A Sassy Spoon

27 of the Best Thanksgiving Recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

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Indulge in the ultimate holiday side dish with this highly-rated, unbelievably easy, and incredibly delicious sweet potato casserole.

Sweet & Spicy Honey Cornbread

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A soft, moist, honey cornbread made with simple ingredients and a hint of cayenne pepper for an extra kick. Perfect side dish for the holidays!

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

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This cornbread stuffing (or dressing) is made with chorizo, celery, onions, and fresh herbs. An easy Thanksgiving side dish!

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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The easiest, fluffiest, creamy mashed potatoes recipe made with just 5 ingredients! Perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any occasion.

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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These chipotle mashed sweet potatoes are a flavorful mix of smoky and sweet made with just 5 ingredients. Perfect side dish for the holidays!

Guava Cranberry Sauce

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An easy and unique cranberry sauce recipe made with a Cuban twist using guava marmalade mixed with whole cranberries and orange juice.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon

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A simple savory roasted butternut squash tossed in bacon fat with crisp pieces of bacon. A healthy, easy to make side dish made with just 3 ingredients!

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Gratin

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A deliciously creamy roasted cauliflower gratin made with a simple cashew cheese sauce then topped with a cheesy bread crumb topping.

Cuban-Style Thanksgiving Stuffing

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Toasty French bread mixed with ground beef, pork, diced ham, herbs, spices, almonds, olives, and sweet plantains! The BEST stuffing you'll ever try!

Sweet + Savory Phyllo Cups

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Light, flaky mini pastry cups filled with basil, garlic, goat cheese, pistachios, bacon, and honey-balsamic glaze. The perfect appetizer!

Cheesy Herbed Corn Muffins

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Savory, moist corn muffins made with cornmeal, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and fresh thyme. Perfect side dish for any hearty meal!

Mini Sweet Corn Casseroles

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These easy-to-make mini sweet corn casseroles are made with simple ingredients and a drizzle of honey on top for a sweet caramelized glaze.

Caramelized Onion Pear & Walnut Stuffing

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A flavorful and easy-to-make Thanksgiving stuffing made with caramelized onions, pears, celery, walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Crispy Sliced Roasted Potatoes

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Thinly sliced gold potatoes tossed in garlic, butter, and thyme then roasted to perfection. An easy 5-ingredient side dish for any occasion!

Spiced Pear & Apple Red Wine Sangria

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A deliciously fall-flavored red wine sangria made with pears, apples, sliced oranges and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.

Cuban Mojo Spatchcock Turkey

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A spatchcock turkey recipe made Cuban-style with a citrusy garlic mojo marinade that's perfect for Thanksgiving!

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Moist, tender, baked ham made with a rum and coke brown sugar glaze which adds a hint of incredible caramelized, sweetness!

Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing

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Learn how to turn the dough, the cinnamon roll filling, and the vanilla icing into the perfect breakfast or brunch for the holidays or any time of year!

Rum Toffee Pecan Sticky Buns

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Learn how you can make these sticky buns from scratch ahead of time or overnight for your favorite holiday!

Leftover Cranberry + Turkey Turnovers

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Repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers by making savory sweet pastelitos (or hand pies) using puff pastry sheets!

Leftover Turkey Arepas with Cranberry Goat Cheese

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Easy-to-make arepas made with a homemade cranberry goat cheese and your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers!

Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans

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Perfect for serving as toppings for casseroles, salads, and desserts, or to enjoy as a snack and to give as holiday gifts. No oven needed!

Flan de Calabaza (Easy Pumpkin Flan)

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Flan de Calabaza (Pumpkin Flan) is a rich & creamy custard-based dessert. It has all the Fall flavors of pumpkin pie without the crust!

Bourbon Caramel Apple Galette

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Rustic, flaky, buttery crust filled with apple slices mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg then topped with bourbon caramel and chopped walnuts.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Rich and chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and tons of chopped dark chocolate. The best cookie for Fall!

Espresso Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie Galette

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Everything you love about pecan pie but WAY easier. This flaky buttery pecan pie galette has dark chocolate, strong espresso, raw honey, and chopped pecans.

Chewy Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These pecan chocolate chip cookies have crisp edges and chewy centers with an incredible chocolatey, nutty flavor. You and your family will LOVE these cookies!