28 Traditional Farmhouse Thanksgiving Recipes
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. That’s what I like to think when it comes to Thanksgiving recipes. Nothing out of the ordinary and just straight-up traditional recipes – which is what I think a Thanksgiving spread should be.
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Herbed Stuffing
Use homemade sourdough recipe for the ultimate farmhouse feel. You need a classic stuffing recipe on the table, and this one is my favorite.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Yep, this is “the one with the marshmallows”. The kids beg for it, and everyone loves it. It’s the one dish that changes the mind of anyone who says they don’t like sweet potatoes.
Old-Fashioned Yeast Rolls
These are worth making from scratch. I love to serve them in a basket with a decorative towel to keep them warm.
Scalloped Corn with Cracker Topping
This dish will be gone in minutes, I promise. It’s always a hit with the kids. Don’t skip out on the cracker topping – it’s the best part.
Roasted Turkey
I love this recipe because it’s about as classic as it gets by using loads of butter and fresh herbs. Basic, but flavorful, and lets the sides shine.
Pan Gravy
The last step before everyone sits down to eat. A pan gravy is non-negotiable at our Thanksgiving table.
Green Bean Casserole
No shortcuts here. This casserole doesn’t use canned cream of mushroom soup, but I promise, it’s not that hard and totally worth it.
Mashed Potatoes
You can make these mashed potatoes ahead of time and keep them warm in a slow cooker, giving you more time to finalize a few other last-minute dishes.
Cranberry Sauce
This is something you can make way ahead of time, like months in advance. It brings some color to the table, and your guests will be pretty impressed you made it yourself.
Whole Wheat Rolls
This recipe uses a bread machine, so your hands are free to do something else.
Pie Crust
A Thanksgiving staple. Make this crust ahead of time in discs and keep them in the freezer. It will save you a ton of time when you’re busy prepping everything else. It’s the perfect base for apple or pumpkin pie.
Apple Pie Filling
Another item that you can make months ahead of time. There’s really nothing easier than pouring this into a pre-made pie crust and calling it a day.
Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls
The ultimate savory roll. If you want to step up your roll game a little bit, try these out. They’re great for mini sandwiches with leftovers, too.
Skillet Green Beans
Use this recipe if you’re low on oven space. You can make it right on the stovetop.
No-Knead Dinner Rolls
For when you don’t have time to fuss with rolls but still want something homemade, use this recipe. One bowl, a few minutes, and a long rise time is all you need.
Cornbread Dressing
I’m going to go ahead and say you add this to your menu and not substitute it for traditional stuffing. It has a much different flavor than traditional stuffing.
Biscuits
This recipe just has four ingredients. Perfect for soaking up leftover gravy off your plate.
Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Sometimes one bird just doesn’t cut it, and I don’t have the oven space for another. So I break out this recipe to make extra turkey in a slow cooker.
Pumpkin Pie
No frills, just straight-up classic pumpkin pie, as it should be.
Sage Sausage Stuffing
Add this to your menu if you want a heartier stuffing.
Sweet Potato Pie
If you skip the sweet potato casserole at dinner, add this for dessert instead. It’s a great make-ahead recipe and still sneaks in sweet potatoes (which I think belong on every Thanksgiving table in some capacity).
Oyster Stuffing
Don’t knock it until you try it! If you want a truly traditional side that will spark up a conversation, add this to the list.
Apple Crumble Pie
This pie is a bit easier to make than the regular lattice pie. The crumble topping is super simple (and everyone’s favorite part).
Sweet Potato Casserole
Make this the night ahead of time and store it in the fridge. No marshmallows here, but instead a crunchy and sweet topping made with nuts and brown sugar.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Everyone says they hate Brussels sprouts until they try this recipe. Who can hate them when there’s bacon involved? This recipe adds one more green vegetable to the table, really balancing it out.
Pecan Pie Cobbler
Skip the pecan pie and try this cobbler that’s baked in a casserole dish instead. It saves you time and is just as tasty.
Cranberry Fluff
The make-ahead dish from the 70s that every Thanksgiving table needs. The older crowd will love you for this.
Chocolate Meringue Pie
Someone is bound to ask for a chocolate pie. It’s a recipe you might only make once a year, but it definitely keeps the chocolate lovers happy in the family.
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