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My 2024 Thanksgiving menu — a mix of classics and new twists. This year’s menu is is the perfect mix of family classics and tons of delicious flavor combinations.

I’m sharing a great mix of easy appetizers, a few simple Thanksgiving drink options, and the best Thanksgiving desserts.

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The countdown to Thanksgiving is on! Every year on November 1, I start our annual Thanksgiving week. We publish a brand new, thoroughly-tested Thanksgiving recipe every day for a week (or more).

Because of this annual tradition, I’ve amassed many Thanksgiving recipes here on WMM. We’ve got a mix of Thanksgiving appetizers, festive Thanksgiving drinks, main dishes for Thanksgiving, the best Thanksgiving side dishes, and delicious Thanksgiving desserts.

Thanksgiving Menu

Here is my ideal Thanksgiving menu for 2024, covering everything from Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad, casseroles, dessert and more! Don’t forget a fun cocktail and easy appetizer.

More Thanksgiving Ideas!

If you need more inspiration for the best Thanksgiving menu, use this list to send to family and friends in the group chat to pick out who is making what! You can download our Thanksgiving menu planning checklist to share ideas and easily add the recipe ingredients to your instacart.

Thanksgiving Breakfast

If you have family in town, offer up a cozy breakfast to watch the parade and hang out. If it’s just you in the early hours, don’t forget to nourish yourself with a festive or healthy breakfast and an iced pumpkin spice latte.

  1. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
  2. Savory Bread Pudding with Mushrooms and Gruyere
  3. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
  4. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
  5. Cottage Cheese Pancakes
  6. Grated Egg Avocado Toast (do a bar with toppings)
pumpkin cinnamon rolls in a pan with cream cheese frosting

Appetizers

I love a good appetizer before the main meal. Here are my absolute favorite Thanksgiving appetizers!

  1. Cranberry Whipped Feta
  2. Whipped Goat Cheese
  3. Baked Brie with Fig Jam
  4. Caprese Dip
  5. Sweet Potato Bites
  6. Bacon Wrapped Dates
baked sweet potato bites topped with goat cheese, pomegranates, pecans and honey

Thanksgiving Drinks

The best drinks to serve on Thanksgiving are the ones you can make in advance and can easily double for a large crowd. Consider making a cocktail for the main course and a fun post-dinner drink.

  1. Thanksgiving Sangria 
  2. White Wine Apple Cider Sangria
  3. Maple Bourbon Smash
  4. Creamy Espresso Martini
  5. Pumpkin Spice White Russian
  6. Cranberry Moscow Mule
creamy pumpkin spice white russian in a ball glass with a cinnamon sugar rim and garnished with cinnamon sticks

Thanksgiving Menu Main Course

Thanksgiving is known for the classic Turkey. We have a foolproof recipe that we use every year. Include a vegetarian option for vegetarian eaters or make air fryer turkey breast for a smaller crowd.

  1. Herb Butter Cheesecloth Turkey
  2. Air Fryer Turkey Breast
  3. Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
  4. Garlic Herb Prime Rib
  5. Butternut Squash Lasagna
  6. Make-Ahead Gluten-Free Gravy (can also be made non-gluten-free)
roasted turkey legs and breasts on a serving tray with herbs

Potatoes, Stuffing, and Bread

  1. Boursin Mashed Potatoes
  2. Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  3. Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing
  4. Sourdough Stuffing
  5. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
  6. Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls
  7. Classic Gluten-Free Stuffing
gluten free cornbread stuffing in a casserole dish with a wooden serving spoon.

Thanksgiving Salads

  1. Pumpkin Feta Salad
  2. Delicata Squash Salad
  3. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
  4. Sweet Potato Kale Salad
  5. Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Apple Salad
  6. Kale Apple Salad
sweet potato kale salad drizzled with dressing in a salad bowl.

Casseroles

  1. Sweet Potato Streusel Casserole
  2. Acorn Squash Casserole
  3. Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
  4. Gluten-Free Diary-Free Green Been Casserole
  5. Cauliflower Gratin
  6. Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
acorn squash casserole with part scooped out

Vegetables

  1. Brown Sugar Baked Carrots
  2. Roasted Root Vegetables
  3. Rainbow Roasted Carrots
  4. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
  5. Roasted Delicata Squash
  6. Healthy Cranberry Sauce
golden brown delicata squash with sage and ricotta

Desserts

I like to include a variation of pies, cookies, and other bars or treats to accommodate everyone’s dessert preferences. We have a large amount of guests at our Thanksgiving, so we make a lot of desserts. Make all of these or choose from the list.

  1. Dairy-Free Chocolate Pie
  2. Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie
  3. Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
  4. Pumpkin Pie Bars with Gingersnap Crust
  5. Pecan Pie Cobbler
  6. Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
a bites taken out of a piece of dairy free chocolate pie

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