During the holiday season, every household celebrates in different ways from huge, over-the-top gatherings to smaller, more intimate get-togethers, and everything in between. Yet so many recipes are geared toward serving twelve, sixteen, or even more.
If you're hosting a smaller gathering this year—and want to avoid endless leftovers taking up precious space in the fridge—we have a solution! These small-batch Thanksgiving recipes make between four and eight portions each, meaning they’ll serve just enough for you and your guests and might even leave you with some Thanksgiving leftovers to get you through the long weekend.
Thanksgiving Turkey for a Small Crowd
Boneless skinless turkey breasts are perfect for 8 people or less. They’re super quick to prep and cook much faster than a whole bird.
Thanksgiving Sides That Are Easy to Halve
These favorites will hit the spot without overdoing the servings.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It’s not a holiday without dessert—no matter how many people you’re serving. If you don’t want a leftover pie hanging around your home for days, try a small-scale, portion-controlled sweet that serves as few as one. You can double, triple, or halve as needed.