More than 50 Old Fashioned Southern Thanksgiving Recipes for your eyes to pour over. Southern Thanksgiving tables everywhere will be heavily stocked with many of these dishes.
![A collage of four images showing southern thanksgiving recipes.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/old-fashioned-southern-thanksgiving-recipes.jpg)
With classic southern sides and different flavors there's some of grandma's recipes in here too, naturally.
Thanksgiving is time for a bit of southern flair and extra effort. Great food, southern recipes and lots of belly-rubbing for the football game!
POTATO RECIPES
From sweet potatoes to potato salad and everything in-between.
![Overhead shot of a sweet potato fluff in a dish, with a spoon missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sweet-Potato-Fluff-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A dish full of yams with a treacle being poured over the top.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Candied-Yams-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a close up image of a large bowl of Cajun potato salad with green onions sprinkled on top](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Cajun-Potato-Salad-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a dish full of crispy potatoes in front of an instant pot](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Crispy-Instant-Pot-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a corner of a baking dish with broccoli casserole, with a scoop missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Broccoli-Casserole-Featured-Image.jpg)
![picture of a bowl of saltgrass baked potato soup with bacon and cheese on top with a spoon digging in](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Saltgrass-baked-potato-soup-recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead closeup shot of sweet potato fritter recipe.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sweet-Potato-Fritter-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A bowl full of mashed potatoes with brown gravy on top.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Copycat-Popeyes-Mashed-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of southern giblet gravy in a gravy boat.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Southern-Giblet-Gravy-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![close up of a spoon digging into a hash brown casserole.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Crockpot-Cracker-Barrel-Cheesy-Hash-Brown-Casserole-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A scoop of loaded green bean casserole being lifted out of the dish.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Loaded-Green-Bean-Casserole-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a corner of a dish of sweet potato casserole with a scoop missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cracker-Barrel-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Slow cooker roast potatoes recipe with a wooden spoon digging in.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Slow-Cooker-Roast-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a pan of roasted potatoes and broccoli.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Roasted-Potatoes-and-Broccoli-Featured-Image-2.jpg)
![Close up overhead of an instant pot with potatoes and carrots.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Instant-Pot-Potatoes-and-Carrots-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a closeup image of some popeyes cajun fries in a cylindrical flower like container with white paper towel](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Popeyes-Cajun-Fries-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up shot of a pot of stewed potatoes.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stewed-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of some crispy sweet potatoes cropped into a square picture.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Crispy-Sweet-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Plate full of fried cabbage and potatoes.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fried-Cabbage-and-Potatoes-Featured-Image.jpg)
VEGETABLE DISHES
An assortment of wonderful southern influenced vegetables for your feast.
![Close up shot of a spinach madeleine dish in a pan with a scoop missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Spinach-Madeleine-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a spoon inside a corn casserole in a crock pot.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jiffy-Corn-Casserole-Recipe-Crock-Pot-FB.jpg)
![Close up of an eggplant casserole in a baking dish, with a piece missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Eggplant-Casserole-Featured-Image.jpg)
![overhead close up of some smoked asparagus with some lemon on the side cropped square.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Smoked-Asparagus-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a bowl of southern black eyed peas and collard greens.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Southern-Black-Eyed-Peas-and-Collard-Greens-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead view of a dish inside the basket of an air fryer with green bean casserole.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Air-Fryer-Green-Bean-Casserole-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/baby-carrots-feature.jpg)
![close up of a skillet of mac and cheese with some missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cracker-Barrel-Mac-and-Cheese-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![close up of a ceramic bowl full of cajun green beans with bacon](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cajun-Green-Beans-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up shot of a dish of cornbread pudding with a wooden spoon resting.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cornbread-Pudding-Featured-Image.jpg)
DISHES WITH CRANBERRIES
Cranberries are a staple over Thanksgiving. Here's some ideas:
![close up of a dished out plate of cranberry apple rice pilaf](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Cranberry-Apple-Rice-Pilaf-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A bowl of salad with apples and red onions and cranberries with a spoon on the side](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Apple-Cranberry-Salad-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead shot of a full bowl of a copycat cracker barrel kale salad.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Cracker-Barrel-Kale-Salad-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a jar of reddish purple vinaigrette - cranberry vinaigrette](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cranberry-Vinaigrette-Featured-Image.jpg)
![close up overhead image of a bowl of dried cranberry sauce with some orange zest sprinkled on top.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dried-Cranberry-Sauce-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead cropped in shot of a bowl of cranberry pecan chicken salad.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cranberry-Pecan-Chicken-Salad-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A cropped square image of a bowl of cranberry salad with some cranberries and marshmallows on top.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cranberry-Salad-Featured-Image.jpg)
BREADS AND STUFFINGS
My favorite part. Bread, stuffing, dressing... whatever your want to call it. It's all good.
![A corner of a dish with Cajun cornbread dressing made in it, with a corner scooped out.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Cajun-Cornbread-Dressing-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a dish full of mirliton dressing, with a scoop missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mirliton-Dressing-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of the corner of a casserole dish of Cajun rice dressing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cajun-Rice-Dressing-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Stuffed garlic bread slightly opened to show inside.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Stuffed-Garlic-Bread-Recipe.jpg)
![A baking dish with garlic butter rolls just cooked.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Garlic-Butter-Rolls-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/stuffing-7.jpg)
![close up shot of an oyster dressing in a casserole dish.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Emerils-oyster-dressing-featured-image.jpg)
![Overhead shot of a Dutch Oven Ham, cropped square.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Dutch-Oven-Ham-Featured-Image.jpg)
![slice of cornbread having honey drizzled on top](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Skillet-Cornbread-19-1.jpg)
![Close up side view of an Amish Pumpkin bread with slices taken from it.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amish-Pumpkin-Bread-Featured-Image.jpg)
![air fryer basket with biscuits inside](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Air-Fryer-Biscuits-Recipe-Card-Image.jpg)
TURKEY TIME
Oh boy. The turkey. That smell on Thanksgiving when you walk into the house. It just can't be beat.
![An overhead shot of deep fried turkey, cropped square.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Deep-Fried-Turkey-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/lemon-herb-turkey-feature.jpg)
![Overhead shot of a bowl of butter with seasonings and a whisk about to stir.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cajun-Turkey-Injection-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A sliced Cajun Turkey breast laid out sloping toward the camera.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cajun-Turkey-Breast-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A cropped square image showing a pellet grill smoked turkey.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pellet-Grill-Smoked-Turkey-Featured-Image.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Turkey-Breast-in-Crockpot.jpg)
![](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Roasted-Turkey.jpg)
THE DESSERT TABLE
Some delicious dessert ideas for your dessert table.
![Single serving of Southern Ambrosia Salad.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Old-Fashioned-Southern-Ambrosia-Salad-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![An overhead shot of 3 no bake mini pumpkin pies.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/No-Bake-Mini-Pumpkin-Pies-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a plate full of maple bacon fudge with a maple leaf in the background and some bacon slices](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Maple-Bacon-Fudge-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a slice of white pumpkin pie being taken out of a pie dish.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/White-Pumpkin-Pie-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A slice of old fashioned chess pie with a dusting of powdered sugar, cropped square.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Old-Fashioned-Chess-Pie-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Overhead shot of a sweet potato pie with swirls of cream.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Grandmas-Sweet-Potato-Pie-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A dish full of no bake banana pudding with a few pieces missing.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Southern-No-Bake-Banana-Pudding-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up square image of a slice of no bake pumpkin cheesecake.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/No-Bake-Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Bars-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of fried apples with a wooden spoon.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Cracker-Barrel-Fried-Apples-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a louisiana crunch cake on a cake stand looking down from overhead, with icing and coconut](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Louisiana-Crunch-Cake-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A close up shot of a stack of three pumpkin spice macarons.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pumpkin-Spice-Macarons-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a slice of country apple pie dished out on a plate with a scoop of ice cream on top](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Country-Apple-Pie-Featured-Image.jpg)
![a plate with a slice of pecan pie with a ball of ice cream sitting on top](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pecan-Pie-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up of a pumpkin spice donut with a bite taken out, with more in the background.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pumpkin-Spice-Donut-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![close up of an Amish pumpkin pie with a fork having just taken a piece from the front of the pie - a dollop of cream on top](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Amish-Pumpkin-Pie-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Cropped square image of a trifle dish with nutella trifle.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nutella-Trifle-Featured-Image.jpg)
![dish with a southern peach cobbler with pie crust, some missing, cropped square.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Southern-Peach-Cobbler-Recipe-With-Pie-Crust-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Close up overhead shot of a no bake cherry pie with a graham cracker crust.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/No-Bake-Cherry-Pie-With-Graham-Cracker-Crust-Featured-Image.jpg)
![Square cropped shot of the inside of a southern lemon pie with some cream and lemon slices on top.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Southern-Lemon-Pie-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
![A slice of Amish Peanut Butter Pie on a plate with the pie dish behind.](https://thecaglediaries.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Amish-Peanut-Butter-Pie-Recipe-Featured-Image.jpg)
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