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Best Thanksgiving Recipes

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Today I am sharing my best Thanksgiving recipes. Many of these recipes are my mother’s, and they go back several generations! I hope y’all enjoy them as much as we have.

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My all time best Thanksgiving recipes. From my family's kitchen to yours. Simply delicious!

If you want to see what I have to say about some of the recipes, here is a video that I posted to YouTube two years ago. I have added a few recipes since then, but my comments from back then still apply. ✅

Oven roasted turkey breast – This is my mom’s recipe, and she has used this method for many, many years.

Our family's favorite oven roasted turkey breast. We have this every Thanksgiving. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Why not a whole turkey? I really like the simplicity of turkey breast. You don’t have to worry about trying to cook the dark meat enough while not drying out the white meat. There is no basting in this method either, so no fuss!

Southern cornbread dressing – Here in the southeastern USA, it is tradition to make authentic southern cornbread dressing to go with our turkey on Thanksgiving. We make ours in a casserole dish, not in the bird. It is SO delicious!

This southern cornbread dressing has been enjoyed in our family every Thanksgiving since I can remember. It is so simple and delicious, and perfect alongside oven roasted turkey breast! | APinchOfHealthy

Easy homemade cranberry sauce – This easy homemade cranberry sauce will be the perfect finishing touch to your Thanksgiving meal, and it only has 3 ingredients.

hand serving easy homemade cranberry sauce with a spoon

Sweet potato casserole – Some people like marshmallows on top, but my family loves the brown sugar/ butter/ walnut topping. It is my favorite! The topping gives the casserole that crunchy topping that is so delicious.

We have enjoyed this sweet potato casserole every Thanksgiving and Christmas in my family for many, many years. | APinchOfHealthy.com

Lemon garlic roasted Brussels sprouts – the only way I want to eat Brussels sprouts.

Lemon garlic roasted Brussels sprouts

Easy scalloped potatoes are always a good idea, at Thanksgiving or anytime.

scalloped potatoes in casserole dish with serving spoon

Mashed sweet potatoes are a delicious and satisfying side dish, full of flavor.

Mashed sweet potatoes

This pumpkin roll recipe makes a great holiday dessert.

Pumpkin roll with a slice cut on a white surface

Air fryer turkey breast is a fantastic alternative main dish if you are serving a smaller crowd for Thanksgiving. It is so tender and juicy!

sliced air fryer turkey tenderloin on a plate with green herbs

Roasted thyme carrots – the flavor of the sweet carrots alongside the fresh thyme is simply delicious.

Roasted Thyme Carrots| APinchOfHealthy.com

Hearty roasted garlic mashed potatoes are simple to make, and they are a great flavorful side dish.

roasted garlic mashed potatoes in a serving bowl with spoon, herbs and a pat of butter

Pear, goat cheese and walnut salad with maple vinaigrette – the perfect fall salad.

Pear, Goat Cheese and Walnut Salad with Maple Vinaigrette | APinchOfHealthy.com

Roasted green beans with shallot – a great way to dress up green beans, and simple to make.

Roasted green beans on sheet pan cooked with shallots

Single serving blackberry crisp – so easy and delicious.

Blackberry crisp a la mode in white dish with spoon

Classic deviled eggs are at every southern potluck or family dinner.

Classic Deviled Eggs| APinchOfHealthy.com

Apple crisp with salted caramel almond topping – perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel Almond Topping | APinchOfHealthy.com

Green beans with caramelized onions and almonds is a great way to dress up green beans for a holiday, special occasion or dinner party.

Green beans with caramelized onions and almonds is a great way to dress up green beans for a holiday, special occasion or dinner party. | APinchOfHealthy.com

10. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so creamy, dreamy and delicious, and they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.

Instant Pot mashed potatoes are so creamy, dreamy and delicious, and they are perfect for Thanksgiving or any time.

Cranberry apple crisp – easy and delicious!

My cranberry apple crisp is the perfect warm and cozy dessert for the holidays - sweet, tart and delicious! | APinchOfHealthy.com

This is the best carrot cake recipe I have ever tasted, and it is my mom’s recipe that my family has enjoyed for many years.

Best carrot cake recipe

And if you are feeling more of the cupcake vibe, I also have this yummy carrot cake cupcake version of the same recipe. No slicing, perfectly portioned.👌🏻

carrot cake cupcakes closeup

Bonus recipe! It’s not traditional Thanksgiving, but we always have macaroni and cheese for the kids at every holiday gathering. This easy stovetop macaroni and cheese is great!

Easy-Macaroni-and-Cheese-on-the-Stove-Top-closeup

I hope y’all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Let me know if you try any of these.

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  1. Dee Broughton says

    November 27, 2022 at 1:00 pm

    Just stumbled upon this list. I’ll be bookmarking this for Christmas dinner as well! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says

      December 2, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      Yay! I hope you enjoy.

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