Between planning for Thanksgiving and squeezing in a cozy little Friendsgiving, I find myself dreaming about turkey in every possible way. From roasting a whole golden bird, or keeping it simple with a tender stuffed turkey breast or easy baked turkey meatballs.
I love whipping up sides, appetizers and little bites too so there’s something for everyone. I do however, appreciate how busy this season can get, which is why I’ve gathered my very best turkey recipes all in one place.
So if you are wondering what easy Thanksgiving turkey recipes you can whip up, then worry not, as I have your back. This collection includes flavorful, festive ideas – that encourage sharing food, laughter, and maybe a second helping. Just don’t forget to grab an awesome instant read thermometer for your meat.
Bintu’s Holiday Tips
- Create a timeline: Whether it’s a dinner for 4 or brunch for 20, identifying when certain tasks need to be done helps ensure your meal comes together smoothly.
- Get a jump on the prep work: Defrosting, chopping, slicing, and assembling certain dishes in advance means you’ll have less work to do on the day of your event.
- Set your table in advance: Get your dishes, glassware, serving platters, and utensils set out the night before to make sure you have all you need and can check that task off your list.
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This sheet pan turkey dinner is a great meal when you want all the trimmings. With minimal cleanup and all done in one pan, you can have a roast for Sunday lunch and all small holiday gatherings.
In 35 minutes, you’ll have the most delicious stuffed turkey breast. Filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, bacon, and herbs. Perfect for any holiday gathering.
This oven-roasted turkey breast is tender and juicy, flavored with garlic and herbs, and served with an easy and delicious pan gravy. This turkey breast is the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving meal and is ideal for small gatherings.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast is incredibly moist, juicy and so easy to make! This Turkey dinner is perfect for both busy midweek meals and holiday celebrations.
This air fryer turkey legs recipe requires almost no prep work, cooks quickly, and turns out juicy and delicious. Perfect for serving at smaller Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, game day gatherings, and as an easy weeknight meal.
With this recipe for Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy you can make moist and juicy turkey and gravy in less than an hour! So easy and so delicious, you will not only want to make this for Thanksgiving but all year long as well.
Make this succulent Smoked Turkey Breast perfectly seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and other spices for a mouthwatering meal. Easy to prepare with step-by-step instructions, this recipe gives you a tender, flavorful turkey every time. Perfect for any festive occasion or a tasty family dinner.
Baked turkey meatballs are so easy and flavorful! This ground turkey meatballs recipe is perfect for meal prep and when you need a quick dinner on those busy weeknights.
This easy and Healthy Turkey Salad recipe with a Tahini dressing is the perfect balance of colourful, crunchy and creamy. It requires only a few ingredients and comes together in as little as 10 mins.
This spiced Turkey Stew is the perfect 20-minute meal to feed you on cold fall and winter nights. Leftover turkey, apricots, chickpeas, apple juice and spices combine into a fragrant comforting stew that friends and family alike would love.
Slow Cooker Weight Watchers Turkey Chili is a delicious Weight Watchers turkey chili recipe that can be easily made in your slow cooker or on the stove top.
This Turkey Marinade recipe is the key to a flavorful Christmas or Thanksgiving turkey. Whip up this simple marinade in just 5 minutes with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Can be used for turkey wings, turkey legs, a whole turkey or chicken.
This turkey rub is perfect for your next holiday turkey or as a go-to seasoning for everyday meals. It’s made with spices that you probably already have in your pantry, so it’s easy to whip up anytime you need it.
Give your leftover turkey new life and make these delicious turkey patties in just 20 minutes! Cook this easy and versatile dish on the stovetop or in air fryer.
Turkey Stroganoff is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey during the holiday season! It’s a satisfying, easy-to-make dish that’s chock full of flavor.
Learning how to cook ground turkey any other way than plain was revolutionary for my family’s meals. Blending spices like cumin and chili powder for a Mexican flair or oregano and garlic for a Mediterranean spin can create just the lift your cooked ground turkey needs, too!
These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are a healthy burger alternative that doesn’t compromise on texture or flavor. It’s so easy to make delicious juicy turkey burgers in less than 10 minutes in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Turkey Wings are slathered in a flavorful herb rub and air fried until they are crispy on the outside and juicy and delicious on the inside. Perfect for serving at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time you don’t want to roast a whole turkey.
Foodies, meet these delicious Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Turkey, juicy bell pepper and fresh herbs all mixed up and air fried to perfection. Appetizers and dinners have never tasted sooooo good.
This Smothered Turkey Wings recipe is classic comfort food that is sure to satisfy. Smothered turkey wings with silky turkey wing gravy are perfect for Sunday dinner, a holiday meal, or any time you’re craving a Southern style meal.
Instant Pot Turkey Wings are meaty, flavorful, and smothered with creole-spiced gravy. This Southern staple is perfect for Sunday dinner or a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal.
This leftover turkey pot pie recipe is the best way to use holiday meal leftovers! It is a classic make-ahead comfort food meal that is ideal for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey and can be made with chicken, too.
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