Our Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

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

 Turkey Cooking Instructions
  

  

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

Stuffing Cooking Instructions  

 

   

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.