Thanksgiving is the biggest cooking day of the year. It's also the day the kitchen oven runs out of room. Your turkey occupies the oven for hours, and every side dish waits in line.

Current® electric appliances make holiday cooking fun and easy. Move the mains, sides, and dessert to the Model G2 Electric Grill and the Model P+ Electric Pizza Oven. Plug in. Set the temperature. Cook. No propane tanks to swap and no charcoal to light. Your oven gets its space back, and you get more time at the table.

Below are our favorite Thanksgiving grill recipes, from a sausage-stuffed spatchcock chicken to a grilled fruit tart. You’ll also find a simple game plan to pull it all together.

Why Cook Thanksgiving on an Electric Grill and Pizza Oven?

• More room in the kitchen. The oven handles the turkey and casseroles. The grill and pizza oven cover the rest.

• Less guesswork. With precision temperature controls, you can dial in the exact temp you need for consistent, predictable results. The Model P+ has smart Bake, Sear, and Broil  presets to act as your sous-chef for those non-pizza related items.

• Multitasking. With two independent heat zones, the Model G2 creates more efficiency on a busy cooking day. Dual-Zone grilling gives you the opportunity to cook different things at one time. 

• No open flame cooking. Both plug into a standard 120V outlet.

• Built for November. The Model G2 uses multi-wall insulation to hold its temperature in cold weather.

• Indoors or out. The Model P+ is certified for indoor and outdoor use, so it can sit on the counter or out on the patio.

Thanksgiving Mains on the Electric Grill

Not every Thanksgiving needs a 20-pound turkey. These mains work as the centerpiece for a smaller crowd or as a second protein next to the bird.

Spatchcock Chicken with Italian Sausage Stuffing

Spatchcock Chicken with Italian Sausage Stuffing puts the stuffing under the skin. As the sausage renders, it keeps the breast meat moist.

Remove the backbone so the chicken lies flat. Tuck mild Italian sausage under the skin and lay sage leaves on top. Set one side of the grill to 250°F and the other to 450°F. The chicken starts skin-side down on the cooler side under a grill press or foil-wrapped brick. Then it moves to the hot side to finish. Pull it at 165°F with golden, crispy skin and rest for 10 minutes before carving.

This is where dual-zone grilling earns its keep. Low and slow on one side. High heat on the other. One grill.

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Quail with Sausage Stuffing

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Quail with Sausage Stuffing gives every guest their own stuffed bird.

The stuffing combines crumbled cornbread, sausage, onion, carrot, and parsley. Fill each semi-boneless quail, wrap it in thick-cut bacon, and secure it with a toothpick. Preheat both sides of the grill to 600°F. Grill covered and turn as needed until the bacon is crispy and the thigh reaches 165°F. Finish with a drizzle of melted butter and hot honey.

Have leftover cornbread from another dish? This recipe calls for it.

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops bring fall flavor without much effort.

The glaze is made right on the grill. Preheat to 450°F and brown chopped bacon in a cast iron skillet. Deglaze with apple cider, then add apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and spices. A cornstarch slurry thickens it. Grill bone-in chops to 155°F, brush with glaze on both sides, and finish at 165°F. Rest for 10 minutes and serve with extra glaze.

Grilled Thanksgiving Sides and Pizza Oven Sides

Sides are where the kitchen oven usually gets crowded. Split them between the grill and the pizza oven, and the timing gets much easier.

Creamy Southern Mac & Cheese

Creamy Southern Mac & Cheese serves eight and uses four cheeses: sharp cheddar, habanero cheddar, smoked Gouda, and cream cheese.

Build the sauce in a large cast iron skillet, fold in the pasta, and top it with extra cheese. Then broil at 545°F for about 5 minutes until it bubbles. Keep an eye on it so the top doesn't burn.

Cheesy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes

Cheesy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes are the best make-ahead side on this list. This recipe was made on the Current griddle.

Cook the fingerlings in a sealed foil packet at 450°F until cooked but still firm. Let them cool completely, then smash them to about ¾ inch thick. Crisp them with butter and thyme, flip, and top with grated Pecorino Romano until the cheese melts and browns.

The pre-cooked potatoes keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do that step early in the week and finish them on Thanksgiving.

Loaded Mini Potatoes

Loaded Mini Potatoes are a fast pizza oven Thanksgiving side or a snack while the turkey rests.

Toss halved russet potatoes in olive oil and seasoning, then microwave until tender. Set the pizza oven to Frozen mode (545°F). Cook the potatoes on a small baking sheet for about 5 minutes until crispy. Add shredded cheese, slide them back in to melt, and finish with sour cream and chives.

Both pizza oven sides cook at 545°F. Run them back to back right before dinner.

Caribbean Coconut Grilled Scallops with Brussels Sprouts

Caribbean Coconut Grilled Scallops are a lighter plate on a heavy day. Serve them as a starter or alongside the main.

Season dry sea scallops with Caribbean Coconut seasoning. Preheat the grill to 500°F and brown butter in a small cast iron pan on one side. Sear the scallops for about 6 minutes, flip, and cook until they reach 140°F. Drizzle with brown butter and green onion.

Pair them with Brussels sprouts or your favorite vegetable side. Need a way to roast the veggies? Our guide to what to cook in a pizza oven besides pizza covers roasting carrots, broccoli, asparagus, and more.

Thanksgiving Dessert on the Grill

Grilled Fruit Tart

The Grilled Fruit Tart is a plant-based dessert that combines baking and grilling.

The puff pastry shell bakes at 425°F until puffy and brown. Do this early in the day, before the turkey claims the oven. Then the grill takes over. Toss peaches, strawberries, and pineapple with lemon, brown sugar, and salt. Skewer the fruit and grill at 300°F for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Spread the shell with a plant-based cream cheese filling, top with the grilled fruit, and add mint if you like.

It's an easy option for guests who skip dairy. It also gives everyone something lighter after a big meal.

Want more dessert ideas? The Model P+ also handles pastries, cobblers, and cookies.

Your Thanksgiving Game Plan

Here's one way to split the day across all three appliances.

Earlier in the week

• Pre-cook the fingerling potatoes and refrigerate them.

Thanksgiving morning

• Bake the tart shell before the oven fills up.

• Prep the stuffing for the chicken or quail.

Afternoon

• Kitchen oven: turkey and any casseroles.

• Model G2: spatchcock chicken (just under an hour on the grill, plus resting time), quail, or pork chops. Grill the scallops while the main rests.

Right before dinner

• Model P+: loaded mini potatoes, then the mac and cheese. Both cook at 545°F.

After dinner

• Grill the fruit skewers at 300°F and assemble the tart.

Thanksgiving Grill and Pizza Oven FAQs

Can you cook Thanksgiving dinner on an electric grill?

Yes. An electric grill can handle the main course and several sides. The Model G2 has two independent heat zones, so you can cook a spatchcock chicken low on one side and finish it hot on the other. It reaches 700°F for searing.

What can you cook in a pizza oven for Thanksgiving?

A pizza oven works well for Thanksgiving sides and desserts. Mac and cheese, loaded potatoes, roasted vegetables, and pastries all fit. The Model P+ reaches 850°F and includes Bake, Sear, and Broil modes.

Can I use the Model P+ pizza oven indoors?

Yes. The Model P+ is certified for indoor use and is durable enough for outdoor use. Plug it into a standard 120V outlet.

Will an electric grill work in cold November weather?

Yes. The Model G2 uses multi-wall insulation to hold its temperature in cold weather.

What internal temperature should grilled chicken and pork reach?

Our spatchcock chicken, bacon-wrapped quail, and apple cider pork chop recipes all cook to an internal temperature of 165°F. A meat thermometer is the most reliable way to check. You’ll get two with your Model G2.

Which Thanksgiving sides can I make ahead?

The Cheesy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes are the easiest. Pre-cook the potatoes and refrigerate them for up to 4 days, then smash and crisp them on Thanksgiving.

Make This Thanksgiving Easier

A full Thanksgiving menu doesn't need a second oven. It needs the right tools. The Model G2  takes the mains. The Model P+ covers the sides. The kitchen oven is all yours for the turkey, and everyone eats on time.