Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Family, lots of delicious food, and an opportunity to truly reflect on all that we have by giving thanks for everything that is good in our life. It really is a great family day! Being Puerto Rican, our Thanksgiving dinner menu has always consisted of many dishes that are not found in most North American homes. From a turkey infused with sazón to desserts and drinks like flan and coquito, our Puerto Rican Thanksgiving is one I look forward to each year. Since my husband is also from the Caribbean, we’ve been adding dishes from his island of Trinidad to our Thanksgiving menu, making for one delicious Caribbean Thanksgiving feast! Our kids really do get to embrace their heritage in a wonderful way. If you’d like to add some variety to your Thanksgiving menu, check out this collection of oh-so-good Puerto Rican & Caribbean Thanksgiving recipes!
27 Puerto Rican & Caribbean Thanksgiving Recipes
Many of these recipes are published right here on modernmami, but I’ve noted those that are from other sites. While there is a wonderful mix of traditional and not-so-traditional dishes, all of the recipes have a Puerto Rican or Caribbean flair. Enjoy these Puerto Rican & Caribbean Thanksgiving recipes with your family and friends!
Thanksgiving Side Dishes from Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
- Puerto Rican Style Turkey Stuffing
- Arroz con Gandules (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas)
- Arroz con Maiz (Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn)
- Guineos en Escabeche (Puerto Rican Green Banana Salad)
- Trinidadian Macaroni Pie
- Puerto Rican Style Macaroni Salad
- White Rice & Habichuelas Guisadas (Puerto Rican Stewed Red Beans)
- Puerto Rican Style Potato Salad via Savvy Mujer
- Cornbread Stuffing via Simply Trini Cooking
- Cruzan Potato Stuffing via The Levantess
- Cranberry Mango Pineapple Sauce via Chris De La Rosa
Thanksgiving Meats from Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
- Turkey with Mofongo Stuffing via Sazón Boricua
- Turkey with Mojo & Sazón Seasoning via Smart Little Cookie
- Turkey with Rice & Pigeon Peas Stuffing via Simple by Clara
- Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork) via Savvy Mujer
Thanksgiving Desserts from Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
- Quesitos (Puerto Rican Cream Cheese Puff Pastries)
- Cranberry Apple Pastelitos (Puff Pastries)
- Strawberry & Cream Cheese Pastelitos (Puff Pastries)
- Tembleque (Puerto Rican Coconut Pudding)
- Pumpkin Spice Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding) via Smart Little Cookie
- Jamaican-Spiced Pumpkin Pie via Cook Like a Jamaican
- Pumpkin Spice Flan via Bren Herrera
Holiday Drinks from Puerto Rico & the Caribbean
- Coquito (Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog-ish Holiday Drink) – Really popular for Navidad/Christmas, but also great for Thanksgiving and many households begin making it at Thanksgiving!
- Caribbean Sorrel via AV Does What
- Caribbean Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic) via Homemade Zagat
- Pumpkin Hot Chocolate via Homemade Zagat
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What is one of your favorite Puerto Rican & Caribbean Thanksgiving recipes?
All photos © Melanie Edwards/modernmami™, except where noted
Thank you for linking to my potato stuffing. It is definitely one of the must-haves on our West Indian Thanksgiving table. All these other recipes look delicious! I will be trying them as well 🙂
You’re so welcome! So many delicious Caribbean recipes, right?
Se ven deliciosas. ¡Las quiero probar TODAS! La salsa de cranberry y piña creo que será de lo primero que haga pq tengo una bolsa grande en la nevera.
Ay que bueno! Verdad? Le dan ganas de probrar todas!
Gracias por compartir. Me encanta la idea de separar esto por temas, aunque reconozco que ahora estoy rethinking el menú porque el pavo con mofongo me llama la atención. Thanks!
Pavo con mofongo tambien me llama la atención pero nunca lo he tratado! Uno de estos dias… 🙂
Love it!! A lot of flavor from our little island! My favorite…arroz con gandules!
Yes, we have so many flavorful dishes! That’s one of my favorites too! Well, its hard to pick just one favorite. LOL
Excelente recopilación de recetas. Voy a tenerlas presentes para los próximas días. Gracias por compartirlas.
Gracias, Marielisa! 🙂