The Thanksgiving Recipes Readers Keep Coming Back For

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I love Thanksgiving, but let’s be honest — cooking for a crowd can get overwhelming fast. This list brings together the recipes I trust most for the holiday. They’re reliable, make-ahead friendly when you need them to be, and guaranteed to make the whole meal feel special without the stress.

Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

A serving spoon pours golden-brown gravy onto creamy mashed potatoes, a staple in Thanksgiving casseroles, garnished with fresh herbs. The rich sauce forms a small pool on top, highlighting the smooth texture of this festive dish. — Image Credit: Erren’s Kitchen

Picture this: A rich, savory turkey gravy so good it’ll be the star of your holiday table. The best part? You can make it ahead of time, freeze it, and simply reheat it for a completely stress-free celebration. No more last-minute panic—just pure, delicious, holiday magic.

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Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Get ready for the side dish that will steal the spotlight at any meal! This Green Bean Casserole with Bacon is pure magic, featuring a rich, creamy sauce and an unbelievably crunchy topping that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance. Prepare to fall in love with veggies all over again!

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Southern Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies with golden crusts are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper over a wooden board. Perfect for Thanksgiving recipes, these pies are topped with chopped pecans and powdered sugar. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Indulge in our bite-sized pecan tassies! Each one is a delightful explosion of rich, gooey pecan filling nestled in a golden, buttery crust. They’re like a mini pecan pie, perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet everyday escape.

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Sausage Stuffing

A close-up of a baking dish filled with golden-brown stuffing, a quintessential Thanksgiving side. The stuffing consists of chunks of bread, chopped vegetables, and herbs, all mixed together and baked to a crispy texture on top. A spoon is partially submerged in the dish, ready to serve. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Get ready to wow your taste buds with our irresistible sausage stuffing! Bursting with rich flavors, fresh herbs, and tender veggies, it’s a festive feast in every bite. This stuffing isn’t just a side dish—it’s the star of the show. Don’t let your holiday table go without it!

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—smooth, creamy, and loaded with buttery goodness. Made with rich Yukon Gold potatoes and real butter, they’re packed with flavor that will elevate any meal. The best part? You can prepare them ahead of time, so you can skip the last-minute chaos and still serve up something truly special!

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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

A slice of creamy cheesecake with a brown graham cracker crust, topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, sits on a white plate with a gold fork beside it—perfect for your Thanksgiving recipes collection. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Get ready for the pumpkin cheesecake of your dreams! We’re talking unbelievably silky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. And the best part? It’s an easy, crack-free baked cheesecake that magically skips the fussy water bath, yet still delivers flawless holiday flavor every single time. Crowned with a luxurious cloud of maple whipped cream, this is pure festive indulgence you won’t want to miss!

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Forget everything you thought you knew about roasted potatoes. Prepare for a revelation: a golden, crackling exterior that gives way to a cloud-like, impossibly tender interior. Pure potato perfection.

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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

a close up of a freshly baked Buttermilk Biscuits in a baskey — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Biscuit lovers, get ready to celebrate! Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, homemade buttermilk biscuit—golden on the outside, with a shatteringly flaky crust, giving way to a cloud-like, fluffy interior. This recipe is your ticket to biscuit heaven. Prepare for pure deliciousness!

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Caramel Apple Pie

A close-up shot of a slice of apple pie on a white plate. The pie has a golden-brown, flaky crust with visible layers of baked apple slices and cinnamon, embodying the essence of Thanksgiving desserts. A small portion of sauce is oozing out from the filling, and the background is softly blurred. — Image Credit: Erren’s Kitchen

Imagine tender apples, softly baked and perfectly nestled in a luscious, caramel-hued filling. Each bite bursts with the balanced sweetness of light and dark brown sugar, harmonized by the comforting warmth of vanilla and the luxurious richness of butter.

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Elevate your mashed potatoes with this amazing recipe! Buttery potatoes get a fun makeover with a splash of sour cream, bringing a touch of tang and a luxuriously creamy texture. It’s such an easy twist that creates a delightful flavor experience you’ll love!

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Roasted Zucchini

roasted sliced zucchini on a pan — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Two ingredients, endless flavor! This crispy, flavorful side dish is shockingly easy to make – perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.

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Honey Glazed Ham

A close-up of a glazed ham being sliced with a serrated knife. The ham has a shiny, caramelized outer layer with a pink, juicy interior. The knife has just cut through a small portion, revealing the tender inside. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This glazed ham recipe is a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors! You’ll score the ham and bake it to perfection with a delicious glaze made from brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, mustard, pineapple juice, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, and ground cloves. Enjoy the mouth-watering results!

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The Best Broccoli of Your Life

A close up of a plate of food with broccoli and lemons. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Say goodbye to bland, boring broccoli! This Roasted Broccoli recipe is a flavor explosion waiting to happen. Fresh broccoli florets get a makeover with a simple yet powerful combination of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.

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Apple Turnovers

These puff pastry apple turnovers are a delightful blend of apples and cinnamon. These crispy treats are great for breakfast or dessert!

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Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

This recipe lets you turn any veggies into a cheesy masterpiece! Just pick your favorite veggies and let the cheese work its magic for a tasty and versatile side dish for any meal.

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Coconut Cream Pie

This Creamy Coconut Custard Pie is like a little vacation on your plate! Picture rich custard mixed with the delicious flavor of coconut in a creamy filling, all topped with fluffy whipped cream. It’s a show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make!

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

A close-up view of a white rectangular baking dish containing six golden-brown, freshly baked dinner rolls. The tops of the rolls are shiny and evenly browned, suggesting a soft and fluffy texture inside—perfect Thanksgiving sides to complement your festive meal. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Making homemade yeast dinner rolls is easier than you think! These deliciously soft and buttery rolls are perfect for any occasion.

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Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

A pan with brussels sprouts and bacon in a cream sauce. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Forget everything you thought you knew about Brussels sprouts – because bacon just leveled them up! Get ready to dive into a luxurious, creamy side dish, absolutely exploding with savory, irresistible flavor.

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Overnight Turkey

A golden-brown, slow-roasted turkey graces a white platter, garnished with fresh herbs. In the background, a bowl of Brussels sprouts and a dish of mashed potatoes can be seen. The turkey's skin is crispy and shiny, embodying the essence of an overnight roasted masterpiece. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This slow-roasted turkey is incredibly tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor! Grab a foolproof brine recipe and check out some friendly tips for making the best Thanksgiving turkey ever.

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