Thanksgiving in Canada isn’t all about the long weekends and fall foliage – it’s about good food, family and counting your blessings. Whether it's for a peek crowd or just a handful, these top 10 Canadian Thanksgiving recipes bring comfort, heritage and taste to your yule table.
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1. Classic Roast Turkey:
The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving dinner.
Quick Steps:
- Defrost full thaw turkey.
- Rubbing with herbed butter (butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme).
- Chop onion, lemon and herbs.
- Bake at 325 F (165 C ) 15 min per pound.
- To rest then carve.
2. Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
Fluffy, buttery, and always a hit.
Quick Steps:
- Boil peel and soften the potatoes.
- Mash using butter, cream, salt and pepper.
- You can add garlic or herbs too if you like.
3. Traditional Bread Stuffing:
Savory and packed with flavor.
Quick Steps:
- Onions & celery in butter-sautd.
- Combine with cubed one day stale bread & herbs.
- Add broth in order to moisten.
- Bake at 350 degrees F- 30 to 40 mins.
4. Homemade Cranberry Sauce:
So much better than canned!
Quick Steps:
- Cook 2 cups cranberries in 12 cup of juice orange sweetened with 12 cup of sugar.
- Add some zest or cinnamon.
- Cook until bookiers ouch and sauce thickens.
5. Maple-Glazed Roasted Vegetables:
Sweet, seasonal, and colorful.
Quick Steps:
- Toast carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes in olive oil & maple syrup.
- Salt and pepper, thyme.
- At 400 degree F. 25-30 mins.
6. Baked Mac & Cheese:
Creamy comfort food, perfect for all ages.
Quick Steps:
- Cook macaroni.
- Roux (butter + flour) plus milk and cheese.
- Combine the pasta, sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Cook 25 mins in 375 degrees.
7. Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Maple:
A crispy, sweet-and-savory side dish.
Quick Steps:
- To reduce in half sprouts and mixed up with olive oil.
- Cook in 400 F oven, 20 mins.
- Pour cooked bacon (rinsed and chopped), and add maple syrup on top before serving.
8. Classic Pumpkin Pie:
The official dessert of Canadian Thanksgiving.
Quick Steps:
- Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, spices and cream.
- Pinto pie crust.
- Roast in a 350 ovens for 50-60 mins.
- Refrigerate on serving.
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9. Apple Crisp:
Easy, cozy, and always crowd-pleasing.
Quick Steps:
- Cut apples with cinnamon and sugar.
- Place a crumb of oat, flour and butter on the top.
- Roast 30 mins to 40 mins at 375 c.
10. Butter Tarts:
A true Canadian classic dessert.
Quick Steps:
- Choose to make or to buy tart shells.
- Combine butter and brown sugar, egg, syrup (raisins optional).
- Stuff shells and bake 375 f, 15 -20 mins.
Final Thoughts
These 10 best Canadian recipes of Thanksgiving are not only comfort and traditional but also delicious. With juicy turkey and sweet butter tarts you menu is now renewed and able to impress, but not at the cost of getting stressed.
It be as simple as making everything yourself or simply selecting a couple of favourites, but one thing is certain and that is that it is going to be a crazy delicious Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! 🍁🦃
