23 Thanksgiving Recipes to Try This Year

If it’s Thanksgiving, it’s time to bring out all the fall-inspired side dishes, starters, and desserts! So, I’ve rounded-up some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes in case you’re looking for some new ideas.

Pumpkin Bisque

This creamy pumpkin soup is a delicious fall soup made with simple ingredients. Pumpkin puree, spices, broth, and cream combine to make a delicious savory soup.

Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese

There’s nothing more comforting than macaroni and cheese and this mushroom mac and cheese recipe has meaty mushrooms, bacon, and cavatappi pasta coated in a creamy gruyere cheese sauce.

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

If you need a super easy side dish for Thanksgiving, might I introduce you to these roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze? They go with all the other holiday dishes and are so easy to make – you only need a few simple ingredients.

Roasted Sweet Potato Arugula Salad

This sweet potato salad is a light and flavorful side dish for Thanksgiving. Tender roasted sweet potatoes and peppery arugula tossed with a simple vinaigrette, walnuts, and crumbled feta cheese.

roasted sweet potato and arugula salad on a large white plate

Mushroom Leek Soup

This mushroom and leek soup is easy to make and a great way to start a holiday meal.

Bacon-Cheese Mashed Potato Casserole

Indulge in the ultimate side dish – a cheesy bacon potato casserole! Creamy mashed potatoes with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. It’s the perfect side for roast turkey.

a spoon scooping out some of the potato casserole.

Turkey Tortilla Soup

This turkey tortilla soup is so easy to make and a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. It’s made with mostly pantry ingredients and is ready in less than an hour.

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

These roasted sweet potatoes are so easy: toss the wedges in seasoning and roast them until tender. They’re so simple and one of my favorite holiday side dishes.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These pumpkin cheesecake bars are rich and creamy with a tangy cheesecake filling swirled with pumpkin all on a graham cracker crust.

Bacon-Apple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts with bacon and green apples is a simple side dish that’s easy to make. The bacon and sprouts roast together until the Brussels sprouts caramelize and are tender. Toss them with some chopped garlic and diced apples and you get a combination of flavors and textures that is so delicious.

Roasted Acorn Squash Soup

This roasted acorn squash soup is a cozy fall soup. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the squash and it’s then simmered into a creamy soup flavored with herbs.

Roasted Cornish Hens

This Cornish hen recipe is easy to make and great for a small Thanksgiving dinner. They are seasoned with pantry spices and fresh herbs and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and crispy.

cooked hens on a serving patter with rosemary.

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Caramel apple cupcakes are filled with caramel sauce and topped with cinnamon frosting. The apple cupcakes are soft and tender and every bite has oozing caramel.

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

This green chile mac and cheese with mild cheddar and Monterey jack cheese. It’s creamy and rich with green chile flavored infused into the cheese sauce.

a baking dish of mac and cheese with green chile.

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

This Brussels sprouts gratin with gruyere and bacon is a rich and indulgent side dish that’s perfect for a holiday celebration.

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

These iced pumpkin cookies are soft, lightly spiced, and topped with cream cheese frosting. Plus, this no-chill pumpkin cookie recipe is ready in less than an hour.

Lemon-Garlic Green Beans

Sauteed green beans are a simple side dish idea. Fresh green beans are sauteed with garlic, butter, lemon, and fresh herbs until they are crisp-tender.

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are always a favorite appetizer at holiday celebrations. These fancy-ish deviled eggs have a creamy filling and are topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Save room on the stove and make your mashed potatoes in the crock pot. They’re rich, creamy, and decadent, making them a perfect side dish for holiday dinners.

Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup squash soup is a delicious fall soup and a great way to start Thanksgiving dinner.

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

If you’re going to make mac and cheese for Thanksgiving, let’s make it a decadent baked macaroni and cheese with bechamel sauce and two different types of cheese. I

Roasted Parsnip Salad

This parsnip salad is loaded with color, texture, and flavor. It combines roasted parsnips with pancetta, green apple, and arugula with a simple lemony dressing.

Roasted Cauliflower Gratin

Rich and decadent cauliflower gratin is a great side dish for holiday dinners. Roasted cauliflower is combined with a cheddar cheese sauce flavored with onion and garlic.