Make Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Make ahead Thanksgiving recipes- reduce your stress on Thanksgiving by preparing some of the dishes ahead of time!

You know I'm all about the make ahead meals on Sweet Peas & Saffron, so it should be no surprise that I also like to cook as much of my Thanksgiving meal ahead of time, too!

Cooking some of your Thanksgiving recipes ahead will reduce so much stress on Thanksgiving day. No more running around the kitchen like a crazy person, and you can actually visit with your guests!

This make ahead Thanksgiving recipes round up has something for everyone: side dishes, dessert recipes and main course options as well. Some of these are healthy, some of them...not so much. My mantra is let's just enjoy our food on Thanksgiving. You can find my healthy Leftover Turkey Detox Soup Recipe which is perfect for a healthy reboot.

Let's check out all these make ahead Thanksgiving recipes!

Don't forget to pin this post to save it for later!

1. Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Butternut Squash by Sweet Peas and Saffron

2. Freezer-Friendly Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese by The Girl On Bloor

3. Herb & Garlic Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes by Sweet Peas and Saffron

4. Crunchy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping by The Cookie Rookie

5. Make Ahead Apple Crisp by Sweet Peas and Saffron

6. Skillet Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes by Evolving Table

7. Make Ahead Honey Roasted Carrots by Sweet Peas and Saffron

8. Broccoli Casserole From Scratch by Kristen's Kitchen

9. Cranberry Almond Rice Pilaf Recipe by Sweet Peas and Saffron

10. Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta by Peas and Crayons

11. Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash by Sweet Peas and Saffron

12. Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bars by Fit Foodie Finds

13. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Pomegranates by Sweet Peas and Saffron

14. Cheesy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes by The Recipe Rebel

15. Make Ahead Sage Apple Stuffing by Sweet Peas and Saffron

16. Mini Pecan Pies by Live Well Bake Often

17. Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce by Sweet Peas and Saffron

18. Cheddar Green Bean Casserole by Healthy Seasonal Recipes

19. Creamy Parmesan Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower by Sweet Peas and Saffron

20. Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy by Recipes from a Pantry

21. Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pine Nuts by Sweet Peas and Saffron

22. Pumpkin Cornbread by The View from Great Island

23. Maple Orange Sweet Potato Casserole with Oat-Pecan Streusel by Flavor The Moments

24. 5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce by Running to the Kitchen

25. Wild Rice and Sweet Potato Salad by Sweet Peas and Saffron

26. Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash by FoolProof Living

27. Our Staple Kale Salad by Sweet Peas and Saffron

28. Fennel & Pomegranate Quinoa Salad by Sweet Peas and Saffron

29. Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms by Peas and Crayons

30. Healthy Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole by Kristine's Kitchen

31. Sausage Cranberry Apple Stuffing Muffins by Running to the Kitchen

32. No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Sauce by Homemade in the Kitchen

33. Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe by Fearless Dining

34. Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts by The Food Charlatan

35. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes by Food Faith Fitness

36. Crispy Onion Corn Spoonbread by Meals Heels & Cocktails