20 Southern Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas Taste The Magic Today! | RecipesChoose (2024)

1. Cornbread Stuffing

Ingredients:

• 1 pan of cornbread, crumbled
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mix together the crumbled cornbread, diced onion, and diced celery. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, beaten eggs, dried sage, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the cornbread and vegetables and stir until well combined. Pour the melted butter over the top and mix again. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top. Serve as a delicious alternative to traditional bread stuffing.

2. Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup brown sugar, milk, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Pour this mixture into a greased baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the sweet potato mixture. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through. This sweet and crunchy casserole is a must-have on any Southern Thanksgiving table.

3. Pecan Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch pie crust
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together the corn syrup, eggs, white sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in the pecan halves. Pour this mixture into the pie crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Let cool before slicing and serving. This classic Southern dessert is the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving meal.

These southern Thanksgiving recipes are sure to add some Southern charm to your holiday feast. Try incorporating some of these dishes into your menu this year for a unique and delicious Thanksgiving celebration. Happy cooking!