There’s something magical about a classic Thanksgiving dinner menu that brings everyone to the dinner table. Think creamy mashed potatoes, a turkey roasted to golden brown, stuffing or dressing, sweet potato casserole, classic green bean casserole, and homemade rolls… each bite is like a warm hug. This roundup of classic Thanksgiving dinner menu ideas will give you essential recipes to help you prepare a timeless Thanksgiving dinner.
Pumpkin Pie
“This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk and gives a richness not achieved with evaporated milk – the standard recipe. The pie crust is flaky and firm!” – Malinda
Turkey in a Bag
“This is a neat shortcut for busy cooks! The finished product reminds me of the great turkey dinners my grandmother prepared when I was a kid. For me, that’s the ultimate endorsement.” – Patricia
Turkey Gravy
“A delicious gravy everyone will love. It can be served at a formal dinner party with confidence. This recipe makes enough to accompany a 12-14 lb turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!” – DanaRae
Beyond Yummy Green Bean Casserole
“My husband always loves it when I make this and people always are asking me for the recipe. It’s pretty easy and works great as a side dish.” – Tessa
Classic Apple Pie
“The lemon zest and fresh lemon juice in this pie make it taste so fresh and even more delicious!” – Steven
Roasted Glazed Carrots
“This dish is very easy and delicious.” – Phyllis
Homemade Yeast Rolls
“Brings back memories of my mom….” – Iris
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
“These creamy mashed potatoes are super smooth and buttery. They are super easy to make if you follow a few tips and tricks.” – Debbie
My Mom’s Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing
“My mom is 91 years old now. But through the years, when I was a kid, the best thing about Thanksgiving was the stuffing. Hers was the best I ever ate. Loaded with flavor and completely delicious.” – Robyn
Cornbread Dressing
“This is a easy cornbread dressing recipe and it is very moist.” – Teresa
Outrageous Corn Pudding
“No corn muffin mix needed for this. This wonderful side dish is always the first one I get asked to make at any holiday gathering, be it Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter. My entire family loves it.” – Mary
Chocked Full of Pecan Pie
“This is a recipe I adapted from several recipes. We love pecan pie but my husband complained that in most of the recipes I tried there was too much “goo” and not enough pecans. So, I adapted this from other recipes I had tried.” – Sherry
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
“Mashed sweet potatoes covered in a pecan crumble is another classic Thanksgiving side dish that you cannot go wrong with!” – Kevin