Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days of the year, and it involves the most amount of planning and preparing. The Thanksgiving day dinner is one of the most important parts of planning the big day. With these 50 simple dishes for Thanksgiving, you will be able to find ideas and recipes for every part of the meal, from the turkey and gravy, all the way to the dessert with a classic pumpkin pie.Â
This homemade creamed corn is creamy and delicious, cooked in the crock-pot to save room on the stove-top for other dishes.
Creamy and smooth mashed sweet potatoes make the perfect alternative to classic mashed potatoes on your Thanksgiving table.
3. Crock-Pot Potatoes Au Gratin
This classic cheesy Thanksgiving side dish is made simple cooked in the crock-pot, saving room in the oven this Thanksgiving.
4.Cheesy Creamed Spinach CasseroleÂ
Creamy and cheesy creamed spinach casserole made with cream cheese, and topped off with cheddar cheese and crispy french fried onions.
Delicious and buttery homemade bread rolls baked in muffin cups make the perfect bread to bake this Thanksgiving day.
6. Fried Onion Mashed Potato CasseroleÂ
Creamy and buttery homemade mashed potatoes, topped off with cheese and crispy french fried onions.
A classic for the Thanksgiving table, homemade cranberry sauce is a must for the holidays.
8. Cheesy Broccoli Rice CasseroleÂ
Broccoli and cheese casserole is a classic for Thanksgiving and every holiday, topped with crispy french fried onions.
Homemade candied yams are a classic for Thanksgiving, with sweet potatoes cooked in a sweet brown sugar glaze.
Cheesy corn casserole mixed with jalapenos and topped off with crispy french fried onions.
11. Cheesy Green Bean Rice Casserole
A classic green bean casserole with the addition of rice and shredded cheddar cheese.
12. Stuffing Green Bean CasseroleÂ
This classic green bean casserole topped with stove-top stuffing mix will be your new favorite for the holidays.
Creamy and smooth mashed potatoes made with cream cheese.
14. Crock-Pot Cornbread Dressing
Delicious moist cornbread dressing cooked in the crock-pot to save room in the oven for the turkey.
15. Twice Baked Sweet PotatoesÂ
Twice-baked sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows for an alternative to a classic sweet potato casserole.
Moist homemade cornbread filled with sweet potatoes makes a great alternative to classic dinner rolls this Thanksgiving.
17. Pepper Jack Brussels Sprouts
Easy oven-roasted brussels sprouts covered with spicy pepper jack cheese.
18. Creamy Stove-Top Mac and CheeseÂ
Creamy and cheesy classic mac and cheese is the perfect side dish to have at your Thanksgiving table this year.
19. Baked Pepper Jack Mac and CheeseÂ
Creamy and cheesy, this baked mac and cheese is covered with spicy pepper jack cheese.
Delicious brussels sprouts in a cream sauce and topped with breadcrumbs.
A healthy low-carb alternative to classic mashed potatoes, this mashed cauliflower is perfect for guests on a low-carb diet.
22. Corn PuddingÂ
Classic moist corn pudding is the perfect side dish to serve for Thanksgiving or any other holiday.
23. Creamy White Cheddar Mac and CheeseÂ
Creamy and cheesy mac and cheese made with white cheddar cheese.
24. Slow-Cooker Bacon Green Beans
Classic southern green beans cooked in the crock-pot with bacon.Â
25. Slow-Cooker Mac and CheeseÂ
Creamy and cheesy mac and cheese made in the crock-pot makes the perfect low prep side dish.
26. Crock-Pot Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is a classic for Thanksgiving and any other holiday, this green bean casserole is cooked in the crock-pot, saving room in the oven for the turkey.
Classic creamy homemade creamed corn is perfect for any occasion.
28. Garlic Butter Green BeansÂ
Quick and easy green beans cooked with garlic and butter in a skillet make the perfect Thanksgiving side dish ready in less than 30 minutes.
29. Sweet Potato Casserole BitesÂ
All of the flavors of a sweet potato casserole made into these sweet potato bites topped with marshmallows.
Quick and easy stuffing bites with spinach make the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.
Classic spinach and artichoke dip is perfect for serving as a snack on Thanksgiving day.
Classic green bean casserole baked in biscuit cups and topped with cheese and crispy fried onions.
Classic cornbread dressing made into a delicious appetizer.
Classic deviled eggs perfect for any holiday and occasion.
Easy old-fashioned green olives baked in a cheese dough.
Creamy mac and cheese baked in a muffin cup.
Tender and juicy oven-roasted turkey.
Classic homemade turkey gravy made with turkey drippings.
Creamy and easy classic white gravy, perfect for serving on top of mashed potatoes.
Delicious and sweet chocolate chess pie.
Classic apple pie, topped off with whipped cream is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving.
The most traditional dessert for Thanksgiving is a classic pumpkin pie topped off with whipped cream.
43. Dutch Apple PieÂ
Classic dutch apple pie with a crumble topping.
Pumpkin cheesecakes made in mini cups.
Classic homemade pumpkin pie baked in individual cups is perfect for serving a crowd on Thanksgiving.
Sweet and moist pumpkin bundt cake sprinkled with powdered sugar.
47. Turkey Peanut Butter Balls
A fun no-bake treat for Thanksgiving, the whole family will love making these peanut butter ball turkeys.
Sweet and delicious classic sweet potato pie is perfect for serving at your Thanksgiving table this year.
49. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesÂ
Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies filled with pumpkin.
Delicious mini cheesecakes topped with cherry pie filling is perfect for any occasion.
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