Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes

Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole 

This casserole can be prepared and frozen up to two weeks before serving, just wait to add the breadcrumbs until reheating.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Tartlets

These festive tarts are the perfect sweet treat for grazing guests. You can make them up to a day ahead, and store, covered, in the fridge.

Recipe: The Ultimate Make Ahead Gravy

Once you cook The Ultimate Make Ahead Gravy, you can cool, cover and chill for up to 3 days.

Recipe: Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

This kid friendly casserole can be made and frozen ahead of time, but just make sure to save the crackers until just before serving.

Recipe: Grandma Erma's Spirited Cranberry Sauce

This recipe can be kept on hand for up to 3 weeks. It is perfect to prepare ahead of time and can also be enjoyed with leftovers.

Recipe: Benne-Maple Roasted Pecans

Make these a few days ahead, and chill in an airtight container.

Recipe: Herb-and-Cream Biscuits

Herb and Cream biscuits can easily be made ahead of time, frozen and thawed just before your Thanksgiving dinner.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen, just leave off the topings until you are ready to reheat and serve.

Recipe: Cranberry-Pecan Chutney

This make-ahead Cranberry-Pecan Chutney is a great appetizer for your guests while they wait for Thanksgiving dinner to be served. Just wait to add the pecans until serving.

Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower-and-Garlic Soup

This soup can be prepared two days ahead of time and will serve as a great starter for your Thanksgiving menu.

Recipe: Wild Rice-and-Greens Casserole

This casserole can be cooked and frozen up to two weeks before serving, but you can also prepare and chill up to three days before baking.

Recipe: Southern Giardiniera

These bread-and-butter style pickled veggies can be prepared and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to two weeks. They serve as a great starter or side for any Thanksgiving meal. 

Recipe: Squash Casserole

If you want to make and freeze this squash casserole ahead of time, simply leave off the toppings and add them before reheating.

Recipe: Marinated Olives and Almonds

A big batch of these antipasti will last in the refrigerator up to a week. It's the perfect snack to keep on hand to serve unexpected holiday company.

Recipe: Hot-and-Spicy Cranberry-Pear Chutney

Our Hot-and-Spicy Cranberry-Pear Chutney will keep up to one month in the refrigerator. 

Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cheesecake can be baked and refrigerated for up to two days before serving.

Recipe: Four-Cheese Macaroni

If you want to prepare this dish ahead of time, simply bake and freeze for up to two weeks. Make sure to add the toppings just before reheating.

Recipe: Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

To make this recipe ahead of time, cover and chill cooked potatoes up to 1 day. To reheat, let stand at room temperature 1 hour and then bake, covered with foil, at 350° for 20 minutes.