64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

Looking for some inspiration for your Thanksgiving Dinner? I've got you covered with everything from Gluten Free Appetizers, Desserts and everything in between. Check out these 64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes.64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (1)

Although planning for the holidays with three kids can be overwhelming, I never fail to enjoy planning the food. Truth be told, I may enjoy looking at recipes, creating new ones and planning to make them even more than I enjoy cooking.

Now that I'm gluten-free (and the rest of the family isn't) it takes even more time to plan and prepare. Not that I'm complaining.

For those of you who don't share my love for searching for recipes, here are some great Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes to consider putting on your menu this year.

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Appetizers

C64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (2)Cranberry Baked Brie with Thyme from Happy Kitchen Rocks

This fancy and crazy-delicious appetizer takes just 15 minutes to make. I am not sure it gets any better than baked brietopped with cranberry sauce, roasted pecans and thyme.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (3)Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bites from Savory Tooth

This deliciously simple appetizer is perfect for cocktail hour. No knife and fork needed.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (4)Savory Pumpkin Hummus from Strength and Sunshine

This Savory Pumpkin Hummus is the perfect appetizer to set out as guests start to arrive!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (5)Creamy Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup by Boozy Oyster

This vegan and gluten-free soup freezes well and makes the perfect holiday starter!

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup

This deliciously healthy soup is easy enough for a weeknight but delicious enough for your holiday table.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (7)Curried Butternut Squash Pumpkin Soup from Yummy Mummy Kitchen.

This soup is creamy and nourishing! With ginger, curry powder, and turmeric, this beautiful autumn soup is the perfect way to start your holiday meal.

Goat Cheese Gruyere Fondue

Throw back to the 70s with this deliciously indulgent fondue! It is a fun way to start your holiday party.

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Bread

Rosemary Focaccia

This delicious Rosemary Focaccia is so good, that no one will guess it is gluten-free. Even my picky kids loved it.


64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (10)Gluten Free Cornbread with Cranberries
by A Clean Bake

This delicious cornbread recipe gets a fresh burst of color and flavor with the addition of cranberries. It is tender, slightly chewy and lightly sweetened with unrefined sweeteners.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (11)Keto Pull Apart Clover Rolls by Beauty and the Foodie

Watching your carbs doesn’t mean you have to give up your bread this Thanksgiving with these buttery, cheesy pull apart rolls.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (12)Gluten Free Drop Biscuits from Eating on a Dime

Want a gluten free biscuit that is so good that even the non-gluten free crowd will love them? This recipe has you covered.

Gluten Free Corn Muffins

These Gluten Free Corn Muffins have a secret ingredient in them that gives them an extra punch of flavor. Can you guess what it is?

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (14)Gluten Free Dinner Rolls by Mama Knows Gluten Free

There is no sacrifice with these soft and tasty dinner rolls! They even have a dairy-free option.

Caramelized Onion, Spinach and Goat Cheese Rolls

You are going to love these delicious little rolls. They work just as well as an appetizer as they do as a side dish.

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Gluten Free Stuffing by Wendy Polisi

This Gluten Free Stuffing recipe is the perfect stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas!Best of all, no one will mind that this homemade stuffing is gluten-free. It tastes just like the “real thing”!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (17)Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce by Beyond the Chicken Coop

Everyone knows that cranberry sauce made from scratch is better than what you get in a can! This recipe shows you how to make it happen.

Butternut Squash Quinoa Casserole

This delicious and easy to make casserole makes the perfect side dish or vegetarian main course.

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Broccoli

This delicious comfort food dish is a great way to sneak in some veggies on your little ones. You can even make it ahead as a casserole.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (20)Cheesy Carrots & Parsnips from Cardamon and Coconut

This creamy Cheesy Instant Pot Steamed Carrots and Parnsips prove that gluten-free sides don't have to mean sacrifice!

Maple Glazed Acorn Squash

This maple glazed squash recipe has just five ingredients and is the perfect addition to your holiday table.


64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (22)Harvest Wild Rice Salad
from Girl Heart Food

There is so much goodness packed into this delicious Harvest Wild Rice Salad. It is a delightful combo of a wild rice blend, sauteed kale, and roasted acorn squash. Add the pomegranate and pumpkin seed garnish, and you've got a beautiful dish that is long on both texture and flavor.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Chestnutsby Nutrition Stripped

These Crispy Brussels Sprouts are all about the texture. This healthy side is sure to go fast.

Green Beans with Bacon

This simple dish is sure to be a hit on your holiday table. Crispy green beans are topped with a delicious tahini sauce and garnished with bacon.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (24)Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes from My Organized Chaos

These perfectly seasoned Crispy Rosemary Balsamic Potatoes are the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Roasted Delicata Squash Apple Fig Stuffing from Real Food with Dana

This breadless "stuffing" makes the perfect easy side dish!

Citrus Quinoa Salad

This nutritious salad makes a beautiful addition to your holiday table.

Quinoa Cranberry Orange Salad by Family Spice

This beautiful salad with orange, mint, and kale makes the perfect healthy side dish!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (26)Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta from Peas and Crayons

This sweet and savory side dish is packed with the best flavors of fall!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (27)Shredded Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Beyond Mere Substance

With pecorino and pancetta, this simple side dish is anything but bland!

Jeweled Quinoa Salad

This salad adds a beautiful pop of color to your holiday table. I've been known to eat leftovers of this cold for breakfast!64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (29)

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings from Cardamom and Coconut

These Roasted Acorn Squash Rings make a great side or even a vegetarian main course. With quinoa, dried apricots, pomegranates, almonds, mustard, and maple syrup, you've got a healthy protein and flavor-packed dish!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (30)Simple Autumn Wild Rice Pilaf from Don't Waste the Crumbs

I'm not sure what I like most about this Simple Autumn Rice Pilaf. Is it the smell of the cinnamon or the tang of cranberry? Maybe it is the two combined, plus the added texture from the sunflower seeds. Either way, this is one you will make time and again.

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

Get your slow cooker in on the action this Thanksgiving with this Slow Cooker Collard Green Recipe. This is a traditional southern side dish that you don't want to miss.

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Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch from Run Lift Eat Repeat

A green bean casserole that is healthier and made from scratch? Yes, please! This is one side dish that your guests are sure to rave about.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Crumbly Quinoa Topping

This is a throwback from deep in the archives and the photos are terrible, but his Sweet Potato Casserole is delicious!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (33)Gluten Free Dressing by Fearless Dining

This simple Gluten-Free Mushroom Stuffing is a great recipe to make ahead of time!

Sweet Potato Quinoa Casserole

Like my Butternut Squash Quinoa Casserole, this Sweet Potato version makes a perfect vegetarian main course.

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

These crispy crunchy Brussels Sprouts are perfect for your holiday table, but you are going to want to make them year around!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (36)Spicy Southern Hot Corn from Peas and Crayons

Is it an appetizer or side dish? You can decide that, but what I do know is that this delicious dish is sure to be a hit.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (37)Lentils and Rice with Cranberries by The Delicious Crescent

This Persian style dish pairs lentils, rice and cranberries. It is tangy, with the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Quinoa Potato Pancakes

These potato pancakes work just as well for breakfast as they do for a holiday side. I love them served with gravy.

Cranberry Apple Wild Rice Pilaf

This wild rice pilaf is a simple side dish that is packed with fall flavors.

Creamy Pumpkin Millet and Quinoa with Sage Maple Chickpeas

If you are looking for a healthy vegetarian dish that works as a side or main course, it doesn't get much better than this Creamy Pumpkin Millet and Quinoa!

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Main Course Recipes

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (39)Instant Pot Turkey Breast from Recipes from a Pantry

Who else loves it when delicious and easy collide? Skip the stress this holiday season with this Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy. You can make moist and juicy turkey and gravy in less than an hour. This is one of those recipes that works just as well for Thanksgiving dinner as it does Tuesday night.

Whole Roasted Chicken from Coley Cooks

Check out this easy method for roasting a chicken (or turkey) that produces perfect results every time!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (40)Garlic Butter Whole Roasted Turkey from Wholesome Yum

If you are planning on roasting a whole turkey, don't miss this comprehensive guide from Wholesome Yum.

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Mushroom Walnut Meatless Loaf from Vegan Hugs

If you are vegan or have vegans that you will be sharing Thanksgiving with, you won't want to miss this Mushroom-Walnut Meatless Love. With a delicious ketchup glaze, this is one healthy dish that is hearty and full of flavor.

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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham from My Organized Chaos

Keep it simple this Thanksgiving with this Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham. You won't believe how delicious a recipe with just 5 ingredients can be.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (43)Easy Grilled Whole Turkey from Beauty and the Foodie

Save that oven space and put your grill to work with this easy Grilled Turkey Recipe!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (44)Instant Pot Turkey Breast from Melanie Cooks

The fastest way to get turkey on the table? Use your Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Turkey Breast recipe is quick and easy and will give you the moistest roast turkey breast ever.

Gluten Free Thanksgiving Desserts

Pumpkin Flan

This Pumpkin Flan is a delicious twist on a classic. The perfect way to mix things up on your Thanksgiving dessert table.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (46)Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake from Wholesome Yum

Just because you are watching your carbs doesn't mean that you need to give up dessert! With this low-carb cheesecake you can have your cake and eat it too. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Gluten Free Apple Crisp

This delicious apple crisp is a healthier dessert option! Make it in a cast iron skillet for easy clean up.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (48)Soft Ginger Cookies by Foodal

You may want to make a double batch because these soft and chewy cookies are sure to go fast!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (49)Pumpkin Bundt Cake by My PCOS Kitchen

This Pumpkin Bundt Cake is both Paleo and Keto Friendly making it the perfect healthier dessert option for your Thanksgiving table.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (50)Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from Savory Tooth

These delicious pumpkin cheesecake bars have an almond flour crust, a middle layer of cheesecake and a delicious pumpkin layer on the top. Perfection!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (51)Pumpkin Pie Bars from Allergy Free Alaska

Dates and maple syrup come together to make a delicious filling for these vegan and paleo pumpkin pie bars.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (52)Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie from Delightful Adventures

Mix things up for dessert this holiday season with this Chocolate Pumpkin Pie. It is gluten-free and vegan and packed with chocolate and pumpkin flavors.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (53)Chocolate Cream Pie from My Gluten Free Kitchen

This Gluten-Free Chocolate Pie has a delicious chocolate cookie crust and is rich and creamy. You may want to hide a piece in the fridge under the kale because this is one that is going to disappear quickly!

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (54)Gluten Free Sugar Plum Apple Currant Pie by Brooklyn Farm Girl

Looking for a delicious gluten free Thanksgiving pie crust? This easy recipe shows you how to make one with gluten-free flour, pecans, and brown sugar. The perfect pie for Thanksgiving.

64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (55)Dairy Free Maple Pumpkin Pie from Allergy Free Alaska

Not only is this delicious pie gluten and dairy free - it is also refined sugar free. The only thing NOT missing? The taste!

Cranberry Poached Pears

These Cranberry Poached Pears make an elegantly delicious finish to your holiday meal.


64 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes (57)Vegan Pumpkin Pie
by Yummy Mummy Kitchen

With an almond flour crust and coconut milk filling, this vegan pumpkin pie is one that everyone in the crowd can enjoy!

Quinoa Chocolate Bars

Kids and adults alike love these crunchy chocolate bars. Nothing wrong with sneaking a little nutrition into your dessert!

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FAQs

What do gluten-free people eat for Thanksgiving? ›

Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:
  • Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
  • Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • White Potatoes.
  • Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

How many dishes to make for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

How many dishes should I serve with the turkey? For 4 people, choose 1-2 appetizers and 3 sides. For 8 people, choose 1-3 appetizers and 3 sides. For 16 people, choose 2-3 appetizers and 3 or more sides.

Are Thanksgiving turkeys gluten-free? ›

If you are looking for a gluten-free turkey, make sure to look for a plain turkey with no additional solutions, spices, or flavorings listed on the label, as well as always throw away those gravy flavor packets that come with the bird-they usually contain gluten.

What is on the small Thanksgiving menu? ›

Thanksgiving Dinner for 4
  • Dry-Brined Turkey Breast with Gravy. Kitchen Tested. ...
  • Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes. Kitchen Tested. ...
  • Pan Glazed Carrots. Kitchen Tested. ...
  • Sautéed Green Beans and Shallots. ...
  • Cheesy Pumpkin Cauliflower Gratin. ...
  • Maple-Bacon Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Silky Garlic Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • Baked Macaroni and Cheese.

What do gluten-free people eat instead of bread? ›

There are plenty of wheat-free alternatives to regular bread;
  • Rye Bread. Typically denser than wheat bread, rye bread is made using flour from the rye grain as opposed to wheat flour. ...
  • Sourdough Bread. ...
  • Gluten-free bread. ...
  • Corn Tortillas. ...
  • Sweet Potato.
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What is the most important food on a Thanksgiving table? ›

Just as it's a traditional meat used for Christmas dinner, turkey is favoured because it's big – and that means it can feed a whole family. Turkeys are usually stuffed with chestnuts and/or sausage meat and grains and baked in the oven before being carved at the table for everyone to enjoy.

What is the main meal for most Americans on Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey is the most common main dish of a Thanksgiving dinner, to the point that Thanksgiving is sometimes colloquially called "Turkey Day." Alexander Hamilton proclaimed that "no citizen of the United States should refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day", and Benjamin Franklin had high regard for the wild turkey as an ...

What is the ideal Thanksgiving meal time? ›

4 p.m. is perfect because you want it to be late enough in the day that this meal is the main event—there will be no major meal before or after.” Importantly, a 4 p.m. mealtime does not go against any prescriptions of etiquette.

What deli meat is gluten-free? ›

Plain turkey, chicken, roast beef, and ham do not contain gluten, but deli meat you buy pre-packaged or at the deli counter can contain gluten.

Is peanut butter gluten-free? ›

In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free. Many store-bought brands of peanut butter are also gluten-free, with gluten-containing peanut butter tending to be the exception rather than the rule.

What is the least eaten food on Thanksgiving? ›

The Least Popular Thanksgiving Foods, Ranked
  • Sweet Potatoes or Yams — 25.12%
  • Stuffing/Dressing. — 22.33%
  • Pumpkin Pie. — 21.44%
  • Carrots. — 16.95%
  • Mashed Potatoes. — 15.45%
  • Corn. — 14.36%
  • Macaroni and Cheese. — 14.36%
  • Apple Pie. — 12.86%

What foods do people eat on Thanksgiving for dinner list at least 8? ›

Here are the top 10 Thanksgiving foods that your guests are likely expecting to see on the table if you're hosting a traditional affair:
  • Mashed potatoes.
  • Stuffing.
  • Green bean casserole.
  • Sweet potato casserole.
  • Baked corn.
  • Mac and cheese.
  • Peas & Water chestnuts (our fun take on regular peas)
  • Fresh rolls.
Oct 28, 2021

What do gluten-free guests eat? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

What can I give someone who is gluten-free? ›

The Gluten-Free Gift Guide
  • A Kit That Makes Bakery-Worthy Cakes. ...
  • This At-Home Dim Sum Feast. ...
  • A Box Of Hot Little Biscuits. ...
  • A Collection Of Best-Selling Mochi Ice Cream. ...
  • A Pack Of Cult-Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies. ...
  • Some Healthy-ish Sweet Treats To Stash In Their Bag. ...
  • A Few Boxes Of Giftable Granola.
Nov 29, 2023

What do people who are gluten-free eat? ›

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

Do gluten-free people eat potatoes? ›

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

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