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    Home » Recipes » Thanksgiving

    Best Southern Thanksgiving Menu

    Published Apr 21, 2023 (updated Dec 6, 2024) by Chandice Probst · Leave a Comment

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    This best Southern Thanksgiving menu is a perfect Thanksgiving spread. It has all of the Southern comfort foods that you and your family members will love.

    Best Southern Thanksgiving Menu collage

    If you like these recipes, you should definitely check out our seafood Thanksgiving ideas and gluten free Thanksgiving dessert ideas. To wash it all down, you'll need a drink, so try out our best Thanksgiving punch.

    Thanksgiving is about spending time together as a family, so why not sit down together and watch some of the best family Thanksgiving movies? Everyone can dish up their favorite pie and enjoy a fun movie night with family.

    A typical Southern Thanksgiving dinner is full of classic recipes with delicious flavors. You will typically see mac and cheese, cranberry sauce, banana pudding, and a savory sweet potato side dish.

    We have the best recipes for Southern food for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. These Southern recipes include some of our favorite sides and plenty of desserts for the dessert table.

    Whether the South is your home or you are traveling there from our Thanksgiving vacation ideas, there is something for everyone.

    While not specifically Southern, you can serve up our fall charcuterie board or Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board. And if you need breakfast, our Hawaiian Roll French Toast is a great way to start the day.

    Why you should make these recipes

    • It is the perfect way to try out Southern cuisine
    • Soul food recipes make for great Thanksgiving food
    • Your guests will beg for these recipes because they are so good

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    Made in under 40 minutes it's easy yet impressive. So whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner or having a cozy family dinner, this stuffing makes a nostalgic, yet easy, homely side dish to any holiday meal.
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    This Southern Cornbread Dressing is a comforting side dish for your holiday meal. Made with simple ingredients and baked; it’s moist, delicious and so easy to make.

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    This colorful veggie loaded platter is perfect to balance out those carbs at your Thanksgiving table. Yes, this is one of the earliest Thanksgiving classics. If there is a side dish that evokes Americana even before organized America existed, it’s Succotash!!

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    This Southern Sweet Potato Pie recipe is similar to pumpkin pie, only better. Unlike pumpkin pie, which is usually served in fall, you can enjoy this silky-smooth southern sweet potato pie recipe any time of the year!

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    If you have never tried Southern Brown Sugar Pie, you are in for a treat! It’s an easy pie that’s full of rich, brown sugar flavor!

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    Corn Pudding Casserole

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    This homemade Corn Pudding recipe is a family favorite! Made without corn muffin mix, this creamy corn casserole is naturally gluten free. It is an easy side dish perfect for holiday dinners and weeknight suppers alike!

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    Ditch regular stuffing and try gluten free cornbread stuffing for a new holiday staple. Tender cornbread is mixed with Italian sausage, savory vegetables, and aromatic spices, making for an unforgettable flavor and texture. Serve it alongside holiday classics like turkey, ham, or roasts.

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