Forgot to plan ahead for Thanksgiving? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re hosting a surprise crowd or need to whip up something in a hurry, you don’t have to settle for boring, bland, or (gasp!) store-bought! With a little creativity and a dash of ingenuity, you can serve impressive last-minute Thanksgiving dishes, without skimping on flavor. From quick side dishes, easy appetizers and a delicious, no-fuss dessert, these recipes are perfect for pulling together a memorable holiday meal—even at the eleventh hour!
Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
OK, maybe give this recipe a new name like “pumpkin perfection” or “pumpkin paradise” before you present it to your guests, but whatever you call it, this recipe from Quick Prep Recipes is a delicious, easy, perfect, last-minute treat to whip up for your own party or to bring as a guest. It’s made from scratch, but still done in less than an hour (with only 10 minutes of prep time). This dessert offers up a fresh spin on pumpkin pie – and it’s one guests will swoon over!
Baked Brie and Jam Pull-Apart Bread
You can’t go wrong with bread. Or Brie. Or Jam. If you’re looking for a last-minute crowd-pleaser, try this beautiful baked brie and cherry jam pull-apart bread from Lemons for Lulu. You can add pecans or walnuts to give it some ‘oomph’. If you’re not big on cherry jam, blueberry, apricot, fig, raspberry, cranberry, or bacon jam will all work well.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
We just had to put a second pumpkin recipe in this roundup. This creamy pumpkin soup from The Kitchn only takes five minutes to prep, 20 minutes to cook, and just about a minute to devour! The secret to the delicious vibes behind this soup is the addition of sweet and savory mix-ins. Spices like smoky cumin, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and ground ginger add layers of flavor. Then add fresh thyme and maple syrup to elevate this soup to star status.
Cranberry Salad
While cranberry relish is essential for Thanksgiving celebrations, this cranberry salad from Southern Living is a tasty new way to celebrate this bright, tart fruit du jour. This colorful salad has cranberries, pears, celery, pineapple and toasted pecans. What’s not to love?
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a must during the holidays, but this veggie can be a tough sell for some people. Try these fried Brussels sprouts from Food Network Magazine to show guests just how tasty this unsung hero of the vegetable world can be – especially during the holidays! Pan-frying the sprouts reduces cooking time so these will be a cinch to make. The sprouts are mixed with capers and walnuts, then topped with a yummy honey-serrano vinaigrette.
Garlic Cheese Drop Biscuits
Who says biscuits have to take all day? These easy drop biscuits from Sugar Spun Run will be ready to go in less than 25 minutes. You won’t need a mixer or a rolling pin (not even biscuit cutters) to whip these up, but you will need to be willing to share! These garlic, buttery biscuits are packed with flavor! It will be hard to eat just one!
Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip
When in doubt, bring dip! This gorgeous cranberry whipped feta dip from J Cooking Odyssey will be a hit and it’s super easy to make. It’s sweet, savory, tart, salty and delicious! Serve it with crackers, pita chips, toasted baguette slices or crudites. Yum!
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