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Dairy Free Thanksgiving Menu

This dairy free Thanksgiving menu is perfect whether you are lactose intolerant, allergic to milk proteins, or love someone who is! Best of all, the recipes are really easy to make!

I am one for traditions and themes. I believe just because you are dairy free doesn’t mean you can’t have a traditional Thanksgiving. So, all these recipes are for classic Thanksgiving dishes.

Dairy Free Appetizers

Pick one or make both of these appetizers for Thanksgiving.

Dairy Free Dinner Rolls and Sweet Quick Breads

To me, a sit down meal is not complete without dinner rolls and on Thanksgiving sweet cornbread is a must too!

I recommed picking one type of dinner roll and one type of cornbread (I love the cornbread muffins):

Dairy Free First Course

A first course of soups or salads is totally optional but a nice touch if desired

The Bird

Dairy Free Gravy

There are a few different treditional options for gravy.

Most popular is turkey gravy which uses drippings from the roasted turkey. Next, is gravy without drippings for those who prefer not to use them. Lastly, is white gravy which is the most popular type of gravy surved on Thanksgiving in Arkansas,

Dairy Free Sides: Starches and Carbs

Choose your favorite starch/carb side like mashed potatoes, roasted butternut squash, sweet potato casserole, and southern cornbread:

Dairy Free Sides: Veggies

Whether sautéed or roasted, veggies add lots of flavor and color to a Thanksgiving spread.

Pick one or two:

Dairy Free Dessert

It isn't Thanksgiving without a classic dessert. Choose one or more of these dairy free desserts!