67 Recipes for Thanksgiving and the Day After (2024)

by Rachelon Nov 20, 2013 (updated Feb 5, 2024) 26 comments

A collection of recipes that includes ideas for Thanksgiving dinner, turkey leftovers and easy recipes for the day after!

67 Recipes for Thanksgiving and the Day After (1)

I’m gearing up for the big day (aka the biggest food holiday of the year… Thanksgiving!) and sure hope you are too! But in case you’re still looking for a few new ideas to try, I’ve got you covered with plenty of possibilities! These are some of my personal favorites that I’d definitely recommend trying, whether for Thanksgiving or any day of the year!

I’ve also added a bunch of fun options to use up leftover turkey… don’t be fooled by some of the names, just swap out chicken for turkey for a new and tasty idea! Don’t just make soup and sandwiches this year, try something different!

And whatever your plans are for the day after… black Friday shopping, hanging out, setting up Christmas decorations or taking a nice long nap, I want you to take some time off from the kitchen but still have an enjoyable meal. So, I’ve added a list of easy and totally delicious slow cooker recipes to add to your list. Just imagine throwing in all of the ingredients, heading out to do a days worth of shopping and coming home to a hot meal! It doesn’t get much better.

67 Recipes for Thanksgiving and the Day After (2)

Appetizers and Sides:
Slow cooker mashed potatoes
Cornbread and sausage stuffing
Homemade bread stuffing
Slow cooker cinnamon applesauce
Potatoes au gratin
Parmesan scalloped potato stacks
Creamy garlic mashed potatoes
Potato and leek soup
Havarti mac n cheese
Sausage and red pepper stuffed mushrooms
Spicy stuffed mushrooms
Buffalo chicken deviled eggs

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Bread:
Amish potato rolls
Garlic and herb dinner rolls
Cornbread muffins
Cheese and herb monkey bread
Garlic knots
Clover rolls
Buttermilk cornbread
Cheddar and bacon puff pastry sticks
Garlic monkey bread
Spicy Italian focaccia

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Pies and Crisps:
Apple crisp for a crowd
Apple snickerdoodle cobbler
Deep dish apple pie
Apple cranberry crumb pie
Apple slab pie
German apple pie
Apple crisp
Apple crumb pie
Apple pie squares
Apple cranberry squares
Jamaican spiced pumpkin pie

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Cheesecakes:
Maple pumpkin mini cheesecakes with brown sugar maple whipped cream
Eggnog cranberry swirl cheesecake bars
Mini apple pie cheesecakes with brown sugar whipped cream
Mini pumpkin cheesecakes with gingersnap crust
Pumpkin cheesecake
Apple pecan cheesecake

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Cookies:
Perfect soft batch pumpkin chocolate chip cookies *egg free
Soft batch frosted pumpkin cookies *egg free
Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies
Pumpkin spice cookies
Cranberry-orange pinwheels
Pumpkin oatmeal cookies
Pecan pie cookies
Jumbo dark chocolate chunk cranberry oatmeal cookies
Cranberry swirl cookies

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Leftovers and the Day After:
Turkey enchiladas
Turkey and potato soup
Broccoli and chicken alfredo garlic bread pizza
Cajun chicken pizza
Bacon and barbecue chicken pizza
Buffalo chicken lasagna rolls
Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup
Slow cooker white chicken chili
Slow cooker two bean buffalo chicken chili
Slow cooker Mexican chicken chili
Slow cooker sausage and poblano chili
Slow cooker New England clam chowder
Slow cooker Italian wedding soup
Slow cooker meatball minestrone soup
Slow cooker two bean spicy chili
Spinach and mushroom lasagna rolls
Classic lasagna

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by Rachel on Nov 20, 2013 (updated Feb 5, 2024)

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26 comments on “67 Recipes for Thanksgiving and the Day After”

    • Rachel

      Thanks Marie!

  1. Amy @ The Nifty Foodie Reply

    Love this round-up! Now I want a large piece of slab pie. :-)

    • Rachel

      Me too! I should’ve planned ahead ;)

  2. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough Reply

    This list is making me 10,000 times hungrier for Thanksgiving, which I didn’t even think was possible. So much yumminess!

    • Rachel

      Thanks so much Stephanie!

  3. Erica @ In and Around Town Reply

    I have my day of menu set, but I love the links for the day-after recipes. New ways to use the massive quantities of you Thanksgiving food is always a good thing!

    • Rachel

      So glad it’ll be helpful for you! :)

  4. Great round up! My goodness. I want everything on here :)

    • Rachel

      Thanks so much Kaitlin! :)

  5. Julie @ Table for Two Reply

    love this roundup!!! can we make all of it this weekend? haha just kidding. EEEK TOMORROW!!

    • Rachel

      Haha I don’t think we’d be able to walk if we did. And eek back atcha!

  6. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking Reply

    LOVE all of these recipes, Rachel! Such mouthwatering picks!

    • Rachel

      Thanks so much Georgia!

  7. Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama Reply

    So many great recipes!

    • Rachel

      Thanks Carrie!

  8. Tracey Reply

    Ok, so you know I’m going to show up at your house next Friday for some tasty leftovers, right? Right? :) Thanksgiving leftovers are the best!

    • Rachel

      hahaha ;) and yes, leftovers are totally the best

  9. Carla @ Carlas Confections Reply

    That first pie looks ahhhmazing! I need to figure out how to have all 67 of these this year ;)

    • Rachel

      That would be one delicious Thanksgiving! ;)

  10. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen Reply

    Aaaaaaand now I want to eat.

  11. steph@stephsbitebybite Reply

    This is making me so antsy for Turkey day and Black Friday!

  12. Angie Reply

    What a great round-up of recipes!

    • Rachel

      Thanks Angie!

  13. Alecia M. Reply

    Where do I find a pan for the mini cheesecakes? Is it one pan or several?
    Thanks…

    • Rachel

      Within most, if not all, of the mini cheesecake recipes there is a link to the pan I used. It is one pan with removable bottoms specifically designed for mini desserts such as this.

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67 Recipes for Thanksgiving and the Day After (2024)

FAQs

What are the 10 traditional Thanksgiving foods? ›

Our Top 10 Easy Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes w/ Recipes
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: Up to 4 people. ...
  • Stuffing. ...
  • Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Baked Corn. ...
  • Mac and cheese. ...
  • Peas & Water Chestnuts. ...
  • Fresh Rolls.
Oct 28, 2021

What to do the day after Thanksgiving? ›

Here are some ideas:
  • Host a game night. Ask guests to bring their favorite board game. ...
  • Head outdoors. Divide your guests into teams and have fun playing a friendly game of touch football. ...
  • Create a family scrapbook. ...
  • Write thankful letters. ...
  • Decorate for the holidays. ...
  • Volunteer together. ...
  • Organize a talent show.

What are the top 20 Thanksgiving foods in America? ›

Top 20 Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Apple Stuffing.
  • Homemade Buttermilk Cornbread.
  • Asparagus Bake.
  • Creamy Green Bean Casserole.
  • Cranberry Sauce.
  • Creamy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
  • Turkey Gravy.
  • Apple Pie.

What were 3 foods that were eaten during Thanksgiving? ›

The first Thanksgiving banquet consisted of foods like venison, bean stew and hard biscuits. And while corn and pumpkin had their place on the table, they hardly resembled the cornbread stuffing and pumpkin pie we feast on today.

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

What should I eat for dinner the day after Thanksgiving? ›

Easy Dinners to Cook When Thanksgiving Leaves You Exhausted
  • One Pot Thai-Style Rice Noodles. ...
  • Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions. ...
  • Chicken Tacos. ...
  • Zucchini Alfredo. ...
  • Maple Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Cauliflower Fried "Rice" ...
  • Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken. ...
  • Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas.
Nov 6, 2019

What is the black day after Thanksgiving? ›

According to Britannica and numerous other outlets, the term 'Black Friday' was first associated with the day after Thanksgiving in the 1960s in Philadelphia. Police used the term to describe the scene as large numbers of suburban tourists came into the city to begin their holiday shopping.

What to make for dinner after Thanksgiving? ›

11 Light Meals to Help You Reset After Thanksgiving
  • Cauliflower Fried Rice. ...
  • Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup. ...
  • Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta) ...
  • Thai-Inspired Chicken & Rice Noodle Soup. ...
  • Turkey Meatloaf. ...
  • Tuna Poke Bowls. ...
  • Thai-Style Minced Chicken Lettuce Cups. ...
  • Chicken Curry.

What is the unhealthiest Thanksgiving food? ›

Worst: Sausage Stuffing

It's often made with fatty processed meat, butter or margarine, and refined bread or rice. It's a high-calorie food that packs a load of fat, carbs, and nitrates, which are cancer-causing. If you add dried cranberries, there's a good chance they're sweetened and add sugar to your stuffing.

What is the unhealthiest food at Thanksgiving? ›

14 Unhealthiest Thanksgiving Sides To Avoid This Year
  • Potatoes au gratin. ...
  • Macaroni and cheese. ...
  • Canned cranberry sauce. ...
  • Candied yams. sasazawa/Shutterstock. ...
  • Sausage stuffing. Alivemindphotography/Getty Images. ...
  • Turkey Gravy. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock. ...
  • Cornbread. Bhofack2/Getty Images. ...
  • Pecan Pie. Nicolasmccomber/Getty Images.
Nov 6, 2023

What do Californians eat for Thanksgiving? ›

7 Signs You're Having a California Thanksgiving
  • GRILLED TURKEY IS THE CENTERPIECE. ...
  • SOURDOUGH SNEAKS IN SOMEWHERE. ...
  • VEGETABLE SIDES AREN'T GLOPPED IN MAYO. ...
  • GARLIC BREAD IS THE CARB OF CHOICE. ...
  • BRUSSELS SPROUTS PREVAIL OVER GREEN BEANS. ...
  • MAYBE YOU'LL SEE PECAN PIE, MAYBE YOU WON'T. ...
  • PINOT NOIR NEVER STOPS FLOWIN'.
Nov 18, 2015

Which food was not served at Thanksgiving? ›

For one thing, macaroni and cheese is definitely not a traditional Thanksgiving food, nor did the Pilgrims and Wampanoag have oven-safe dishes for baking green-bean casseroles. Or marshmallows.

What food was missing from the first Thanksgiving? ›

It is also worth noting what was not present at the first Thanksgiving feast. There were no cloudlike heaps of mashed potatoes, since white potatoes had not yet crossed over from South America. There was no gravy either, since the colonists didn't yet have mills to produce flour.

Which president refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday? ›

While Thanksgiving technically isn't a religious holiday, the “giving thanks” part of it struck Jefferson as being far too religious for his tastes. As our nation's third president, he stirred controversy by refusing to recognize Thanksgiving.

What is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner menu? ›

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing (or “dressing”), and some kind of pie for dessert, typically pumpkin, apple, or pecan. Common sides are green bean casserole, scalloped corn, and roasted sweet potatoes.

What are the basic Thanksgiving dinner foods? ›

IF you mean a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner: roast turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, string beans, rolls, cranberry sauce; mushroom dish, maybe a salad or 2, maybe wild rice; pumpkin pie and/or apple pie.

What is the basic list for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Thanksgiving Menu
  • Turkey. Gravy. Stuffing.
  • Green bean casserole.
  • Salad.
  • Mashed potatoes.
  • Sweet potatoes.
  • Rolls and other breads.
  • Pumpkin pie.
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