Jump to Recipe These Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 include recipes that are perfect for serving small families or hosting intimate dinners. This includes everything from Thanksgiving classics to holiday-worthy comfort food. Just because the guest list is short doesn’t mean you can’t make an impressive meal! Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For 4 If you plan on keeping the guest list small this year, these are the ideal Thanksgiving recipes for serving 4 people! Not only that, but you have options to choose from. That means you can take these suggestions and build your perfect holiday menu! From appetizers to desserts, we have you covered.

Jump to:Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For 4 Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For Serving 4 People

  1. Traeger Smoked Turkey
  2. Roasted Pheasant
  3. Whole Roasted Duck
  4. Creamy Yellow Squash Soup
  5. Honey Roasted Acorn Squash
  6. Creamed Corn Cornbread
  7. Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  8. Baked Sweet Potatoes
  9. Easy Stuffing
  10. Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole
  11. Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
  12. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  13. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  14. Jiffy Corn Casserole
  15. Baked Apples
  16. Pumpkin Dump Cake
  17. Butternut Squash Risotto 🦃 More Thanksgiving Recipes 📋 Recipe

Whether you’re a pro at hosting Thanksgiving dinner and holiday parties or giving it a try for the first time this year, you’re sure to find my ultimate guide to planning Thanksgiving a help! Don’t forget to safely thaw your holiday turkey early too! Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For Serving 4 People Every family is different, and some like to keep the holiday get-togethers small. There’s no shame in that- especially when your food is this good!

  1. Traeger Smoked Turkey This year, why don’t you try smoking your turkey? The smokey flavor is absorbed deep into the meat, and you still get the crispy skin that everyone loves. This recipe also makes your job as a host so much easier. Just set it and forget it while it smokes!

Traeger Smoked Turkey

Traeger Smoked Turkey is the perfect main course! This tasty turkey is simply seasoned and smoked to perfection. This recipe will make the holidays as easy and delicious as possible!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Pheasant One great thing about having a smaller guest list is you can branch out with your entree! Try roasted pheasant instead of traditional turkey, and you won’t be disappointed. This recipe serves about 4 people. It’s made on top of a bed of tender potatoes, so that takes care of 1 side!

Roasted Pheasant

Roasted pheasant is cooked along with potatoes for an incredibly hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy! Whether you purchase yours at the store or you enjoy hunting for wild game, this pheasant recipe will quickly become a classic at your house! It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for any occasion!

Check out this recipe

  1. Whole Roasted Duck Another elegant entree option would be roasting a whole duck. It’s especially tasty if you are celebrating Thanksgiving for the 2nd or 3rd time and you are a bit tired of turkey. This duck is juicy and tender, with a rich flavor that you only get with duck. It’s pretty darn easy to make, too!

Whole Roasted Duck

A wonderful Whole Roasted Duck is an amazingly tasty centerpiece of any special occasion or holiday meal! The deliciously spiced duck that my family and I enjoy is also terrifically easy to make too! This roast duck features crispy skin on a perfectly tender, juicy duck that will be enjoyed by everyone!

Check out this recipe

  1. Creamy Yellow Squash Soup This soup makes a great starter or side dish! It only requires a handful of ingredients and it’s fairly light so you can still fill your plate after. Yellow squash soup is savory yet subtly sweet. Though it may be called summer squash, this recipe is perfect for fall!

Creamy Yellow Squash Soup

Creamy yellow squash soup is an incredible side dish or appetizer that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! It can be gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly. This soup is perfect for fall and makes a fun and festive addition to any Thanksgiving menu!

Check out this recipe

  1. Honey Roasted Acorn Squash Acorn squash screams fall, particularly when it is roasted with honey and cinnamon! It’s a unique side dish that you don’t see often, which is odd because it is so simple! Don’t worry, it isn’t overly sweet. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory!

Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

This honey roasted acorn squash is a sweet and savory side dish that is fork-tender and perfect for any meal! It is simple to make and a great way to mix up your standard side dishes. Plus, this tasty winter squash recipe is also super healthy!

Check out this recipe

  1. Creamed Corn Cornbread Making your cornbread with canned creamed corn adds a subtle sweetness and plenty of moisture. It might just be the best cornbread you’ve ever had! There’s no boxed cornbread mix here, and you won’t even miss it. Give this must-try side dish a place on your Thanksgiving table this year!

Creamed Corn Cornbread

Once you try this easy creamed corn cornbread recipe you will want to make cornbread without using a cornbread mix from here on out! The canned creamed corn, butter, and a touch of honey give it plenty of sweetness while the bits of corn throughout the fluffy bread add great texture. This creamed corn cornbread is a must-try side dish this summer!

Check out this recipe

  1. Mashed Sweet Potatoes Mashed sweet potatoes with butter are one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving sides. They are creamy and rich, while still maintaining a touch of sweetness. These potatoes don’t take much effort or time. They don’t even need that much seasoning, they are naturally tasty!

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect sweet side dish to accompany all of your favorite holiday meals! They are creamy, rich, and have just the right amount of added sweetness to make them completely irresistible! This is going to become your new favorite sweet potato side dish!

Check out this recipe

  1. Baked Sweet Potatoes If you prefer baked to mashed, these sweet potatoes are super simple! Grab however many potatoes you need and top them with your favorite potato accouterments. I like serving them with just a touch of butter, salt, and pepper. That’s all they need!

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!

Check out this recipe

  1. Easy Stuffing It’s not Thanksgiving without stuffing but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. You just mix some diced veggies and chicken broth with ready-to-use stuffing cubes and bake! This recipe is so easy, you can spend your time with your family instead of slaving in the kitchen.

Easy Stuffing

Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!

Check out this recipe

  1. Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole This classic green bean casserole with bacon is comfort food at its finest. This classic recipe has all the good stuff: crispy fried onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese! Canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup make this recipe even easier. You’ll be lucky to have leftovers.

Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole

Serve this amazing bacon cheddar green bean casserole for a tasty upgrade to the easy classic recipe that everyone is sure to love! The traditionally used cream of mushroom is enhanced with grated cheddar then topped with crisped bacon along with the fried onions - and it’s so tasty!!

Check out this recipe

  1. Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Fork-tender carrots have always been one of my favorite vegetables. These skillet brown sugar glazed carrots are at the top of the list! A hint of garlic balances the sweet flavor perfectly. You will never want to eat carrots any other way!

Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

This family favorite is a go-to recipe for oven-roasted quality, perfectly seasoned caramelized carrots!

Check out this recipe

  1. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Nothing beats this 3-cheese Southern baked macaroni! The inside gets ooey-gooey and delicious while the top gets slightly crispy. Don’t be surprised when everyone asks you for this recipe.

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!!

Check out this recipe

  1. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus The theme of this menu is elegant and easy, which perfectly describes this asparagus! Bacon automatically elevates any dish and that is the case here. Perfectly cooked asparagus wrapped with crispy strips of bacon is one way to get people to eat their veggies.

Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!

Check out this recipe

  1. Jiffy Corn Casserole Corn casserole is often called corn souffle, corn pudding, or spoon bread. It’s a holiday classic around the country and it’s easy to see why! Creamed corn and juicy corn kernels mixed with cornbread- it’s as delicious as it sounds.

Jiffy Corn Casserole

This Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of your cornbread! Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it’s a side that goes with practically anything!

Check out this recipe

  1. Baked Apples The great thing about baked apples is that you can make exactly the number you need (maybe a couple extra for leftovers). These apples are slathered in brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for a truly flavorful dessert. Add a scoop of ice cream and you have something truly special that is easy to make.

Baked Apples

Baked apples are a classic and easy comforting dessert that only requires a couple of minutes of prep time! They are packed with a combination of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for a truly delicious treat. Eat them by themselves or top them with a scoop of ice cream for some extra sweetness!

Check out this recipe

  1. Pumpkin Dump Cake This cake is practically effortless with all the flavor of a made-from-scratch dessert! Just use your preferred box of spiced cake mix and canned pumpkin pie filling, combine them with some common baking staples, and bake! Seriously, you very well may prefer this to pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

This pumpkin dump cake uses spice cake mix for an extra effortless yet extraordinarily delicious fall dessert! It features both pumpkin puree and homemade pumpkin pie spice for a truly warming flavor! As an added bonus, it is completely beginner-friendly so anyone can make it!

Check out this recipe

  1. Butternut Squash Risotto A creamy risotto filled with chunks of butternut squash, yum! It’s cozy and comforting, with plenty of fall flavor. If you’ve ever made risotto, this recipe is a breeze. If you haven’t, it’s still pretty easy and there’s no better time to try than now!

Butternut Squash Risotto

This butternut squash risotto is a wonderfully tasty fall-inspired meal that is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor! It can easily be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course! Either way, it is a perfectly cozy dish to enjoy any night of the week.

Check out this recipe

I’d love to hear how your holiday went! Let me know if you tried any of these Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 by leaving me a comment below! 🦃 More Thanksgiving Recipes Smoked Leg of Lamb - A lamb dinner always feels special and extravagant, especially on Thanksgiving!Sour Cream Cornbread - This moist and fluffy cornbread is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving spread.Roasted Butternut Squash - Roasted squash is a super-easy side dish that is full of fall flavor!Pumpkin Pie without Evaporated Milk - There’s one less ingredient to worry about in this fabulous pumpkin pie recipe!Crockpot Apple Cider - Let the crockpot do all the work with this classic apple cider recipe!Pumpkin Flan - Instead of pie, impress your guests with this creamy pumpkin flan! See more Thanksgiving →

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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas For 4: Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole (+ More Incredible Recipes!)

These Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 include recipes that are perfect for serving small families or hosting intimate dinners. This includes everything from Thanksgiving classics to holiday-worthy comfort food. Just because the guestlist is short doesn’t mean you can’t make an impressive meal!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 273kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Total Time 45 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 ½ ounce can)▢ 29 oz green beans (2 14 ½ ounce cans, drained)▢ 1 cup milk▢ 3 slices bacon (cooked and sliced)▢ ½ cup cheddar cheese (+¼ cup additional for the top, optional)▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper▢ ½ tablespoon soy sauce▢ 1 ⅓ cups fried onions (divided - two ⅔ cup portions)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Fry your bacon and when cool slice. Set aside.3 slices baconIn a medium mixing bowl combine condensed soup, drained green beans, milk, soy sauce, the first ⅔ cup portion of fried onions, black pepper, and ½ cup of cheese. Mix well.10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 29 oz green beans, 1 cup milk, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 ⅓ cups fried onionsPour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.Add the optional ¼ cup additional cheese, the second ⅔ cup portion of fried onions, then sprinkle sliced cooked bacon over.3 slices bacon, ½ cup cheddar cheese, 1 ⅓ cups fried onionsBake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.Remove from oven and enjoy! Equipment You May Need9x13 baking panMixing BowlSilicone Spatula Set Notes The amount can easily be adjusted to double the recipe and still serve this dish in a 9x13 baking pan. I prefer to use all of my fried onions as a topping, but when you do this you will have a creamier casserole (the onions typically soak up some of the liquid). You can mix the ingredients directly in your baking dish if desired.

NutritionCalories: 273kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) | Sodium: 670mg (29%) | Potassium: 345mg (10%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 785IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 11mg (13%) | Calcium: 153mg (15%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole, holiday menu ideas for serving 4 people, holiday side dishes, Thanksgiving dinner ideas, Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for 4 Course Holiday Recipes, Side Dish, ThanksgivingCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

These Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 include recipes that are perfect for serving small families or hosting intimate dinners. This includes everything from Thanksgiving classics to holiday-worthy comfort food. Just because the guest list is short doesn’t mean you can’t make an impressive meal!

Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For 4

If you plan on keeping the guest list small this year, these are the ideal Thanksgiving recipes for serving 4 people! Not only that, but you have options to choose from.

That means you can take these suggestions and build your perfect holiday menu! From appetizers to desserts, we have you covered.

Whether you’re a pro at hosting Thanksgiving dinner and holiday parties or giving it a try for the first time this year, you’re sure to find my ultimate guide to planning Thanksgiving a help! Don’t forget to safely thaw your holiday turkey early too!

Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes For Serving 4 People

Every family is different, and some like to keep the holiday get-togethers small. There’s no shame in that- especially when your food is this good!

1. Traeger Smoked Turkey

This year, why don’t you try smoking your turkey? The smokey flavor is absorbed deep into the meat, and you still get the crispy skin that everyone loves.

This recipe also makes your job as a host so much easier. Just set it and forget it while it smokes!

Traeger Smoked Turkey

Traeger Smoked Turkey is the perfect main course! This tasty turkey is simply seasoned and smoked to perfection. This recipe will make the holidays as easy and delicious as possible!

Check out this recipe

2. Roasted Pheasant

One great thing about having a smaller guest list is you can branch out with your entree! Try roasted pheasant instead of traditional turkey, and you won’t be disappointed.

Traeger Smoked Turkey is the perfect main course! This tasty turkey is simply seasoned and smoked to perfection. This recipe will make the holidays as easy and delicious as possible!

This recipe serves about 4 people. It’s made on top of a bed of tender potatoes, so that takes care of 1 side!

Roasted Pheasant

Roasted pheasant is cooked along with potatoes for an incredibly hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy! Whether you purchase yours at the store or you enjoy hunting for wild game, this pheasant recipe will quickly become a classic at your house! It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for any occasion!

Check out this recipe

3. Whole Roasted Duck

Another elegant entree option would be roasting a whole duck. It’s especially tasty if you are celebrating Thanksgiving for the 2nd or 3rd time and you are a bit tired of turkey.

Roasted pheasant is cooked along with potatoes for an incredibly hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy! Whether you purchase yours at the store or you enjoy hunting for wild game, this pheasant recipe will quickly become a classic at your house! It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for any occasion!

This duck is juicy and tender, with a rich flavor that you only get with duck. It’s pretty darn easy to make, too!

Whole Roasted Duck

A wonderful Whole Roasted Duck is an amazingly tasty centerpiece of any special occasion or holiday meal! The deliciously spiced duck that my family and I enjoy is also terrifically easy to make too! This roast duck features crispy skin on a perfectly tender, juicy duck that will be enjoyed by everyone!

Check out this recipe

4. Creamy Yellow Squash Soup

This soup makes a great starter or side dish! It only requires a handful of ingredients and it’s fairly light so you can still fill your plate after.

A wonderful Whole Roasted Duck is an amazingly tasty centerpiece of any special occasion or holiday meal! The deliciously spiced duck that my family and I enjoy is also terrifically easy to make too! This roast duck features crispy skin on a perfectly tender, juicy duck that will be enjoyed by everyone!

Yellow squash soup is savory yet subtly sweet. Though it may be called summer squash, this recipe is perfect for fall!

Creamy Yellow Squash Soup

Creamy yellow squash soup is an incredible side dish or appetizer that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! It can be gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly. This soup is perfect for fall and makes a fun and festive addition to any Thanksgiving menu!

Check out this recipe

5. Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

Acorn squash screams fall, particularly when it is roasted with honey and cinnamon! It’s a unique side dish that you don’t see often, which is odd because it is so simple!

Creamy yellow squash soup is an incredible side dish or appetizer that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! It can be gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly. This soup is perfect for fall and makes a fun and festive addition to any Thanksgiving menu!

Don’t worry, it isn’t overly sweet. It’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory!

Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

This honey roasted acorn squash is a sweet and savory side dish that is fork-tender and perfect for any meal! It is simple to make and a great way to mix up your standard side dishes. Plus, this tasty winter squash recipe is also super healthy!

Check out this recipe

6. Creamed Corn Cornbread

Making your cornbread with canned creamed corn adds a subtle sweetness and plenty of moisture. It might just be the best cornbread you’ve ever had!

This honey roasted acorn squash is a sweet and savory side dish that is fork-tender and perfect for any meal! It is simple to make and a great way to mix up your standard side dishes. Plus, this tasty winter squash recipe is also super healthy!

There’s no boxed cornbread mix here, and you won’t even miss it. Give this must-try side dish a place on your Thanksgiving table this year!

Creamed Corn Cornbread

Once you try this easy creamed corn cornbread recipe you will want to make cornbread without using a cornbread mix from here on out! The canned creamed corn, butter, and a touch of honey give it plenty of sweetness while the bits of corn throughout the fluffy bread add great texture. This creamed corn cornbread is a must-try side dish this summer!

Check out this recipe

7. Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed sweet potatoes with butter are one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving sides. They are creamy and rich, while still maintaining a touch of sweetness.

Once you try this easy creamed corn cornbread recipe you will want to make cornbread without using a cornbread mix from here on out! The canned creamed corn, butter, and a touch of honey give it plenty of sweetness while the bits of corn throughout the fluffy bread add great texture. This creamed corn cornbread is a must-try side dish this summer!

These potatoes don’t take much effort or time. They don’t even need that much seasoning, they are naturally tasty!

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

These mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect sweet side dish to accompany all of your favorite holiday meals! They are creamy, rich, and have just the right amount of added sweetness to make them completely irresistible! This is going to become your new favorite sweet potato side dish!

Check out this recipe

8. Baked Sweet Potatoes

If you prefer baked to mashed, these sweet potatoes are super simple! Grab however many potatoes you need and top them with your favorite potato accouterments.

These mashed sweet potatoes are the perfect sweet side dish to accompany all of your favorite holiday meals! They are creamy, rich, and have just the right amount of added sweetness to make them completely irresistible! This is going to become your new favorite sweet potato side dish!

I like serving them with just a touch of butter, salt, and pepper. That’s all they need!

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!

Check out this recipe

9. Easy Stuffing

It’s not Thanksgiving without stuffing but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated. You just mix some diced veggies and chicken broth with ready-to-use stuffing cubes and bake!

Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!

This recipe is so easy, you can spend your time with your family instead of slaving in the kitchen.

Easy Stuffing

Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!

Check out this recipe

10. Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole

This classic green bean casserole with bacon is comfort food at its finest. This classic recipe has all the good stuff: crispy fried onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese!

Easy stuffing is a cornerstone recipe to Thanksgiving dinner, holiday meals, and amazingly tasty family dinners all year long! Classic ingredients including celery, onion, and ready-to-use stuffing cubes combine with tasty herbs to complement so many dishes!

Canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup make this recipe even easier. You’ll be lucky to have leftovers.

Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole

Serve this amazing bacon cheddar green bean casserole for a tasty upgrade to the easy classic recipe that everyone is sure to love! The traditionally used cream of mushroom is enhanced with grated cheddar then topped with crisped bacon along with the fried onions - and it’s so tasty!!

Check out this recipe

11. Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Fork-tender carrots have always been one of my favorite vegetables. These skillet brown sugar glazed carrots are at the top of the list!

Serve this amazing bacon cheddar green bean casserole for a tasty upgrade to the easy classic recipe that everyone is sure to love! The traditionally used cream of mushroom is enhanced with grated cheddar then topped with crisped bacon along with the fried onions - and it’s so tasty!!

A hint of garlic balances the sweet flavor perfectly. You will never want to eat carrots any other way!

Skillet Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

This family favorite is a go-to recipe for oven-roasted quality, perfectly seasoned caramelized carrots!

Check out this recipe

12. Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Nothing beats this 3-cheese Southern baked macaroni! The inside gets ooey-gooey and delicious while the top gets slightly crispy.

This family favorite is a go-to recipe for oven-roasted quality, perfectly seasoned caramelized carrots!

Don’t be surprised when everyone asks you for this recipe.

Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!!

Check out this recipe

13. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

The theme of this menu is elegant and easy, which perfectly describes this asparagus! Bacon automatically elevates any dish and that is the case here.

This absolutely delicious Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese is wonderfully creamy and extra cheesy! Made with a minimum of three cheeses to make the best ever mac and cheese that is sure to be a family favorite!!

Perfectly cooked asparagus wrapped with crispy strips of bacon is one way to get people to eat their veggies.

Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!

Check out this recipe

14. Jiffy Corn Casserole

Corn casserole is often called corn souffle, corn pudding, or spoon bread. It’s a holiday classic around the country and it’s easy to see why!

Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!

Creamed corn and juicy corn kernels mixed with cornbread- it’s as delicious as it sounds.

Jiffy Corn Casserole

This Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of your cornbread! Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it’s a side that goes with practically anything!

Check out this recipe

15. Baked Apples

The great thing about baked apples is that you can make exactly the number you need (maybe a couple extra for leftovers). These apples are slathered in brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for a truly flavorful dessert.

This Jiffy corn casserole is a sweet and savory side dish with creamy corn mixed into every bite of your cornbread! Best of all, you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to put it together. Whether you call it corn casserole, corn pudding, or spoon bread, it’s a side that goes with practically anything!

Add a scoop of ice cream and you have something truly special that is easy to make.

Baked Apples

Baked apples are a classic and easy comforting dessert that only requires a couple of minutes of prep time! They are packed with a combination of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for a truly delicious treat. Eat them by themselves or top them with a scoop of ice cream for some extra sweetness!

Check out this recipe

16. Pumpkin Dump Cake

This cake is practically effortless with all the flavor of a made-from-scratch dessert! Just use your preferred box of spiced cake mix and canned pumpkin pie filling, combine them with some common baking staples, and bake!

Baked apples are a classic and easy comforting dessert that only requires a couple of minutes of prep time! They are packed with a combination of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon for a truly delicious treat. Eat them by themselves or top them with a scoop of ice cream for some extra sweetness!

Seriously, you very well may prefer this to pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

This pumpkin dump cake uses spice cake mix for an extra effortless yet extraordinarily delicious fall dessert! It features both pumpkin puree and homemade pumpkin pie spice for a truly warming flavor! As an added bonus, it is completely beginner-friendly so anyone can make it!

Check out this recipe

17. Butternut Squash Risotto

A creamy risotto filled with chunks of butternut squash, yum! It’s cozy and comforting, with plenty of fall flavor.

This pumpkin dump cake uses spice cake mix for an extra effortless yet extraordinarily delicious fall dessert! It features both pumpkin puree and homemade pumpkin pie spice for a truly warming flavor! As an added bonus, it is completely beginner-friendly so anyone can make it!

If you’ve ever made risotto, this recipe is a breeze. If you haven’t, it’s still pretty easy and there’s no better time to try than now!

Butternut Squash Risotto

This butternut squash risotto is a wonderfully tasty fall-inspired meal that is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor! It can easily be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course! Either way, it is a perfectly cozy dish to enjoy any night of the week.

Check out this recipe

I’d love to hear how your holiday went! Let me know if you tried any of these Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 by leaving me a comment below!

This butternut squash risotto is a wonderfully tasty fall-inspired meal that is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor! It can easily be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course! Either way, it is a perfectly cozy dish to enjoy any night of the week.

🦃 More Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Smoked Leg of Lamb - A lamb dinner always feels special and extravagant, especially on Thanksgiving!Sour Cream Cornbread - This moist and fluffy cornbread is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving spread.Roasted Butternut Squash - Roasted squash is a super-easy side dish that is full of fall flavor!Pumpkin Pie without Evaporated Milk - There’s one less ingredient to worry about in this fabulous pumpkin pie recipe!Crockpot Apple Cider - Let the crockpot do all the work with this classic apple cider recipe!Pumpkin Flan - Instead of pie, impress your guests with this creamy pumpkin flan!

See more Thanksgiving →

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas For 4: Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole (+ More Incredible Recipes!)

These Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 include recipes that are perfect for serving small families or hosting intimate dinners. This includes everything from Thanksgiving classics to holiday-worthy comfort food. Just because the guestlist is short doesn’t mean you can’t make an impressive meal!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 273kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Total Time 45 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 ½ ounce can)▢ 29 oz green beans (2 14 ½ ounce cans, drained)▢ 1 cup milk▢ 3 slices bacon (cooked and sliced)▢ ½ cup cheddar cheese (+¼ cup additional for the top, optional)▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper▢ ½ tablespoon soy sauce▢ 1 ⅓ cups fried onions (divided - two ⅔ cup portions)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Fry your bacon and when cool slice. Set aside.3 slices baconIn a medium mixing bowl combine condensed soup, drained green beans, milk, soy sauce, the first ⅔ cup portion of fried onions, black pepper, and ½ cup of cheese. Mix well.10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 29 oz green beans, 1 cup milk, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 ⅓ cups fried onionsPour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.Add the optional ¼ cup additional cheese, the second ⅔ cup portion of fried onions, then sprinkle sliced cooked bacon over.3 slices bacon, ½ cup cheddar cheese, 1 ⅓ cups fried onionsBake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.Remove from oven and enjoy! Equipment You May Need9x13 baking panMixing BowlSilicone Spatula Set Notes The amount can easily be adjusted to double the recipe and still serve this dish in a 9x13 baking pan. I prefer to use all of my fried onions as a topping, but when you do this you will have a creamier casserole (the onions typically soak up some of the liquid). You can mix the ingredients directly in your baking dish if desired.

NutritionCalories: 273kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) | Sodium: 670mg (29%) | Potassium: 345mg (10%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 785IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 11mg (13%) | Calcium: 153mg (15%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole, holiday menu ideas for serving 4 people, holiday side dishes, Thanksgiving dinner ideas, Thanksgiving Menu Ideas for 4 Course Holiday Recipes, Side Dish, ThanksgivingCuisine American

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Thanksgiving Menu Ideas For 4: Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole (+ More Incredible Recipes!)

These Thanksgiving menu ideas for 4 include recipes that are perfect for serving small families or hosting intimate dinners. This includes everything from Thanksgiving classics to holiday-worthy comfort food. Just because the guestlist is short doesn’t mean you can’t make an impressive meal!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 273kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 40 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 ½ ounce can)▢ 29 oz green beans (2 14 ½ ounce cans, drained)▢ 1 cup milk▢ 3 slices bacon (cooked and sliced)▢ ½ cup cheddar cheese (+¼ cup additional for the top, optional)▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper▢ ½ tablespoon soy sauce▢ 1 ⅓ cups fried onions (divided - two ⅔ cup portions)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Fry your bacon and when cool slice. Set aside.3 slices baconIn a medium mixing bowl combine condensed soup, drained green beans, milk, soy sauce, the first ⅔ cup portion of fried onions, black pepper, and ½ cup of cheese. Mix well.10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 29 oz green beans, 1 cup milk, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 ⅓ cups fried onionsPour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.Add the optional ¼ cup additional cheese, the second ⅔ cup portion of fried onions, then sprinkle sliced cooked bacon over.3 slices bacon, ½ cup cheddar cheese, 1 ⅓ cups fried onionsBake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.Remove from oven and enjoy!

Equipment You May Need9x13 baking panMixing BowlSilicone Spatula Set

Notes The amount can easily be adjusted to double the recipe and still serve this dish in a 9x13 baking pan. I prefer to use all of my fried onions as a topping, but when you do this you will have a creamier casserole (the onions typically soak up some of the liquid). You can mix the ingredients directly in your baking dish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 19g (6%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) | Sodium: 670mg (29%) | Potassium: 345mg (10%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 785IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 11mg (13%) | Calcium: 153mg (15%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

Course Holiday Recipes, Side Dish, ThanksgivingCuisine American

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