17 Recipes You Must Bring To This Years Thanksgiving Celebration

Everyone wants to be the person to show up with the best dish during the holidays. Going with a traditional favorite works for many people, offering you the chance to please the most guests. Here are 17 fantastic Thanksgiving recipes that will get you a thumbs-up this holiday season. Click the links to view the recipe!

Green Bean Casserole

Green bean lover’s delight. This dish is always a hit with the creamy beans and crispy French fried onions. When you want to bring a savory dish, then the soy sauce in this recipe will satisfy the taste buds.

Glazed Sweet Potatoes

You can cheat with this recipe. Get your veggies in and savor every sweet mouthful. These sweet potatoes will not stick around long, so make sure to get your plate before someone comes back for seconds.

Mashed Potatoes

Whether you go Idaho or Yukon gold is a personal preference. No Thanksgiving table is complete without a bowl of rich and creamy mashed potatoes topped with a melting slab of real butter. Now, to gravy or not to gravy.

Stuffing

This dish is iconic. There are so many varieties that some people choose a couple to serve during the holidays. Cornbread stuffing is popular while some people prefer a cranberry mixture with toasted bread crumbs. There are other options, like pork or chicken stuffing.

Cranberry Sauce

While many people overlook this little sauce, it is a powerful addition to the holiday table. The tart and tangy goodness of this sauce will liven up any turkey sandwich or roll. Most people like to use it the day after Thanksgiving for mayo-cranberry spreads. Most recipes call for orange zest or juice to cut the sharpness.

Pumpkin Pie

Is there a dish more classic than pumpkin pie? Everyone looks for this iconic dessert at the end of the meal. No matter how stuffed you get, you always want a thick slab of pumpkin pie with a big pile of whipped cream on top.

Sweet Potato Casserole

No one will want to pass up delicious sweet potatoes with brown sugar and butter. When you roast the marshmallows on top, this dish will be one of the first one’s people reach for when dinner is on the table.

Apple Pie

This classic dish is always gone before you go home. No dishes to wash with this choice. There are many variations and top crust designs you can choose to wow your host. Remember to grab a pail of French vanilla ice cream and some caramel topping.

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Make sure your dish is the one everyone picks first. Soup is a great way to start off dinner. Serve everyone a small bowl, and you will likely go home with an empty pot. If you roast the squash before making the soup, it will impart a deep, rich flavor.

Oven Broiled Vegetables

Cut the calories with a healthy dish. Some people may need to stick to a lower calorie meal. You can add additional flavor with a bold spice mix, some olive oil, or freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Pecan Pie

The rich, crunchy texture of a pecan pie is something some people crave all year long. This dessert is an excellent pick because it is hearty and you can serve it warm. Vanilla ice cream goes well with it too.

Crescent Rolls with Garlic Butter

Holiday celebrations need a little bread to sop up the gravy and juicy goodness from the rest of the meal. Serve yours with a special butter sauce. Add some minced garlic or garlic powder, a little pepper, and some parsley to the melted butter.

Corn Casserole

Creamy buttery corn pudding is a treat. Slice this dish up into small servings. The sweet taste and grainy texture goes well with the buttery gooeyness.

Gravy Trio

Make three different gravies. A brown gravy, turkey gravy, and sausage gravy provide a lot of variety. Check out Three Types of Gravy on this video!

The Turkey

You are the party if you bring the turkey. Roast this dish just shy of done and finish it in the host’s oven unless dinner is at your house.

Pumpkin Roll

Rich and creamy desserts are tempting. Serve with coffee or hot apple cider.

Crack Green Beans

Soy sauce, brown sugar, and bacon. Who could resist this combination? That is why they call them crack green beans.

Other Thanksgiving recipes might include Brussel sprouts and bacon, fried corn, cheeseballs, and crackers, or baked sweet potatoes. For appetizers, cranberry muffins, fruit plates, and cheese spreads with gourmet crackers are often a hit. To add pizazz to the dessert table, try a bold choice like key lime pie or a tray of buckeyes.