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    Home » Recipes » Holidays

    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 on a Thanksgiving table.

    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.

    Smoked Turkey Recipe

    Top Southern Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

    • A large bowl of mashed potatoes cooked in a crock pot.
      Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • A white serving bowl with broccoli, cauliflower, and cranberry salad topped with pecans.
      Broccoli Cauliflower Cranberry Salad with Bacon
    • A plate full of garlic parmesan green beans topped with parmesan cheese and garnished with slices of lemon.
      Garlic Parmesan Green Beans (Blistered)
    • A gravy boat full of Turkey Neck Gravy with a gravy ladle.
      Easy Southern Turkey Neck Gravy (Make-Ahead)

    Top Southern Entrees for Thanksgiving

    • Maple glazed ham baked with brown sugar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard, sliced on a platter with pineapple and cherries for Christmas dinner.
      Maple Glazed Ham (Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Southern)
    • A boneless prime rib roast sliced on a cutting board garnished with sprigs of rosemary.
      Boneless Prime Rib Roast (Perfect for Holidays & Special Occasions)
    • Stuffed Cornish Hens on a white platter garnished with sprigs of rosemary and fresh cranberries.
      Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe with Cornbread Stuffing
    • Roasted turkey breast with sweet potatoes and cranberries in a skillet.
      Roasted Turkey Breast with Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

    Top Southern Desserts for Thanksgiving

    • A slice of pecan pie on a plate topped with whipped cream.
      Old-Fashioned Southern Pecan Pie
    • Southern ambrosia in a clear glass serving dish.
      Ambrosia Recipe
    • A slice of Southern sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream on a plate.
      Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
    • A slice of pecan pie cheesecake topped with pecans and a gooey topping on a plate with a fork.
      Pecan Pie Cheesecake with a Pecan Graham Cracker Crust

    Browse all my Thanksgiving Recipes below….

    • Twice Baked Potato Casserole (Make-Ahead Favorite!)
    • Savory mashed sweet potatoes in a bowl topped with brown butter and roasted pecans.
      Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Brown Butter (Creamy & Easy)
    • Deviled egg potato salad in a bowl topped with sliced hard boiled eggs, sliced scallions, and paprika.
      Deviled Egg Potato Salad (Creamy, Tangy & Cookout Perfect)
    • A bowl of caramelized-onion dip, topped with caramelized onions, surrounded by crostini.
      Caramelized Onion Dip with Sweet Vidalia Onions
    • Cranberry ice cream in a metal loaf pan, with scoops of the ice cream on top.
      No-Churn Cranberry Ice Cream (Festive Holiday Dessert)
    • A golden brown loaf of garlic cheese pull apart bread on a cutting board.
      Garlic Cheese Pull-Apart Bread (Soft, Buttery and Irresistibly Cheesy)
    • A serving of pecan pie dump cake on a plate, topped with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce.
      Easy Southern Pecan Pie Dump Cake – Dump, Bake, and Serve Bliss
    • Brioche French Toast Casserole with Cranberries, a make-ahead holiday breakfast.
      Brioche French Toast Casserole with Cranberries
    • Creamy crab, spinach and artichoke dip in a white rectangle baking dish with a spoonful taken out.
      Baked Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
    • A stack of three oatmeal apple bars with caramel and pecans on a cutting board.
      Oatmeal Apple Bars with Caramel and Pecans
    • A slice of old-fashioned pear pie on a plate with a fork.
      Old Fashioned Pear Pie Recipe (Just Like Grandma Used to Make!)
    • Cornmeal biscuits split on a plate, topped with a scoop of orange butter.
      Easy Cornmeal Biscuits with Orange Butter
    • Oreo fudge cut into squares on a piece of parchment paper.
      Oreo Fudge Recipe (Easy 3-Ingredient Fudge)
    • A slice of cottage cheese egg bake on a serving spatula over the baked casserole.
      Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Make-Ahead)
    • Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets lined up on a baking sheet.
      Spinach and Goat Cheese Tartlets
    • A basket of sweet potato biscuits made with buttermilk.
      Southern Sweet Potato Biscuits with Buttermilk
    • Bacon cream cheese dip on a plate with crackers and garnished with pecans and chopped-up scallions.
      Bacon and Cream Cheese Dip with Pecans
    • A serving of green bean casserole on a white plate with a spoon.
      Southern Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
    • A serving of apple cobbler with cake mix topped with two scoops of vanilla ice cream.
      Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix (3 Ingredients!)
    • Apple Pie Filled Cinnamon Rolls in a white square baking dish topped with chopped apples, nuts, and icing.
      Easy Apple Pie Filled Cinnamon Rolls (4- Ingredients!)
    • Smoked sweet potatoes topped with butter with pecans and chives.
      Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Maple Bourbon Butter
    • A large spoonful of parmesan potatoes au gratin over a white gratin dish.
      Easy Parmesan Potatoes Au Gratin
    • Southern fried corn topped with bacon in a black cast iron skillet.
      Best Southern Fried Corn with Bacon Recipe
    • Peanut Butter Mousse topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed Oreos.
      Easy Peanut Butter Mousse Recipe with Whipped Cream
    • A bowl full of gingerbread ice cream garnished with cookie crumbs and gingersnap cookies.
      Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream Recipe (No Churn)
    • Turkey noodle casserole in a baking dish topped with melted cheese and chopped parsley.
      Creamy Turkey Noodle Casserole Recipe with Leftover Turkey
    • Old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese in a casserole dish topped with a golden Ritz cracker crust.
      Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pie on a white pie plate topped with peanut butter cups and chocolate chips.
      Easy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie Recipe (No-Bake)
    • A German Chocolate Brownie with a fork stuck in it.
      Best German Chocolate Brownies Recipe (Brownie Mix)
    • Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board is covered with meats, cheeses, and nuts.
      Easy Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board (How to Make)
    • Broccoli cheese casserole with a golden Ritz cracker topping served on a white plate.
      Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole with Ritz Crackers
    • A collage of 4 Thanksgiving side dishes including mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and green bean casserole.
      Southern Thanksgiving Side Dishes (33 Recipes You’ll Love)
    • A collage of four turkey recipes, including smoked, roulade, and spatchcocked.
      42 Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes for a Stress-Free Feast
    • Baked Sweet Potato Slices stacked on a white platter.
      Baked Sweet Potato Slices
    • A white serving dish full of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter.
      Easy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe (Make Ahead)
    • A glass dish full of cranberry sauce, topped with lemon peels.
      Best Holiday Cranberry Sauce with Fruit and Nuts (Easy + Make-Ahead)
    • A collage of sweet potato recipes including a pie, soup, and two casseroles.
      15 Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Recipes
    • A white casserole dish with candied sweet potatoes.
      Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • A rectangle white baking dish full of sweet potato casserole.
      Southern Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Pineapple cheese casserole topped with crushed Ritz crackers in a white baking dish.
      Pineapple and Cheese Casserole

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