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The Best Vintage Thanksgiving Recipes

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October 7, 2022 By Lisa Sharp Leave a Comment

This year make some vintage Thanksgiving recipes to bring back memories and enjoy some of the delicious Thanksgiving dishes that have been passed down for generations.

collage of thanksgiving dishes text overlay 15 vintage thanksgiving recipes

In my family, we always have a potluck for Thanksgiving. It’s a large family so we get to try so many different dishes and so many are vintage Thanksgiving recipes that have been passed down over the years.

These vintage dishes always bring back memories and often get people talking about their memories of the people that have passed them down. For example, my great grandma’s pineapple and coconut pies often make an appearance and we all share memories of her, we have a lot because she was a very important part of our family. 

Looking at these vintage Thanksgiving recipes may spark memories for you as well. Often we slowly stop making the older recipes and it can be fun to bring them back so maybe one of these will be familiar to you.

You can also check out the 1950s Thanksgiving menu I have shared for more recipes and a full menu you could try out this year. And if you are looking for the best ways to cook a turkey, I’ve got you covered for that as well. 

Before you start checking out these delicious vintage Thanksgiving recipes be sure to get my Thanksgiving planner so you can write them down and remember to try them out.

Vintage Thanksgiving Recipes

Try some of these delicious vintage Thanksgiving recipes this year and spark some memories.

Vintage Cranberry Glazed Ham Recipe

This easy vintage ham recipe is delicious and a perfect main dish for Thanksgiving.

Photo Credit: www.thisvivaciouslife.com

Cheeseball Recipe

This thanksgiving cheese ball has been being made since the 70s and the recipe has been passed down from generation to generation.

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Classic Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped Potatoes are an easy potato side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes and onions layered in a homemade cream sauce and baked until golden and bubbly. Learn How to Make Scalloped Potatoes and enjoy this classic comfort food with friends and family for Thanksgiving!

Vintage Cranberry Noel Dessert Recipe

This fun cranberry dessert recipe is going to be a crowd-pleaser and only takes minutes to whip up.

Photo Credit: houseofnasheats.com

Cranberry Jello Salad with Cream Cheese Topping

Cranberry Jello Salad is a sweet-tart dessert salad loaded with crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, cranberries, and a tangy cream cheese topping! It's perfect to serve for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, or any night of the year!

Photo Credit: whatagirleats.com

Homemade Creamed Corn

Lawry’s copycat creamed corn is a vintage recipe from
The 50s. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any fall meal.

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Cranberry Fluff Salad (Quick & Easy!)

You have to try this creamy, sweet, and classic cranberry fluff salad! Perfect on your holiday table, this dessert salad is packed full of tangy cranberries along with other sweet fruits. Creamy whipped topping and mini marshmallows bring it all together.

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Sweet Potato Casserole (with Marshmallows)

Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe made with smooth and creamy mashed sweet potatoes and topped with brown sugar, pecans, and gooey mini marshmallows. Everyone’s favorite sweet and savory sweet potato side dish and a must-have on any Thanksgiving table.

Photo Credit: sugarandcharm.com

Oyster Stuffing Recipe

This is by far the best oyster stuffing recipe! It only requires a few simple ingredients, it’s so easy to make and the flavors are amazing together. Plus, it’s so creamy and crunchy and has the perfect savory flavor.

Photo Credit: www.plattertalk.com

Cranberry Jello Salad

This Ol-Fashioned Cranberry Salad is a classic vintage Thanksgiving dish that tastes as good today as it did when grandma made it 50 years ago.

Photo Credit: quichemygrits.com

Vintage Prune Cake Recipe

Vintage Prune Cake was made popular in the 60s and is still a favorite Thanksgiving dessert today!

Photo Credit: biteswithbri.com

Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls Recipe

These Old Fashioned Yeast Rolls Recipe are rich, fluffy, salty, a little sweet, and absolutely delicious.

Vintage Cheesy Potato Casserole

Want a fun and unique way to make potatoes this Thanksgiving? Try this delicious cheesy potato casserole. You can even prep it ahead of time.

Photo Credit: www.plattertalk.com

Giblet Gravy

Giblet Gravy is a vintage Thanksgiving recipe that has withstood the test of time. Speaking of time, you can put this classic Thanksgiving recipe together in just 20 minutes!

Photo Credit: www.ihearteating.com

Ambrosia Salad

Classic 1970s ambrosia salad recipe! This traditional ambrosia salad recipe takes just 7 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.

Planning Vintage Thanksgiving

If you want to plan a vintage Thanksgiving this year you want to be organized. In the past, they would have used a notebook but now we have so many options to help us stay on track. 

I have a printable Thanksgiving planner available that is great for planning a modern or vintage Thanksgiving meal. It will help you stay on track, make grocery lists, keep track of recipes, and more.

You can also use this free Thanksgiving week planner. It has fewer bells and whistles than my full Thanksgiving planner but if you don’t need as much help it can still help you get planned.

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