🦃 The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu


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Hi Kristin,

Happy Thanksgiving-eve! If you're still putting the final touches on your menu, I wanted to share my ideal Thanksgiving Day menu. From start to finish, if I had to choose between all the holiday-friendly recipes I have on Iowa Girl Eats, here's what I'd pick!

Savory Breakfast: Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole

Or try the non crock pot version.

Sweet Breakfast: Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Appetizer: Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Appetizer: Loaded Deviled Eggs

Side Dish #1: Scalloped Potatoes

Side Dish #1: Green Bean Casserole

Side Dish #3: Gluten Free Stuffing

Dessert: Classic Apple Crisp

Dessert: Gluten Free Pie Crust

Psst: I use the pumpkin pie recipe on the Libby's pumpkin can.

BONUS

We like to tackle these fun projects on Thanksgiving day, or over the weekend!

Fruit Christmas Tree

Christmas Crunch

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Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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