Thanksgiving is coming up and I’m not sure the holiday dinner table is complete without some sort of cranberry recipe dish! Yes, cranberries are the fruit of Thanksgiving. The great thing about this versatile fruit is that you just don’t have to serve it by itself as just the standard “cranberry side dish”. Nope, there are tons of ways to include cranberries in your Thanksgiving meal (including dessert!) and here are 15 of our favorites.
Don’t miss our other Thanksgiving Side Dishes, How to Cook a Turkey and Thanksgiving Pumpkin Desserts.
Sure, you can grab a can of “cranberries” but do you really want to when you can whip up homemade cranberry sauce in about 15 minutes. Mom on a Timeout has a fantastic recipe for you that will make you forget about the canned option!
APPLE CRANBERRY AND ALMOND COLESLAW
My grandma always made homemade coleslaw but I don’t think she knew about this delicious option from Cooking Classy of adding cranberries, apples and almonds to take it to another level.
CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Another combination of two side dishes that will have your family thinking you are Martha-freaking-Stewart! Yes, this Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole by Homemade Interest is everything that is good about Thanksgiving! (Get RECIPE here)
We all just have to stop and appreciate the combination of these two foods. Cranberry + jalapeno dip = get in my belly! Seriously, if you are looking for THAT appetizer, this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip by Tabler Party of Two just might be it! (Get RECIPE here)
and festive for the holidays!
CRANBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS
I feel like all Thanksgiving tables should have some sort of salad option and this Cranberry Quinoa Salad with Candied Walnuts by Peas and Crayons fills the trendy bill!
ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION
I don’t know how vegetables get trendy but unless you’ve been living under a rock, 2017 has been the year of the brussel sprouts. It would only make sense to serve this Roasted Brussle Sprouts with Cranberries and Balsamic Reduction by Platings and Pairings at your holiday meal to show your millennial niece just how hip you actually are.
There is something just so amazing about cranberry and brie, am I right?! This appetizer by Damn Delicious is everything the Thanksgiving meal pre-show should be about. (Get RECIPE here)
Looking for a handheld Thanksgiving dessert? These Cranberry White Chip Cookies by The Domestic Rebel are it!
Who says you have to serve pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving? My husband doesn’t even like pie. (gasp!) Why not switch it up this year and make this Cranberry Trifle by Spend with Pennies?
It’s time to take your cheesecake to the next holiday level with this Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust by Carlsbad Cravings. It just looks too delicious to pass up! (Get RECIPE here)
CRANBERRY AND LEFTOVER TURKEY SLIDERS
More than likely, you are going to have some leftover turkey after the holiday! This is one of my favorite cranberry recipes. It’s the one meal that people don’t mind eating leftovers from for days afterwards. Sometimes plain old turkey sandwiches get old though. Time to step it up with these delicious Cranberry and Leftover Turkey Sliders by Tammilee Tips! (Get RECIPE here)
Another great way to take the Thanksgiving leftovers to the next level is to turn them into Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas. I thought I loved regular quesadillas until I tried these from A Night Owl and realized what I was missing. (Get RECIPE here)
We hoped you enjoyed these cranberry recipes. Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? We got you. Baby Gizmo Thanksgiving Desserts