10 Thanksgiving Recipes for a Smaller Crowd

This meal, from Chelsea’s Messy Apron, hits every required dish: turkey, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes… and cooks all at once on two sheet pans. The entire thing takes 3 hours from start to finish, and serves 4 to 6 people.

For a smaller group, a turkey breast can make more sense than a full bird. Plus, it cooks in a fraction of the time. Lexi at Lexi’s Clean Kitchen has stuffed hers with kale and sweet potato for classic Thanksgiving flavor in every bite.

If meat isn’t your thing—or you were never crazy about turkey, anyway—stuffed acorn squash makes a beautiful, hearty vegetarian main. This version from Cookie + Kate is holiday worthy, but easy enough for a weeknight, so it’ll quickly become part of your regular rotation.

With all the carbs that are standard on Thanksgiving, it’s not a bad idea to have a green vegetable on your table, even if it’s one cooked with bacon and maple syrup. These delicious sprouts from The Modern Proper cook on the stovetop, leaving your oven free for turkey and whatever other sides you’re making.

These individual stuffing cups from Chew Out Loud ensure that everyone gets the crunchy edges (obviously the best part). Bonus: these cups can be made ahead, and due to their small size, reheat evenly.

This recipe from Yummy Toddler Food is simple enough for the kids to help out (or if they’re a little older, handle on their own). They make the perfect side for a Turkey-day meal, and the leftovers (if there are any!) will get eaten up quickly as breakfasts and snacks.

Whether or not you have any vegans at your table, everyone will love this flavorful twist from Minimalist Baker. It has all the elements of the classic you love—creamy sauce, crispy onions—with tons of fresh flavor (and not a can of soup in sight).

These stuffed sweet potato skins from Nora at Savory Nothings are like individual servings of a sweet potato casserole, but with a modern topping: maple and walnuts instead of marshmallows.

Let the kids assemble these cornucopia-inspired cones from Kirbie’s Cravings as a gorgeous autumnal centerpiece… and then gobble them up for dessert.

This recipe from Dessert for Two yields two adorable apple pies, with 4 mini slices each. Cut the slices larger if you’re a group of 4 or 6… or enjoy the leftovers for breakfast the next day.