53 Traditional Dishes You Need For The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu

For this recipe, we ditched the canned cream of mushroom soup and went for fresh instead. By sautéing mushrooms with sliced onion in butter, you're building a base with some serious depth of flavor. Cook the mushrooms enough that they get a little caramelized, and you'll be good to go.

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When it comes to versatile sides, it’s difficult to beat classic roasted potatoes. They complete practically any main they’re served alongside! In this recipe, the humble potato is transformed into perfectly crispy, herby bites that put any frozen bag to shame.

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We tested this recipe SEVEN times to ensure that this Thanksgiving turkey is the best it can possibly be. Whether you're roasting your first bird for Friendsgiving or hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the 26th time, use this handy guide to roast the perfect holiday turkey.

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Our classic recipe is the best way to guarantee you get this fall dessert on your holiday table (or any table for that matter!). The texture is unbeatable: A flaky, buttery crust, crunchy nuts, and a rich, chewy filling all combine for a perfectly balanced bite.

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This sweet-tart sauce is almost as easy as opening up the canned stuff, and you know your Thanksgiving spread deserves better. This is one of the Thanksgiving dishes you can make up to a week in advance. (Bonus: The flavors will meld and deepen while it hangs out in the fridge.)

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Mashed potato casserole is the ultimate holiday side dish we’ve all been waiting for. It's bound to find its way onto your holiday dinner table at some point during the season, but it makes a great side dish any time of the year. It's creamy, fluffy, and oh so cheesy.

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A Thanksgiving meal is not complete until the turkey is on the table. Turkeys are large, so we get it, but they don't have to be intimidating. The one thing you can do to ensure a bird that stays juicy and doesn't dry out in the oven: Brine it!

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This recipe is for everyone who hates sweet potato casseroles with marshmallows—in this recipe, we replace them with a buttery, brown sugar pecan topping that is still perfectly sweet and dessert-worthy.

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Pull-apart bread reaches a whole new level, thanks to brie and cranberry sauce. Use your favorite homemade sauce recipes, but store-bought works too if you're short for time.

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Whether you’re drizzling it over your roast turkey, mashed potatoes, or flaky biscuits, homemade gravy is an absolute must-have during the holidays. Since it’s such a staple, it's gotta be perfect—THIS is the recipe you need.

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When it comes to the big Thanksgiving feast, we consider the roast turkey and the sweet potato casserole as sides to the STUFFING. A good stuffing makes or breaks Thanksgiving dinner, and this one will absolutely make your holiday meal all the better.

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If you thought kale Caesar was over, you’ve clearly never topped it with crispy frico squash croutons. Featuring butternut squash and crispy baked Parmesan frico, this autumn spin on the classic Caesar salad will have you wishing it was fall all year round.

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It’s a tail as old as time: It’s right before Thanksgiving dinner, and your guests don’t want a full meal but are feeling a little peckish. Try a bird of a different feather this year, and serve this festive and impressive fruit and cheese display as the centerpiece of your holiday app table.

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We can all agree that roasting potatoes is the best way to cook 'em up, right? And if roasting potatoes in the oven wasn’t simple enough, we’ve made seasoning even simpler by using a flavor-packed packet of onion soup mix. Potatoes don’t get any better or easier than this.

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Just like the OG potatoes au gratin, these sweet potatoes (including purple AND orange ones) are layered with plenty of cheese and herby cream sauce and baked until golden brown and bubbly. 😍

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This sweet potato salad is the perfect way to lighten up any autumnal dinner, and especially your Thanksgiving spread. Feta, dried cranberries, and red onions pair really nicely with the earthy sweetness of the orange superfood. Did we mention it's great warm or cold (which means you can make it ahead!)?

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Brussels sprouts haters have never had sprouts like these before. Trust us—when this cheesy casserole is present, even the pickiest of eaters won’t be able to resist adding a spoonful to their plate. Baked in a cheesy, creamy sauce with crispy bacon, this 30-minute recipe is the holiday side your Thanksgiving (or any weeknight dinner, TBH) needs.

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Just like our famous cranberry brie bites, these little guys are hard to put down! They're the perfect amount of sweet and savory, so you can serve them before or after the big meal.

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This simple yet satisfying wintery salad packs a flavorful punch with slightly smoky seared pears, creamy blue cheese, and ultra-crunchy candied pumpkin seeds. Tied together by a sweet-sour honey vinaigrette, it’s the perfect holiday side (or add some protein to make it a main!).

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Get your holiday parties started right with this seasonal spin on the classic appetizer. Rather than reaching for a jar of jam, prepare an easy-to-make homemade maple and cranberry jam and layer it into the buttery puff pastry-wrapped brie.

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