22 Yummy Southern Thanksgiving Recipes

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Serve up ‘some Southern’ with your Thanksgiving spread with dishes like Southern Cornbread Dressing, Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham and Orange Bourbon Roasted Turkey Breast. Whether you’re craving creamy classics like Southern Style Creamed Corn or want a sweet ending with Dutch Apple Pie, these 22 Southern recipes add comfort and flavor to any holiday feast. Perfect for creating a warm and memorable Thanksgiving meal, each recipe highlights classic Southern flavors and tradition.

Orange Sriracha Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Orange Sriracha Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese and Pistachios
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Oven-roasted carrots slicked with the most incredible citrusy, buttery glaze (with just a hint of heat), garnished with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios.
Get the Recipe: Orange Sriracha Glazed Carrots with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Orange Bourbon Roasted Turkey Breast

Sliced roasted turkey breast, garnished with rosemary, thyme, and orange slices, on a white platter.
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Holiday hosting dilemma: how to roast turkey and keep oven space for sides? Try this Orange Bourbon Turkey Breast! With a precooked turkey breast, fresh oranges, molasses, and a dash of bourbon, you’ll have a flavorful, fuss-free centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is elegant.

Get the Recipe: Orange Bourbon Roasted Turkey Breast

Cranberry Apple Chutney

A bowl filled with a cranberry and apple chutney similar to whole berry cranberry sauce containing cranberries, apple pieces, and various other mixed fruits in syrup sits on a wooden table next to a spoon.
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The perfect partner for turkey and stuffing, this Autumn Cranberry Apple Chutney combines fresh fruits with hints of ginger, cinnamon, and star anise. Make it up to five days ahead—it only gets better with time—and serve it warm, chilled, or at room temperature for your Thanksgiving feast.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Apple Chutney

Southern Corn Pudding

A baked corn casserole with chopped peppers and herbs is presented in a white oval dish on a wooden surface, with a patterned cloth nearby.
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Made as a whole casserole or individual ramekins, a great Southern Corn Pudding begins with fresh corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, butter, and eggs, plus a touch of flour, sugar, salt, and pepper. Baked to a golden perfection, this creamy corn dish is holiday-ready, pairing beautifully with ham, turkey, or even a sweet potato casserole!

Get the Recipe: Southern Corn Pudding

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

A delightful Broccoli Salad with Bacon
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This is the best Broccoli Salad recipe you will find for this classic side dish! Broccoli salad with bacon and cranberries is perfect.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Orange Glazed Ham

A beautifully presented photo of Orange Glazed Ham
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The 3-ingredient glaze is what makes this Orange Honey Glazed ham recipe so delicious! Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday.
Get the Recipe: Orange Glazed Ham

Holiday Sangria

Yummy Holiday Sangria picture
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Holiday Sangria is the perfect Christmas cocktail! Red wine, vodka, sparkling apple cider, and several juices make a delicious drink.
Get the Recipe: Holiday Sangria

Southern Style Creamed Corn

A skillet filled with creamy corn topped with chopped green onions, set on a wooden table. Fresh corn cobs with husks partially showing in the background.
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Southern Style Creamed Corn uses fresh corn and rich cream to bring Southern flair to the Thanksgiving table. This dish’s creamy texture and natural sweetness make it a perfect match for holiday gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Southern Style Creamed Corn

Cornbread Dressing

Tasty Cornbread Dressing on display
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This Cornbread Dressing recipe is filled with fresh herbs, garlic, celery, and moist cornbread. Cornbread stuffing is a delicious side!
Get the Recipe: Cornbread Dressing

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms
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Stuffed mushrooms: Filled with garlic & herb cheese! Crispy on the outside and juicy-soft within. Serve with creamy horseradish Dijon dip.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Mushrooms

Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Brussels Sprouts Gratin in all its glory
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Brussels Sprouts Gratin with bacon is the ultimate holiday side dish. This cheesy veggie dish is just perfect for Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Gratin

Jello Fruit Cake

A colorful fruit jelly ring decorated with pomegranate seeds on a glass plate. The jelly is layered with grapes, melon, and mango pieces. Nearby are whole pomegranates, a pear, and an olive green cloth. Plates and utensils are in the background.
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Jello Fruit Cake is a fun, colorful dessert that brings a nostalgic touch to Thanksgiving. Made with fresh fruit, this no-bake treat lightens up the holiday meal while still fitting right into a Southern holiday menu.
Get the Recipe: Jello Fruit Cake

Apple Galette

Apple Galette
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Apple galette: Juicy apples & a hint of cinnamon, in a buttery, flaky crust. Easier than a pie because it’s free-form. Takes minutes!
Get the Recipe: Apple Galette

Thanksgiving Chicken

A roasted stuffed chicken on a platter, surrounded by roasted vegetables including potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. The chicken is golden brown with visible herbs and spices. A couple of drinking glasses are in the background.
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Thanksgiving Chicken is an elegant main dish for a smaller holiday gathering. This chicken, covered in garlic herb butter, turns out moist and flavorful, providing a Southern-inspired centerpiece that’s perfect for intimate celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Chicken

Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch Apple Pie
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The most magnificent Dutch apple pie recipe! Softly spiced seasonal apples, topped with a crunchy, buttery crumb topping. Out of this world!
Get the Recipe: Dutch Apple Pie

Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham

Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham served fresh
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Wow your friends and family with this delicious pecan bourbon glazed ham. Perfect to serve at any feast, it’s wonderfully rich and sweet.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham

Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine
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This classic mulled wine recipe will warm you right through! Such a soothing drink made with red wine, spices, & citrus. Quick, easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Mulled Wine

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Roasted Baby Potatoes served fresh
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Easy-to-make Roasted Baby Potatoes crisped in the hot oven with olive oil, garlic, and fresh thyme or rosemary are one of life’s simple pleasures.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Baby Potatoes

Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler

Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler
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If you’re craving comfort, look no further than this snickerdoodle apple cobbler! With a soft baked apple filling and a snickerdoodle cookie topping.
Get the Recipe: Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler

Thanksgiving Turkey (Easy!)

A delightful Thanksgiving Turkey (Easy!)
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This is the easiest Thanksgiving turkey recipe you’ll ever make! Follow a few simple steps to make a juicy, flavorful, and easy roast turkey.
Get the Recipe: Thanksgiving Turkey (Easy!)

Bread & Butter Pudding

Bread & Butter Pudding
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Bread & Butter Pudding: so warm and comforting! With buttery-crisp, toasty bread & a creamy vanilla custard, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season!
Get the Recipe: Bread & Butter Pudding

Dry Brined Turkey

A delightful Dry Brined Turkey
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This year, forget the traditional bird and try a Dry Brined Turkey instead. It’s a great way to add flavor and juiciness!
Get the Recipe: Dry Brined Turkey

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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