60+ Thanksgiving Turkey and Ham Recipes

My ultimate collection of ham and turkey recipes for Thanksgiving! This collection includes leftover recipes and dinner ideas for a smaller gathering.

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Sometimes you want an easy classic recipe to make for Thanksgiving, other times you’re ready for a bit of a change. I’ve got a collection for both that includes classic ham and turkey recipes as well as delicious new ways to make your holiday main dish! From copycat HoneyBaked Ham to tasty Deep-Fried Turkey, to using slow cookers and electric roasters, there’s something for everyone. I’ve included recipes to use up your holiday leftovers and ideas to make Thanksgiving for a small group!

Thanksgiving Turkey and Ham Recipes

A collection of holiday main course recipes using turkey or ham, plus a list of what to do with the leftovers!

Turkey Recipes for Thanksgiving

No matter how you want to make it, I’ve got the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey recipe for you! I’ve also included my tried-and-true brine recipe and make-ahead turkey gravy.

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Roast Turkey
Make Perfect Roast Turkey this holiday season with my handy guide. Classic keeper-recipe for juicy roast turkey with buttery crisp skin!
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Roast Turkey from Frozen
Roast Turkey From Frozen is perfect if you forgot to thaw your turkey! It takes more time, but you can still get crispy and tender turkey.
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Roast Turkey (in Electric Roaster)
Roasting Turkey in an electric roaster is the best way to make Thanksgiving turkey! Fool-proof results, no basting and saves on oven space!
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Spatchcock Turkey Recipe
Spatchcock Turkey is flattened for even cooking. Seasoned with herbs and spices, cooked until golden and juicy, and ready in just 90 minutes!
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Deep Fried Turkey
Deep-Fried Turkey
Deep-Fried Turkey doesn’t have to be intimidating. This is the easiest, quickest, most delicious deep fried turkey recipe ever!
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Dry Brined Turkey sliced on roasting dish
Dry-Brined Turkey
Dry-Brined Turkey makes a juicy bird with incredibly crispy, golden skin. It’s a less messy brining process and you don’t have to leave the turkey in water.
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No-Baste Turkey Recipe
No-Baste Turkey is the easiest turkey recipe you'll make, and it's guaranteed to make a crispy-skinned and moist interior holiday main course!
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Whole turkey glazed with butter on a bed of vegetables
Butter Blanketed Turkey Recipe
Butter Blanketed Turkey is roasted with fresh herbs and topped with a buttered basting blanket for perfectly golden brown, juicy turkey.
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Cajun Roasted Turkey Recipe
This recipe is the perfect twist on a turkey, adding a burst of flavor and a touch of heat that sets it apart from the traditional roast!
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Turkey Brine
Turkey Brine
Turkey Brine made with savory herbs, sea salt and broth only takes a few minutes to make and is the PERFECT way to prep your turkey before roasting on Thanksgiving this year!
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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy in pot
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy is perfect to serve with classic holiday dinners. Smooth, and flavorful gravy made with veggies, turkey drippings, and black pepper.
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Baked Turkey Wings Recipe
Easy Turkey Wings recipe for tasty juicy oven baked main dish with crispy skin, tender meat and lots of flavor. A great weeknight meal!
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Slow Roasted Overnight Turkey Recipe
Slow Roasted Overnight Turkey cooks low and slow while you sleep, giving you juicy, tender meat and crispy skin with no effort.
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Mouth-Watering Ham Recipes

If you are a baked holiday ham family, look no further for delicious recipe ideas! And if you just need a ham glaze recipe, I’ve got my go-to easy glaze included on this list, too.

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Brown Sugar Peach Baked Ham (w/ Bourbon Option)
Brown Sugar Peach Baked Ham with a Bourbon option is sweet and tender making the most flavorful main dish for your holiday or family dinner.
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HoneyBaked Ham (Copycat) Recipe
HoneyBaked Ham (Copycat) is the perfect crispy, sweet, smoky, and delicious center piece without the price tag! Perfect for the holidays!
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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze with orange juice, honey, and spices is the perfect sweet and savory flavor combo. A classic holiday recipe!
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Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe
Bourbon Glazed Ham is an easy, flavorful ham recipe with a simple glaze of bourbon, brown sugar, and orange juice. Ready in just a few hours.
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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham is a total breeze with just three ingredients and no oven space to lose!
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Campfire Sugar Ham with Dijon Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Campfire Sugar Ham with Dijon Roasted Potatoes is a festive, comforting main dish that blends sweet warmth with hearty, golden sides.
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Brown Sugar Ham Glaze Recipe
Brown Sugar Ham Glaze made with orange juice, honey, and spices is the PERFECT addition to a holiday ham and only takes 15 minutes to make!
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Apple Cider Glazed Ham Recipe
Apple Cider Glazed Ham is a holiday showstopper, slow-baked until tender and juicy, finished with a glaze that balances cozy, and tangy.
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Thanksgiving for a Small Group

If you are having a smaller, more intimate gathering, here are some main dish ideas to scale back your menu while still getting those delicious holiday flavors.

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Brown Sugar Ham Steak
Brown Sugar Ham Steak is a rich, sweet, oven-baked recipe so easy you don't have to wait for the holidays! Perfect for breakfast or dinner!
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Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf is packed with holiday flavor! Extra moist turkey dinner with stuffing, sage and cranberries, ready in an hour!
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Maple Brined Pork Loin Recipe
Maple Brined Pork Loin is an easy, flavorful roast that turns wonderfully tender and finishes with a bright, glossy touch!
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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Spinach Bacon Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is an easy yet show-stopping pork dish perfect for special occasions and ready in under 40 minutes!
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Easy Roasted Turkey Thighs Recipe
Easy Roasted Turkey Thighs are tender, juicy, and perfectly crispy! An effortless alternative to a whole turkey. Great for just a few guests!
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Air Fryer Herb Butter Turkey Breast Recipe
Air Fryer Herb Butter Turkey Breast is tasty & juicy but the best part is that it only takes a little more than an hour to make! Try it soon!
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Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
Roasted Turkey Breast made with butter, herbs, salt, and pepper has tender juicy meat, CRISPY skin, and roasts in only 90 minutes!
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Ham Steak Recipe
Ham Steak, pan-seared in under 10 minutes, is a new favorite easy recipe for busy weeknights or a tasty holiday brunch! Try this today!
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Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe
Celebrate Thanksgiving with minimal effort using a Sheet Pan Thanksgiving Dinner. Delicious turkey and sides ready in no time! Try it today!
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Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe
This complete Thanksgiving meal for two is prepared in the slow cooker, letting you enjoy Thanksgiving all year long. Plus an easy clean up!
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Crispy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast Recipe
Crispy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast takes all the effort and guesswork out of preparing a healthy turkey breast. Perfect for sandwiches.
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Slow Cooker Turkey with Gravy, Candied Sweet Potatoes, & Green Peas Recipe
Slow Cooker Turkey with Gravy, Candied Sweet Potatoes, & Green Peas brings the flavors of Thanksgiving together in one easy, comforting meal!
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Leftover Turkey Dishes

Turn your Turkey Day leftovers into delicious, easy meals!

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Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Turkey Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food for using up leftovers. Creamy, hearty, and baked to golden perfection in a flaky pie crust!
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Served cooked ingredients with crackers
Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe
Turkey Carcass Soup is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday turkey to make flavorful, comforting turkey and rice soup for dinner.
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Leftover Turkey Casserole Recipe
Leftover Turkey Casserole is fast, easy, and ready in under 45 minutes! The perfect dish to use up all of your leftovers from the big day!
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Turkey Moist Maker Sandwich Recipe
The iconic Turkey Moist Maker Sandwich is the ultimate masterpiece made from leftovers! Stacked high with that famous middle layer of flavor.
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Turkey A la King Recipe
Turkey A la King is an easy weeknight dinner perfect for leftover turkey made with mushrooms, carrots, and peas in a creamy white sauce.
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Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Turkey Tetrazzini has tender turkey chunks, in pasta, smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce. A perfect way to use up leftover turkey.
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Turkey Divan
Turkey Divan is a classic creamy dish with tender turkey, broccoli, melty cheese, and a cracker topping. Perfect to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
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Ultimate Turkey Sandwich Recipe
This Ultimate Turkey Sandwich recipe upgrades a classic sandwich to make the best ever deli style sandwich. Perfect for lunch, try it today!
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Turkey Dumpling Soup Recipe
Turkey Dumpling Soup is a hearty, comforting meal that’s perfect for using up leftover turkey, with fluffy dumplings and rich, cozy flavor.
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Turkey Havarti Apple Sandwiches Recipe
Turkey Havarti Apple Sandwiches are a flavorful recipe perfect for packed lunches or summer time picnics! So good everyone will love them!
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Cranberry Harvest Turkey Salad Recipe
Cranberry Harvest Turkey Salad is a vibrant salad that's sweet, tangy, and perfect to use up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! Try it soon!
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Leftover Ham Dishes

My favorite ways to use up leftover ham so nothing goes to waste after the holidays!

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Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
Ham and Bean Soup is a fast, warm, filling, and easy recipe for leftover ham. Use ingredients you have on hand for diner ready in one hour!
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Ultimate Ham Sandwich Recipe
Ultimate Ham Sandwich is a simple toasted sandwich recipe stacked with savory layers, spread, and fresh crunch-perfect for a quick lunch!
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Easy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is the best recipe for leftover ham during the holidays. Creamy, cheesy potato casserole with sliced ham and cheddar cheese!
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Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole in casserole dish with scoop closeup 1x1
Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole
Cheesy Ham and Hash Brown Casserole made with creamy potatoes and melty cheese is the ultimate comforting, savory breakfast dish.
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ground pork, celery, and mayo mixture in between two slices of bread stacked on one another
Ham Salad Recipe
Ham Salad is a tasty appetizer or sandwich filling that's quick to make, perfect for using up leftovers, and ready in just 5 minutes!
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Hearty meat and vegetable soup in a ladle.
Ham Bone Soup Recipe
Ham Bone Soup is a hearty soup recipe with plenty of flavor that develops as it simmers. A comforting dish, that makes a perfect meal.
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Pineapple Ham Casserole Recipe
Pineapple Ham Casserole is a creamy noodle dish that's complimentary in its sweet and savory combo. It will impress even the pickiest eater.
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Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Ham and Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole will be your new go-to breakfast bake perfect for holidays, brunch, or even dinner.
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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
Slow-cooker ham and Bean Soup is the perfect recipe for leftover holiday ham when you want a cozy, warm soup to recover from holiday cooking!
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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bites Recipe
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bites make an easy and delicious party appetizer or a flaky and savory breakfast. Ready in under 25 minutes!
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Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Glaze Recipe
Ham Balls are a great way to use leftover ham! These easy appetizers are savory, tender, and baked in a sweet, tangy glaze!
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Sheet Pan Ham and Swiss Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Sheet Pan Ham & Swiss Scalloped Potatoes are an easy holiday side dish. Tender, creamy potato slices loaded with Swiss cheese and deli ham.
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Cuban Sandwich Recipe
An easy Cuban Sandwich or "Cubanao" is a classic, flavorful, buttery sandwich with both sliced ham, pulled pork, and plenty of tangy mustard.
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Olivier Salad (Russian Salad) Recipe
Olivier Salad, or Russian Salad, is a Russian recipe for potato salad. A popular food in Europe and traditional dish for Orthodox Christmas!
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Split Pea Soup Recipe
Split Pea Soup with ham is an easy hearty, comforting soup recipe in a rich broth. Smooth, creamy, and silky with subtle smoky flavor.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna Recipe
Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna made with ham, chicken, Swiss, and mozzarella cheeses is the perfect meal to make with your leftover ham!
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Baked Cuban Pork Party Sliders Recipe
Baked Cuban Pork Party Sliders are perfect to serve on game day. Take your ham and cheese sandwich to the next level for everyone to enjoy.
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Plated stuffed chicken slices with arugula salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu is easy for a French classic. Golden brown crispy chicken breast stuffed with savory ham and melty Swiss cheese.
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Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup Recipe
Quick prep leads to delicious Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup, a staple for cozy nights and satisfying comfort food. Try this recipe today!
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These mouthwatering Thanksgiving recipes are just what you need for your holiday table to impress your guests! Make sure to let me know in the comments section below which of these recipes you tried. For more holiday recipe ideas, check out my other collections, 110+ Easy Christmas Candy Recipes and my 25 Holiday Appetizers You’ll Flip for!

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About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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