If you’re looking for large family Thanksgiving ideas for a family-friendly meal that’s easy to put together, yummy, and has easy clean up, I have all the help you’re looking for! With my 15 Large Family Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas post, I share with you some of my favorite go-to easy Thanksgiving meal dinner ideas for super busy moms-on-the-go!
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15 Large Family Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
Each large family is unique in it’s own way and we each celebrate differently. With the wonderfully busy Holiday Season upon us, I thought I’d share with you some time saving tricks. This lets you spend more time out of the kitchen and among the ones you love! If you’re looking for some more inspiration, here’s a MEGA post: 100+ Large Family Make-Ahead Meals for the Holidays (also Freezer-Friendly!)
What are the most popular Thanksgiving dishes?
When you need a tasty dish for Thanksgiving dinner, the Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce that you can easily cook in the slow cooker is a go-to treat that will satisfy everyone in the household. With the tasty low carb Thanksgiving stuffing recipe, you can eat low carb and still enjoy savory stuffing! The Make Ahead Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast recipe is an easy make-ahead main dish that will free up loads of your time. I even threw in a special recipe for Iced Pumpkin Spiced Latte !
How do you host Thanksgiving for a crowd?
In a large family, there’s always lots of work to be found and the holiday season is no exception. Us moms can give ourselves the gift of time with our family by making holiday recipes ahead of time. You know that having family and friends over for the holiday means more than just one meal. This is why I have compiled easy recipes to cover every meal for a crowd during the holiday season.
- Low Carb Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe!
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
- Sweet Potato Biscuits
- Large Family Instant Pot Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Twice Baked Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon
- Large Family Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Lemon Herb Turkey Breast
What food can be made in advance for Thanksgiving?
Make your entrees weeks or months ahead and store them in the freezer. If you’re running short on time, you can also make them days ahead and store them in the fridge. There are no rules about what has to be on the menu for Thanksgiving dinner, and since people gather at all different times and different ways, so we’ve included lots of recipe options
- Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
- Make-Ahead Gravy that You Can FREEZE
- Big Family Make-Ahead Cheesy Potatoes
- Large Family Make-Ahead Stuffing that’s Freezer Friendly!
What are some family traditions for Thanksgiving?
While the food is cooking, you can sit down with all of your little ones and create some blessed no-mess memories!
- Make a decorative Large Family Gratitude Box to use as a centerpiece at the family dinner this Thanksgiving.
- This Pumpkin Paper Bag Craft Project is sure to be loved by young children and older children alike.
- These Mini Turkey Cheese Balls are an easy recipe and perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering!
- Here are the full directions to create a lovely Autumn Leaf Stained Glass Craft Project for kids!
Need more ideas to feed your Large Family over the Holidays?
I am very excited to share this newest big-batch cookbook with you because I truly believe it will be helpful as you plan your family holiday get-together meals (or, really, any large family gathering where you need to feed a crowd)! In my Make-Ahead Holiday Meals to Feed a Crowd, you will find some of those wonderful and traditional holiday favorites like green bean casserole, stuffing, and gravy. But you also will get some “out-of-the-box” recipes that might just possibly become your family’s NEW holiday favorites!
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