In a season where life can feel a bit overwhelming, Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be. With a little prep and a few smart kitchen strategies, you can create a cozy and delicious holiday meal without spending the entire day cooking. This guide walks you through everything you can do in advance from prepping casseroles and desserts to organizing your kitchen to set you up for a stress free gathering!
All of the cozy Thanksgiving flavors baked into one comforting dish. This turkey stuffing casserole is everything you love about the holidays wrapped up in one bite.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you’re looking for a cozy, no-fuss meal to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers, this Turkey Stuffing Casserole is the perfect way to give those leftovers new life. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this recipe using one of my favorite products, their Cornbread Stuffing Mix, that makes this dish so easy to whip up. It’s got everything you love about those nostalgic holiday flavors all wrapped up into one cozy dish. Even better? This casserole also makes a great main dish option for a smaller Thanksgiving gathering. You get all of the best flavors of the holiday, tender turkey, savory stuffing (my favorite part), and the smells of Thanksgiving all wrapped up into one easy casserole.
Smoked Standing Rib Roast
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
A standing prime rib roast is always the star of any holiday table. It’s a classic Christmas dinner main dish and if cooked correctly, is always so delicious. I partnered with Tony Chachere’s to share with you this smoked standing rib roast that is smoked low and slow and finished on high heat to create an amazing crust on the outside of the roast with a perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful inside. This smoked standing rib roast is absolutely mouthwatering delicious and you are going to love adding it to your holiday menu.
Pumpkin Pie Hand Pies
If you love pumpkin pie, but are intimidated to make a whole pie yourself, then these pumpkin pie hand pies are the perfect dessert for you to make this holiday season. They are made with a store-bought pie crust and a simple filling and get baked with a cinnamon sugar coating until they are golden brown and delicious. They are a great make ahead dessert and everyone always goes crazy for them. Try out these little pumpkin pie hand pies for your Thanksgiving dessert menu and watch them disappear in minutes!
Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins
Whether or not you call it stuffing or dressing, one thing is for sure, you are going to love these stuffing muffins to serve up this Thanksgiving. Everyone’s favorite part about stuffing are the crispy edges and when you make this muffin version, every single person gets to enjoy their very own crispy edges. These stuffing muffins are easy to make, and bake up in half of the time as well. These Thanksgiving stuffing muffins are going to be a hit at your table with adults and kids alike.
Sheet Pan Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that is a regular at any holiday table. I put a fresh twist on this traditional side that will have even the green bean casserole disapprovers changing their mind. This recipe for sheet pan green bean casserole has roasted green beans that don’t get mushy, a fresh homemade creamy mushroom sauce, and of course gets topped with plenty of everyone’s favorite French-fried onion strings! This updated version of green bean casserole is easy to make, and you are going to love the fresh flavors.
