Top Thanksgiving Recipes to Impress Your Guests

Here is a one-stop collection of favorite Thanksgiving recipes from the site — simple, delicious, and essential for any holiday spread.

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New This Year:

Before you dive into the classics, try a few of our newest holiday dishes — fresh ideas to add to your table this season.

Slices of turkey breast on plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Crockpot Turkey Breast

The key to a juicy bone-in turkey breast is slow cooking in the crockpot. With only about 10 minutes of prep, a butter-herb-garlic rub and a touch of citrus, this Crock Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast makes an easy, flavorful holiday main or a simple family dinner.

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Apple and arugula salad in bowl with toasted maple pecans, goat cheese, dried figs and balsamic dressing.

Apple Arugula Salad With Maple Pecans

This Apple Arugula Salad combines crunchy roasted maple pecans, sliced apples, goat cheese, figs and a simple balsamic dressing. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s a bright fall salad that pairs well with many mains or stands on its own with added protein.

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Pumpkin cheesecake bars arranged on brown parchment topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These rich, no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars feature a ginger snap crust and a creamy pumpkin layer folded with brown sugar whipped cream. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing fall dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Classic Favorites:

Pan with apple stuffing topped with herbs.

Simple Apple Sage Stuffing

This apple sage stuffing adds sweet apples to buttery, herb-filled bread for a savory-sweet side that complements turkey and holiday feasts.

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Turkey sausage sourdough bread stuffing in pan with fresh herbs on top.

Turkey Sausage Stuffing

This hearty turkey sausage stuffing pairs buttery sourdough, savory sausage, vegetables and fresh herbs for a comforting holiday side that can be made ahead.

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Butternut Squash Casserole

Skip the sweet potatoes and try this warm, cinnamon-kissed butternut squash casserole topped with a buttery pecan crumble. Easy to prep and great made ahead.

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Macaroni and cheese in pan baked with breadcrumbs and chopped parsley on top.

Gruyère Mac and Cheese

Elevate mac and cheese with a creamy blend of cheddar and Gruyère. Bake or serve stovetop for a rich, family-friendly side that’s perfect for special meals.

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Creamy macaroni and cheese shells in clay bowl with chopped fresh parsley on top.

Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

An Instant Pot version that’s quick and creamy — the perfect shortcut for a comforting mac and cheese the whole family will enjoy.

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Garlic parmesan mashed potatoes in serving dish with melted butter over top.

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

These garlic parmesan Instant Pot mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery, and require no peeling — a fuss-free side for weeknights and holidays alike.

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Butternut Squash Stuffing

A comforting stuffing with fresh sage, butter and rustic bread — a flavorful twist on a holiday classic.

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Serving spoon scooping into carrots in white dish.

Simple Maple Herb Roasted Carrots

Maple-roasted carrots with fresh thyme, sage and rosemary balance sweetness and herbs for an elegant, easy side dish.

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Bowl of apple cranberry chutney with orange zest, pecans and rosemary on top.

Cranberry Apple Chutney Recipe

A quick cranberry apple chutney with orange zest, golden raisins and warm spices — a bright condiment for turkey and cheeses.

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Sweet jiffy cornbread casserole on plate with honey drizzling over top.

Sweet Honey Cornbread Casserole

A moist, easy cornbread casserole made with Jiffy mix and honey — seven ingredients and under ten minutes to prep.

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Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts with a maple-balsamic glaze and pecans — a simple, flavorful vegetable side.

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Bacon and green bean casserole in pan with serving spoon.

Parmesan Bacon Green Bean Casserole

A twist on the classic green bean casserole with crispy bacon, Parmesan and crunchy topping for big holiday flavor.

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Puff Pastry Brie Bites

Quick puff pastry brie bites make an impressive appetizer. Prep in about 10 minutes and finish with your favorite jam.

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Cranberry topped brie crostini on plate topped with fresh rosemary and orange zest.

Cranberry Brie Crostini

Melty brie and cranberry chutney on crostini — an easy, festive appetizer that pairs well with drinks and cheese boards.

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Pumpkin Pie Crumble

A cozy mashup of pumpkin pie and fruit crumble: thick pumpkin filling topped with a buttery oat streusel for a comforting dessert.

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Bowl with cranapple crisp with vanilla ice cream and spoon propped in the bowl.

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Tart cranberries and sweet apples combine under a spiced oat topping in this easy, 15-minute prep apple cranberry crisp.

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Apple crumble bar propped on surrounding sliced bars.

Apple Crumble Bars

Buttery oat base, sweet apple filling and crumbly topping — apple crumble bars are a portable, cozy dessert to serve with ice cream or coffee.

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Apple dump cake recipe scooped on dessert dish with scoop of vanilla ice cream and cinnamon sticks.

Easy Apple Dump Cake

This six-ingredient apple dump cake takes about 15 minutes to prep and bakes in the same dish for minimal cleanup.

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Don’t forget about holiday breakfast and brunch!

Here are a few favorites perfect for holiday mornings and brunch gatherings.

Casserole dish with baked brioche French toast casserole topped with pecan streusel.

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Prepped in about 10 minutes, this pumpkin French toast bake features pumpkin spice flavors and a cinnamon-pecan streusel — cozy and effortless.

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Slices of cinnamon streusel topped pumpkin coffee cake on crinkled brown parchment paper.

Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Coffee Cake

A moist pumpkin coffee cake spiced with cinnamon and topped with a buttery streusel and icing — great for brunch or dessert.

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Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls

Light, tangy buttermilk cinnamon rolls smothered in cream cheese frosting — ideal for making overnight and baking fresh in the morning.

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Slice of Brioche French toast bake with cinnamon and cream cheese frosting on plate.

Cinnamon Roll Baked French Toast

A cinnamon-roll–inspired baked French toast topped with cream cheese icing — a simple, crowd-pleasing brunch with minimal effort.

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Cinnamon crescent wreath on pan with icing drizzle over top.

Cinnamon Crescent Roll Cheesecake Stuffed Wreath

A quick crescent-wreath filled with cream cheese and cinnamon — a festive, easy centerpiece for holiday brunch.

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Mini quiches with puff pastry on plate topped with onion and chopped parsley.

Puff Pastry Mini Quiches

Flaky puff pastry shells make easy mini quiches that feel fancy but are simple to customize and serve as finger food or a plated brunch item.

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Breakfast casserole with tator tots on white plate with parsley and sour cream.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole with Tater Tots

A family-friendly breakfast casserole with ham, cheddar, eggs and crispy tater tots — 10 minutes prep and great for feeding a crowd.

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Maple icing topped puff pastry cinnamon rolls on parchment.

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Icing

These quick puff pastry cinnamon rolls finish with a buttery maple glaze — a fast way to get flaky, sweet rolls without the long rise time.

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