Best Southern Thanksgiving Recipes | Country Living

Publish date: 2024-02-22

These iconic sides, desserts, and mains will more than easily feed a crowd.

By Beth BranchUpdated: Oct 4, 2023

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If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food for your Thanksgiving menu, the South has everything you'd want. The simple, ingredient-forward recipes are as rich and delicious as they come.

We've rounded up some of our absolute favorites, including Cajun recipes, Appalachian fare, the food ways of the Coastal South, and the Southwest, just to name a few. But no matter where you live or where you're from, add a little Southern flare to your menu this Thanksgiving!

Simple Herbed Turkey with Easiest Ever Gravy

Hector M. Sanchez

Some recipes are all the more delicious because they're so simple. This classic bird doesn't call for anything but a fistful of herbs and a whole lot of butter.

Get the recipe for Simple Herbed Turkey with Easiest Ever Gravy.

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping

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Becky Lugart-Stayner3

Cornmeal Butter Biscuits with Chive Butter

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Becky Lugart-Stayner

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Pimento-Cheese Potato Gratin

Dana Gallagher5

Classic Cornbread Dressing

Christopher Testani6

Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter

Charity Burggraaf

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Oyster Stuffing with Bacon-Scallion Cream Sauce

Hector M. Sanchez8

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brian Woodcock9

Mashed Potatoes

ANNA WILLIAMS

Sometimes the classics are the best! Something magical happens when you mix tender russet potatoes with butter, heavy cream, and some salt.

Get the recipe for Mashed Potatoes.

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Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Orange and Star Anise

ANNA WILLIAMS11

The Best, Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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Becky Lugart-Stayner12

Baked Two-Cheese Rigatoni

Brian Woodcock

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Nana’s Famous Corn Pudding

Hector M. Sanchez

Creamy corn pudding is a traditional Southern Thanksgiving side — as well as an anytime dish — from all over the South, but especially Appalachia. A casserole that's similar to bread pudding, it's a simple, hearty dish that easily rounds out a meal, or adds to the fare at a potluck.

Get the recipe for Nana’s Famous Corn Pudding.