🦃 Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up 🥔
Reader-loved recipes, make-ahead magic, and family-friendly touches to keep your holiday simple, meaningful, and delicious
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We know that Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food; it’s about the stories, the laughter, and the tiny hands “helping” in the kitchen. Every year, our readers ask for their favorite One Potato holiday recipes, and we’re thrilled to bring them back from the archives, along with one brand-new side that’s sure to earn a permanent spot on your table.
This year’s Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up includes:
Reader-favorite dishes that show up on repeat because they’re that good (and yes, they taste even better as leftovers).
Signature One Potato extras: prep shortcuts, smart substitutions, and ideas for how kids can pitch in — whether that means whisking, tasting, or setting the table with extra flair.
Revisit Chef Lola’s Tips & Tricks for taking the stress out of hosting — from make-ahead prep to easy swaps that keep everyone happy.
Here’s what’s on the menu this Thanksgiving:
🍲 Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa & Mushrooms – a hearty vegetarian main
🍞 One Potato Cornbread Stuffing – sweet-savory perfection with make-ahead ease
🥣 Classic Gravy – rich, silky, and perfect on everything
🍄 Mushroom Gravy – earthy, hearty, and vegan-friendly
🥗 Green Bean Casserole – fresh, creamy, and craveable (a new holiday side)
We hope these recipes, tips, and tricks, help to make your Thanksgiving a little less stressful and a lot more delicious. From all of us at One Potato, here’s to a joyful holiday filled with good food, full hearts, and family moments you’ll never forget. 🧡
🍲 Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa & Mushrooms
Why we love it: This cozy vegetarian main dish is packed with seasonal flavor and plant-based protein. Stuffed with savory quinoa, sautéed mushrooms, and a sprinkle of herbs and walnuts, it’s satisfying, wholesome, and a perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Baked tofu increases the protein and heartiness, or serve the stuffed butternut squash without as a side dish accompaniment.
🧒 Kid Tasks:
Scoop out the butternut squash halves
Help mix the quinoa-mushroom filling
Sprinkle chopped herbs or toasted walnuts on top
🧑🍳 Pro Tips:
Choosing the Right Squash: Look for butternut squashes with smooth, unblemished skin and a uniform shape. This makes it easier to cut and ensures even cooking.
Cutting the Squash Safely: Butternut squash can be tough to cut. To make it easier, microwave the whole squash for 2-3 minutes to soften it slightly before cutting. Always use a sharp chef’s knife and stabilize the squash by cutting off the ends first.
Bonus!: This recipe includes extensive notes for meal prep, time savers, dietary substitutions, and what to do with those delicious leftovers!
🌽 One Potato Cornbread Stuffing
Why we love it: Some recipes just stick, and this One Potato Cornbread Stuffing is one of them. It’s the kind of Thanksgiving dish that brings everyone back to the table for seconds (and thirds). The buttery cornbread soaks up all the savory turkey-and-herb goodness, creating a perfect mix of cozy, hearty, and just a little bit sweet.
🧒 Kid Tasks:
Mix baking ingredients to make the cornbread
Older kids can help sauté the turkey for the stuffing
Tear or crumble the cornbread
Stir sautéed veggies into the mix
Sprinkle with parsley or sage before baking
🔥 Pro Tips: Make it ahead, let the flavors mingle overnight, and reheat just before serving. It’s even better the next day.
🥣 Classic Gravy
🥣 Mushroom Gravy
Why we love it: Good gravy really does make the meal, and these two classic, simple gravy recipes are deeply flavorful proof that the best dishes don’t need to be complicated to feel special. Whether you’re whisking up a batch from your turkey drippings or going vegetarian with a mushroom base for that umami flavor, both recipes leave room for creativity so that you can make them your own.
🧒 Kid Tasks:
Let kids whisk the roux or help stir the gravy as it thickens
Give them a spoon and let them taste-test and season as you go
🔥 Pro Tips: Make extra—you’ll want leftovers for sandwiches, mashed potatoes, and anything else that could use a drizzle of cozy. You can also strain either gravy recipe through a fine mesh sieve for a silky texture to appease any picky eaters.
🥘 *NEW RECIPE* Green Bean Casserole
🧒 Kid Tasks:
Snap green beans into bite-size pieces
Mix the green beans and sauce together, making sure the green beans are coated
Sauté mushrooms and garlic (with supervision)
Stir in the flour and whisk the sauce until thickened
Taste-test and adjust seasoning before baking
Sprinkle crispy onions on top before baking
