Southern Thanksgiving Recipes
It’s not a Southern Thanksgiving without the classics we know and love, and we have all the recipes and menu ideas you could ever need for the perfect traditional feast. From delicious side dishes to mouthwatering desserts and fabulous main dishes, we have you covered with easy recipes, videos, and cooking tips.
Need a suggestion? I always recommend the Traditional Southern Cornbread Dressing or the Easy Southern Cornbread Pudding and you can never go wrong with the Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie. Be warned, you can’t eat just one!

Smoked Turkey with Herb and Garlic Butter
Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time your oven is already full, this show-stopping smoked turkey delivers classic flavor with a Southern twist.
Top Southern Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
Top Southern Entrees for Thanksgiving
Top Southern Desserts for Thanksgiving
Browse all my Thanksgiving Recipes below….
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole (Make-Ahead Favorite!)
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Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter (Creamy & Easy)
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Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Creamy, Tangy & Cookout Perfect)
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Caramelized Onion Dip with Sweet Vidalia Onions
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No-Churn Cranberry Ice Cream (Festive Holiday Dessert)
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Garlic Cheese Pull-Apart Bread (Soft, Buttery and Irresistibly Cheesy)
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Easy Southern Pecan Pie Dump Cake – Dump, Bake, and Serve Bliss
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Brioche French Toast Casserole with Cranberries
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Baked Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
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Oatmeal Apple Bars with Caramel and Pecans
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Old Fashioned Pear Pie Recipe (Just Like Grandma Used to Make!)
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Easy Cornmeal Biscuits with Orange Butter
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Oreo Fudge Recipe (Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge)
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Make-Ahead)
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Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets
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Southern Sweet Potato Biscuits with Buttermilk
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Bacon and Cream Cheese Dip with Pecans
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Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
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Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix (3 Ingredients!)
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Easy Apple Pie Filled Cinnamon Rolls (4- Ingredients!)
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Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Maple Bourbon Butter
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Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
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Best Southern Fried Corn with Bacon Recipe
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Easy Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe with Whipped Cream
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Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
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Creamy Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe with Leftover Turkey
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Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie Recipe (No-Bake)
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Best German Chocolate Brownies Recipe (Brownie Mix)
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Easy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board (How to Make)
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Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
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Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes (33 Recipes You’ll Love)
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42 Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes for a Stress-Free Feast
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Baked Sweet Potato Slices
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Easy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Make Ahead)
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Best Holiday Cranberry Sauce with Fruit and Nuts (Easy + Make-Ahead)
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15 Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes
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Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
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Southern Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole
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Pineapple and Cheese Casserole












