Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes - Flavor Mosaic (2024)

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More Popular Thanksgiving Recipes

In addition to my Thanksgiving Recipe Collection on FlavorMosaic.com, last year I published this article with the most popular Thanksgiving recipes, all in one place.

This year, I have updated it to include even more popular Thanksgiving recipes from the past year. The popularity is based on the number of views from readers on my sites, as well as other Thanksgiving recipes selected by several other food blogger from their websites since last Thanksgiving.

In addition, we have included some low carb options so people don’t have to completely blow their diets during Thanksgiving.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy checking out these amazing Thanksgiving Appetizers, Salads and Soups, Main Dishes, Sides, and Thanksgiving desserts! Which ones are your favorite Thanksgiving recipes?

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes

Balsamic Jalapeno Pomegranate Brie Cheese– A gourmet appetizer that can be ready in 5 minutes and only has 5 ingredients –brie, pecans,pomegranate seeds, jalapenos, and a balsamic glaze.

Easy VegetarianStuffed Mushrooms– by Renee’s Kitchen Aventures – A great healthy appetizer or side dish for any occasion,with mushrooms, spinach, onion, sweet red pepper, zesty seasonings, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumb.

Bolognese Ground Beef Stuffed Mushrooms – by Cupcakes And Kale Chips – An easy gluten-free party appetizer packed with all the flavors of your favorite Italian meat sauce in one bite-sized package.

Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce– These meatballs are tender juicy and flavorful and super easy to make for a holiday party!

Instant Pot Southern Deviled Eggs– These Instant Pot Southern Deviled Eggs make a delicious Thanksgiving appetizer or finger food and are super easy to make because they start with Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs!

Mom’s Italian Style Deviled Eggs– by Grumpy’s Honeybunch –These deviled eggs have fresh garlic and cayenne pepper,giving them a tangy, addicting bite.

Easy Smoked Salmon Dip– by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures – Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and salty, smoked salmon, it can be put together in minutes, and will wow your guests.

Toasted Spinach Pesto Ravioli – Crescent dough ravioli, stuffed with a spinach and pesto cream cheese filling, is then covered with panko breadcrumbs and baked for a creamy andcrunchy appetizer.

Savory Italian Tigernut Flour Crackers – by Strength & Sunshine – Easy homemade, oven baked, and gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free! They are perfect for a fancy appetizer platter!

Thanksgiving Salads and Soups

Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad – One of my most popular recipes, this beautiful salad explodes with flavor from green apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and gorgonzola cheese!

Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Dressing – by Life Tastes Good –Shredded Brussels sprouts are tossed with a deliciously savory bacon dressing for a simple salad everyone will love!

Cranberry Salad – This prettyCranberry FluffCranberry Salad, made with fresh cranberries, makes a sweet and delicious cranberry salad, side dish, or dessert for a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday dinner.

Greek Style Zucchini Ribbon Salad – by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures – A quick and easy zucchini salad with a zesty lemon dressing! Low Carb!

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup – by Life Tastes Good – This soup is an easy, hearty, and filling Butternut Squash Soup.

Thanksgiving Main Dishes

Roast Turkey With Apple Cider BrineOur family’s recipe for a moist, juicy, and golden roast turkey for ourThanksgivingorholidaytable. The secret is the Apple Cider Brine and lots of butter.

Honey Baked Ham – by Life Tastes Good – A classic holiday centerpiece is stunning with a sweet, crispy crust atop the juicy, spiral sliced ham.

Crock Pot Chuck Roast –or PotRoast or Beef Roastrecipe, with roasted potatoes, carrots, and onions, is so juicy, tender and flavorful, no one would ever believe how easy it is to make dinner in the slow cooker!

Crock Pot Roast Chickenmakes a wonderful tender, juicy rotisserie seasonedwhole roast chicken main dish, Sunday supper, or holiday dinner cookedin a slow cooker.

Orange Pomegranate Rosemary Pork Roast – Afabulously delicious and easy dinner for a holiday – or any day – to share with family and friends

Thanksgiving Side Recipes

Vegetables and Fruit

Homemade Green Bean Casserole – A traditional green bean casserole that is made from scratch with fresh green beans and a homemade mushroom sauce and topped with french fried onions.

Creole Green Beans – These green beans are savory and spicy and delicious with bacon, onions, tomatoes, chilies, and cajun seasoning. Bonus, they are low carb.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic – Roasting the brusselssprouts with Bacon, onion, and a Balsamic Glaze adds incredible nutty, smoky flavor!

Honey Glazed Carrots – These sweet Honey Glazed Carrots make a perfect side dish to any meal.

Southern Collard Greens – by Grandbaby Cakes – These authentic Southern Collard Greens are braised in a savory meat flavored and perfectly spiced pot liquor resulting in an amazing tender silky texture.

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce – Ahomemade cranberry sauce with only 5 ingredients and requires only 2 minutes of pressure cooking!

Potatoes

Bacon Onion Horseradish Mashed Potatoes– Creamy, tangy, and buttery mashed potatoes.

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes – Similar to Potatoes Au Gratin, they are drenched in a creamy, cheesy, garlicky cream sauce and then covered in more cheese! They make a perfect comfort food side dish for all your holiday dinners!

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows – Rock the Thanksgiving table with these mashed, spiced sweet potatoes.

Stuffing And More Side Dishes

Easy Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing) – A deliciously moist and perfectly seasoned cornbread dressing or stuffing.

Corn Casserole with Sausage–takes the Jiffy Corn Casserole and gives it a Tex-Mex or Mexican twist to create a Mexican Corn Casserole with sausage.

Apple Cranberry Sauce – by Renee’s Kitchen Adventure –The tartness of cranberries plays with off sweetness of apples with a touch of citrus.

Thanksgiving Desserts

Pumpkin Praline Bread Pudding – This easy, sweet, rich pumpkin dessert is easy to make and a huge crowd pleaser. It is the most popular recipe on my blog.

Pumpkin Fluff – An easy, no-bake pumpkin dessert dip, made with only five ingredients, and is perfect to serve for a Fall party or Thanksgiving dinner.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie – This includes onlythe bestpart of the pumpkin pie, the pumpkin pie filling, and is so delicious that you won’t miss the crust. Low Carb and Gluten Free.

German Chocolate Pecan Pie –combines German Chocolate Cake and Pecan Pie into one fabulously delicious holiday dessert!

PumpkinPie Pudding – by Grumpy’s Honeybunch –A sweet, creamy, and lighted up pumpkin dessert option.

Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight – by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures –an easy, no-bake dessertCrushed Cinnamon flavored Oreos layered with a cheesecake filling and an apple cinnamon pudding filling, then topped whipped topping and crushed Oreo cookies!

The Best Pecan Pie Bars–An easy recipe with a shortbread crust and ooey gooey Pecan Pie goodness in every bite!

Grain Free Amaretto Cookies – by Strength & Sunshine – The classic Italian cookie is now a healthy gluten-free, vegan, and paleo recipe that makes a perfect addition to your dessert tray!

Be sure to check out these easy, tried and true classic Thanksgiving recipes for your holiday dinner! You and your family will be happy and full!

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What are the top 3 Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What is the most popular Thanksgiving food poll? ›

Across the board, eighty-three percent of respondents said the turkey was the best dishes on the table. Some other national favorites include mashed potatoes (78 percent), stuffing or dressing (77 percent), and bread and rolls (74 percent).

What dessert is the most popular at Thanksgiving? ›

In general, pie reigns supreme as a Thanksgiving dessert. While some families have their nice selections of pie servings, tradition says apple, pumpkin pie, and a southern pecan pie are the go-tos, typically made with a buttery pastry pie crust.

What are 5 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›

Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer. The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie.

What are 4 commonly consumed foods at Thanksgiving other than turkey? ›

Six turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving:
  • Beef. Instead of spending all the time it takes to prep and cook a turkey, use the time to make your favorite special-occasion beef dish instead. ...
  • Mac & Cheese. ...
  • Pot Pie or Shepherd's Pie. ...
  • Lasagna. ...
  • Pork Tenderloin. ...
  • Vegan Turkey Substitute.

What is the least popular Thanksgiving food? ›

The Least Popular Thanksgiving Foods, Ranked
  • Sweet Potatoes or Yams — 25.12%
  • Stuffing/Dressing. — 22.33%
  • Pumpkin Pie. — 21.44%
  • Carrots. — 16.95%
  • Mashed Potatoes. — 15.45%
  • Corn. — 14.36%
  • Macaroni and Cheese. — 14.36%
  • Apple Pie. — 12.86%

What is the main meal for most Americans on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point that Thanksgiving is sometimes colloquially called "Turkey Day." Alexander Hamilton proclaimed that "no citizen of the United States should refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day", and Benjamin Franklin had high regard for the wild turkey as an ...

What is America's most popular Thanksgiving side dish? ›

The Top 5 most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in the U.S., according to the “State of the Sides Report 2023,” are:
  • Mashed potatoes (up from 2nd place in 2022)
  • Stuffing / dressing (down from 1st place in 2022)
  • Mac & cheese (up from 5th place in 2022)
  • Yams / Sweet potatoes (down from 3rd place in 2022)
Nov 21, 2023

What are the least favorite Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Among the many side dishes enjoyed by Americans during Thanksgiving, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, roasted vegetables, sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole made the list of least-liked side dishes.

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