Get ready for Thanksgiving with the top 10 most-loved Thanksgiving recipes! From perfectly roasted turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and classic pumpkin pie, these family favorites are guaranteed to make your holiday table unforgettable.

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These tried-and-true dishes show up on holiday tables year after year because theyโ€™re just that good! Iโ€™ve rounded up the 10 most popular Thanksgiving recipes of all time – These recipes are family favorites you can count on to make this holiday special!

Best Thanksgiving Recipes

1. Roasted Turkey

This Roast Turkey Recipe is so easy and always turns out perfect! Everyone will be talking about this roasted turkey for the rest of the year!

Roast Turkey
This roast turkey recipe will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner! It's juicy and flavorful, with an aromatic combination of garlic, herbs, and lemon.
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2. Classic Sausage Stuffing

If you love savory sausage stuffing on Thanksgiving, this is the recipe you need to make. It is nice and easy to prepare and has the perfect amount of herbs, spices, and tasty bread. Ditch the box mix stuffing and make this incredible recipe instead!

Sausage stuffing in a casserole dish with a portion missing.
Sausage Stuffing
This Sausage Stuffing amplifies the taste and texture of boxed stuffing mix with the addition of savory Italian sausage, veggies, and fresh herbs, Easy to prepare, it's absolutely packed with rich, savory flavor and is sure to be a Thanksgiving favorite!
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3. Sweet Potato Casserole

Every Thanksgiving table needs a sweet potato casserole. The sweet, soft potatoes with crunchy pecan and marshmallow topping are impossible to resist!

easy sweet potato casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe With Marshmallows! This classic Thanksgiving side dish is the ultimate holiday side that is sweet, savory and comforting!
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4. Pumpkin Pie

Want to make the perfect, silky, rich Thanksgiving pumpkin pie? Then this is the recipe you must use! This is going to be the best pumpkin pie you ever bake.

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Pumpkin Pie
If youโ€™ve never made pumpkin pie from scratch before, this recipe is the one to try! Itโ€™s easy, delicious, and far better than store-bought pies.
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5. Cranberry Sauce

It isn’t Thanksgiving unless there is a bowl of cranberry sauce on the table. Don’t settle for the straight jar of sauce- you need to make this recipe instead. Homemade cranberry sauce is a real game-changer!

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Cranberry Sauce
Easy 15-Minute Cranberry Sauce! This fool-proof recipe is easy to make and only uses 4 whole ingredients. Real cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and maple syrup give this fresh side dish its amazing flavor that is perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal!
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6. Green Bean Casserole

Don’t forget about the veggies on Thanksgiving! You need to have some type of vegetable on the table to make the meal complete. This green bean casserole is sure to please even the pickiest eaters with its rich, creamy sauce and abundance of flavor.

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
This Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole is the easiest way to prepare a classic Thanksgiving side dish this holiday! Creamy mushroom soup mixes with canned green beans and cooked to perfection. Topped with crispy French fried onions, it has all the flavor you love with a fraction of the prep time required.
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7. Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are the perfect, classic side dish to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey. These homemade potatoes are nice and easy to make, and the fluffy, buttery taste is completely delicious. You are going to want seconds!

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Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner and this recipe is creamy, buttery, and fluffy, just like grandma used to make!
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8. Cornbread

I just love freshly made cornbread on Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite side dishes and I always take at least a few pieces. This flawless recipe will make you fall in love with skillet cornbread too! Top it with some homemade cranberry sauce, and you will be in complete heaven.

Skillet Cornbread
Skillet cornbread is the perfect combination of crispy and soft, sweet and savory. Itโ€™s easy to make from scratch and the ideal pairing with chili or your favorite Southern foods!
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9. Gravy

You can’t have a Thanksgiving turkey without gravy! My turkey gravy recipe is a classic that you will want to serve at every Thanksgiving for years to come. I always make double, as my whole family loves to pour it over everything on their plate!

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Turkey Gravy
This easy turkey gravy recipe is the classic version you probably grew up eating every Thanksgiving! Simple and full of flavor!
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10. Apple Pie

A homemade apple pie is the perfect way to end a Thanksgiving meal. My fresh apple pie is a recipe that I make every single year, and it just wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving without it. I know you, too, will love the warm spices paired with the crisp apples all wrapped up in a buttery, flakey crust. It is impossible not to love!

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Apple Pie
Make an apple pie from scratch! This easy apple pie recipe uses a store-bought crust that makes this pie a cinch to whip together for the weekend. Serve warm with a scoop of creamy, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a special treat.
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Whether you’re sticking to the classics or trying something new this year, these recipes are here to help make your holiday meal delicious and memorable. I hope these family favorites bring as much joy to your table as they do to mine! From that first bite of savory stuffing to the last crumb of pumpkin pie, every dish is a little reminder of what makes Thanksgiving so special!1

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Dish? Let me know in the comments!

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

Comments

  1. Vicki Jones says:

    Thank you for the recipes. Have a great Thanksgiving.

    Vicki Jones, Tennyson Indiana

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