If you're hosting a country Thanksgiving, you're in the right place. Our rustic menu features farm-fresh ingredients, homey touches and mass appeal. Get more great ideas with our country-style holiday party guide.
22 Country Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
Updated on Feb. 01, 2024
1/22
Herb-Roasted Turkey
Total Time
3 hours 40 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Honey and corn syrup blend with savory herbs and seasonings to give my turkey a slightly sweet flavor. My tried-and-true herb turkey recipe never fails to win compliments. —Charlene Melenka, Vegreville, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
7 ounces cooked turkey: 570 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 56g protein.
2/22
Sweet Potatoes au Gratin
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This rich, sweet potato casserole couldn't be any easier to make—or more delicious to eat! —Patti Kirchhoff, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 412 calories, 31g fat (19g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 385mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein.
3/22
Maple-Glazed Green Beans
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After I picked my first green beans of the season one year, I wanted to make a savory side dish that was unique, quick and packed with flavor. I loved this so much I couldn't stop eating it. The next day I picked more beans and made this delicious side dish again. —Merry Graham, Newhall, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 173 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 302mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
4/22
Easy Batter Rolls
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The first thing my guests ask when they come for dinner is if I’m serving these dinner rolls. The buns are so light, airy and delicious—and help make the meal. —Thomasina Brunner, Gloversville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 147 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
5/22
Apricot-Apple Cider
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
13 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink to sip on cool nights. —Ginnie Busam, Pewee Valley, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 79 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
6/22
Skillet Sausage Stuffing
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To make this sausage stuffing, I dressed up a package of stuffing mix with pork sausage, mushrooms, celery and onion. It impressed my in-laws at a family gathering and has since become a popular side dish with my husband and children. —Jennifer Lynn Cullen, Taylor, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 219 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
7/22
Triple Cranberry Sauce
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Cranberry fans will ask for this sauce again and again. It's loaded with their favorite fruit—in fresh, dried and juice form. Orange and allspice make it awesome. —Arlene Smulski, Lyons, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 113 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
8/22
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom loved sweet potatoes and fixed them often in this creamy, comforting baked sweet potato casserole. With its nutty topping, this side dish could almost be served as a dessert. It's a yummy treat! —Sandi Pichon, Memphis, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 417 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
9/22
Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
Total Time
6 hours 15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you'll come home to a delicious dinner. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked chicken with 2/3 cup vegetables: 329 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
10/22
Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fabulous cake and caramel frosting are so tender, it melts in your mouth. It's been a family favorite since the '70s and it goes over really well at church potluck meals. —Anna Jean Allen, West Liberty, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 419 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
11/22
Rustic Squash Tarts
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 tarts (8 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is hiding a big surprise. Flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and spicy pecan layer under the squash slices. —Ann Marie Moch, Kintyre, ND
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
12/22
Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. —James Backman, Centralia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
13/22
Cranberry Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1.500 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There's an abundance of cranberries in our area during the fall, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. I've often given these fresh-baked muffins as a small gift to friends, and they're always well received. —Ronni Dufour, Lebanon, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 231 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
14/22
Collard Greens with Bacon
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Collard greens are a staple vegetable of southern cuisine. This side dish is often made with smoked or salt-cured meats, such as ham hocks, pork or fatback. —Marsha Ankeney, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 157 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
15/22
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This deep-dish apple pie is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. —Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 208 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
16/22
Comforting Coffee Milk
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is special to me because the delicious ingredients and flavors speak for themselves without those extra preservatives. Now that’s refreshing! —Brenda Schrag, Farmington, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup coffee milk with 1/3 cup whipped cream: 338 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
17/22
18/22
Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I know what you're thinking—but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My family always turned their noses up at Brussels sprouts until they tried these, and now they request the dish often. —Deborah Latimer, Loveland, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 253 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.
19/22
Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this decadent homestyle recipe of buttermilk, potatoes and butter. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy! —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 313 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
20/22
Cranberry Cornmeal Dressing
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This moist dressing is perfect when paired with poultry or even pork. The sweet-tart flavor of the dried cranberries really complements the dish’s turkey sausage. —Corinne Portteus, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 205 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 695mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.
21/22
Chicken with Apple-Chardonnay Gravy
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I create all my own recipes by experimenting with various ingredients in the kitchen. I love this savory slow cooker chicken dish because it's easy, affordable and fills the house with awesome aromas that make your mouth water.—Theresa Retelle, Appleton, Wisconsin
22/22
Skillet Herb Bread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We had a lot of family get-togethers while I was growing up. My grandmother, aunts and mom were all good cooks, and each had her own specialty when it came to bread. Mom's was my favorite—she created this recipe more than 40 years ago. The flavors call to mind the taste of cornbread stuffing! —Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 275 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
