Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes to Make This Holiday Unforgettable

Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes to Make This Holiday Unforgettable

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to gather around classic, comforting dishes that bring family and friends together. This year, celebrate with a menu that embodies the heart of the season. From creamy mashed potatoes with rich brown butter gravy to a perfectly roasted turkey, each dish in this menu is crafted to capture the flavors and traditions of Thanksgiving. Here’s how to create a feast that’s sure to be the highlight of the holiday.


Thanksgiving Feast Menu: Timeless Traditions


Appetizers


Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites
Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and cut into squares
1 wheel of Brie, cut into small pieces
½ cup cranberry sauce

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place puff pastry squares in a mini muffin tin. Add a piece of Brie and a teaspoon of cranberry sauce to each. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden. Serve warm.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Ingredients:
20 pitted dates
20 almonds
10 slices of bacon, halved

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Stuff each date with an almond, wrap in bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Bake on a lined sheet for 15-20 minutes, turning once, until bacon is crispy.

Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cocktail sauce

Instructions:
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and chill. Serve with cocktail sauce.


Sides

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter Gravy
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup heavy cream
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste

For the gravy:
2 tbsp butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with cream, butter, garlic powder and salt. For the gravy, melt butter until golden brown, add flour, garlic powder and slowly whisk in broth. Simmer until thickened. Pour over mashed potatoes.

Traditional Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup crispy fried onions
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blanch green beans, combine with soup, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper, and place in a baking dish. Top with fried onions and bake for 25 minutes.

Honey-Glazed Carrots with Thyme
Ingredients:
1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss carrots with honey, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.

Sausage and Apple Stuffing
Ingredients:
1 lb ground sausage
1 apple, diced
1 onion, diced
3 cups cubed bread
1 cup chicken broth
Salt, pepper, sage, and thyme

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a skillet, brown sausage with apple and onion. Combine with bread and broth, season, and transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.


Entrees

 

Maple-Glazed Ham with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients:
1 bone-in ham (about 6-8 lbs)
1 cup pure maple syrup
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
Cloves for studding (optional)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern and, if desired, stud each cross with a clove. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, rosemary, and thyme. Brush half of the glaze over the ham. Roast for 2-2.5 hours, brushing with the remaining glaze every 30 minutes, until caramelized. Let rest before slicing.


Roast Turkey with Garlic Herb Butter

Ingredients:
1 whole turkey, thawed
½ cup butter, softened
4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
2 tbsp dried sage
5 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix butter, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently separate turkey skin from meat and spread butter under the skin. Roast according to package directions, basting occasionally.


Desserts


Classic Pumpkin Pie with Maple Whipped Cream

Ingredients:
1 pie crust
1 can pumpkin puree
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Pour into pie crust and bake for 50-60 minutes. Whip cream with maple syrup and serve with pie.

Southern Pecan Pie

Ingredients:
1 pie crust
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups pecans

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine corn syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in pecans and pour into pie crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes.

Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble

Ingredients:
4 apples, peeled and sliced
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

For the topping:
½ cup flour
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, cubed

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon, place in a baking dish. Combine topping ingredients until crumbly and sprinkle over apples. Bake for 35-40 minutes.


End your Thanksgiving feast with a warm drink in one of our Toasty Mugs. From seasonal mugs to fall-inspired coffee blends, Toasty Mugs brings warmth to every meal and adds that extra touch of coziness to your holiday. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation after the feast, and enjoy a sip of coffee or tea with us.

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