Thanksgiving only comes once a year (or twice if you count all those leftovers the next day), and it's hard to beat a traditional Thanksgiving feast, from turkey to stuffing to allllll the potatoes with enough gravy to top it all off. Of course, you must save room for dessert —we see a whole lot of pecan pie cheesecake and pumpkin pie in your near future, so definitely save some room (or just take one of those amazing post-turkey naps before digging in again). Be sure to make this Thanksgiving the best one ever with these 65 classic Thanksgiving recipes. On turkey duty this year? No matter if you're a newbie to roasting up a whole bird or a seasoned pro looking for new inspiration, we've rounded up turkey seasoning , how to dry brine a turkey , how long to thaw out a turkey , as well as a handy size chart for how much turkey to cook per person . We're pretty partial to using our best-ever turkey brine , which makes roasting a whole turkey (without drying it out) super-easy. We know that the turkey is the showstopper on the table, but we're mostly here for the stuffing . Check out all of our favorite stuffing recipes , though our classic stuffing is called that for a reason. Speaking of Thanksgiving sides, we tested (and tested, and tested) our recipes so you can rest assured you'll be digging into the most perfect mashed potatoes , green bean casserole , and sweet potato casserole ever. Let's just say you'll be very happy you have these leftovers for one of these giant Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches . Still hungry? Round out your meal with plenty of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts (especially this clever Thanksgiving pie board ). Looking for a non-traditional Thanksgiving ? We've got you covered. Green Bean Casserole 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. Get the Green Bean Casserole recipe . Dry Brine Turkey 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! Get the Dry Brine Turkey recipe . Crockpot Mac & Cheese If you’re not into creamy, melty macaroni and cheese with an insanely satisfying cheese-pull, then you might want to find another mac recipe. Sorry, but this slow-cooker macaroni and cheese is just too darn dreamy. And did you catch that it’s made in the Crockpot?! Less dishes, no stovetop cheese sauce, and no turning on your oven. Get the Crockpot Mac & Cheese recipe . Classic Stuffing 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. Get the Classic Stuffing recipe . Easy Pumpkin Pie Every Thanksgiving dessert table needs pumpkin pie . It's basically the law. We've got tons of tips and tricks for how to bake your best pie ever. We're big fans of making our own pumpkin spice blend too! Get the Pumpkin Pie recipe . Harvest Caesar Salad 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. Get the Harvest Caesar Salad recipe . While we love a hot toddy or spiked apple cider , mulled wine is the warming, boozy beverage we love to cozy up to as soon as the weather starts to grow cold. Our classic recipe uses red wine, traditional warming spices, and brandy to create the perfect holiday drink to serve a crowd Get the Mulled Wine recipe . Oven Roasted Turkey 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. Get the Oven Roasted Turkey recipe . Sheet-Pan Thanksgiving Dinner If you're hosting a small gathering this Thanksgiving , then this sheet-pan dinner is a solid choice. It’s a feast that’s as cozy as it is convenient, bringing together the classics with a few flavorful twists. The beauty of this meal lies in its simplicity—everything roasts together on a single pan , making cleanup a breeze. Get the Sheet-Pan Thanksgiving Dinner recipe . Cranberry Sauce 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.) Get the Cranberry Sauce recipe . 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. Get the Perfect Gravy recipe . Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread

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. Get the Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread recipe . Roasted Potatoes 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. Get the Roasted Potatoes recipe . Sweet Potato Casserole 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. Get the Sweet Potato Casserole recipe . Thanksgiving Potato Skins These Thanksgiving potato skins are piled high with leftovers , but they’re so good, they just might deserve a place in your holiday spread. All you need for this recipe is a few additional pantry staples: potatoes and cheddar cheese. The hollowed-out potatoes are an excellent vessel for extra-creamy mashed potatoes , stuffing , turkey , and dollops of cranberry sauce . Get the Thanksgiving Potato Skins recipe . Perfect Mashed Potatoes Quick: Name one thing better than creamy, buttery, steamy, perfect mashed potatoes ! See? You can't! So put down the instant potatoes, grab your favorite spuds, a large pot, a masher, and get ready for comfort in a bowl. Get the Perfect Mashed Potatoes recipe . 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. Get the Pecan Pie recipe . Sweet Potato Crescent Bites 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. Get the Sweet Potato Crescent Bites recipe . Cornbread Stuffing Also known as cornbread dressing , this dish is a classic in the South , where you’ll often find it mixed with sausage , bacon, jalapeños, nuts, even chopped oysters . We kept ours simple with flavors you’d find in classic stuffing , but don't let us stop you from jazzing up yours. Get the Cornbread Stuffing recipe . Roasted Turkey Leg Slow-cooked turkey legs are this year’s ultimate Thanksgiving hack. No basting, no inevitable dry meat—no fuss at all. All you have to do is make an easy festive herb butter, wrap everything in foil, and let them roast unsupervised. Get the Roasted Turkey Leg recipe . Dirty Chai Blondies 12 Sweet & Savory Maple Recipes Pumpkin S'mores Cookies Chicken Noodle Soup Casserole Bacon Apple Grilled Cheese Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Biscotti Slow-Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole Hot Brown Buttered Rum Cookies Dirty Chai Martini Butternut Squash Latte Wildly Delicious September Dinner Recipes