Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends over a delicious meal. While many people stick with the traditional turkey, there are plenty of other impressive main dishes that can grace your table. From savory vegetarian options to hearty meat dishes, this list of 30 impressive Thanksgiving mains has something for everyone. So whether you’re hosting a large gathering or a cozy dinner for two, these recipes are sure to wow your guests.
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
This slow roasted prime rib recipe features a flavorful crust of garlic and fresh minced herbs. The prime rib is cooked to golden brown perfection and comes out tender and juicy every time. The perfect main course for a special occasion!
Southern Cornbread Dressing
This old fashioned Southern cornbread dressing recipe is a classic that’s a must-have for every Thanksgiving table. It’s made with celery, onions, homemade cornbread, white bread and plenty of herbs. You’ll never look at cornbread stuffing the same way again!
Oyster Mushroom Steak
This recipe is perfect for those who want a tasty and meatless alternative to steak. With the right marination and cooking technique, pearl oyster mushrooms can be transformed into a crispy and flavorful dish that can satisfy even the most carnivorous appetites.
Recipe: oyster mushroom steak
Eggplant Meatballs
Looking for a twist on traditional meatballs? Look no further than these delicious eggplant meatballs! Made using only eggplant and perfectly seasoned for a delicious flavor, they pair perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce and a plate of spaghetti.
Recipe: eggplant meatballs
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
This wild mushroom stuffing is the perfect side dish for a festive feast, made with a mix of fresh mushrooms, chopped pecans, fragrant herbs, sourdough bread cubes, garlic, and shallots.
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Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak
How does cranberry cream cheese stuffed flank steak sound as a Christmas dinner dish? Doesn’t the sound of this recipe make your mouth begin to water? It’s such a great recipe for stuffed flank steak and works well as a New Year, Thanksgiving or Christmas steak recipe when you want something both fancy and tasty. It is so easy to Stuff and roll a butterflied flank steak, so don’t be intimidated.
Tofu Meatballs
These vegan tofu meatballs are a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional meatballs. Using minced frozen tofu and Italian-style seasoning, they’re easy to make, versatile, and ready to serve in just 40 minutes.
Recipe: tofu meatballs
Cabbage Lasagna
Indulge in a delicious and flavorful cabbage lasagna layered with meatless ground beef cooked in hearty marinara sauce and spinach cashew alfredo sauce, wrapped in sweet cabbage leaves. It’s a unique twist on a classic dish that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling satisfied.
Recipe: cabbage lasagna
Hearty Meatballs
These hearty meatballs are the perfect meatballs, with a satisfying texture and full of savory flavors. Paired with a rich marinara sauce and spaghetti, they make a delicious and comforting meal.
Recipe: hearty meatballs
Whole Smoked Turkey
A whole smoked turkey is a popular choice for special occasions, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. To prepare it, a whole turkey is seasoned and cooked in a smoker, infusing it with a rich smoky flavor and a juicy, tender texture. Smoking a turkey gives it a distinctive, mouthwatering taste that many people enjoy, making it a centerpiece for festive meals.
Recipe: smoked turkey
Turkey Tenderloin
Turkey tenderloin is lightly seasoned and oven roasted with potatoes, carrots, and green beans, then topped with a simple homemade gravy. It’s like a one-pan Thanksgiving dinner!
Squash Steak with Polenta
Indulge in a vegetarian delight with our Butternut Squash Steak served atop a creamy bed of polenta. The tender, caramelized squash perfectly complements the rich and comforting polenta, creating a harmonious combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Recipe: squash steak
Maple and Mustard Salmon Fillet
Maple and Mustard Salmon Fillet uses a cooking technique my mom found, which consists of marinating in a dry (salt+sugar) marinade salmon and cooking it at a really low temperature; this way you get a salmon cooked to perfection, not dried up by the intense heat. It needs slightly more patience to do than the usual recipes, but well worth the extra time.
Recipe: maple salmon fillet
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving Stuffed Turkey Breast is the delicious solution to this year’s more quaint and quiet get togethers. All your favorite Thanksgiving recipes such as green bean casserole, stuffing, and cranberry sauce bundled up in a moist turkey breast fit to serve four to six people.
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Mushroom Meatballs
These mushroom meatballs are bursting with flavor and easy to make. Spices and cooked rice keep the mushrooms moist, resulting in a delicious and unforgettable vegetarian meal.
Recipe: mushroom meatballs
Butternut Squash Wellington
This Wellington is a showstopper main course that’s both delicious and impressive. The combination of roasted butternut squash and sautéed rosemary mushroom filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Recipe: Wellington
Mustard Chicken
Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy, dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. Classic French dish that tastes outstanding. Friends, this is going to be a long post, but I get lots of questions so I try to add plenty of information to help you make the best creamy Mustard Chicken ever!
Herb Roasted Turkey
This herb roasted turkey is slathered in an herb and garlic butter, then baked to golden brown perfection. An easy turkey recipe that’s sure to be a hit on Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other holiday!
Crock Pot Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
This crock pot ham is a spiral cut ham topped with a 3 ingredient glaze, then slow cooked to perfection. This is the BEST way to make your holiday ham, the slow cooker does all of the work!
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Juicy Lentil Loaf
This lentil loaf is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it’s a perfect option for a healthy and filling dinner. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite herbs and spices for a dish that is sure to impress.
Recipe: lentil loaf
Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie
This Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie is true comfort food for any seasons with rainbow carrots, zucchini and eggplant topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Recipe: vegetable shepherds pie
White Wine Coq au Vin
A quick and easy white wine Coq au Vin served over smashed baby red potatoes. A satisfying and extremely tasty dinner perfect for any day of the week!
Vegetable Pot Pie
This creamy and flavorful vegetable pot pie is a perfect comfort food, packed with vegetables and topped with either a flaky pie crust or a crispy sliced potato crust. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday dinner or enjoying it as leftovers, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Recipe: vegetable pot pie
Portobello Pot Roast
This pot roast is the perfect dish for those looking for a satisfying and flavorful one-pot dinner. With juicy portobello mushroom caps and an array of veggies stewed in a rich red wine gravy, it’s a hearty and comforting meal that’s also easy to make.
Recipe: pot roast
Baked Pork Chops with Garlic Butter
These baked pork chops are coated in garlic and herb butter, then oven-roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy way to prepare pork chops that always gets applauded by the family.
Baked Butternut Squash Risotto
If you want to give the risotto a try, you should check out this delicious butternut squash risotto recipe. It is easy to make as part of the job is done by the oven. It is aromatic, creamy, and rich, made with Arborio rice, sweet butternut squash, green peas, and roasted pine nuts.
Recipe: butternut squash risotto
French Onion Pork Chops
French Onion Pork Chops are a hearty and comforting meal, prepared in a cast iron pan. Seasoned and seared thick cut pork chops with caramelized onions, smothered in melted provolone cheese.
Mushroom Wellington
This mushroom Wellington is a show-stopping main dish. My version of this classic dish is easy to make, flaky on the outside and packed with savory mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and tons of flavor on the inside.
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Thanksgiving Stuffing
This Thanksgiving stuffing is a mixture of bread cubes, vegetables and plenty of herbs, all baked together until golden brown. A classic stuffing recipe that is a must-have for any holiday!
Cauliflower Steak in 20 Mins
If you’re looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy cauliflower, try making these cauliflower steaks. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, and seasoned to perfection, they make a perfect main dish or side that doesn’t require an oven.
Recipe: cauliflower steak
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