Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes

By Mary Susan

If you have waited until the last minute to make your Thanksgiving cooking list, have no fear. This Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup will save any procrastinator.

I don’t know about you, but November always flies by! I tend to find myself always freaking out just a little bit the weekend before Thanksgiving. Usually I haven’t finalized my menu or even started to order groceries. I’m not even a procrastinator, so it’s really out of character for me. So I rounded up some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes and thought I would share. While I may not make all of these recipes in one year, it’s a great list to draw from, especially if you are wanting to try out a few new Thanksgiving recipes this year.

Thanksgiving Appetizers

We usually have our Thanksgiving feast a couple hours before a typical dinner. To prevent people from being in the kitchen and wanting to eat before hand, I love to have a charcuterie board ready. The charcuterie board is always a hit. Here are some of my favorite additions to make it a little extra special.

Thanksgiving Bread

In my humble opinion, it’s not a Thanksgiving dinner without a good roll. Forget the store bought bread. You are extremely capable of making homemade rolls and your guests will love you for it.

Thanksgiving Sides

Sides are the key to a successful Thanksgiving. If for some reason your turkey is dry, the delicious sides will make up for it! These are just a few of my favorite side dish recipes.

Thanksgiving Desserts

You better same room for dessert! There is almost always a “pie table” no matter where you are eating for Thanksgiving. I love to add a few non pie desserts as well so everyone is happy.

Recipes

Recipes in this roundup

Thanksgiving Appetizers

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

This cranberry cream cheese dip is the most delightful holiday dip. It's easy to put together and makes a great addition to any appetizers or charcuterie boards.

Appetizers & SnacksCranberry Cream Cheese DipNo ratings yetGet the recipe

Baked Brie with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans

The best charcuterie boards have an assortment of cheeses. This baked brie with cranberries and toasted pecans will not only wow all of your guests with its impressive look on your board, but they will be dying over the taste.

Appetizers & SnacksBaked Brie with Cranberries and Toasted Pecans5.0 (2)Get the recipe

Cranberry Avocado Salsa

The best cranberry avocado dip you'll every have. This recipe will have you freezing all of your cranberries for easy access all year long.

Appetizers & SnacksCranberry Avocado Salsa4.5 (2)Get the recipe

Thanksgiving Bread

Buttery Lion House Rolls

close up of buttery lion house dinner rolls

These light and buttery rolls are the perfect addition to any Sunday dinner, soup, and a definite must for Thanksgiving.

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Honey Yeast Rolls

These honey yeast rolls are so good they are called the donut rolls in our house. You can't go wrong with these light, fluffy, and slightly sweet dinner rolls.

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Thanksgiving Sides

Pineapple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

This Pineapple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing recipe is the only stuffing recipe you will every need. It has everything from sausage to cornbread and everything in between.

DinnerPineapple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing5.0 (1)Get the recipe

Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This roasted cauliflower is dressed up with the creamiest red pepper sauce. It's the perfect veggie for any dinner.

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Candied Coconut Sweet Potatoes

These candied coconut sweet potatoes will be the star of your Thanksgiving table! Creamy sweet potatoes with a caramelized coconut topping. To. Die. For.

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Thanksgiving Desserts

The Best Pecan Pie

This old fashioned pecan pie is hands down the best pecan pie you'll ever had. This recipe is handed down to me from my grandmother and easy enough for any one to make.

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Pumpkin Pie Cake Bars

pumpkin pie cake with three pieces cut and topped with whipped cream

Whether you love or hate pie, you will be a fan of this Pumpkin Pie Cake. The filling is reminiscent of pumpkin pie, but the cake crust will have you swooning over these in no time.

CakePumpkin Pie Cake4.7 (44)Get the recipe