Fun and Simple Thanksgiving Recipes to Make with Kids
My fondest childhood memories involve helping my grandma in the kitchen. She would give me simple tasks to “help” her, and I’d made a huge mess all around – but we both enjoyed it (she a little bit less, probably). Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table, sharing delicious food, and making memories with your friends and family. There is no better way to do so than including your little ones in the process so they can feel the joy of community early in life. So, here are some fun, tasty, and simple Thanksgiving recipes to make with your kids!
Thanksgiving Turkey Pizza
What kid doesn’t like pizza? Help your kid roll out the dough and garnish it together! You can use any dough you have on hand (homemade or storebought) and any toppings you love – it is both fun and delish!
Thanksgiving Turkey Sliders
This is a superb recipe to utilize traditional Thanksgiving foods you probably already have and make them kids’ favorite. Slice up some brioche rolls and let your children fill them up with what they like: roasted turkey, cheese, some greens, and cranberry jelly, for example.
Mashed Potato Puffs
Set some mashed potatoes aside and make this special dish with your kids. Mix up the mash with some cheese and eggs and place it into a muffin tin to crisp up. They are super convenient to eat, especially if you’re dealing with toddlers (if you know, you know!).
No-Boil Pasta Casserole
Pasta and kids are a never-ending love story, so it is exceptional to make one with them! This recipe is completely kid-friendly, as they just need to marry everything in a casserole dish. Baking is left for you, though!
Cheesy Taco Sticks
If you’re making anything with minced meat, set some on the side for your little chefs. Let them fill pizza dough with meat and cheese and roll them into little sticks (or any shape they fancy). Kids will adore these!
Turkey and Veggie Meatballs
If your kids don’t like vegetables, this is a terrific way to change that! Let them combine meat with veggies and spices to shape little balls. Of course, they will need assistance with cooking, but the good thing is – you can make them in advance!
Turkey and Cheese Puff Pastry Roll-Ups
This recipe calls for deli turkey meat, but you can definitely use roast if that’s what you’re preparing anyway. Display all the ingredients and let your kids have some tasty fun!
Turkey Burgers
I purposefully picked out turkey burgers for the Thanksgiving list, but you can definitely go for any type of meat. Kids love burgers; thus, this one is a healthier variety, and they can help make them!
Mini Pot Pies
This recipe is awesome to prepare with a tad older kids. It requires some chopping, but the good thing is – it doesn’t have to be precise. Just help them with cooking and let their imagination decorate in autumn tones.
Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is a Thanksgiving staple, so I found this super simple recipe for your children to make (with your little assistance). It is a one-pot meal, so there is no fuss – cheesy and perfect.
Pumpkin-Shaped Bread Rolls
You’re probably making dinner rolls already, so this recipe is ideal for waking up the fall spark in your household! I know kids love working with the dough, so it is a win-win situation. With some string, make these pumpkin shapes to fit the theme.
Pumpkin Pie Cheese and Crackers
This is such a fun snack idea to make with kids! You just need some crackers, cheese, and imagination. It is a flawless task for your toddlers to develop fine motor skills and precision – 5 stars from me!
Turkey-Shaped Charcuterie Board
Here is one more recipe to develop imagination and precision! This deli-cheese board will be a huge hit – super fun and super cute. The kids can make it all alone, plus they will surely devour it!
Turkey-Shaped Veggie Board
This is, indeed, a healthier version of the previous board. You can utilize those soft chopping knives for kids, as the tray doesn’t have to be perfect. The rainbow spread of fresh vegetables will definitely give your kid all the nutrients needed.
Apple Pie Bites
Suppose you’re making a pie; set aside a portion of ingredients for your kids. You can prepare it together, as they can follow everything you’re doing, just in a muffin tin. Apple pie minis are adorable! P.S. You can use any filling you fancy!
Strawberry Turkeys
You must admit, these are hilarious! Turkey-shaped strawberries in chocolate will set the Thanksgiving mood amongst your little ones quickly and effectively. Preparing these is guaranteed fun for the whole family, plus they are delicious!
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Making deviled eggs will keep your kids occupied for 2 hours at least! From peeling eggs to filling them with a piping bag, they will love every step. You get extra points for practicing precision, too, trying to teach them how to make tiny pumpkins in the middle.
Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls
This is such an amazing sensory experience for your tots! They can do it completely alone, with a tad of your assistance, as this doesn’t include any heat or sharp utensils. In the end, they will be super proud as the final product is the cutest!
Hedgehog Cheese Ball
If I was a kid and someone said: Let’s make a giant cheese ball shaped like a hedgehog, that would be the best day of my life! The process is simple and will keep them occupied for a long time, as they need to place each almond slice one by one. This gives you time to make the rest of Thanksgiving dinner!
Turkey Cookies
If you’re hosting a large Thanksgiving dinner with tons of kids, don’t skip this fun little recipe. You can make them in advance with your kids or prepare all the ingredients so the kids can do it together. It is just like building Legos with candy!
Chocolate Acrons
I hope I’m not alone when I say I would double up the batch for my kids to make, as chocolate acorns look weirdly elegant. I wouldn’t mind serving them at an “adult table” at all. This is a simple task; just give your kids some Hershey’s Kisses, mini cookies, and melted chocolate.
Dear creators, thank you for sharing these fun and simple recipes. You are making so many kids happy to be involved!
