Our Top 50 Thanksgiving Recipes

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Whether you’re planning a traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring classics like turkey, savory green bean casserole and homemade cranberry sauce or experimenting with new takes on your family traditions, you’re going to need a few ideas to get you started. Luckily, our 50 most-popular Thanksgiving recipes have you covered.

This collection of feast-worthy eats includes soups and appetizers to start your meal, turkey and side dishes to round it out — and even desserts. You’ll truly find everything you need to host the perfect holiday meal. There are lots of great options but Ina’s perfect roast turkey is one of the best. She uses an herbed compound butter (with fresh thyme) to give her bird extra flavor. It’s a simple trick that produces amazing results.

Make this crowd-pleasing holiday favorite the classic way: with buttery mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping.

Stress-free entertaining is made possible thanks to dishes that can be made ahead, just like this one. Prep the Brussels sprouts and pancetta, then roast about a half-hour before you'd like to serve. Once they're tender and browned, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and get ready to impress.

With more than 5,000 reviews and a 5-star rating, Alton Brown's classic turkey is the go-to foolproof recipe every cook can use.

There's no reason to get out the can opener when homemade cranberry sauce is this easy.

Ina's sausage and herb stuffing features the traditional flavors you know and love, but it gets an added boost from an unexpected ingredient: Granny Smith apples.

Crispy onions, fresh green beans, creamy sauce — Alton's green bean casserole has it all in one bubbling cast-iron skillet.

What's the trick to cooking potatoes evenly and avoiding those dreaded lumps? Starting with cold water, Tyler says.

Sprinkle a crunchy and buttery pecan topping over creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a perfectly sweet complement to all those savory dishes.

Making the most-flavorful gravy is easy: Don't discard the giblet bag inside the turkey! Simply make your own broth by simmering the neck and giblets with classic Thanksgiving herbs while the turkey cooks, then combine the broth with the pan drippings and an easy-to-make roux.

Ree's quick-and-easy take on scratch mac and cheese is sure to please young and old alike at your Thanksgiving feast.

A clever sheet pan hack gives you quadruple the Thanksgiving pie fun (and saves the time and effort of making four individual pies). Apple, cherry, pumpkin and pecan coexist peacefully in one giant slab that feeds a crowd.

These are the perfect all-American dinner rolls light, buttery and yeasty. They'll be the star of any buffet breadbasket.

For the perfect mac and cheese, follow Alton's lead — and don't forget your whisk. Mixing together a smooth roux and adding in an egg guarantees the richest and creamiest mac and cheese around.

You need only four ingredients to turn out a delicious side that's filled with distinctive fall flavor. Simply drizzle olive oil and honey over cubed sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with cinnamon.

This recipe truly couldn't be easier or more forgiving — let your favorite aromatics guide you. Consider using onions, carrots and apples, as well as herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

For The Pioneer Woman's 5-star mashed potatoes, you'll need the customary butter and half-and-half, but you'll also need cream cheese, which will guarantee the creamiest texture.

The trick to avoiding mishaps with a deep-fried turkey is determining how much oil to use by first measuring with water. Put safety first and you'll have a perfectly fried turkey — and no fires to extinguish — in just over an hour.

Ree's green bean casserole has a little kick to it, thanks to cayenne pepper. And to really give the dish over-the-top deliciousness, she adds bacon cooked with peppers, garlic and onion.

The most-delicious Thanksgiving pie fillings deserve the absolute best when it comes to crust. That's why you need Ina's Perfect Pie Crust, made with just the right balance of butter and shortening.

This uncomplicated stuffing recipe is one you'll want to use year after year. Minced sage and thyme give the dish its classic flavor, and you simply can't beat the buttery country white bread cubes.

Brine your way to the tastiest bird this year. Follow Alton's simple brine recipe and step-by-step roasting instructions for a turkey that's beautifully browned on the outside and undeniably moist on the inside.

Whip up Ree's 5-star pie for a deliciously rich end to your feast. It's gooey and crunchy, and it's just what your sweet tooth needs after you've enjoyed all those savory bites.

You need only four ingredients and 25 minutes to make Tyler's 5-star cranberry sauce. No one will believe something this tasty takes such little effort.

Simmer butternut squash in broth with buttery, sauteed onions, then puree and season. Serving up the flavors of fall simply couldn't be easier.

Ina loves to infuse her apple crisp with citrus, so she uses the zest and juice of one orange as well as that of one lemon to brighten it all up.

Ina's foolproof homemade gravy gets an unexpected flavor boost from cognac.

There are so many competing flavors on the Thanksgiving table, which is exactly why Alton likes to keep his mashed potatoes simple. But with six crushed cloves of garlic, these spuds are anything but bland.

Not all baked potatoes are created equal. Alton's method will help you turn out the world's best baked potatoes.

Serving a turkey breast can be just as impressive as a whole bird. Roast it atop cut-up vegetables to infuse the pan drippings with extra flavor, then turn the drippings into your best gravy yet.

Get step-by-step instructions on how to make a classic apple pie for your dessert spread. With this recipe, you can even choose whether to make the dough by hand or with a food processor — we have directions for both.

Make sure the salt mixes into your brine and doesn't sink to the bottom of the pot with one easy tip from Alex Guarnaschelli: Use boiling water!

Anne Burrell's Sausage Cornbread Stuffing features cranberries, making it savory with a touch of sweet.

This is one of Ina's all-time favorite recipes. It looks fancy, but it really is easy. Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.

Giada De Laurentiis puts her own unique spin on traditional mashed potatoes by incorporating two distinct Italian cheeses: mozzarella and Parmesan.

Ina likes to make these all year long. When she really wants to go "over the top," she says, she dips half of each square in warm chocolate.

A turkey breast cooks up quicker than a whole bird. Ina roasts hers rubbed with a classic mixture of fresh herbs and garlic.

Ina makes a bechamel sauce as the base for her homemade macaroni and cheese. Add nutty Gruyère and extra-sharp cheddar for a dish that will please any crowd.

Ina marinates mushrooms in olive oil and wine, then stuffs them with sweet Italian sausage and cheese.

Alton Brown's cheesy hot artichoke dip is just the thing your crowd needs to get Thanksgiving started right.

If frying pasta sounds strange to you, keep an open mind. With its crispy pasta shell, a soft cheese filling and ample marinara sauce for dipping, what's not to like?

Freshly grated nutmeg adds sweetness to the creamy base of Tyler's classic potato dish.

Tyler's creamy cheesecake has a classic graham cracker crust and a filling made with cream cheese, sour cream and lemon zest.

Alton's homemade onion dip takes only a few more minutes to make than the instant kind, and once you've made it from scratch, you'll never go back to store-bought dip.

Giada's turkey stays juicy and delicious while in the oven because she stuffs it with citrus fruit such as oranges and lemons. Fresh oregano and sage also bake inside for flavor and aroma.

The secret to Ina's gratin is 3 pounds of frozen spinach, which is broken up into the creamy base until it absorbs all of the wonderful sauce. After spooning it into a baking dish, top it with more cheese before baking.

Ina combines apples and pears, plus orange and lemon zest and juice, to make this crisp that's covered in a sugary oat-filled topping.

For a salad full of fall flavors, Ina serves roasted butternut squash on top of baby arugula with a few shavings of nutty Parmesan cheese.

For Giada's Italian-style Thanksgiving, she makes stuffing with rustic ciabatta bread mixed with sauteed vegetables and salty pancetta. The earthy chestnuts and savory Parmesan cheese make the dish extra special.

Ree's spicy and creamy cheesecake is finished with a special surprise topping: salted caramel sauce.

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Our Top 50 Thanksgiving Recipes

Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Make this crowd-pleasing holiday favorite the classic way: with buttery mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Stress-free entertaining is made possible thanks to dishes that can be made ahead, just like this one. Prep the Brussels sprouts and pancetta, then roast about a half-hour before you'd like to serve. Once they're tender and browned, drizzle with balsamic vinegar and get ready to impress.

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

With more than 5,000 reviews and a 5-star rating, Alton Brown's classic turkey is the go-to foolproof recipe every cook can use.

Good Eats Roast Turkey

There's no reason to get out the can opener when homemade cranberry sauce is this easy.

Perfect Cranberry Sauce

Ina's sausage and herb stuffing features the traditional flavors you know and love, but it gets an added boost from an unexpected ingredient: Granny Smith apples.

Sausage and Herb Stuffing

Crispy onions, fresh green beans, creamy sauce — Alton's green bean casserole has it all in one bubbling cast-iron skillet.

Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

What's the trick to cooking potatoes evenly and avoiding those dreaded lumps? Starting with cold water, Tyler says.

Tyler's Mashed Potatoes

Sprinkle a crunchy and buttery pecan topping over creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a perfectly sweet complement to all those savory dishes.

Sweet Potato Souffle

Making the most-flavorful gravy is easy: Don't discard the giblet bag inside the turkey! Simply make your own broth by simmering the neck and giblets with classic Thanksgiving herbs while the turkey cooks, then combine the broth with the pan drippings and an easy-to-make roux.

Classic Turkey Gravy

Ree's quick-and-easy take on scratch mac and cheese is sure to please young and old alike at your Thanksgiving feast.

Macaroni and Cheese

A clever sheet pan hack gives you quadruple the Thanksgiving pie fun (and saves the time and effort of making four individual pies). Apple, cherry, pumpkin and pecan coexist peacefully in one giant slab that feeds a crowd.

Four-Flavor Sheet Pan Pie

These are the perfect all-American dinner rolls  light, buttery and yeasty. They'll be the star of any buffet breadbasket.

Parker House Rolls

For the perfect mac and cheese, follow Alton's lead — and don't forget your whisk. Mixing together a smooth roux and adding in an egg guarantees the richest and creamiest mac and cheese around.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

You need only four ingredients to turn out a delicious side that's filled with distinctive fall flavor. Simply drizzle olive oil and honey over cubed sweet potatoes, then sprinkle with cinnamon.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon

This recipe truly couldn't be easier or more forgiving — let your favorite aromatics guide you. Consider using onions, carrots and apples, as well as herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

World's Simplest Thanksgiving Turkey

For The Pioneer Woman's 5-star mashed potatoes, you'll need the customary butter and half-and-half, but you'll also need cream cheese, which will guarantee the creamiest texture.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

The trick to avoiding mishaps with a deep-fried turkey is determining how much oil to use by first measuring with water. Put safety first and you'll have a perfectly fried turkey — and no fires to extinguish — in just over an hour.

Deep-Fried Turkey

Ree's green bean casserole has a little kick to it, thanks to cayenne pepper. And to really give the dish over-the-top deliciousness, she adds bacon cooked with peppers, garlic and onion.

Green Bean Casserole

The most-delicious Thanksgiving pie fillings deserve the absolute best when it comes to crust. That's why you need Ina's Perfect Pie Crust, made with just the right balance of butter and shortening.

Perfect Pie Crust

This uncomplicated stuffing recipe is one you'll want to use year after year. Minced sage and thyme give the dish its classic flavor, and you simply can't beat the buttery country white bread cubes.

Basic Stuffing

Brine your way to the tastiest bird this year. Follow Alton's simple brine recipe and step-by-step roasting instructions for a turkey that's beautifully browned on the outside and undeniably moist on the inside.

Traditional Roast Turkey

Whip up Ree's 5-star pie for a deliciously rich end to your feast. It's gooey and crunchy, and it's just what your sweet tooth needs after you've enjoyed all those savory bites.

Pecan Pie

You need only four ingredients and 25 minutes to make Tyler's 5-star cranberry sauce. No one will believe something this tasty takes such little effort.

Cranberry-Orange Sauce

Simmer butternut squash in broth with buttery, sauteed onions, then puree and season. Serving up the flavors of fall simply couldn't be easier.

Butternut Squash Soup

Ina loves to infuse her apple crisp with citrus, so she uses the zest and juice of one orange as well as that of one lemon to brighten it all up.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Ina's foolproof homemade gravy gets an unexpected flavor boost from cognac.

Homemade Gravy

There are so many competing flavors on the Thanksgiving table, which is exactly why Alton likes to keep his mashed potatoes simple. But with six crushed cloves of garlic, these spuds are anything but bland.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Not all baked potatoes are created equal. Alton's method will help you turn out the world's best baked potatoes.

The Baked Potato

Serving a turkey breast can be just as impressive as a whole bird. Roast it atop cut-up vegetables to infuse the pan drippings with extra flavor, then turn the drippings into your best gravy yet.

Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy

Get step-by-step instructions on how to make a classic apple pie for your dessert spread. With this recipe, you can even choose whether to make the dough by hand or with a food processor — we have directions for both.

Apple Pie

Make sure the salt mixes into your brine and doesn't sink to the bottom of the pot with one easy tip from Alex Guarnaschelli: Use boiling water!

Thanksgiving Turkey Brine

Anne Burrell's Sausage Cornbread Stuffing features cranberries, making it savory with a touch of sweet.

Sausage Cornbread Stuffing

This is one of Ina's all-time favorite recipes. It looks fancy, but it really is easy. Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor.

French Apple Tart

Giada De Laurentiis puts her own unique spin on traditional mashed potatoes by incorporating two distinct Italian cheeses: mozzarella and Parmesan.

Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Breadcrumbs

Ina likes to make these all year long. When she really wants to go "over the top," she says, she dips half of each square in warm chocolate.

Pecan Squares

A turkey breast cooks up quicker than a whole bird. Ina roasts hers rubbed with a classic mixture of fresh herbs and garlic.

Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast

Ina makes a bechamel sauce as the base for her homemade macaroni and cheese. Add nutty Gruyère and extra-sharp cheddar for a dish that will please any crowd.

Mac and Cheese

Ina marinates mushrooms in olive oil and wine, then stuffs them with sweet Italian sausage and cheese.

Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms

Alton Brown's cheesy hot artichoke dip is just the thing your crowd needs to get Thanksgiving started right.

These are the perfect all-American dinner rolls light, buttery and yeasty. They'll be the star of any buffet breadbasket.