You were looking forward to a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving Day celebration at your sister’s house, when she calls you in tears on Wednesday night because a water main broke and flooded her kitchen. Or maybe you were going to show up at a buddy’s house for Friendsgiving, but their kids came down with the stomach flu and their place is a no-go.
Whatever the scenario may be, it’s last minute and you’re hosting the big Thanksgiving event! Don’t panic — these recipes will have you on your way to a quality holiday in a hurry.
Originally published November 2015. Updated November 2016.
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15-Minute roasted sweet potatoes
Image Credit: Layers of Happiness Get your sweet potato fix this Thanksgiving in just 15 minutes thanks to this quick recipe.
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Quick stovetop stuffing
Image Credit: Savory Reviews Free up your oven space with this quick homemade stovetop stuffing recipe.
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15-Minute mashed potatoes
Image Credit: Carrie This Home Creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes can be on the table in 15 minutes thanks to this easy recipe.
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Cheesy pull-apart rolls
Image Credit: Family Fresh Meals Running out of time to impress your Thanksgiving guests? These 15-minute cheesy, pull-apart rolls will do the trick.
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Quick turkey gravy
Image Credit: What's Gaby Cooking Making your own turkey gravy takes only a few minutes, and it’s way better than anything from a jar.
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Roasted turkey breast
Image Credit: Home Cooking Adventure Skip the whole bird, and roast this turkey breast in just an hour so you can spend less time in the kitchen.
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10-Minute double-layer pumpkin pie
Image Credit: The Gold Lining Girl A layer of pumpkin pie and a layer of cheesecake make this no-bake Thanksgiving dessert totally delicious.
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15-Minute cranberry sauce
Image Credit: Cook Eat Paleo Almost as fast as opening up a can, this homemade cranberry sauce will wow your guests.
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Roasted vegetables
Image Credit: Damn Delicious Choose your favorite vegetables, then roast them up for a healthy side dish in just 30 minutes.
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Green bean casserole from scratch
Image Credit: Crunchy Creamy Sweet Ready in less than 45 minutes, green bean casserole from scratch will change your mind about this dish.
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Savory herb and cheese monkey bread
Image Credit: Five Heart Home No one will guess that this fancy monkey bread was made in under an hour thanks to canned biscuits.
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Easy creamed corn
Image Credit: Damn Delicious Easy, cheesy creamed corn is a perfect 30-minute side dish for your Thanksgiving meal.
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Roasted green beans
Image Credit: Two Healthy Kitchens Green beans cook up in a flash in a hot oven, while browned butter and balsamic vinegar make them taste luxurious.
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Panko- and herb-stuffed mushrooms
Image Credit: Recipe Tin Eats Ready in just 20 minutes, these panko- and herb-stuffed mushrooms just happen to be vegan too.
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Stuffed Cornish hens
Image Credit: Gina Matsoukas/SheKnows No time for turkey? These Cornish hens cook in an hour and take only 10 minutes to prep.
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Easy baked Brie with balsamic cherries
Image Credit: Averie Cooks Baked Brie with balsamic vinegar and cherries is a surefire Thanksgiving hit, ready in just 15 minutes.
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60-Minute dinner rolls
Image Credit: I Heart Eating Hot, fresh bread in just an hour? Your Thanksgiving guests will be impressed by your kitchen prowess.
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Carrots with rosemary and thyme
Image Credit: The Creekside Cook Add some color and flavor to your Thanksgiving with these 15-minute rosemary and thyme carrots.
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Easy creamy mushrooms
Image Credit: Damn Delicious In less than 30 minutes, these easy creamy mushrooms will be gracing your table.
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Balsamic Brussels sprouts
Image Credit: Averie Cooks A quick roast in a superhot oven gives these balsamic Brussels sprouts an irresistible flavor.
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Rosemary-cranberry spread
Image Credit: Life's Ambrosia Whip together this rosemary-cranberry spread in just five minutes to seriously jazz up your appetizer table.
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Honey-glazed baby carrots
Image Credit: Damn Delicious If rosemary carrots aren’t your thing, honey-glazed carrots are delish and only take about 20 minutes to whip up.
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Pumpkin pie crescents
Image Credit: Save with Pennies No time for pie? Crescent rolls to the rescue! These yummy pumpkin pie-inspired treats take 20 minutes.
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Slow cooker cranberry-pecan stuffing
Image Credit: Damn Delicious Don’t let “slow” in the name fool you. This recipe allows you to keep your hands free to attend to other important tasks.
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Jalapeño cornbread muffins
Image Credit: Damn Delicious These jalapeño cornbread muffins are seriously addictive, and total prep and cook time is less than 30 minutes.
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Cranberry-pineapple punch
Image Credit: Celebrating Everyday Life This simple punch recipe is virgin, but just throw in some Champagne to add some quick holiday cheer.
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