56 Thanksgiving Recipes for the Ultimate Holiday Feast

ByLisa O'Driscoll

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Get ready to plan your best Thanksgiving yet with recipes that cover every part of the feast. This collection has it all, from flavorful appetizers and comforting side dishes to perfectly roasted turkey and irresistible desserts. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or keeping it simple, these recipes make it easy to serve a holiday meal that’s full of warmth, flavor, and tradition.

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

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This Pumpkin Cheese Ball is super easy and loaded with flavor! Using crushed Doritos for a color orange coating, it’s the perfect appetizer for any fall gathering or Thanksgiving celebration!

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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

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If you want a show stopper, this Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is it! With meats, cheeses, fruits, and veggies in the form of a tasty turkey, this appetizer is as easy as it is delicious!

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Turkey Cheese Ball

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This festive Turkey Cheese Ball makes such a fun addition to any Thanksgiving spread. Packed with creamy, cheesy goodness and decorated with colorful sweet pepper “feathers,” this cute turkey will be gobbled up in no time!

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Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

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This festive dip is a simple appetizer that’s creamy, slightly tangy, and sweet too, with a little kick of heat. It’s the perfect way to add a burst of color and flavor to your appetizer table.

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Cranberry Salsa

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This easy Cranberry Salsa recipe is a delicious holiday appetizer with the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Both easy and versatile, you can serve it over block of cream cheese or as is with your favorite crackers or chips.

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Mini Cheese Balls

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These savory Mini Cheese Balls are a bite-sized appetizer that are perfect for Christmas, New Year’s Eve or parties any time of year. These little bites are flavorful, easy to customize and are every bit as much fun to make as they are to eat.

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Classic Deviled Eggs

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Classic deviled eggs make the perfect appetizer for just about any occasion! Creamy, tangy, and totally irresistible, these eggs are a must-have snack for any gathering.

Get The Recipe Here: Easy Deviled Eggs

Maple Bacon Crack

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This droolworthy Maple Bacon Crack recipe is made with the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. Always a crowd favorite, it’s an irresistible balance of crispy bacon, brown sugar, sweet maple syrup, and flaky pastry in every delicious bite.

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Hot Sausage Dip

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Want a sausage cheese dip that’s guaranteed to be a hit on game day or your holiday party? This easy appetizer tastes so good, you’ll want to throw a party just to have an excuse to make this amazing dip again!

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Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

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These mouthwatering bacon wrapped meatballs are the perfect bite size appetizer. They’re easy, delicious and perfect for game day but also great choice for cocktail parties too. Either way, it’s always a crowd pleaser!

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Pizza Pinwheels

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These pizza pinwheels are packed with cheesy goodness and wrapped in a flaky crust, making them a hit for all ages. Get one quick because you won’t believe how quickly they disappear at parties!

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Bisquick Sausage Balls

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These 3-ingredient Bisquick sausage balls are both super easy and super tasty! Bursting with hearty cheese and sausage flavor, these delicious treats will be your go-to easy recipe for the holiday season, game day or any other occasion!

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Ham And Turkey Pinwheels

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These Ham and Turkey Pinwheels are loaded with just the right combination of deli meat, tangy cream cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh veggies. A delicious twist on the classic club sandwich, they’re the perfect bite-size party appetizer, lunch, or afternoon snack!

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Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites

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These bites make the ultimate party snack! Sausage bites are wrapped in crispy bacon and drizzled with a honey mustard glaze, making them guaranteed to be a hit. Serve them up and watch your guests keep coming back for more!

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Puff Pastry With Sausage, Peppers & Onions

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These easy sausage puff pastry bites are elegant yet easy! Just be sure you make plenty because they won’t last long!

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Sausage Balls Without Bisquick

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These cheesy Sausage Balls without Bisquick couldn’t be easier to make! Made with just a few simple ingredients, they make the perfect great appetizers for game days, holidays, or just a delicious snack.

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

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These Avocado Deviled Eggs are a favorite for parties, tailgating or any other occasion. With a smooth and creamy avocado filling and topped with savory bacon and blue cheese, they’re a fun, flavorful twist on the traditional deviled egg recipe.

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Baked Jalapeno Poppers

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These Baked Jalapeno Poppers are always a crowd pleaser! Not only do they taste amazing but with just four ingredients, it’s a simple recipe that’s guaranteed to become one of your go-to appetizers for parties!

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Hot Honey Chicken Wings

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These amazing chicken wings are always a crowd-pleaser—crispy, sweet, and with just the right kick of heat. Baked to golden perfection and tossed in a rich, irresistible sauce, they’re perfect for everything from game day feasts to easy weeknight dinners!

Get The Recipe Here: Hot Honey Chicken Wings

BBQ Meatballs

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Sweet, tangy BBQ meatballs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Perfect for popping into your mouth while you party, these little bites are a sticky, flavorful treat.

Get The Recipe Here: BBQ Meatballs

Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip

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This easy dip takes all the classic flavors of buffalo chicken wings and turns them into a creamy, tangy and totally irresistible dip. It’s a quick and easy appetizer for game day, holidays or any other time of year.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

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These stuffed mushrooms are loaded with savory sausage, breadcrumbs, and lots of melted cheese. It’s the perfect bite-size appetizer for your next party or get-together!

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Ham & Cheese Crescent Braid

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This Ham And Cheese Crescent Braid is perfect for your Thanksgiving appetizer table. Both easy and delicious, it’s always a favorite!

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Pickles In A Blanket

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These pickles in a blanket are the perfect combination of tangy pickles wrapped in warm, flaky crescent dough! A fun twist on the traditional pigs in a blanket recipe, this flavorful and creative appetizer will be a tasty addition to your appetizer table.

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Pretzel Bites

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These easy bite sized snacks are always a hit and the best part is that they’re a lot easier than you’d think. Serve with mustard or your favorite cheese dip and you’ve got the perfect appetizer for Thankgiving!

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Oven Roasted Turkey Breast

Sliced, glazed turkey breast arranged on a white plate garnished with fresh rosemary and orange slices.
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This delicious Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is tender, juicy, and bursting with bright citrus and herb flavors. The best part? It’s a whole lot faster than roasting a whole turkey, making it the perfect choice for an easy holiday feast!

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Ham Roast With Brown Sugar Glaze

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This Ham Roast With Brown Sugar Glaze is always a family favorite! Baked with juicy pineapple rings and cherries, it’s the perfect meal for holiday entertaining or just a simple Sunday dinner.

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Garlic Herb Stuffing

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This Garlic Herb Stuffing is a holiday classic that never disappoints! Loaded with fresh herbs, a hint of garlic, and just the right amount of buttery richness, it bakes up golden on the outside with a soft, savory center. Pure comfort food, it’s the kind of side dish that guarantees everyone will be coming back for seconds!

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Maple Glazed Carrots

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These sweet and tender Maple Glazed Carrots are the perfect easy recipe for the holidays or just a simple weeknight dinner. Roasted to perfection with a brown sugar and maple syrup buttery glaze, this side dish is always a family favorite!

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Baked Sweet Potato Slices With Brown Sugar

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These Baked Sweet Potato Slices with brown sugar make the perfect side dish for any meal. Add garlic, parmesan and thyme and you’ve got amazing recipe that’s bursting with incredible flavor.

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Broccoli Salad with Craisins

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This Broccoli Salad with Craisins makes a delicious and beautiful salad that’s perfect for every occasion. Chewy craisins give this classic salad extra sweetness and flavor that everyone will rave over.
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Garlic Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

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These Garlic And Rosemary Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for just about any meal. Both comforting and flavorful, you can whip up a batch for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday parties!

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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

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This amazing Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus recipe makes a super easy and delicious side dish for just about any main course. Fresh garlic and finely grated parmesan add the most incredible flavor, making it perfect for holidays or special occasions.

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Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

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These amazing Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries are super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Coated with a savory herbed breading and baked to perfection, they’re the perfect crunchy and delicious side dish, healthy snack or game day appetizer!

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows

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This sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans is the ultimate holiday side dish. With creamy sweet potatoes, a crunchy pecan streusel and gooey marshmallow topping, this recipe will have everyone begging for seconds.

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Easy Roasted Potatoes And Veggies

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These roasted potatoes and veggies make a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for busy moms! Plus, this simple side dish tastes so good, your family will want it with dinner every night!

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Caramel Apple Spice Cake

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This amazing Caramel Apple Cake is the ultimate fall treat! With layers of spiced apple cake, topped with creamy frosting and a salted caramel drizzle, it’s a decadent dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait

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This tasty Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait recipe is made with delicious layers of creamy pumpkin pudding cheesecake and crispy gingersnap cookies. They’re super easy to make and are the perfect no-bake dessert for Thanksgiving or any fall-themed gathering. 

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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

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This no-bake Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake is the ultimate fall dessert. Combining a rich and creamy cheesecake with a delicious chocolate and pumpkin flavor combination, it’s guaranteed to be a holiday hit.

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Pumpkin Hand Pies

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These pumpkin hand pies are such a fun treat for fall. They have everything you love about a pumpkin pie in a cute and convenient pumpkin-shaped individual portion.

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3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

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These 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies, made with spice cake mix, may just be one of the easiest fall recipes ever! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these delicious cookies will be a big hit with pumpkin lovers everywhere!

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

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This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is always a fall favorite! With a light and fluffy spiced pumpkin filling and homemade buttery graham cracker crust, it’s a dessert that’s easy, delicious and full of flavor!

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Mini Apple Pies

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These mini apple pies are a fun mini-dessert that’s guaranteed to steal the show this holiday season. With warm apple filling and flaky pie crust baked in muffin tins, they’re as easy to make as they are delicious!

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Cake Mix Pumpkin Bars

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These Cake Mix Pumpkin Bars are an irresistible and easy treat that will be your new favorite pumpkin dessert! These rich and delicious bars are perfect for all your fall parties.

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Pumpkin Lasagna

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This no bake pumpkin lasagna dessert is an incredibly easy and delicious fall treat. With its crowd-pleasing pumpkin cheesecake flavor and a creative casserole-like presentation, this unique dessert lasagna will be a huge hit with any pumpkin lover in your life.

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White Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

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These white chocolate pumpkin truffles are the perfect sweet and indulgent fall treat. With a creamy pumpkin filling and a smooth white chocolate candy coating, they’re one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you’ll make this pumpkin season!

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Cranberry Fluff

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This easy Cranberry Fluff is a fun and festive dessert salad that makes the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Made with a tasty combination of cranberries, marshmallows, Cool Whip, and more, this sweet and creamy treat is always a hit!

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

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These pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a sweet and decadent treat that’s perfect for fall. Reach for this recipe whenever you need an easy and impressive dessert for pumpkin season that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

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This Pumpkin Crescent Roll Recipe is the perfect addition to your fall season baking line-up. Buttery crescent rolls are baked to golden perfection with a sweet brown sugar pumpkin filling. Loaded with all the fall flavors everyone loves, they make a delicious, sweet treat for breakfast or fun mini dessert bites for holiday gatherings!

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Pumpkin Pound Cake

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This pumpkin pound cake is a delicious pumpkin spice version of the classic rich and delicious dessert. A moist cake that’s sweet, satisfying, and packed with fresh pumpkin flavor, it’s the perfect fall treat to satisfy your pumpkin cravings!

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Pumpkin Spice Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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This pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting combines spice cake mix with pumpkin puree for a delicious cake filled with sweet cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting, it’s the kind of warm and cozy treat that you may just want to enjoy year-round!

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

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This easy pumpkin whoopie pie recipe will have everyone raving! With soft pumpkin cookies and a delicious cream center, this fun dessert makes the perfect fall treat!

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Pumpkin Fluff Dessert Dip

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This easy Pumpkin Fluff Dip recipe has the light and fluffy texture of a mousse and tastes like a creamy pumpkin pie. It’s the perfect delicious yet simple treat for pumpkin season!

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Pie Crust Cookies

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If you make the pumpkin dip, you’re going to want dippers and nothing goes better than these cute pie crust cookies! Super easy to make with just four ingredients, they make dipping extra fun!

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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties

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You don’t have to have a ticket for the Hogwarts Express to enjoy these Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties. These delicious little hand pies are perfect for your next Harry Potter party or movie night!

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Nutter Butter Turkeys

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These Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies are a super cute and festive addition to your Thanksgiving celebration. The whole family will have a great time making this easy recipe.

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