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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    15 Game-Changing Thanksgiving Recipes for Your Best Feast Ever

    Published: Oct 29, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    If you’re on the lookout for Thanksgiving recipes that’ll shake things up this year, you’re in the right spot. I found some amazing ideas that bring fresh flavors and a fun twist to the classic dishes we all know and love. Whether you’re in the mood to add a little extra flair to your turkey or surprise everyone with an unexpected side, these recipes are bound to make the feast unforgettable. Ready to try something new this Thanksgiving?

    Sweet Potato Pudding

    Sweet potato pudding in a casserole dish next to serving spoons.
    Sweet Potato Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Baked Sweet Potato Pudding is a rich and flavorful Southern classic. Made with grated sweet potatoes for a delicious custard based side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Pudding

    Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes

    A spoon full of hashbrown casserole.
    Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    An old fashioned casserole with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy cornflake topping. Frozen hashbrowns make this cheesy hashbrown potatoes recipe a breeze to make.
    Get the Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes

    Fruit And Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Fruit And Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fruit and Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash is a perfect side dish for the fall. Bursting with apples and fall spices it’s a healthy addition to any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Fruit And Nut Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust

    Homemade apple crumble pie
    Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apple crumb pie is an easy make ahead dessert that everyone loves with a flaky crust filled with apples, topped with a walnut filled crumble.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Crumb Pie With Homemade Crust

    Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

    A casserole dish of baked stuffing with a serving spoon.
    Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    It’s not Thanksgiving without a good homemade stuffing recipe! This baked stuffing has Italian sausage and sourdough bread.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

    Cranberry Sauce For Thanksgiving

    A glass serving bowl with homemade cranberry sauce.
    Cranberry Sauce For Thanksgiving. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving is a slightly sweet but tart cranberry dish that changes up your traditional sauce perfectly.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Sauce For Thanksgiving

    Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

    Sour cream rolls in a basket
    Sour Cream Yeast Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sour Cream Yeast rolls formed into elegant knots are one of the BEST dinner roll recipes. Easy to make, they’re sure to impress.
    Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

    Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere

    Potatoes au gratin in a baking dish with a serving spoon.
    Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy Au Gratin Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes stacked on their side for the creamiest potatoes with crispy edges in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere

    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    A spoon full of twice baked mashed potatoes.
    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    All the flavors of a twice baked potato in a casserole. Baked mashed potatoes with cheese and green onions are the perfect side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach

    A spoon full of baked mac and cheese with spinach.
    30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baby spinach leaves are mixed into this rich, creamy gruyere and cheddar macaroni and cheese before it’s baked to perfection for 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: 30-Minute Baked Mac & Cheese With Spinach

    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    Southern style Ranch potato salad in a glass bowl next to green onions.
    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Ranch potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese and a sour cream ranch dressing is just what you need for your next potluck.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe

    A baked corn pudding with a serving spoon removing a portion.
    Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A Southern Corn Pudding with fresh corn is an easy side that you can prep in 10 minuets. Make it ahead of time for an easy Holiday side.
    Get the Recipe: Best Southern Corn Pudding Recipe

    Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch,
    Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make this creamy casserole with fresh green beans. No canned mushroom soup here! A homemade cream sauce is used.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

    A bowl of apple salad with a serving spoon.
    Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This classic Waldorf Salad recipe never goes out of style. Crispy apples, celery, walnuts, and sweet raisins are coated in a light mayonnaise dressing.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

    Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot)

    A close-up of a white baking dish containing several cooked chicken drumsticks covered in a creamy, brown sauce. The dish is garnished with small green herbs. A blue and white striped cloth is partially visible beside the dish.
    Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Made In A Crock Pot incredibly simple to make and guarantees tender, flavorful turkey wings.
    Get the Recipe: Smothered With Rich Gravy Turkey Wings Recipe (Crock Pot)

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