Thanksgiving Recipes – Southern Favorites & Easy Ideas

Bring everyone to the table with Thanksgiving recipes made for sharing. Find Southern side dishes, turkey recipes, appetizers, desserts, make-ahead favorites, and easy ideas for planning a Thanksgiving meal without making the day harder than it needs to be.

Need a place to start? Browse my Southern Thanksgiving Menu for a complete meal plan, then build your table with the recipes your family will love most.

Small light green bowl of orange cranberry relish topped with fresh orange zest served with a silver spoon resting on a wooden board.

Orange Cranberry Sauce (No Refined Sugar)

A Little Something Special for the Holiday Table I've been making this orange cranberry sauce for years, and it's become...

Close-up of cornbread dressing covered in gravy on a white plate with sliced turkey and green beans.

Southern Cornbread Dressing

The Family Tradition Too Good to Change When I think about Thanksgiving and Christmas growing up, I always think about...

Sliced roasted turkey breast arranged on a platter with orange slices, fresh parsley, and cranberries, with the title ‘My Southern Thanksgiving Menu.’

My Southern Thanksgiving Menu (Easy And Delicious)

5-Star Reader Comment Thank you! This menu is outstanding, with so many of our family favorites. Your recipes are easy...

Pot of Southern-style green beans with red potatoes and bacon, with the title ‘Easy & Irresistible Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes.’

Easy & Irresistible Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes

5-Star Reader Comment Thanks for the recipes! I’ve been cooking more than usual and am in need of new recipes....

Toasted crostini topped with whipped goat cheese, diced strawberries, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze, with the title ‘The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for Effortless Entertaining.’

The Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for Effortless Entertaining

5-Star Reader Comment This is my go-to list of the best appetizers for Thanksgiving entertaining. There’s something for everyone! Thanks,...

Close-up of a baked croissant casserole with melted cheese and ham, with the title ‘Your Guide to an Easy & Delicious Thanksgiving Brunch.’

Your Guide To An Easy and Delicious Thanksgiving Brunch

These Easy, Make-Ahead Breakfast and Brunch Ideas are guaranteed to win over family and friends this Thanksgiving! From sweet baked...

Perfectly roasted turkey with crispy skin and juicy meat served on a platter.

How To Thaw A Frozen Turkey

The Thanksgiving Job I Don’t Leave To Chance There are plenty of little Thanksgiving things I can adjust as I...

Brown butter butternut squash topped with crackers and baked in a white rectangle baking dish served with a wooden spoon.

Brown Butter Butternut Squash Casserole

5-Star Reader Comment Very easy to make and delicious. New Thanksgiving side dish for sure. Thank you! Kathie The Thanksgiving...

Close-up of sliced air fryer roasted turkey breast garnished with fresh parsley on a platter.

Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Breast

5 Star Reader Comment I made this for dinner this evening and WOW!!! It is by far the best air...

Overhead view of pumpkin crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a wire cooling rack.

Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies

5 Star Reader Comment Best pumpkin cookies EVER! Bethann The Cookie That Finally Won Mr. Southern Soul Over My husband...

Stuffed baked potatoes with bacon, and cheese then topped with more bacon bits, sour cream and green onion slices on a green plate.

Stuffed Baked Potatoes (Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes)

5 Star Reader Comment These baked stuffed potatoes was the best I ever had. I made just one as in...

Slice of Southern sweet potato pie being lifted from a glass pie dish.

Best Southern Sweet Potato Pie

5 Star Featured Comment This recipe is almost identical to my Granny's that I still use today. She didn't include...

roasted shrimp hero from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Bisquick Sausage Balls

5-Star Reader Comment Best Sausage Balls we have ever had! You don't get any better than this, especially in the...

Potato salad scooped out of a bowl with a wooden spoon.

Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad

5 Star Reader Comment I always made it with chopped dill pickles. When I finally tried this with the sweet...

Oven roasted asparagus spears topped with crumbled feta cheese on a serving platter

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon, Panko and Feta

I’ll never make asparagus any other way! This recipe is absolutely delicious. It’s impressive yet easy enough for a family...

Creamy mushroom rice casserole served in a bowl with a spoon

One Pot Mushroom Rice

5 Star Featured Comment Made a couple modifications using poultry seasoning and garlic powder for seasoning as I didn’t have...

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast on white plate with caramelized onions, served on wooden surface

Slow Cooker Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast

5-Star Reader Comment "I have made this pork tenderloin a dozen times. I’ve passed the recipe on because this is...

Glazed brown sugar ham 4 with caramelized exterior and orange slices on top, served on glass baking dish

Brown Sugar Mustard Baked Ham

5-Star Reader Comment This ham was amazing! The flavor of the brown sugar and mustard was delicious. I wasn’t sure...

Eggnog pound cake with white icing drizzled, served on a white cake stand.

Eggnog Pound Cake

5 Star Reader Comment It was a big hit at Thanksgiving and requested again for Christmas! Joannie How This Eggnog...

Wooden spoon lifting turkey noodle soup from slow cooker with carrots, celery, and bow-tie pasta in broth

Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup

5-Star Reader Comment This soup is the best way to use leftover turkey! I LOVE every one of your recipes....

Sliced Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie on cooling rack and on plate.

Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

5 Star Reader Comment Definitely best pecan pie ever- the maple syrup gives it a richer taste than karo &...

4-Ingredient crock pot ham sliced and ready for a weeknight meal or holiday celebration.

4 Ingredient Crock Pot Ham

5 Star Reader Comment This was so delicious. I tried this recipe today and I am hooked! Only had a...

Baked mushrooms stuffed with breadcrumbs, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic and herbs then sprinkled with shopped fresh parsley are the perfect finger food for any party.

Stuffed Mushrooms with Creamy Cheese Filling

5 Star Reader Comment When it comes to making the best party food, this recipe is the one! Donya, thank...

Creamy boursin cheese mashed potatoes in a serving bowl

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

5-Star Reader Comment These mashed potatoes are a total game-changer! Stephanie The Mashed Potatoes I Had To Try For Myself...

whipped ranch from Southern Easter Appetizers to Make Spring Feel Special

Whipped Ranch Dip

The Day Ricotta Met Ranch (and a star was born) I’ve always believed that a good party starts with a...

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