Every November my feed fills up with Thanksgiving recipes, and I save far more than I could ever make. The frustrating part is clicking through to one I love and being asked to subscribe or pay before I can read it. I’m not against creators earning from their work. I just like to see a few recipes before I commit.
So for this list, I checked every single one. They’re all free, and most look pretty easy to make. And yes, I did end up subscribing to a few incredibly talented cooks.
You’ll find appetizers, salads, turkey and ham, sides, breads and desserts. Each dish links to the creator’s video reel and the full recipe.
If you make any of these, I would love to hear how they turned out!
Appetizers
Hot Honey Fig & Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites
Crispy phyllo cups filled with goat cheese, fig preserves and pecans, finished with hot honey and fresh thyme. You can prep them ahead and bake right before guests arrive.
Recipe by @brightmomentco.
Full recipe in the Instagram caption. Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Hot Honey Fig & Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites recipe on her site, A Bright Moment.
Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip
Burst cherry tomatoes stirred together with burrata, served hot with garlic butter crostini for scooping. Incredibly quick and easy!
Recipe by @carlys_cookbook.
Full recipe in the Instagram & TikTok caption. Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip recipe on her site, Carly’s Cookbook.
Salads
Roasted Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad
Roasted butternut squash, quinoa, goat cheese, pomegranate and walnuts in a maple Dijon vinaigrette. It makes a big batch and keeps well once dressed.
Recipe by @ournourishingtable.
Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad recipe on her site, Our Nourishing Table.
Autumn Salad with Parmesan Tahini Dressing
Roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas over shredded Brussels sprouts and kale, tossed in a creamy Parmesan tahini dressing.
Recipe by @nutritionbykylie.
Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Autumn Salad with Parmesan Tahini Dressing recipe on her Substack. It’s free to read.
Turkey & Ham
Cajun Butter Turkey
A whole turkey made with Cajun butter that keeps every slice juicy and full of flavor.
Recipe by @themoodyfoody.
Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Cajun Butter Turkey recipe on her site, Toni’s Recipes.
Hot Honey Baked Ham
A spiral ham brushed with butter and hot honey, baked low and slow, then finished with a spiced brown sugar glaze.
Recipe by @elizabeth_wu.
Full recipe in the Instagram & TikTok caption. Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Hot Honey Baked Ham recipe on her Substack. It’s free to read.
Sides
French Onion Scalloped Potatoes
Classic scalloped potatoes with a French onion twist.
Recipe by @leslie_stokes_.
Get the full French Onion Scalloped Potatoes recipe on Leslie’s site, Stoked at Home.
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Bacon
Thin layers of Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a sharp cheddar sauce with roasted garlic and crispy bacon.
Recipe by @themoodyfoody.
Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe on her site, Toni’s Recipes.
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
If you don’t want to “kick mashed potatoes off your menu,” try these creamy ones made with garlic and herb Boursin.
Recipe by @dontgobaconmyheart_.
Full recipe in the Instagram & TikTok caption. Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Boursin Mashed Potatoes recipe on Don’t Go Bacon My Heart.
Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Goat Cheese & Brown Butter
Roasted sweet potatoes stacked over whipped goat cheese and drizzled with a spiced walnut brown butter. A savory spin on the usual sweet potato side.
Recipe by @babytamago.
Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Goat Cheese recipe on her Substack. It’s free to read.
Stuffing with Brown Butter & Leeks
Cornbread and sourdough stuffing with brown butter, leeks, sage and thyme. It bakes up crisp on top and soft in the center.
Recipe by @harrywwallace.
Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Brown Butter & Leek Stuffing recipe on his Substack. It’s free to read.
Green Bean Casserole
The holiday classic, made from scratch.
Recipe by @jose.elcook.
He walks you through the full Green Bean Casserole recipe in his video. Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts tossed with bacon, honey and balsamic glaze.
Recipe by @passme.thesalt.
Full recipe in the Instagram & TikTok caption. Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Baked Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, baked until bubbly. Her tips for a smooth sauce are worth the read.
Recipe by @mxriyum.
Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Baked Mac & Cheese recipe on Mariyum’s site.
Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi in a three cheese sauce made with mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar.
Video by @tiniyounger.
Ingredients in the Instagram caption. Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Three Cheese Mac & Cheese recipe from Tini on TODAY.
Cornbread Casserole
Rich, moist and buttery, with thyme infused butter and a drizzle of honey on top.
Recipe by @lahbco.
Full recipe in the Instagram caption. Watch on Instagram. Watch on TikTok.
Get the full Cornbread Casserole recipe on Nasim’s site, Lahb Co. Eats.
Corn Pudding 
One of the easiest sides on the table. The texture lands between a custard and cornbread.
Recipe by @heresyourbite.
Full recipe in the TikTok caption. Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Corn Pudding recipe on her Substack. It’s free to read once you accept or decline her newsletter subscribe.
Breads
Salted Honey Parker House Rolls
Soft, pillowy rolls brushed with salted honey. Adrianna calls them her pride and joy.
Recipe by @acozykitchen.
Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Salted Honey Parker House Rolls recipe on her site, A Cozy Kitchen.
Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Muffins
Soft in the center and golden outside, baked in a muffin tin so everyone gets their own.
Recipe by @saltnsprinkles.
Full recipe in the TikTok caption. Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Muffins recipe on her site, Salt N Sprinkles.
Desserts
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake
Creamy cinnamon cheesecake layered with caramelized apple pie filling, oat crumble and salted caramel sauce.
Recipe by @bluebowlrecipes.
Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake recipe on her site, Blue Bowl.
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pecan Pudding Cake
Think of an elevated sweet potato casserole in dessert form, with brown butter and pecans. Kiley makes it every year.
Recipe by @wellmadebykiley.
Watch on TikTok. Watch on Instagram.
Get the full Brown Butter Sweet Potato Pecan Pudding Cake recipe on her site, Well Made by Kiley.
Looking for more ideas? Take a look at My Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes. It has the recipes my cousins and I compete over at our potluck after Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!
