Thanksgiving is the ultimate food-lover’s holiday! Whether you’re hosting a crowd or having a smaller, more intimate gathering, these twelve recipes will ensure your Thanksgiving dinner is a delicious one. From appetizers to desserts, here are a few mouthwatering recipes to try out this holiday season.
Appetizers:
1. Apple Cheddar Bundles
Apple Cheddar Bundles are a perfect mix of sweet and savory, making for a great Thanksgiving appetizer or snack. The recipe is made by wrapping apple slices and sharp cheddar cheese in buttery puff pastry and baking to golden perfection. Check out this delicious recipe from delish.com.
2. Cranberry Meatballs
Cranberry Meatballs are a deliciously festive appetizer that combines savory flavors with a sweet and tangy twist. These meatballs are tossed in a homemade cranberry BBQ sauce, giving them a rich, seasonal flavor. Check out this great recipe from allrecipes.com.
3. Spicy Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
These sweet peppers are stuffed with Gartner’s pork sausage and melty cheese, making them a flavorful, easy recipe that’s perfect to enjoy before your Thanksgiving feast. You can find a great sausage stuffed sweet pepper recipe on flavorfuleats.com.
Side Dishes:
4. Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
Give your veggies a savory upgrade and try these bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts. They’re crispy, savory, and the perfect complement to your turkey. Try wrapping your brussels in our thick-cut peppered bacon for an added bit of spice. Here’s a great bacon wrapped brussels sprouts recipe from halfbakedharvest.com.
5. Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and buttery, these garlic mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple. Simple and easy, but packed with flavor, you can’t go wrong with some garlic mashed potatoes. Whether you make them on the stove top, or the instant pot, this recipe from lecremedelacrumb.com is sure to be a fan favorite.
6. Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage
Cornbread stuffing is a hearty, flavorful alternative to traditional stuffing, and adding some Gartner’s ground sausage gives it an extra layer of savory richness. Here’s another great recipe from allrecipes.com.
Turkey Dishes:
7. Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
A classic Thanksgiving turkey roasted with a rich herb butter is sure to be the star of the show. You can’t go wrong with the classic fall flavor of herbs and butter on Thanksgiving! Check out this herb and butter roasted turkey recipe from halfbakedharvest.com.
8. Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Breast Stuffed with Pear Hash
If you’re having a smaller gathering, or you just don’t want to cook a full turkey, turkey breast is a great alternative. Everything is better wrapped in bacon, so why should your Thanksgiving main dish be any different? This bacon-wrapped turkey breast recipe is stuffed with a pear hash, mixing savory and sweet. You can find this great recipe on the food network website.
9. Maple Butter Glazed Turkey
This unique recipe from bon appétit involves breaking the turkey down into pieces before roasting. This method allows for a dry brine and also ensures even cooking. The maple butter glaze is the perfect way to complete this delicious recipe! Learn more on bonappetit.com.
Desserts:
10. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for those who want to enjoy a twist on traditional pumpkin pie. You can find a great pumpkin cheesecake bar recipe on celebratingsweets.com.
11. Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding
This festive bread pudding is infused with fresh cranberries and orange zest, topped with a rich vanilla sauce for the perfect fall holiday dessert. Check out the recipe at thespruceeats.com.
12. Pumpkin Spice Crème Brûlée
For an elegant, fall-inspired dessert, try this creamy pumpkin spice crème brûlée. With a caramelized sugar top and velvety pumpkin custard underneath, it’s a the perfect dessert to wrap up your Thanksgiving celebration. Here’s a great pumpkin creme brûlée recipe from natashaskitchen.com.
These 12 recipes are sure to make your Thanksgiving dinner an unforgettable one. Stop by Gartner’s Meat Market for all your high-quality meats, sausages, and more to make these dishes truly shine. Happy Thanksgiving!