5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Dinner Menu (With 30 Easy Recipes!)
This 5-ingredient Thanksgiving dinner menu features 30 easy recipe ideas, including main dishes, side dishes, breads, sauces, and desserts. These simple, budget-friendly recipes make planning a stress-free Thanksgiving easier! Plus, grab the free printable PDF to keep your holiday menu organized.
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It’s time for the best holiday ever – Thanksgiving! I think it’s a favorite for a lot of us lazy foodies out there 😬
I love Thanksgiving because it’s the best excuse to eat all the delicious comfort food followed by a night of lazing around the couch. It’s a total vibe 🤣
Even though Thanksgiving dinner itself is chill, the prep that leads up to it can be pretty exhausting. Not to mention expensive as grocery costs just keep going up.
But I’ve got good news for you – there are actually a ton of easy 5-ingredient Thanksgiving recipes that won’t take you all day and won’t break the bank! Some of them can even be made ahead of time!
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In this post I’m sharing a 5-ingredient Thanksgiving menu with 30 recipes to help you plan a delicious feast while keeping things budget-friendly and low-stress – whether you’re planning a feast for the whole family or just a simple dinner for two.
There’s beginner-friendly and budget-friendly versions of a lot of classic Thanksgiving recipes in this roundup. We’ve got main dishes, holiday meats, side dishes, breads, sauces, and even some desserts!
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Main Dishes
1. Super Simple Roast Turkey
If you need something simple and fuss-free for Thanksgiving, this recipe is it. You can make this turkey with just a few ingredients – most of which you may already have in your pantry!
Recipe source + credit: Sweet Phi
2. Roasted Turkey
Here’s another ridiculously easy roasted turkey with just a handful of ingredients! This one is from the Pioneer Woman, so you know it’s going to be delish.
Recipe source + credit: The Pioneer Woman
3. Crockpot Turkey
If you love your crockpot, why not make this year’s Thanksgiving turkey in it too?! It’s made with a super simple seasoning that’s still flavorful.
Recipe source + credit: Southern Plate
4. Maple Glazed Ham
Yumm the combo of maple + ham is delicious. You’ll just need 4 ingredients to make this super easy spiralized ham that’s perfect for the holiday table.
Recipe source + credit: Everyday Eileen
5. Honey Baked Ham
This one is a classic! It’s my personal favorite for Christmas dinner and it makes great leftovers too.
Recipe source + credit: Chew Out Loud
6. Pineapple Glazed Ham
If you’re craving some island flavors this holiday season, here’s a simple pineapple glazed ham that the whole family is sure to love!
Recipe source + credit: Wholesome Yum
8. Roast Chicken
It really doesn’t get any easier than this 4-ingredient roast chicken that’s almost foolproof! Great for beginner cooks.
Recipe source + credit: My Kitchen Love
9. Rosemary & Garlic Lamb Chops
If you want something a little different for Thanskgiving, try these easy 5-ingredient lamb chops!
Recipe source + credit: Platings & Pairings
Sauces & Gravies
10. Cranberry Sauce
Can you really have a Thanksgiving dinner without cranberry sauce? You can skip the storebought stuff and make your own with this simple 5-ingredient recipe from Sally!
Recipe source + credit: Sally’s Baking Addiction
11. Easy Turkey Gravy
This recipe has 2 versions that you can make with or without turkey drippings!
Recipe source + credit: Foodie and Wine
12. Vegan Gravy
If you’re having a vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving this year, make sure to add this super easy vegan gravy recipe to your list!
Recipe source + credit: Vancouver With Love
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Side Dishes
13. Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are my absolute favorite Thanksgiving side dish! These high protein cottage cheese mashed potatoes are a healthier spin on the classic, but still creamy, buttery, and delicious!
14. Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Here’s another easy 5-ingredient mashed potato recipe! This is a crockpot version you can set and forget while you’re cooking up the rest of your feast. For more easy crockpot recipes, check out this post featuring 25 High Protein Crockpot Dinners With 5 Ingredients or Less!
Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road
15. Sweet Potato Casserole
I dream about eating sweet potato casserole all year long. The mini marshmallows on top are just yummm! You can whip up this easy sweet potato casserole with just a few ingredients and in less than 1 hour.
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
16. Corn Casserole
This is one of the easiest corn casserole recipes I’ve seen on the internet. Just use Jiffy corn muffin mix and frozen corn to whip up this delicious side dish that’s ready in a pinch.
Recipe source + credit: Cucina by Elena
17. Green Bean Casserole
Another classic Thanksgiving casserole that’s pretty simple to make! This recipe is made with just 5 ingredients and perfect even for beginners.
Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken
18. Easy Stuffing
You can’t have a Thanksgiving dinner without stuffing! There’s a bajillion stuffing recipes out there, but this one from The Kitchn is made with just 5 ingredients. I’m terrible at making stuffing from scratch, so this is usually my go-to shortcut recipe!
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
19. Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Sometimes you just need an easy, fuss-free mac & cheese. This one involves no roux, flour, or breadcrumbs! It still tastes divine and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Recipe source + credit: Butter and Baggage
20. Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Make these bright, nutrient-packed roasted Brussels sprouts that are flavored with a super easy 5-ingredient marinade. It’s sweet, salty, crispy, and delish!
Recipe source + credit: Garnish With Lemon
21. Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
Just 3 ingredients are all you’re going to need for these mega easy garlic butter roasted carrots. They’re a yummy, buttery side dish that’s going to brighten up any holiday table.
Recipe source + credit: Love In My Oven
22. Caramelized Brown Butter Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is one of my favorite veggies to cook in the fall. This delicious butternut squash is so simple to make, even for beginner cooks. Plus, it tastes buttery and delicious! Here are 15 more 5-ingredient butternut squash recipes that are great for Thanksgiving!
Recipe source + credit: One Lovely Life
23. Dinner Rolls
This super easy 3-ingredient dinner roll recipe is ready is just 20 minutes and doesn’t require any yeast or proofing! Don’t let the mayonnaise scare you – it actually makes these dinner rolls soft and yummy.
Recipe source + credit: Little Home in the Making
24. Cheesy Garlic Herb Pull Apart Rolls
Elevate a package of frozen dinner rolls with this easy recipe. You’ll want to make extras because this one is sure to be a crowd favorite!
Recipe source + credit: Blue Bowl Recipes
25. Jiffy Cornbread
Make a delicious batch of homemade cornbread with this super easy 3-ingredient recipe using Jiffy corn muffin mix!
Recipe source + credit: The Virtual Caterer
Desserts
26. Easy 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Pie
Sure, there are a LOT of pumpkin pie recipes out there, but this is one of the easiest ones I’ve seen. It’s great for beginners and doesn’t require a ton of ingredients or cleanup!
Recipe source + credit: Crazy For Crust
27. Mini Apple Pies
If pie making intimidates you, check out these 3-ingredient mini apple pies that are perfect as little treats after Thanksgiving dinner.
Recipe source + credit: My Kitchen Love
28. Apple Crisp
The crunchy, buttery topping on apple crisp is the best thing ever! Luckily, you can make a big batch of apple crisp with just 5 ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: Cooking For Keeps
29. Pumpkin Dump Cake
I love easy desserts like this one where you can just dump all of the ingredients into one dish, mix, bake, and serve!
Recipe source + credit: Dance Around the Kitchen
30. No-Bake Snickerdoodles
I love baking snickerdoodles on repeat during the fall and winter months. This is an easy no bake recipe that’s also sugar-free and dairy-free!
Recipe source + credit: Beaming Baker
Download the FREE Printable PDF!
To make planning even easier, don’t forget to grab the free printable Thanksgiving menu planner to keep yourself organized!
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Join my mailing list and I’ll send you the FREE Thanksgiving menu planner! As a bonus, you’ll also get instant access to 15+ free printables, plus a new 5-ingredient meal plan delivered straight to your inbox every week! 💖
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