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Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe Roundup

This Thanksgiving turkey recipe roundup gives you everything from full turkey recipes to sheet pan holiday meals to chili to meatloaf! If you’re looking for everything from traditional to non-traditional this roundup is for you!

If there is one thing I love it’s a big fat holiday meal!

And while I understand that turkey might not be everyone’s favorite. I personally think this Thanksgiving turkey recipe roundup will give you a few tasty ideas for your holiday table.

I’m giving you everything from whole bird recipes to meatloaf to grilled turkey legs!

It’s a delicious mix of recipes from the most traditional to the most non-traditional but with one thing in common – all delicious!

And if you’re looking for something a little smaller than a turkey why not try my Roasted Cornish Hens, Classic Roast Chicken, Cranberry BBQ Sauce Cornish Hens, or my Air Fryer Whole Chicken!

Garlic Herb Maple Roast Turkey

This garlic herb maple roast turkey is packed full of flavor with just a touch of maple syrup sweetness. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday table!

Craving a whole turkey recipe that is the perfect balance of sweet and savory? Well, this garlic herb maple roast turkey is just what you need! It’s packed full of fall flavor and a great option for the family holiday table!

Garlic Herb Maple Roast Turkey
This garlic herb maple roast turkey is packed full of flavor with just a touch of maple syrup sweetness. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday table!
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This garlic herb maple roast turkey is packed full of flavor with just a touch of maple syrup sweetness. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday table!

Easy Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner

Want an easy Thanksgiving option for a family of 4? Well, this sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner is just what you need! Instead of turkey I used Cornish hens and paired it with sweet potato casserole, stuffing, and Brussels spouts. The perfect holiday combination!

Easy Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner
Looking for an easy sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner recipe? This recipe combines Cornish hens, sweet potato casserole, stuffing, and Brussels sprouts roasted all together for a perfect dinner for 4 option!
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Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf

Need a totally non-traditional Thanksgiving recipe? Well, this Thanksgiving turkey meatloaf is just what you need! It’s made with ground turkey, a bag of stuffing mix, and fresh herbs, and topped with sweet whole cranberry sauce. Trust me – if you love meatloaf and aren’t looking to cook a whole bird this year, this recipe is for you!

Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf
This Thanksgiving turkey meatloaf is the PERFECT non-traditional spin on the holiday meal! Super moist turkey meatloaf mixed with dried stuffing mix, fresh herbs, and topped with whole berry cranberry sauce – what’s not to love?
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thanksgiving turkey meatloaf sliced

Herbed Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey

This herbed mayonnaise roast turkey is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Full of orange, sage, rosemary and thyme it's super moist and totally easy!

Craving a turkey slathered with mayonnaise? It might sound odd but trust me – it’s the best! It creates and perfectly moist turkey with the most delicious crispy skin. And we all know how delicious crispy skin can taste!

Herbed Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey
This herbed mayonnaise roasted turkey is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Full of orange, sage, rosemary, and thyme it's super moist and totally easy!
FULL RECIPE LINK
This herbed mayonnaise roast turkey is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Full of orange, sage, rosemary and thyme it's super moist and totally easy!

Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs

These peach bbq grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.

Got a craving for turkey but don’t want to cook a whole giant bird? Well, these grilled turkey legs are just what you need! Plus, they go perfectly with the homemade peach BBQ sauce!

Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs
These peach bbq grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.
FULL RECIPE LINK
These peach bbq grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Meal

sheet pan thanksgiving dinner on a sheet pan surrounded by fall decor

Need another sheet pan Thanksgiving meal? Well, this recipe is here to save the day! Packed full of turkey breast, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and green beans! It’s the perfect combination of holiday flavors!

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Meal
This sheet pan Thanksgiving dinner gives you all you need to celebrate the holiday but made on just ONE sheet pan – turkey breast, classic stuffing, mini-marshmallow topped sweet potatoes, and garlicky green beans. This holiday meal has it all!
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sheet pan thanksgiving meal on a sheet pan

Adobo Butter Turkey

This adobo butter turkey is PACKED full of flavor and is the perfect turkey for your Thanksgiving day celebration. First, the turkey is marinated in adobo overnight and then rubbed down with flavor-packed adobo butter. Then it's roasted to perfection for a super juicy flavorful Thanksgiving turkey.

Craving a turkey recipe that is packed full of chile flavor? Well, this adobo butter turkey is just what you need! This is a non-traditional turkey recipe that is sure to impress your whole family!

Adobo Butter Turkey
This adobo butter turkey is PACKED full of flavor and is the perfect turkey for your Thanksgiving day celebration. First, the turkey is marinated in adobo overnight and then rubbed down with flavor-packed adobo butter. Then it's roasted to perfection for a super juicy flavorful Thanksgiving turkey.
FULL RECIPE LINK
This adobo butter turkey is PACKED full of flavor and is the perfect turkey for your Thanksgiving day celebration. First, the turkey is marinated in adobo overnight and then rubbed down with flavor-packed adobo butter. Then it's roasted to perfection for a super juicy flavorful Thanksgiving turkey.

Turkey Pumpkin Chili

Ok, I know this is soup but what is more comforting during the cool winter months than soup? And if you’re not in the mood to make a whole bird this is the perfect recipe!

Turkey Pumpkin Chili
This turkey pumpkin chili is full of rich ground turkey, beans, pumpkin, and a little jalapeño kick!
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Lastly, it’s time to bust out that air fryer for this air fryer turkey breast! It cooks up in 35 minutes and is flavored with lots of fresh herbs and garlic!

Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Do you need a quick and easy way to make a turkey for this holiday season? Why not try my air fryer turkey breast recipe! Seasoned with garlic and herbs and cooks up in just 35 minutes!
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About Brandy!

I am a food lover and recipe developer bringing you delicious recipes that taste great and are easy to make! My food is inspired by travels around the world and my love of flavorful food. A list of things that make me happy: cats, Coke Zero, houseplants, and travel. Read more...

Shadi Hasanzade

Tuesday 7th of November 2023

Thank you for sharing These amazing turkey recipes.I can't wait to try for Thanksgiving.

Taryn

Tuesday 7th of November 2023

Great compilation of turkey recipes. I can't wait to try one for Thanksgiving!

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