Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year or were asked to bring a dish, we’ve got you covered with some of our top Thanksgiving recipes. Or, if you prefer someone else do all the cooking, we’ve gathered a list of places offering purchased meals.
TURKEY
With 2,900 5-star reviews, this is one of the top, no-fuss turkey recipes that packs both flavor and juiciness.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 12–20 pound turkey
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 1 apple (your favorite), quartered
- 0.75 ounce container fresh rosemary
- 0.75 ounce container fresh thyme
- 0.75 ounce container fresh sage
INGREDIENTS FOR THE HERB BUTTER
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly chopped herbs
MASHED POTATOES
With nearly 2,000 reviews and a 4.9-star rating, this ultimate mashed potato recipe boasts tons of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed, cold
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Chive, finely chopped, for garnish
Mashed Potatoes Cooking Instructions
STUFFING
This 5-star stuffing recipe has more than 3,000 reviews. With golden, crunchy edges and a soft inside, it’s full of flavor that will go perfectly with your turkey.
INGREDIENTS
- 18–24 ounces bread cubes
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups diced sweet onion
- 2 cups diced celery
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 large eggs
- Mixture of fresh herbs for sprinkling on top
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
With nearly 4,000 ratings and an average of 4.8 stars, this baked sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping will have you coming back for seconds.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pecan Topping
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Sweet Potato Casserole Cooking Instructions
MAC AND CHEESE
Almost 2,000 voters give this recipe 4.8 stars, due to its combination of cheese and creamy deliciousness.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound dried elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 2-1/2 cups half and half
- 4 cups shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Mac and Cheese Cooking Instructions
PUMPKIN PIE
It’s not Thanksgiving without a pumpkin pie for dessert, and this 5-star recipe is sure to be a hit.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 9-inch homemade pie crust or deep-dish frozen pie crust shell (thawed)
- 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-1/4 cups evaporated milk
Pumpkin Pie Cooking Instructions
WHERE TO ORDER A THANKSGIVING MEAL
If you don’t know how to cook, don't have time to cook, or simply want to purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner, here are a few places you can call:
Bob Evans offers a Thanksgiving Farmhouse Feast, which serves four people and includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet corn, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, rolls, and pumpkin pie.
Cracker Barrel has a Heat n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal that feeds up to 10 people and comes with turkey, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, your choice of sides, sweet rolls, a pumpkin pie, and a pecan pie.
Harry & David makes a Gourmet Turkey Feast kit that arrives frozen and must thaw before reheating, but includes a roasted turkey, one appetizer assortment, two sides, one garnish, and one dessert.
Omaha Steaks has a meal you can order with a pre-brined turkey rubbed with brown sugar and honey, three sides, a dessert, and a free bonus item (turkey or ham).
Boston Market typically has a holiday package that feeds up to 12 people. Past offerings included a roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, and dinner rolls.
