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    12 Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes

    Published: Oct 14, 2024 · Modified: Oct 2, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Dial up the Thanksgiving flavor with these recipes for the main dishes. Sure to please everyone, try outstanding and upgraded ingredients including bourbon turkey brine or lemon garlic roasted chicken. Pair these with amazing sides and your Thanksgiving will never have ungrateful guests again!

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    Easy Roasted Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This simple Dutch oven turkey breast recipe is ideal for smaller Thanksgiving gatherings. Skip the hassle of a whole turkey and enjoy perfectly roasted turkey with crispy skin and juicy meat.

    Get the recipe: Easy Roasted Dutch Oven Turkey Breast Recipe

    Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham

    Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham served on a platter.
    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    As the holiday celebrations approach, it's essential to plan the menu for the events. This Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham will be a perfect centerpiece for the day. It's an easy way to make any gathering special. Check out the simple recipe and enjoy the celebrations with this delightful dish!

    Get the Recipe: Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham

    Roasted Turkey with Bourbon Turkey Brine

    Photo Credit: Garlic And Zest

    This maple bourbon brined turkey comes out perfectly moist and juicy. This is the perfect center piece for your Thanksgiving feast.

    Get the recipe: Roasted Turkey with Bourbon Turkey Brine

    How To Cook A Ham In A Roaster

    Photo Credit: Midwestern Home Life

    This juicy and succulent ham smothered in a sweet and savory brown sugar pineapple glaze is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast. Plus, using a roaster oven frees up space in your main oven for all your delicious side dishes, like creamy red skin mashed potatoes, comforting corn casserole, and vibrant green bean casserole.

    Get the recipe: How To Cook A Ham In A Roaster

    Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Craving turkey beyond Thanksgiving? Look no further! This Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin recipe is your weeknight savior. The pressure cooker locks in moisture, ensuring a tender and juicy turkey breast every time.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin

    Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella

    Definitely one to bookmark, this pork roast with vegetables recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for the cooler winter evenings which are most certainly on their way! This meat, potatoes, and veggies all-in-one dish is made with juicy pork loin and aromatic herbs for a perfect result.

    Get the recipe: Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast with Vegetables

    Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken

    Photo Credit: Organically Addison

    This Dutch Oven roasted chicken is melt-in-your-mouth tender and so flavorful! This easy and straightforward recipe produces the most juicy and delicious whole chicken. It is great for family dinners, holidays, meal prep, and leftovers.

    Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Roasted Chicken

    Slow Cooker Ham With Marmalade Glaze

    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    Our recipe features a pre-cooked, spiral-cut ham glazed with a mouthwatering brown sugar and apricot marmalade combination. Let your Crockpot work its magic while you whip up delicious side dishes in the oven - the perfect holiday meal made stress-free!

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ham With Marmalade Glaze

    Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast

    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    To switch from chicken meals, try this delicious and aromatic slow-cooked turkey. It is simple and quick to make, turns out very moist, and looks amazing on a plate - a hands-off idea for the holiday table.

    Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast

    Oven Baked Ham With Potatoes And Carrots

    Oven Baked Ham With Potatoes And Carrots
    Photo Credit: The Peasant's Daughter

    This family-pleasing meal couldn't be simpler: oven-baked glazed ham with a bed of roasted root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and beets.

    Get the recipe: Oven Baked Ham With Potatoes And Carrots

    Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Chicken is a flavor explosion with a crispy skin and juicy meat. Easy to make, it's the perfect way to elevate your weekend dinner.

    Get the recipe: Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Whole Chicken

    Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

    These glazed Cornish hens are easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. They're stuffed with a wild rice mix that's bursting with sweet apple, tart cranberry, and crunchy pecan flavor.

    Get the recipe: Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipe

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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