Pecan pie meets decadent chocolate in a there’s-no-stopping-at-one-slice dessert.
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Does your crowd prefer biscuits over rolls?
Try these light and flaky biscuits made tender and slightly orange from sweet potato.

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Serve this go-to Southern side family-style or in individual ramekins.
Yeast Rolls
Make the dough for these tender rolls the night before.
Buttery rolls are a sure-fire crowd pleaser, especially when served with even more spreadable butter on the side.

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Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish
Our Test Kitchen dubbed this spicy relish the “cool-kid cranberry sauce.”
Give classic cranberry sauce a makeover with orangey zest and a bit of spice.
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a Sweet Potato Casserole.

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Topped with pretty stripes of melty marshmallows and crunchy cornflakes, this holiday classic will satisfy the entire table.
Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots
Colorful carrots sit in a semi-sweet glaze in this recipe.
An assortment of fall hues guarantee that this side dish isn’t just delicious, but pretty too.

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Old-School Green Bean Casserole
Fried shallots add a bit of crunch to this creamy and savory casserole.
It’s a staple on the Thanksgiving table, but we think this recipe should be served year-round.
Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes are easy to make and have a short ingredient list, but are oh-so good.

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
These swirled desserts will have both chocolate and pumpkin dessert-lovers at the potluck satisfied.
They taste as good as they look, too.
Chunks of roasted sweet potatoes join forces with parmesan custard, smoky bacon, spinach, and French bread.

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This recipe uses Bisquick for even easier and fluffier party bites.
Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread
No one says no to cornbread on the Thanksgiving table.
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Stick to the classics with this recipe.

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This veggie trio casserole is topped with crowd-pleasing, golden-brown breadcrumbs made from day-old sandwich bread.
It’s cheesy, hardy, and has flavor to spare.
Breadcrumbs and a splash of hot sauce put this mac and cheese variation ahead of the pack.

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This recipe converts a favorite dessert into a seasonal sensation in convenient hand-held form.
What’s more, this tart and fruity side salad is easy-as-can-be to make.
We’re convinced that it’s impossible to pass up a slice (or two!)

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or this pumpkin pie-chocolate torte hybrid.
Savory Corn Pudding
A Thanksgiving spread without a good old-fashioned corn pudding would be incomplete.

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