32 Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Recipes
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Thanksgiving Casseroles
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
What better way to give thanks than to serve up a spectacular Thanksgiving spread? If the Southern LivingĀ Test Kitchen hosted Thanksgiving, it would look like this: a crowd-pleasing spread of our family favorite recipes, like Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread, a few daring new additions, including Pumpkin-Spice Magic Cake, and almost everything make-ahead. We'd invite family, friends, and friends who feel like family. And there would be pie—lots of pie. You can trust our trio of Old Faithfuls: Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan.From cooking shortcuts to genius hosting ideas, our editors dedicated every recipe below to helping you prep for Turkey Day, so that you can actually enjoy it. Start with our homemade relish tray, and end with one of our four delicious variations on the Leftover Turkey Sandwich. This feast isn't just about the main event. We have many reasons to be grateful this year, and we're celebrating them all. Happy Thanksgiving!
Creamed Corn
This creamed corn recipe is milky, creamy, and perfectly salty!
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Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
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Pickled Beets
Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Recipe: Pickled Beets
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Spicy Pickled Carrots
Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Recipe: Fiery Pickled Carrots
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Thanksgiving Punch
Thanksgiving Punch
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Recipe: Thanksgiving Rum Punch
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Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing
Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing
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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
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Cheesy Potato Casserole
Cheesy Potato Casserole
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Recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole
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Corn Pudding
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Recipe: Corn Pudding
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Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Recipe: Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
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Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Recipe: Make-Ahead Gravy
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Herb-Rubbed Smoked Turkey
Herb-Rubbed Smoked Turkey
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Recipe: Herb-Rubbed Smoked Turkey
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Cajun Smoked Turkey
Cajun Smoked Turkey
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Recipe: Cajun Smoked Turkey
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Smoked Turkey Herb Rub
Smoked Turkey Herb Rub
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Recipe: Smoked Turkey Herb Rub
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French Onion Puff Pastry Bites
French Onion Puff Pastry Bites
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Recipe: French Onion Puff Pastry Bites
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Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese
Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese
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Southern Cornbread Dressing
Stacy and Joyce's Cornbread Dressing
Credit: Photo: Peter Frank Edwards; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Micah A. Leal
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Mashed Potato Bar
Mashed Potato Bar
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Recipe: Mashed Potato Bar
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Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Dressing Tops
Mini Turkey Pot Pie Recipe with Dressing Tops
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Pumpkin Layer Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Layer Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting
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Ultimate Apple Pie from Buxton Hall
Ultimate Apple Pie from Buxton Hall
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Oxbow Bakery Pecan Pie
Best Pecan Pie
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Recipe: Oxbow Bakery Pecan Pie
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Back in the Day Bakery Southern Pumpkin Pie
Southern Pumpkin Pie
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Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
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Recipe: Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
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Pumpkin Spice Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cake
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Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Magic Cake
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Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
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Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich
Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich
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Recipe: Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich
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Turkey, Caramelized Onion, and Gruyère Grilled Cheese
Turkey, Caramelized Onion, and Gruyère Grilled Cheese
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Turkey and Pimiento Cheese Club Sandwich
Turkey and Pimiento Cheese Club Sandwich
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Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
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