Here’s my collection of the best Southern Thanksgiving recipes to ensure all your holiday guests leave raving about your menu for years to come!
Every year I receive so many requests from people asking what I’m planning for my Thanksgiving menu. This year I decided to lay it all out for you… the Ultimate Southern Thanksgiving Menu – with recipes! This isn’t just a random list… no way!
These are the exact dishes and recipes I will be using at my very own Thanksgiving celebration. I cover it all from the centerpiece turkey to irresistible desserts and all those delicious sides. This year, create a memorable and delectable holiday spread with my handpicked selection of Thanksgiving recipes.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu & Recipes
Enjoy this list of my Ultimate Southern Thanksgiving Menu & Recipes. This is the actual menu I will be using for Thanksgiving, and I absolutely can't wait. From that centerpiece turkey to irresistible desserts and all those delicious sides... I got you covered! Copy my Thanksgiving menu plan and enjoy a delicious meal with those you love the most this Thanksgiving holiday!
Juiciest Spatchcocked Turkey
Juiciest Spatchcocked Turkey truly is the juiciest turkey recipe with the best crispy skin and tender meat. This recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving turkey!
Quick and Easy Turkey Gravy
What is turkey or dressing without gravy? This gravy recipe is super easy, quick and takes less than 10 minutes to make. But, there is no skimping on the flavor! My Easy Turkey Gravy is filled with delicious flavor that your guests will keep asking for more!
Southern Cornbread Dressing - A Family Favorite!
Do you prefer cornbread dressing or stuffing? Well, I’ll tell you one thing… you will always find cornbread dressing on our menu at Thanksgiving. It would be a crime not to have it around these parts. My Southern Cornbread Dressing is a staple side dish in the South during the holidays. This cornbread dressing recipe is delicious, filling, and super easy to make.
Ultimate Green Bean Casserole
Elevate your Thanksgiving table with this must-try recipe for the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole. I've taken the classic dish and made it even more mouthwatering by adding crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and a generous sprinkling of cheese. Your family and guests will savor every bite!
Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole
It may sound a little arrogant, but I assure you it’s just straight facts… This is the BEST sweet potato casserole you will ever try. With a delicious pecan praline topping and gooey marshmallows, this is almost indulgent enough to call it a dessert! Yum!
Sweet Corn Spoon Bread and a Great Big "Thanks!"
Looking for that perfect, quick, and easy Thanksgiving side? Look no further! My Sweet Corn Spoon Bread is a delightful addition to your holiday menu. With just a simple dump, stir, and bake, it's a family favorite. Some call it corn pudding, corn casserole, or even Jiffy Corn casserole, but in our kitchen, we just call it pure deliciousness!
Easy Cranberry Sauce
Some like turkey gravy on their turkey, while others prefer cranberry sauce. This is a delicious and super easy cranberry sauce you can whip up in only 10 minutes. The result is a thick, rich, amazingly-flavorful sauce perfect for your Thanksgiving meal!
Chocolate Chess Pie
Need a dessert everyone will love? Look no further than my Chocolate Chess Pie, a decadent and rich dessert that's a breeze to make. With everyday ingredients, this pie is bound to win over every guest at your table.
Your “Sunday Supper” writing touched me so deeply I don’t know if I can find the words. It was beautiful, heartfelt, and wise. I’m planning on reading it at my Thanksgiving table, and Christmas table – every year. It is frame worthy. Thank you Stacey for your truly wonderful, unforgettable and truthful words – they are a blessing.
Thank you so much for this, Deanne. Knowing those words might be read at your holiday table just about took my breath away and is truly the highest compliment I can imagine. When I sit down to write Sunday Supper, I always picture real families at real tables, passing dishes and sharing life together, so to think that something I wrote might have a small place in those moments with your people is an incredible gift. I am so grateful you shared this with me and I hope your table is always filled with good food, big laughs, and lots of love.
Thank you for sharing these great recipes with terrific instructions, but mostly Thank You for reminding us what this holiday is all about, even as it changes over the years.
The “table” does change as life changes—-
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Happy Thanksgiving, Lynn!
Stacey, your posts make me smile! I’ve lived up north since I got married, but your writing and recipes take me back to my southern roots. Mama is long gone, but her style of cooking goes on, with your help!
I’m so glad my recipes and posts bring back those special memories of your Southern roots and your mama’s cooking. What a beautiful way to keep her legacy alive in your kitchen! Thank you for sharing this with me—it truly means so much.
I make my SC southern cornbread with 5 ingredients: biscuits, cornbread, onions, sage and turkey Broth . My meal includes: Turkey, ham, jezebel sauce for the ham, cranberry sauce for Turkey, dressing, broccoli casserole, sweet potato casserole, cranberry gelatin , Mac and cheese, potato salad, deviled eggs, green beans, pecan pie bark, Chocolate pie and banana pudding. I have been making this complete meal by myself for 30 years and now have to make it gluten free. I love cooking, feeding people and sending people with leftovers and taking plates to the homeless.
That sounds amazing, Tanya!
I HAVE YOUR COOKBOOK GREAT RECIPES IM FROM THE NORTH AND IM GOING TO MAKE YOUR CORNBREAD DRESSING AND YOUR CHOC CHESS PIE FOR THANKSGIVING HERE IN THE NORTH WE USE BREAD IN OUR STUFFINGS AS WE CALL IT THANK YOU IM ALSO GOING TO DO THE TURKEY BY CUTTING IT OOPEN TO BAKE IT THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIPS !!! I WILL MAKE A PUMKIN ROLL TO
Sure hope you’ll enjoy it all, Marlene!
Make Corn Bread Dressing Took To Church Very Good Will Make For Thanksgiving
So glad you enjoyed it!
your pictures make me want to get started cooking now…your recipes are the best..love it all..have a great Thanksgiving
Thanks, Pat!
YUM, Y’ALL.!!
Thanks!!!
Your Thanksgiving menu sounds wonderful. I think it is a true Southern Feast. Born and raised in Georgia, that is what I think of when planning my Thanksgiving menu as well. I hope you enjoy cooking it as I do. Enjoy!🦃🍁🍂😊
I certainly do love it! Thanks, Julie!!
Chocolate Chess Pie is going to be on the list!
It’s soooo good!
I would like to have your pumpkin pie recipe
I don’t have a recipe on the blog for pumpkin pie as of yet.