From appetizers and turkeys to sides and dessert, there’s something delicious for everyone.
They have stories that are meant to be told (and retold) year after year.
Fromappetizersto desserts, here are the top picks, pulled together from our favoriteSouthern LivingThanksgiving dishes over the years.
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Giblet Gravy
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Don’t forget the gravy!
It’s sure to make everyone at your Thanksgiving table grateful.
A beautiful side dish that tastes just as good as it looks, everyone will be asking for seconds.
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It’s quick to cook and still results in juicy, tender meat with the crispiest skin.
It helps ensure your dressing is perfectly moist and not dried out.
Cook until the top is golden brown and you’ll have a crowd-favorite side dish ready to serve.
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These treats will have everyone happy for the holidays in just one bite.
Comforting and indulgent, everyone will love this classic side dish coated in crispy breadcrumbs and bacon throughout.
You may never go back to your pie plate again.
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Garnished with flaky sea salt, these savory bites will not make it through your entire Thanksgiving meal.
Old-School Green Bean Casserole
Are you stressed about this season?
Stick to the classics, like this tried-and-true recipe, to help you get through the holiday season stress-free.
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you might even make this dish ahead to really help free up your time.
It might even get you out of the age-old debate ofcanned versus fresh cranberries.
Sweet Potato Rolls
Mashed sweet potatoes can do glorious things.
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Just be sure to use a refrigerated or homemade crust that will suit your guests.
A turkey breast is a crowd-pleasing way to get that turkey taste without all the trouble.
This smoked meat is bursting with apple cider, fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage.
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Sauteing the corn, onion, and herbs first helps ensure plenty of flavor.
Perfectly paired with seafood, this side is sure to impress your guests.
Everyone will eat their veggies if you make this, we promise!
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We’ve combined the two favorites of pecan pie and cheesecake in this recipe that never disappoints.
We love this very classic take on one of our favorite hearty casseroles.
Our Easiest Pumpkin Pie Ever
We love homemade, but we also love easy.
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you might get the best of both worlds with this pie recipe.
With just seven ingredients, you will have the simplest and best pumpkin pie you might dream of.
Baked Cinnamon Apples
What can we say?
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A little cinnamon and sugar make everything taste better, and this recipe for baked apples is truly delicious.
Ready in 20 minutes, this is a sweet Thanksgiving side that will wow without too much work.
This recipe gives you the rich, airy texture of souffle for the price of cornbread casserole.
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Angel Biscuits
Bless you if you have been waiting for a biscuit recipe.
These biscuits truly taste like they were sent from heaven and will make even your youngest guests happy.
Cranberry Fluff Salad
It is not a Southern get-together without some kind of retro salad.
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We love thispink stufffor its festive color and its homage to holidays past.
Buttermilk Spoon Bread
For some people, you cannot have Thanksgiving without spoon bread.
Brown sugar and spices lends a deep, nutty flavor to this Southern classic.
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Top with a dollop of whipped cream to serve.
Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes
Having a Thanksgiving potluck or friendsgiving?
You might want to whip up this staple.
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Rich whipping cream and golden, bubbly parmesan cheese make this dish divine.
This recipe is a fan favorite, even if some just spoon the marshmallows off the top.
Sweet Potato Biscuits
We are sweet on these biscuits.
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They freeze beautifully and bring a little extra fall flavor to your Thanksgiving meal.
Pair with a little orange marmalade and some thinly sliced salty ham for the perfect bite.
Classic Candied Yams
These candied yams can be made up to three days in advance.
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While the traditional Thanksgiving dessert is pie, there is always room for holiday cake.
Turkey Salad
Use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey to make this delicious turkey salad recipe.
We think we’ve mastered this simple salad to make it the best ever.
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Leftover Turkey Hash
Too much turkey?
Leftover turkey hash is the perfect recipe to serve for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving.
Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls
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No holiday is complete without sausage balls somewhere in the mix!
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We love these pimiento cheese sausage balls becausepimiento cheesemakes everything just a bit more Southern.
Grits Dressing
Traditional cornbread dressing is an expected dish on many Thanksgiving tables.
In this version, grits replace corn meal in the bread thats then baked in a cast-iron skillet.
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The result is crisp and fantastic.
This recipe first appeared in the November 1995 issue ofSouthern Living.
Make the dough, refrigerate, and let it rise at room temperature before baking.
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Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Its not a Southern Thanksgiving without collard greens.
Use the slow cooker to free up the stovetop while these cook low and slow.
you’ve got the option to also make these ahead of time and reheat in the slow cooker.
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The classic version is a favorite amongSouthern Livingreaders.
Maple-Bacon Brussels Sprouts
This dish is just what our Southern hearts desire.
Fall vegetables are served in a crispy, smoky bacon.
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Smoky cheese, ham, and pecans combine for this ultra-pleasingretro app.
For those who cant get enough collards at Thanksgiving (and who can?
), this dip is sure to satisfy.
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Cranberry Brie Bites
What holiday gathering is complete without brie on the appetizer display?
These bite-size snacks are warm, creamy, and tart thanks to cranberry sauce.
Have these ready to go in minutes.
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Candied Pecans
A bowl of these are sure to go quickly at a big family gathering.
With a little cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt, theyre downright addictive.
With fresh herbs throughout, this is a light, new take on a very beloved classic.
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Creamy and dreamy, this decadent chocolate dessert scores points for being easy and delicious.
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
The only thing better than pumpkin pie is chocolate pumpkin pie!
Need we say more?
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Other favorites include rolls and stuffing in four states.
Stuffing and dressing areinterchangeable terms.
In the South, Thanksgiving dressing uses cornbread as its foundation.
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