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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!
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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
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: 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
Credit: Photo: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling

Recipe: Thanksgiving Rum Punch

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Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
Credit: Linda Puglies; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

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Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Corn Pudding

Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

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Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
Credit: Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: 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
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Herb-Rubbed Smoked Turkey

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Cajun Smoked Turkey

Cajun Smoked Turkey
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Cajun Smoked Turkey

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Smoked Turkey Herb Rub

Smoked Turkey Herb Rub
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Smoked Turkey Herb Rub

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French Onion Puff Pastry Bites

French Onion Puff Pastry Bites
Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling

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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Recipe: Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese

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Southern Cornbread Dressing

Stacy and Joyce's Cornbread Dressing
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Recipe: Stacy and Joyce's Cornbread Dressing

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Mashed Potato Bar

Mashed Potato Bar
Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling

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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Recipe: Mini Turkey Pot Pies 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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Recipe: 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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Recipe: 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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Recipe: Southern Pumpkin Pie by Back in the Day Bakery

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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
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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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Recipe: 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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Recipe: 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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Recipe: 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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Recipe: Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker White Chili with Turkey

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    1 of 33 Creamed Corn
    2 of 33 Cream Cheese-and-Walnut Stuffed Celery
    3 of 33 Pickled Beets
    4 of 33 Spicy Pickled Carrots
    5 of 33 Thanksgiving Punch
    6 of 33 Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing
    7 of 33 Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
    8 of 33 Cheesy Potato Casserole
    9 of 33 Corn Pudding
    10 of 33 Broccoli-Cheese Casserole
    11 of 33 Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots
    12 of 33 Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole
    13 of 33 Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy
    14 of 33 Herb-Rubbed Smoked Turkey
    15 of 33 Cajun Smoked Turkey
    16 of 33 Smoked Turkey Herb Rub
    17 of 33 French Onion Puff Pastry Bites
    18 of 33 Apple, Celery, and Romaine Salad with Pancetta and Blue Cheese
    19 of 33 Southern Cornbread Dressing
    20 of 33 Mashed Potato Bar
    21 of 33 Mini Turkey Pot Pies with Dressing Tops
    22 of 33 Pumpkin Layer Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting
    23 of 33 Ultimate Apple Pie from Buxton Hall
    24 of 33 Oxbow Bakery Pecan Pie
    25 of 33 Back in the Day Bakery Southern Pumpkin Pie
    26 of 33 Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
    27 of 33 Pumpkin Spice Cake
    28 of 33 Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
    29 of 33 Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich
    30 of 33 Turkey, Caramelized Onion, and Gruyère Grilled Cheese
    31 of 33 Turkey and Pimiento Cheese Club Sandwich
    32 of 33 Turkey, Pesto, and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich
    33 of 33 Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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