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Top Thanksgiving Recipes with Easy Healthy Recipes!

When it comes to the top Thanksgiving recipes tradition rules! With Holly, you also get healthy Thanksgiving recipes. This Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu is all trim & terrific! These healthy easy recipes include all your favorites. Cooking trim&TERRIFIC doesn’t mean you have to change what you eat but just how you prepare it. Simplify your Thanksgiving menu this year and start making that grocery shopping list!

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Time-Saving Thanksgiving Tips For Your Thanksgiving Menu Recipes

1. Make easy Thanksgiving menu and divide grocery list into shop ahead and fresh ingredients.
2.Purchase non-perishable and frozen items ahead of time.
3.Make ahead and freeze casseroles, dressings and desserts to cross off your list.
4.Cut, chop and wash ingredients earlier in the week.
5.Cook what you want and buy the rest. Order turkey. Garnish with fresh parsley and crab apples for personal touch.
6. Buy pre-made cornbread for cornbread dressing.
7.Use your stove top for sides to save oven space.
8. Serve buffet style for meal and dessert.
9.Take out serving pieces ahead of time and label. Set table ahead of time.
10. For dessert, purchase theme napkins and plates for quick clean up.
11. Cook Holly’s easy Thanksgiving recipes from dressing to pecan pie so you won’t feel too full!

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Holly’s Easy Thanksgiving Menu with Most Requested Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

How could a Thanksgiving menu be complete without a sweet potato casserole recipe? A sweet potato casserole is probably on everyone’s top Thanksgiving recipes, however, how about a healthy sweet potato casserole. Holly is all about an easy Thanksgiving menu so wait until you see how to make her simple Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping. It doesn’t get much better than this with easy preparation and melt-in-your mouth goodness.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping

Volunteer to bring this simple and fabulous sweet potato casserole with praline topping dish for your next Thanksgiving meal but don't save it for only the holidays. Not only is this probably one of the best sweet potato casseroles, but this is also perfect for easy Thanksgiving menu recipes. The recipe is so good you will want to eat all year round! Can you believe this yummy sweet potato recipe is one of my healthy Thanksgiving recipes.

Servings 12 (1/2 cup) servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked mashed peeled sweet potatoes about 3-4 sweet potatoes
  • 2/3 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Praline Topping

Servings 12 (1/2 cup) servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked mashed peeled sweet potatoes about 3-4 sweet potatoes
  • 2/3 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Praline Topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray.


  2. In bowl, cream together all ingredients except the topping with potato masher or mixer until blended. Transfer to prepared dish and sprinkle with Praline Topping (see recipe).

  3. 
Bake 40-45 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping is brown and crumbly.

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Praline Topping

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir in butter, vanilla, and pecans until crumbly.

Nutritional Info

Per Serving:Calories 274, Calories from Fat 34%, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 87mg, Carbohydrates 42g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 28g, Protein 4g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 other carbohydrate, 2 fat

Holly’s Favorite Top Thanksgiving Recipes – Yes, All Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes!

Below you will find Holly’s top Thanksgiving recipes for the best EASY THANKSGIVING MENU! After all, who has time to cook?

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Top Easy Thanksgiving Menu Sides For Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

You have to include Holly’s Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping but here’s three other “knock it out of the park” easy Thanksgiving menu recipes.If you haven’t madeStuffed Artichoke Casserole, OMG! Don’t worry as you put all the ingredients in one dish for an amazing easy Thanksgiving recipe with artichokes. If you can’t decide between sweet potatoes and cornbread dressing, then wait until you make this unbeatable combination for herYam Cornbread Dressing! Plus this is even a diabetic cornbread dressing. Out of oven space? You’ll love the Wild Rice and Peppers easy recipe packed with flavor and festive colors.

Recipes with cookbooks they are from:

Stuffed Artichoke Casserole fromKITCHEN 101

Yam Cornbread Stuffing from Gulf Coast Favorites

Wild Rice and PeppersfromEating Well to Fight Arthritis

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Two Top Thanksgiving Bread Recipes Top Easy Thanksgiving Menu Recipes

If you have extras during the holidays, make Holly’sCranberry Yam Bread and freeze ahead of time. Pull it out for breakfast or snack on it all day long. With tart cranberries and sweet yams, this quick Cranberry bread made with Bisquick is a favorite year round. There’s nothing easier than Holly’sPull Apart Bread made with crescent rolls. Make the bread in a festive Bundt pan to really wow your friends and family! Make it head of time and refrigerate to pull out to bake for hot bread.

Cranberry Yam Breadfrom Eating Well Through Cancer

Pull Apart Bread fromKITCHEN 101

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Top Thanksgiving Recipes for Dessert: -No Question! Holly’s Pecan Pie with Honey Topping

If you like pecan pie, look no further than this bite of decadence. Don’t like to bake? Pick up a pecan pie or pumpkin pie and just add Holly’sHoney Crunch Topping for the best Thanksgiving dessert ever. Can’t wait for you to try her wonderful pie recipes likePecan Pie with Honey Crunch Toppingand Chocolate Pecan Pie from Gulf Coast Favorites.

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These silicon mitts also make a cute gift (for yourself).

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

  • Top TenTime-Saving Thanksgiving Tips!!
  • Shopping List
  • Terrific Tips
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Nutritional Information

Holly included some of her go-to holiday tips plus shopping lists to organize this busy day along with her personal Thanksgiving menu. The only thing you will see missing is stuffing the turkeybecause Holly’s son-in-law is always in charge of making a friedturkey!

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FAQs

What are the healthiest things to eat at Thanksgiving? ›

White turkey meat, plain vegetables, roasted sweet potatoes, defatted gravy, and pumpkin pie tend to be the best bets because they are lower in fat and calories.

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

What are the top 10 Thanksgiving food? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What is a good Thanksgiving menu? ›

IF you mean a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner: roast turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, string beans, rolls, cranberry sauce; mushroom dish, maybe a salad or 2, maybe wild rice; pumpkin pie and/or apple pie.

How can I make Thanksgiving more healthy? ›

Lighten Your Recipes
  1. Skip the cream. Use Greek yogurt or whole milk instead in mashed potatoes, creamy soups, and creamed onion or spinach recipes.
  2. Reduce the sugar. Cut it back by 10 to 25 percent in baking recipes. ...
  3. Add some fiber. ...
  4. Upgrade the stuffing. ...
  5. Be sodium savvy. ...
  6. Boost nutrition.
Nov 22, 2021

What is the unhealthiest food at Thanksgiving? ›

14 Unhealthiest Thanksgiving Sides To Avoid This Year
  • Potatoes au gratin. ...
  • Macaroni and cheese. ...
  • Canned cranberry sauce. ...
  • Candied yams. sasazawa/Shutterstock. ...
  • Sausage stuffing. Alivemindphotography/Getty Images. ...
  • Turkey Gravy. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock. ...
  • Cornbread. Bhofack2/Getty Images. ...
  • Pecan Pie. Nicolasmccomber/Getty Images.
Nov 6, 2023

What is the most popular side dish served on Thanksgiving Day? ›

Mashed Potatoes

And the winner is... mashed potatoes! Rising from second place in 2022, mashed potatoes take the crown for America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish. Creamy, rich, and comforting, they're the perfect accompaniment to turkey and gravy, so it makes sense that mashed potatoes came out on top.

What are the 3 most popular food dishes served on Thanksgiving? ›

The 10 Most Popular Thanksgiving Dishes
  • Roast turkey. We've already filled you in on how to carve a turkey like a chef. ...
  • Stuffing. Good stuffing is key to a successful Thanksgiving dinner. ...
  • Mashed potatoes. ...
  • Green bean casserole. ...
  • Corn casserole. ...
  • Sweet potato casserole. ...
  • Honey-glazed Brussels sprouts. ...
  • Cranberry sauce.
Nov 2, 2022

What are the top 5 Thanksgiving foods? ›

Here are the top 10 most popular Thanksgiving foods you'll likely see at every celebration.
  1. Turkey. Turkey is a symbol of Thanksgiving, and it's hard to imagine the holiday without it. ...
  2. Mashed Potatoes. ...
  3. Green Bean Casserole. ...
  4. Sweet Potatoes. ...
  5. Dinner Rolls. ...
  6. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  7. Pumpkin Pie. ...
  8. Stuffing.
Oct 26, 2022

What is the least favorite Thanksgiving food? ›

For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes the cake as the least favorite Thanksgiving food. It is disliked by more than 31 percent of respondents, according to a survey conducted by SurveyMonkey on behalf of The Vacationer, a travel and vacation content site.

What is the basic Thanksgiving menu? ›

The classic Thanksgiving dinner includes old-time favorites that never change: turkey, gravy, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, and pie. But the way these dishes are made or added to is everchanging because of food trends and different dietary requirements.

What is served at a black Thanksgiving dinner? ›

You will likely be eating roast turkey, barbecued turkey, deep fried turkey, glazed country ham, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes mashed and covered with marshmallows, corn, cornbread, yeast/potato rolls, black eyed peas, rice, gravy, potato salad, cranberry sauce from ...

What do you drink on Thanksgiving? ›

  • Basic Red Wine and Brandy Sangria. 10 mins.
  • Simple Amaretto Sour co*cktail. 3 mins.
  • Keto Mulled Wine. 2 hrs.
  • Maple Pecan Latte Recipe. 12 mins.
  • Easy Rum Eggnog Recipe. 3 mins.
  • Eggnog Martini. 3 mins.
  • Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte. 10 mins.
  • Apple Cinnamon Mule. 5 mins.

What is a soft food for Thanksgiving? ›

Mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, gravy… Just add these soft, fluffy dinner rolls to the menu, and you'll have checked every box for a classic Thanksgiving feast.

What is healthier than turkey for Thanksgiving? ›

Try it out on Thanksgiving by substituting tofu for your turkey. Tofu can be cooked in a variety of flavorful ways and comes with a ton of nutritional benefits including a lot of calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B, and protein.

What should I eat on Thanksgiving to not gain weight? ›

5 Healthy Food Swaps to Avoid Weight Gain This Thanksgiving
  • Eat Pumpkin Pie Instead of Pecan Pie. ...
  • Grill Instead of Frying. ...
  • Swap Mashed Potatoes for Mashed Cauliflower. ...
  • Serve Brussels Sprouts Instead of Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Use Wild Rice Instead of Pilaf.

How healthy is Thanksgiving dinner? ›

The traditional turkey-day feast, replete with fatty, high-cholesterol foods like drumsticks, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing, is generally anything but heart-healthy. Try a healthy roasted turkey and gravy recipe for your Thanksgiving meal.

What is the healthiest way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey? ›

Rustveld suggests air frying your turkey as a healthier alternative to deep frying. It takes less time at 400 degrees, and the end product contains less fat since you do not need to add oil. “Deep frying is not as healthy as air frying, roasting or grilling,” he said.

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