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Main Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving Dinner – Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones and share a bountiful meal and we know for sure that a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving turkey is the centerpiece of choice for any holiday dinner. But if you’re looking to add more variety to your Thanksgiving dinner, we have got you covered. We are sharing 22 of our most popular and best Thanksgiving main dishes, with turkey of course, but also chicken, pork, lamb, and beef. From classic roasted turkey to unique twists on traditional Thanksgiving dishes, our list of Thanksgiving main courses has something for everyone to enjoy. All of these Thanksgiving main dish ideas are a great way to switch things up for a change. Enjoy!
Thanksgiving Main Dishes: 22 Creative Main Dish Recipes for Thanksgiving Dinner
1. Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
These roasted turkey breasts with herb butter make an epic Thanksgiving holiday meal loaded with flavor.
Cooking time: 90 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. Perfect Roast Beef & Potatoes with Herb Garlic Butter
A tender roast beef on top of rich fingerling potatoes with incredible flavors. This roast beef recipe is a perfect weekend or Holiday dinner!
Cooking time: 90 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Garlic Herb Butter Steak in Oven
This melt in your mouth roasted steak recipe is just what you need to celebrate the holidays this year!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe with garlic Herbed butter is the best way to save time preparing Thanksgiving dinner! Yum!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Baked Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables and Spiced Butter
Our baked pork tenderloin is a flavorful and nourishing dish made with simple ingredients, fresh herbs, and vegetables. This pork tenderloin recipe is easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Juicy and Tender Roast Turkey
This is the best roasted turkey recipe you'll ever need for the perfect Thanksgiving dinner!
Cooking time: 120 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Easy Chicken Cacciatore
Easy and healthy whole chicken recipe with fantastic Italian flavors!
Cooking time: 65 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box8. Juicy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Roast
Juicy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Roast - The pork tenderloins are rubbed with thyme, rosemary, and spices, then brushed with a honey garlic glaze, and roasted in the oven at 375ºF. Rich with holiday flavor, this is the best pork tenderloin recipe ever! A creative twist on the classic Thanksgiving recipe!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb with Butter Sauce
Easy Rack of Lamb Recipe - This Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb is the most elegant family holiday dinner ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Red Wine-Braised Pork Stew
The rich flavor of this braised pork stew recipe is going to become a new family favorite!
Cooking time: 120 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Slow Cooked Turkey Leg with Honey Glaze & Garlic
This slow-roasted turkey leg is definitely what you want if you're feeling like eating Thanksgiving dinner anytime!
Cooking time: 240 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Garlic Butter Herb Roast Beef
Tender and juicy Roast Beef - Your guests will go crazy for this garlic butter herb roast sirloin!
Cooking time: 75 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. Oven-Roasted Cornish Hens with Grapes
This oven roasted cornish hens recipe packs a maximum of flavors with only few ingredients. The baked cornish hens will be your new favorite recipe for holiday dinners or to impress your dinner party guests.
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Mayonnaise Roasted Whole Chicken
Crisp and juicy, roasted to perfection with an incredible mayonnaise rub everyone will love.
Cooking time: 60 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Creamy Garlic Chicken
Creamy garlic chicken is ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect for any weeknight dinner… Even on special occasions! This chicken breast recipe is a total crowd-pleaser!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Easy Crockpot Lamb Shank
Slow-cooker lamb shank is simmered with apricots, cinnamon and raisins and topped with cilantro just before serving. This lamb shank in the Crockpot results in a main dish dish brimming with rich flavors, textures and colors.!
Cooking time: 480 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box17. Roasted Duck a l’Orange
Roasted duck a l'orange has the crispiest skin and best flavor, with an incredible savory-sweet orange sauce. This orange duck recipe is perfect for a memorable Holiday dinner!
Cooking time: 100 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
How to make pork tenderloin cooked with the most incredible honey garlic sauce! The best easy pork tenderloin recipe for an easy dinner idea.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter SpatchCock Chicken
This roasted spatchcock chicken is crisp and juicy at the same time.
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Tuscan Baked Chicken
Crisp and juicy, these Tuscan baked chickens make for a marvelous main course that is sure to impress on your holiday table.
Cooking time: 50 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. Baked Ham with Honey Garlic Glaze
This baked ham is dripping with flavor and perfect for the holidays or a Sunday supper!
Cooking time: 100 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22. Cilantro Salt Crusted Salmon
A fast, healthful dish ready in 15-minute for an elegant dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box23. Spicy Roast Chicken For Holiday Dinners
This orange roasted chicken is another healthy, beautiful, vibrant dis, perfect to prepare on Holidays for a family dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22 Creative Main Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner: Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
by eatwell101
Yield: 6 Servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 90 min
These roasted turkey breasts with herb butter make an epic Thanksgiving holiday meal loaded with flavor.
Ingredients you need for the Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter
Directions
1. How to make this Roasted Turkey Breast with Garlic Herb Butter? Remove all oven racks except for one. Set this rack in the next-to-the-lowest position. Preheat your oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
2. In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the turkey herb butter. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin covering each turkey breast by gently running your fingers between the skin and the turkey meat, taking care not to tear the skin. Place herbed butter under the skin and gently press on the skin to spread the herb butter evenly. Repeat on the other side so the entire turkey breast is stuffed with herb butter under the skin. Spread the remaining herb butter over, and beneath the turkey breast.
3. Place turkey breast, breast side up, inside a large roasting pan. Cut a piece of foil big enough to cover the turkey’s breast. Arrange quartered onion, garlic and rosemary around the turkey. Season the garnish with salt and pepper.
4. Place the turkey breast in the oven, breast side up. Roast until nicely browned, 20–30 minutes. Apply the prepared foil over the turkey breast to cover.
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