101 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes 2025 (The BEST!)

Create a fabulous Thanksgiving feast with these tasty fun Easy Thanksgiving Recipes for large crowds or smaller cozy holiday gatherings!

Then… add the perfect finishing touch to your Thanksgiving feast with a slide of Homemade Pie and a few fresh baked Cake Mix Cookies!

Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

So are you planning your Thanksgiving Feast Menu??  How about adding some totally crave-worthy easy Thanksgiving Recipes to your holiday celebration!?!

Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays.

How could it not be?

On Thanksgiving we get to take a day to reflect on everything we are thankful for… and enjoy a relaxing, delicious feast!

Yes, please!

I personally have so many fun Thanksgiving day memories.  It’s hard to beat spending a cozy day with my family… while enjoying one of the very best meals of the year!

That’s why I’ve put together this BIG List of Easy Thanksgiving Recipes… to help you get inspired for some Thanksgiving greatness!

This year, let’s treat our families to an amazing feast of epic proportions.  A holiday filled with the best food yet!

Related: 150 Fall Crockpot Recipes

How Do You Plan an Easy Thanksgiving Dinner?

When it comes to a stress free Thanksgiving dinner, you’ll want to plan ahead as much as possible!

Planning ahead is truly the key to an easy Thanksgiving meal.

Just remember… the more work you put in on the front ahead, the more time you’ll have to sit back and relax with your guests on Thanksgiving day!

3 Weeks Before Thanksgiving:

• Finalize your guest list
• Plan your menu
• Make a shopping list
• Grocery shop for non perishable items

2 Weeks Before Thanksgiving:

• Create a music playlist
• Plan your Thanksgiving tablescape
• Deep clean your home

Thanksgiving Week:

• Spot clean your home
• Wash all serving dishes & glasses
• Grocery shop for perishable items
• Create a cooking & baking schedule
• Thaw turkey in fridge (24 hrs for each 4 – 5 lbs)

2 Days Before Thanksgiving:

• Make as much food ahead of time as possible

1 Day Before Thanksgiving:

• Set the table
• Chill beverages in fridge

What Thanksgiving Food Can You Make Early?

There are so many different things you can prep-ahead when it comes to your Thanksgiving feast.

Here are a few of my favorites…

• Bacon
• Breakfast Casseroles
• Candied Nuts
• Cinnamon Butter
• Cookies
• Cornbread Muffins
• Cranberry Sauce
• Deviled Eggs
• Fudge
• Homemade Bread
• Mashed Potatoes
• Veggies
• Pies
• Pumpkin Bread

Thanksgiving Table Decor

Before we get into the delicious recipes, check out these fun ideas for Thanksgiving table settings…

Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas

When it comes to creating a Thanksgiving tablescape, don’t be afraid to think outside the box!

Here’s the turquoise and orange Thanksgiving table settings I set out last year.

The unexpected pop of color, silk flowers and leaves, and jute placemats came together to make such a fun display.

Don’t forget to add some pretty flickering candles for ambience!

Here are some pretty Fall favorites…

Dried Orange Slice Mason Jar Candles

Fall Mason Jar Candles

Instantly elevate your Thanksgiving table with these pretty Fall candles!

Shannon writes: “Turned out so nice. I added an apple scent candle and it added a great smell to the room.”

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Now on to the recipes!  What’s a Thanksgiving feast without some delicious appetizers to ease you into the meal?

These easy Thanksgiving Appetizers are always the hit of the party!

Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Kaitlyn writes: “This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. My family ate the entire batch before we even ate dinner!”

Crockpot Smokies Recipe with Grape Jelly

Emily writes: “This combination of flavors is delicious! Always has been a family favorite!”

Crockpot Honey Garlic Smokies

Slow Cooker Cranberry Smokies Recipe

Julie writes: “Easy and delicious”

Deviled Egg Recipe with Bacon

Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs

Tiffany writes: “Just do it! Best and easiest recipe ever. These have been my Thanksgiving tradition every year and everyone texts me a week before get togethers requesting them. 5 out of 5 stars!”

Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs Recipe

Christina writes: “It was delicious and easy! Everyone loved the meatballs, I will definitely make it again!”

Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

Gwen writes: “Used this recipe last Thanksgiving and doing it again.”

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip with Crackers Recipe

Crock Pot Spinach Dip Recipe

Jamie writes: “I had to double the recipe as I didn’t think it would be enough to feed 20 people – I was right lol this by far was probably the best spinach dip recipe I’ve made and it was gone in a flash.”

Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Angie writes: “Simple to make and so delicious!”

Crockpot Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Myra writes: “I’ve made this 3 or 4 times. Everyone I make it for can’t get enough of it!”

Crockpot BBQ Ranch Kielbasa Recipe

Brittney writes: “Huge hit! Everyone loved them!”

 Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Kielbasa Recipe

Darien writes: “The whole family loved it! It was truly delicious!”

Easy Grape Jelly Kielbasa Recipe

Lisa writes: “I have made this before and it is delicious!”

Crock Pot Cranberry Kielbasa Bites

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Easy Crockpot Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Amanda writes: “This was probably my favorite thing at Thanksgiving this year! The flavors in this were amazing!!!  I normally only eat cranberry sauce at the holidays but I will definitely be making this throughout the year!  It was fantastic!!!”

Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

One reader writes: “Thank you for the simple instructions and great recipe. I will use it again and again.”

Chicken Gravy Recipe from Scratch

One reader writes: “I love this! So simple to make”

Easy Brown Gravy Recipe (No Drippings Needed!)

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Alex writes: “How very delicious! This is really such a full of flavour dish!”

Heavenly Hashbrown Casserole

Shareen writes: “My Mother and family have been making this wonderful dish for many years, mostly around the holidays. This yr. was the first yr. my husband tried it and now begs for it all the time!!”

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Tara writes: “I made this for a 2nd time.  So good and creamy.  Very easy recipe. Good for taking for a potluck.”

Crockpot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Jessica writes: “This is the best Mac and cheese ever.”

Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon

Sheryl writes: “My bowl gets emptied by many each potluck we have. This is yummy!!!!”

Southern Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe

Marianne writes: “This is a great recipe!!”

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns

Kelly writes: “Made it – So good, very easy!”

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

Crockpot Easy Cheesy Cauliflower

Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli Recipe

Stephanie writes: “Huge hit!! Delicious and very simple!”

Easy Crusty Bread Recipe

Michelle writes: “Love how easy it is to make crusty bread at home!”

Rosemary No Knead Bread Recipe

Joan writes: “We call this magic bread. It’s amazing!”

Garlic Bread Recipe

Rebecca writes: “So yummy!”

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Becky writes: “This turned out great and the family loved it!”

Easy Skillet Cornbread Recipe

Wendi writes: “Love this recipe!!!”

Easy Cornbread Muffins

Cinnamon Honey Butter Spread

Kerstin writes: “So so so so good!! It’s a huge hit along with homemade bread with the family. I always double it.”

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter Recipe

Marji writes: “Delicious! On very dark bread it almost tastes like churros.”

Garlic Butter Recipe

Kathy writes: “This spread adds so much flavor!”

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

We all know dessert is what we’re really dreaming of, so let’s jump right in!

Here are some your guests will go CRAZY for!

Worlds Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Marianela writes: “This was one of my favorite finds. My family absolutely loved it. Instant Hit!!! So moist and delicious.”

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

Stacy writes: “I tried this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit with my guests. Very moist and flavorful. I will make it again.”

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe

Sheila writes: “It is amazing!

Pumpkin Spice Dump Cake Recipe

Barb writes: “We make this for Thanksgiving every year! We’ve made believers of those who don’t care for pumpkin pie but they love this dessert!”

Pumpkin Spice Whip Dip Recipe

Carolyn writes: “We had this for Thanksgiving with vanilla wafers and graham crackers. So good!!”

Crock Pot Apple Spice Dump Cake

Ricki writes: “This is super easy and quick to make. My husband loved it, and it made the whole house smell wonderful.”

Apple Caramel Dump Cake Recipe

Heather writes: “This was absolutely delicious! Definitely will make this again.”

Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Bree writes: “Love this recipe!!  It’s really delicious and my family loved it!”

Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Shelly writes: “These were a huge hit with my family! Will definitely be making again.”

Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies Recipe
(5 Ingredients)

Cindy writes: “Made these and we will definitely be making them again! Yum!”

Easy Pretzel Turtles Recipe

Kim writes: “I made this for several parties.  It is always a HUGE hit!”

Easy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Dawn writes: “Great addition to the holiday cookie tray!”

Cinnamon Spice Cake Mix Cookies

Angie writes: “Very good, would be great for fall or Thanksgiving.”

Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies Recipe

Butterfinger Fudge Recipe

Ginnie writes: “I made this at Christmas and people are still asking me to make it 6 months later.”

Easy Heath Toffee Fudge Recipe

Megan writes: “Super easy, super delicious… they taste amazing. Hard to stop just at 1 🙂 !!”

Chocolate Pecan Fudge Recipe

Easy Reese’s Fudge Recipe

Tori writes: “Very easy to make and was such a hit with the party goers.”

Copycat Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars

Abbey writes: “Taste just like Reese’s.  It was very very very good.”

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Karen writes: “These only last minutes in our house!”

Easy Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe

Nikki writes: “Couldn’t believe how easy these were. So delicious, they were a big hit.”

Thanksgiving Pie Recipes

What’s Thanksgiving without Thanksgiving Pies?  Here are some of my favorite pies that always get rave reviews…

Double Pie Crust Recipe

Tiffany writes: “This is amazing”

Make Ahead Apple Pie Filling Recipe

Dawn writes: “Makes such a delicious pie.”

Easy Apple Pie Recipe From Scratch

Pamela writes: “Made this for Thanksgiving and it turned out great! Did a turkey on top in extra crust rather than lattice.”

Best Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Best No Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Sabina writes: “My family loved it! So easy to make.”

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Pie

Jessica writes: “Everyone eats it all up immediately, you’d better make two!”

No Bake Hershey Chocolate Pie Recipe

Sheryl writes: “I’ve made this and this is so easy and delicious”

Southern Skillet Pecan Pie Recipe

Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Thanksgiving Drinks for the Family

Sparkling Cranberry Party Punch Recipe

Colline writes: “Easy to make, delish to the max.”

Christmas Party Punch

Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe

Sparkling Apple Cider Punch Recipe

Arline writes: “This was a delicious punch! It went fast in our family.”

Orange Fall Party Punch Recipe

Skylar writes: “I made it for a party – so good, so fun, when we ran out people were asking for more! Super easy, too!”

Crockpot Spiced Apple Cider Recipe

Tami writes: “I get the most compliments on this cider. Everyone loves it and wants the recipe.”

Crock Pot Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

Janna writes: “Loved this apple cider recipe! My party guests raved about how good it was. 🙂 ”

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Cider Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Recipe

Cathy writes: “Delicious and so simple.”

Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe

Laura writes: “It’s so good! You’ll never go back to the packets ever again.”

Homemade Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Jaime writes: “Made this for my hot chocolate bar. It was perfect!”

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Now most traditional Thanksgiving dinners will feature a turkey as the main dish.

If you’re planning on cooking a turkey, make sure to check out these tips for success

Turkey Cooking Tips for Success!

If you’re looking to change things up this year, or offer a second main dish in addition to your turkey, here are some scrumptious and festive Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas…

Best Crock Pot Ham Recipe

Kelly writes: “I made for my family for Thanksgiving and it was absolutely delicious! Must try!”

Crockpot Pineapple Ham Recipe

GG writes: “Tastes great & super easy!”

Easy Crockpot Cranberry Chicken

Jana writes: “Yummy! Family really liked this.”

Baked Cranberry Orange Chicken

Mary writes: “Made this and it is delicious! This recipe is a keeper!”

Crockpot Cranberry Pork Chop Recipe

Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Horseradish Sauce Recipe (BEST Creamy Sauce for Prime Rib or Steak)

Rebecca writes: “Such a great recipe – so good!”

Easy Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken

Samantha writes: “This chicken is absolutely delicious!”

Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

Thanksgiving Snacks Recipes

We all know that there’s something glorious about grazing all day long on Thanksgiving.

So these delicious Thanksgiving snacks will keep your guests happy with something fun to munch on!

Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe

Samantha writes: “This worked out really well over the holidays with granny smith apple slices.  Made it the day before serving, and stored in fridge. Will do this again!”

Parmesan Ranch Chex Mix Recipe

Kelsey writes: “Excellent recipe!! My friends said this was the best Chex Mix they’ve ever had.”

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Recipe

Jennifer writes: “SO good and SO easy!”

Cinnamon Sugar Almonds Recipe

Katherine writes: “They’re great on salads, and just for snacking! So delicious!”

Candied Walnuts Recipe

Tasia writes: “Perfect for holiday entertaining!”

Spiced Walnuts Recipe

Angie writes: “These are so flavourful, and tasty!”

Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

If you’re starting your celebration earlier in the day, these Thanksgiving breakfast and brunch recipes will become fast family favorites!

Cranberry Walnut Bread Recipe

Hannah writes: “My uncle said it was one of the best breads he has ever had.”

Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe

Kristi writes: “This is one of my favorite breakfast treats for my kids. You will not be disappointed!”

Skillet Monkey Bread Recipe

Flo writes: “I just made this!!  It’s so delicious!  Awesome!”

Crockpot Monkey Bread Recipe

Heather writes: “I just made this. This is one of the best things to ever come out of my kitchen! Definitely a keeper!!”

5-Ingredient Bacon Breakfast Sliders Recipe

Kim writes: “These are so amazing and yummy!”

Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe

Pumpkin Cake Mix Muffins Recipe

Bobbie writes: “This was delicious – thank you.”

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

Marcia writes: “My husband can not wait for me to make them again”

Bacon Hashbrown and Egg Casserole Recipe

Barbara writes: “I make this the night before a holiday and pop it in the oven! Yummy!!”

Overnight Breakfast Sausage Egg Casserole Recipe

Allison writes: “Very easy to make. The kids loved it!”

Overnight Breakfast Bacon and Egg Casserole Recipe

Perfect Crispy Bacon

Tracey writes: “My husband, the ultimate bacon lover, says this is the best way he has ever had bacon! Less greasy, more crispy, and easier to eat! Doesn’t curl up and cooks more evenly!”

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So what are your favorite Easy Thanksgiving Recipes, Desserts, or Side Dishes to serve up each year?

Share with us in the comments below!