10 Viral Recipes Anyone Can Make For Thanksgiving

First up on our list of viral recipes anyone can make is the show-stopping Cheese and Cracker “Pies” that have been popping up on my social media. This genius appetizer by @evite on TikTok took an ordinary cheese and cracker appetizer and turned it into an Instagram-worthy centerpiece.

Don’t let its adorable appearance fool you—this is truly just an upgraded way to arrange crackers and cheese. The trick is arranging them in little wedges that look like pie slices, with crackers forming the base and topped with cheese and garnishes. You can even add a bit of cream cheese or whipped soft cheese piped on top to look like whipped cream!

When you’re done, it looks just like a sliced pie! But instead of dessert, your guests get perfect portions of cheese and crackers. And, of course, there’s no actual baking involved. And you can customize it with whatever cheeses and crackers your guests like!

If you know me, you know I’m a garlic girl. So, I couldn’t resist including this next viral recipe. This Garlic Pull-Apart Bread by @anythingbutaverageugc on TikTok is basically garlic bread taken to a whole new level of deliciousness.

The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity. You just start with Hawaiian rolls in a baking dish, making two slits down the roll. But be sure not to cut all the way through because we will also stuff them! Then, mix together butter, parsley, garlic salt, parmesan, and lots of garlic. After that, stuff the inside of each roll with shredded mozzarella and brush with the garlic butter.

Once it’s baked, each roll pulls apart to reveal perfectly golden, garlicky goodness that will surely become the talk of your Thanksgiving table. I mean, how could it not? Hawaiian rolls are addictive! It’s the kind of bread that makes people forget they’re supposed to save room for turkey.

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Next up is this Cranberry Jalapeño Dip by @healthylittlepeach that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and creamy, which is basically everything you want in a holiday appetizer. In this recipe, the creator turned traditionally sweet cranberry sauce into something completely new and savory.

The beauty of this dip lies in its unexpected combination of flavors, and making it couldn’t be any easier. Just whip room temperature cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in garlic powder, seasonings, lime juice, and diced jalapeños and onions. Spread this creamy mixture as your base layer, then top with cranberry sauce and a sprinkle of green onions. Then, just serve it with your favorite crackers and watch it disappear!

Especially if you’re already one of those people playing Christmas tunes in November, this one’s for you. The bright red and white layers of this dip will make your Thanksgiving table look especially festive.

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These Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites from @dollartreedinners are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and smoky. They are the perfect viral recipe anyone can make. And, to make them even better, they only need three ingredients! This is the kind of appetizer that makes people think you put in way more effort than you actually did.

Creating these addictive bites couldn’t be any easier. Just wrap pineapple chunks (fresh or canned) with bacon, secure with a toothpick, and pop them in the air fryer until they start getting crispy. Then, about halfway through, brush them with your favorite BBQ sauce and give them one more quick spin in the air fryer until they’re perfectly caramelized and crispy.

This appetizer will disappear within minutes of hitting your Thanksgiving table, and no one needs to know how simple they were to make!

Does your mom always make that same old boring casserole for the holidays? Well, fear not! This Broccoli Cheddar Casserole by @aldentediva is definitely not your average Thanksgiving vegetable side dish.

Shhh! The secret to this comforting side dish is a can of cream of chicken soup! While some recipes try to complicate things with fancy homemade sauces, this one kept it simple. Just mix the soup with fresh broccoli, diced onions, seasonings, a beaten egg, and mayo, along with a generous helping of cheese. Once everything’s combined, spread it in your baking dish and top with another layer of cheese.

The final touch? A crispy topping made from crushed crackers that gets perfectly golden in the oven. The result is a casserole that’s creamy, crunchy, and cheesy in all the right ways—making it the perfect viral recipe anyone can make for Thanksgiving.

Another viral recipe anyone can make are these Whipped Ricotta Crostini by @deeslittlekitchn on TikTok. This elevated appetizer looks like something straight out of a fancy restaurant!

This easy app starts with transforming plain ricotta into something a little more special. Just whip it with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper until it becomes light and cloud-like in texture. Put this mixture into a piping bag or just spread onto perfectly toasted crostini.

Then comes the fun part—layering on all of the flavors. Add strips of salty prosciutto di parma, a spread of cranberry sauce, and finish with a few leaves of peppery arugula. And just like that you’re all set! So easy and so delicious!!

This Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip by @lazymarthastewart on TikTok is perfect for snacking before the big meal on Thanksgiving. This dip gives you all the flavors of a caramel apple and cheesecake without the sticky mess.

All you need to do is start with a base of smooth cream cheese, mixing in brown sugar and vanilla. This creates a sweet, creamy foundation for the dip that tastes like cheesecake— but without all the effort!

Top it off with your favorite caramel sauce and a generous sprinkle of toffee bits or crushed Heath bars. And, of course, to give it the full fall vibe, serve with sliced apples for dipping. Your guests and family will love snacking on this delicious, sweet dessert dip while the turkey finishes cooking.

Next, these Spinach Artichoke Phyllo Cups by @mealsandmunchies on TikTok prove that good things come in tiny packages. In this recipe, the creator used two storebought ingredients to make one of the easiest bite-sized appetizers ever.

Using just premade spinach artichoke dip (or if you have the time, here’s my recipe) and frozen phyllo cups— this crowd-pleasing app is ready in no time! Just scoop the spinach artichoke mixture into the phyllo cups and pop them in the oven until they’re golden and bubbly.

And just like that, you’ve got elegant appetizers that let you skip the awkward double-dipping situation of regular dip. Plus, they’re also way easier to eat while mingling with friends and family!

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Capping off our list of viral recipes anyone can make is this game-changing Brussel Sprouts Gratin by @themodernproper on TikTok. If you’ve got Brussels sprout skeptics at your table, this dish is about to change their minds forever—I swear.

The secret lies in swapping traditional onions for sweet, mild leeks and combining them with shredded Brussels sprouts (yes, shredded – trust us on this one). All in one pan, mix these veggies with heavy cream, real Gruyère cheese, and Parmesan. Then, top it all with crispy panko breadcrumbs and bake until golden and bubbly.

The result is a sophisticated twist on Brussels sprouts anyone can make that’s creamy, crunchy, and completely irresistible. They are a must-have at this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.