Our Best Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for 2021!

Our Best Thanksgiving Menu Ideas!

Take the stress out of planning your holiday feast with our roundup of Thanksgiving menu ideas, featuring the best of the best Well Seasoned recipes! We’ve got everything from roast turkey breast to a simple prosciutto-wrapped turkey tenderloin (both perfect for smaller groups and intimate gatherings) down to the best ever chocolate bourbon pecan pie. Bet you can’t stop after one slice!

We can’t wait to see which recipes you share with your family this holiday season!

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Collage of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes, including appetizers, side dishes, entrées, and desserts. — **Don’t forget to pin this for later!**

Mushrooms on Toast

Sautéed mushrooms on toast with marsala wine and fresh herbs is a simple, creamy, indulgent appetizer to kick start any holiday meal.

Also check out: Roasted Grapes Crostini with Whipped Ricotta

Prosciutto Wrapped Turkey Tenderloin

Small group Thanksgiving or other intimate gatherings are made easy with this prosciutto-wrapped turkey tenderloin. The maple syrup and bourbon glaze gets brushed on top before wrapping the whole tenderloin in thin slices of prosciutto. Bake until crispy on the outside and moist throughout. Serve with a quick white wine sauce with your favorite veggie side dishes for a low stress turkey dinner!

Also check out: Leftover Turkey Enchilada Skillet

Roasted Turkey Breast with White Wine Gravy

roasted turkey breast on a plate with brussels sprouts and mashed butternut squash with wine and turkey gravy on the side.

Whole roasted turkey breast with sage butter and white wine gravy is simple enough to create on a weeknight (seriously, we’ve done it!), but elegant enough to feed a group of 6-8 people without cooking up an entire turkey. The best part? You’ve still got a place to make the most delicious stuffing. You won’t get that with a boneless turkey breast recipe. Read on for tips!

Baked in our Staub braiser, perfect size for a turkey breast!

Cauliflower Gratin

This cheesy cauliflower gratin is an easy-to-make vegetarian side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. It’s got lots of gruyere, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, with a super creamy sauce. Everyone will want seconds!

Check out our go-to Staub baking dish!

Also check out: Sicilian Cauliflower

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

If you’re looking for a no-fail, crispy roasted brussels sprouts recipe, this is the one for you! We’ve been making this easy vegetable side dish for years, and all it requires is a bit of olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Serve the crispy sprouts as is or read below for suggestions on how to jazz ’em up a bit!

Check out our favorite baking sheets!

Also check out: Shredded Brussel Sprouts Salad

Southern Cornbread Dressing

Easy homemade cornbread dressing in a baking dish with a spoon.

Cozy up this Thanksgiving with our easy Southern cornbread dressing recipe! It’s a perfect complement to turkey, chicken, or just about anything else at Thanksgiving dinner. Loaded with sausage and cornbread (store bought or homemade) and seasoned with sage and thyme, this will absolutely become a family staple.

Also check out: Cornbread Stuffing Waffles

Focaccia Stuffing with Chorizo

thanksgiving stuffing with chorizo and butternut squash in a baking dish with fresh sage leaves.

Homemade focaccia stuffing with chorizo is packed with SO much cozy fall flavor! Filled with butternut squash, goat cheese, red onion, fig jam, and lots of fresh sage, this stuffing is sweet, crunchy, and warm. Tastes just like fall!

Check out our go-to Staub baking dish!

Also check out: Chorizo and Butternut Squash Pasta with Sage

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

The creamiest garlic mashed potatoes with a silky smooth texture and subtle herb flavor. The perfect Thanksgiving recipe or any meal where you want a creamy potato side dish. Instructions included for make-ahead!

Check out our go-to Staub baking dish!

Also check out: Herb-scented mashed potatoes

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

The ultimate chocolate bourbon pecan pie to get you through the holiday season looking like a hero! Flaky pie crust, sweet, chewy pecan pie filling and chocolate chips. Top with fresh cinnamon whipped cream for the perfect light and sweet finish!

Use a standard size pie dish!

No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie

No-bake chocolate mousse pie is a creamy, refreshing way to end any meal. It’s topped with homemade lightly sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and uses the new walnut crust by Diamond of California. So quick, so chocolatey, and so simple!

Also check out: Chocolate Babka Parfaits

Salted Caramel Apple Slab Pie

Caramel apple slab pie with a lattice pie crust on top.

Homemade salted caramel apple slab pie is such a fun way to feed a large group. Perfect all fall, but especially on Thanksgiving! Serve with vanilla ice cream or homemade cinnamon whipped cream. Each bite is better than the last!

For slab pies, we use a quarter size sheet pan.

Also check out: Triple Berry Spelt Slab Pie

If you make any of these Thanksgiving menu ideas, please let us know by leaving a review below or on the specific blog post!

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