Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles

Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles – Casseroles are fantastic make-ahead dishes that can significantly cut down your to-do list on Thanksgiving Day. I’ve gathered some of our favorite casseroles perfect for preparing ahead of time, allowing you to concentrate on cooking the turkey.

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Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles

Who doesn’t love a good Thanksgiving casserole?

I, for one, celebrate homemade casseroles more than any other item on the Thanksgiving table. I don’t really think it’s about the casserole itself as much as it is about the tradition. Enjoying those same make-ahead casseroles, especially Thanksgiving variants, year after year. Everyone has their favorites that simply must be on the table.

It’s a lot of work for one person or one family to do all in one day. So if several family members don’t pitch in, you will need to make some things in advance. Casseroles (and some desserts) are the easiest dishes to make in advance. In all honesty, most make-ahead Thanksgiving casseroles get better after they sit a day or so.

Here are a few classic Thanksgiving recipes that are good made 1 or 2 days before your event.

Need a drink? Try this Thanksgiving Sangria.

What about dessert? My Pecan Pie Inspired desserts are always crowd-pleasers. Classic pound cakes, also, deserve a place on the table. My pound cakes are some of my most popular recipes so be sure to check those out.

How to get these make-ahead casseroles

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A spoonful of sweet potato casserole in a blue dish.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Souffle

Are you looking for a delicious and healthier way to enjoy sweet potatoes? Look no further than this air fryer sweet potato souffle recipe – the perfect mix of sweet and savory that will have your taste buds dancing! Using simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, and eggs, this recipe is easy to make and will impress your guests at any gathering.

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Homemade Southern-style Cornbread Dressing

Homemade Southern-style Cornbread Dressing, this is my recipe of our family favorite version of this Southern classic

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Broccoli Quinoa Casserole Recipe

An easy-to-make quinoa casserole that's packed with flavor! It's the perfect blend of cheesy comfort and healthy food!

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Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Perfect quick side dish for your low-carb lifestyle, this low-carb broccoli cheese casserole is ready in just 30 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser even with those not doing keto.

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Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole

A classic recipe, Old Fashioned Southern Squash Casserole, has tender squash cooked with onion and a buttery cracker top.

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Baked Creamed Corn Casserole Recipe

Baked Creamed Corn Casserole Recipe has no ‘Cream of’ soup.

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HEALTHY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Traditional Green Bean Casserole is made healthier with simple changes.

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Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower

Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower is meal-time perfection with its cheesy flavor and creamy texture that elevates this nutritious vegetable to new heights!

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Helping of Baked Velveeta Mac and Cheese in a serving spoon.

Baked Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe

This classic Baked Velveeta Mac and Cheese recipe will knock your socks off! It's the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy goodness without the hassle of a complicated dish.

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Simplify your meal-prep with my Make Ahead Thanksgiving Casseroles. These make-ahead casseroles will ensure a stress-free holiday feast. After all, the cook deserves to enjoy the celebration too!