Thanksgiving less than 2 weeks away and It’s time to start getting your menu together. Whether you’re hosting this year, or if you’re going to a family or friend’s house, you’ll still need to have a few dishes that you’ll be making.
So, I’ve created a Thanksgiving Menu round up to give you a little inspiration!
Breakfast
Don’t skip out on breakfast on Thanksgiving because you’re saving space for the main event. Believe me, you won’t make it to dinner without snacking all day. So, here are a couple of great breakfast options.
Pecan Pie Pancakes
Giving fluffy buttermilk pancakes a classic Thanksgiving dessert twist, is just the breakfast you need.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Walnut Pancakes
This delicious Fall flavored breakfast is packed with pumpkin, chocolate and warm spices.
Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed Baked French Toast
This French toast bake is great for a holiday morning because it can be put together the night before and baked on Thanksgiving morning!
Cocktails
Cocktails at holiday gatherings are a must. Whether they’re spiked or non-alcoholic, having a drink in your hand to cheers with your family and friends is great!
Lavender Cranberry Orange Cocktail
This cranberry orange cocktail gets a boost with the addition of the purple hue Empress gin.
Apple Cranberry Sangria
Who doesn’t love a sangria? This version gets a fall twist with apples and cranberries. Perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining!
Caramel Apple Martini
This apple martini is a great fall cocktail especially with the infusion of salted caramel. It’s like a dessert in a glass!
Pear Vanilla Rosemary Cocktail
Pear, vanilla, and rosemary… all perfect fall flavors that your guests will love!
Main Dish
On Thanksgiving, the main dish is the star of the show. Whether you’re serving Turkey, beef, ham or all three, here are some great recipes for your holiday dinner.
Apple Bourbon Glazed Turkey
This year, try a flavorful glaze made with apple cider, brown sugar, and bourbon on your Thanksgiving bird.
Spinach & Herb Stuffed Turkey Thighs
Here’s a great main dish option if you’re having a smaller dinner and you don’t want the huge turkey on your Thanksgiving table.
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken with Honey Rosemary Sauce
I know you’re thinking, fried chicken on Thanksgiving?! I can’t tell you how many people love serving this classic southern dish for the holidays. And it’s usually in addition to a turkey or ham. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, fried chicken is a holiday treat!
Sides
Yes, we all love a perfectly roasted juicy turkey. But, let’s be honest, we love the sides just as much and sometimes even more! And the more sides the better. It’s a special occasion, so let’s bring them on!
Cornbread Sage Stuffing
Stuffing has to be my absolute favorite holiday side dish. I make it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, you name it. And cornbread stuffing is the type of stuffing I grew up on. Most people say cornbread dressing, but it’s still stuffing to me. And it’s so delicious!
Sliced Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble & Sage
Can you have a holiday dinner without sweet potatoes? There’s so many ways to serve sweet potatoes, and all are delicious. In this version, the sweet potatoes are sliced and added to brown sugar, honey, orange juice, pecans and sage. You’ll want this side dish on your Thanksgiving table.
Creamy Four Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is one of the best comforting dishes. Creamy, cheesy and rich. And this version get a sprinkle of bacon. Does it get any better?
Truffle Gruyere Mac & Cheese
This Truffle Gruyere Mac & Cheese is better than the average mac and cheese. With the addition of a truffle gruyere, it definitely takes this dish up a notch!
Shaved Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
This crisp kale and Brussels sprout salad is such a great salted to serve on Thanksgiving. The toasted pecans and pomegranates definitely make it top notch!
Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a great side dish for the holidays. Mushrooms and parmesan cheese make it the perfect Fall dish.
Desserts
You can’t have Thanksgiving without ending the meal with dessert. Even though you’re over stuffed from the dinner, a few bites of dessert is a must. Plus, there’s always the option of having it for breakfast the next morning!
Pumpkin Swirled Cheesecake Pie
This is a 3 in 1 dessert. Vanilla cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake and pie. And the combination is the best!
Sweet Potato Layer Cake
Sweet potato in a cake….who knew?? Moist sweet potato cake with cream cheese frosting and pecans. Such a great combo!
Woodland Themed Apple Pie
This apple pie is beautifully decorated with pie crust leaves and other fall decor. And you can make it a couple of weeks before the big day, wrap and freeze it, then bake it on Thanksgiving. This way, you don’t have to spend any time on the holiday making and decorating a pie.
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée is always a great idea, especially if you’re having a small Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone can have their own small dish of this creamy pumpkin dessert.
Pumpkin Pecan Condensed Milk Bundt Cake
This pumpkin Bundt cake is sweetened with condensed milk. It comes together easy and and it’s simple to decorate. A simple glaze and pumpkin seeds gives the finishing touches to this beautiful Bundt.
Pear Cranberry Walnut Layer Cake
Pears, cranberries and walnuts are great fall ingredients. And added to a one layer cake, makes it ideal for a small dinner. Or double the recipe for a bigger cake!
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
I can’t have Thanksgiving without sweet potato pie. So, here are the mini versions of the main thing!
Pumpkin Pecan Caramel Cheesecake
This cheesecake is super creamy, rich and is filled with pumpkin deliciousness!
All of these recipes would be so great for your Thanksgiving meal. I loved putting this together and I hope it helps with your holiday planning!
