16+ Easy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

(1) Sweet Potato Casserole

My gluten-free sweet potato casserole is filled with creamy roasted sweet potatoes, infused with maple syrup, and topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar crumb streusel.

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(2) Gluten-Free Savory Stuffing

I love homemade gluten-free stuffing made with savory sauteed vegetables, fresh sage, and rosemary herbs and covered with chicken broth. Use your favorite toasted gluten-free bread (I recommend Canyon Bakehouse, gluten-free cornbread, or sourdough bread from Bread Srsly), and then top it all with delicious gluten-free gravy.

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(3) Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls

Make these doughy pull-apart dinner rolls for your Thanksgiving guests, and they’ll say “thank you” all night long. If possible, bake the rolls right before dinner so they’re at their peak of freshness. As you know, gluten-free bread doesn’t stay fresh for long.

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(4) Homemade Citrus-Infused Cranberry Sauce

Enjoy this beautiful homemade cranberry sauce infused with fresh cranberries, apple chunks, orange juice, and lemon zest. This easy recipe really zings!

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(5) Warm Brie Cheese with Cranberry Compote

This warm brie cheese wheel topped with ginger-spiced cranberry compote makes the perfect gluten-free Thanksgiving appetizer. The melty and creamy brie is perfectly complemented with the spicy cranberry compote.

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(6) Festive Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa

Another fantastic Thanksgiving day appetizer is my cranberry jalapeno salsa, made with fresh cranberries, jalapenos, scallions, cilantro, and other fresh ingredients. Grab the gluten-free crackers and prepare to snack in style before the big meal.

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(7) Gluten-Free Pie Crust

My three-ingredient gluten-free pie crust is simple to make and nets a buttery and flaky crust. Use it for pumpkin, apple, pecan pie, or even quiche for your next-day Thanksgiving brunch.

(8) Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without dessert, and my gluten-free pumpkin pie, made with my three-ingredient pie crust, offers a sweet custard filling that satisfies all your pumpkin desires.

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(9) Gluten-Free Apple Pie

A classic gluten-free apple pie is on every Thanksgiving dessert menu, and I’ve got you covered with a sweet and tart apple pie that everyone will love.

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(10) Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Use my gluten-free graham cracker crust recipe to make a chocolate mousse or ice cream pie. I’ve tried store-bought graham cracker crusts, which don’t hold a candle to this homemade version.

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(11) Gluten-Free Turkey Pot Pie

Use up turkey leftovers with my gluten-free chicken pot pie recipe. I usually use rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but you could easily swap it with leftover turkey to create a second meal that tastes just as good – if not better – than the first. Check out those beautiful chunks of butternut squash inside!

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(12) Gluten-Free Puff Pastry

To make a pot pie or gluten-free pigs in a blanket, a great Thanksgiving appetizer, you’ll need to know how to make homemade gluten-free puff pastry. I’ve got you covered with my simple step-by-step recipe.

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(13) Mashed Potatoes

I make an ultra-creamy mashed potatoes recipe with crispy potato skins on top. The mashed potatoes are buttery and smooth, and the crispy skins on top are reminiscent of shoestring French fries.

To make my mashed potato recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 5 lbs Yellow Gold potatoes, skins removed but reserved and cut into large chunks
• 2 sticks of butter
• 1 12/ cup of whole milk (or dairy-free milk)
• 1-2 tsp Kosher salt, to taste

Add the chunks of peeled potatoes to a large stock pot and cover with water. Add the pot to the stovetop and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a rolling boil. Cook the potatoes until they’re fork-tender, then drain the water and set the potatoes aside.

Melt the butter in the same pot over low heat, then add the milk. Heat on low until the butter is melted and the milk is warm.

Add the potatoes to the butter/milk mixture and mash with a potato masher. Add 1-2 tsp of salt to taste.

To get the potatoes extra creamy, use your handheld immersion blender (pictured below) to blend the potatoes into a smooth and creamy texture. Add more milk if needed. Add the mixture to a medium-sized casserole or serving dish.

To make the crispy skins, slice the reserved potato skins into long slices. Toss the skins with a drizzle of avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Add them to your air fryer and cook at 375º for 10 minutes or until crispy, agitating the air fryer canister from time to time to mix them.

Place the crispy skins on top of the mashed potatoes and serve immediately. You can make the potatoes ahead of time, but the crispy skins should be made just before serving. The crispy skins will become soggy if left on top of the potatoes too long, so you could alternatively serve the skins on the side and people can add their own on top.

(14) Crispy Brussels Sprouts Hummus Dip

If you love crispy Brussels Sprouts, you’ll love this appetizer. It’s crispy Brussels sprouts served on creamy hummus and topped with pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds. While it’s a delicious appetizer, you could ditch the hummus, air-fry the Brussels sprouts, and serve them as a beautiful Thanksgiving side dish.

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(15) Gluten-Free Popovers

Instead of gluten-free dinner rolls, try making gluten-free popovers. You’ll need a popover pan to make them, but it’s worth the investment. These delicious popovers are buttery, flaky, and oh-so-doughy too.

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(16) Mediterranean Rice

I know Mediterranean Rice doesn’t sound like it would go with Thanksgiving, but if you’re looking for a gluten-free stuffing alternative, rice is nice. This rice recipe reminds me of stuffing because it contains spices and chunky fresh vegetables.

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