in advance and let it sit in the fridge to get the best results!

Pumpkin Cobbler

Seriously, this will change your life. It is so easy and delicious and the perfect dessert to curl up on the couch and eat while watching the cowboys lose.

Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars

Who wants to make a whole cake right now? No one. These are the perfect carrot cake flavors in a super easy to make bar.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Bar Pie

I originally made this for Halloween, but just leave off the pretzels and sprinkles and you have the PERFECT peanut butter and chocolate pie.