Thanksgiving Ideas
Find all the Thanksgiving recipe inspiration you need to have the best dinner yet. Browse our collection of recipes and article content for Thanksgiving main dish ideas, side dishes ideas, dessert ideas, turkey recipe ideas, and more.
![overhead view of friends gathered around a table set with a Thanksgiving dinner](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/cEY3w8DuOKQrnaeOLpZd2a1cqLU=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2686x1548:2688x1550)/ar-thanksgiving-playbook-friends-around-the-thanksgiving-table-photo-by-brie-passano-crop-4x3-4e53d58dd34943d6b9661c964c0d7539.jpg)
My Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Recipe Is From the Back of the Bag
![jiffy-corn-casserole](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ueLy1JRRfOyQdlbi7uH-z6nMv7g=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/jiffy--corn-casserole-4x3-ba203b365fb746acadf0be7fb0903f2b.jpg)
Our Most Saved Thanksgiving Recipe Last Year
![high angle looking into a plate of Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/qO-AvX71wkNr8G5nea3vlUBg83c=/364x242/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/260622-red-lobster-cheddar-biscuits-DDMFS-4x3-24489108d4e14e6c8cbc2710478cc48a.jpg)
Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits Make the Best Thanksgiving Stuffing
![a high angle view looking into a green casserole dish of green bean casserole with a scoop taken out.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ANX6zxdRuB4-Tev7DNogC_iEjtk=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1701x1387:1703x1389)/418379-best-green-bean-casserole-mfs_108-1-4x3-6127d99c6a2e44a796b801e747ed6a7d.jpg)
Our Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipe of All Time
![Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/dorDZzH3RYg3u30hVaoJq-ZiD9g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2020x1443:2022x1445)/ar-holiday-classics-13608-make-ahead-mashed-potatoes-ddmfs-4x3-BG-3676-bfd5195d3a0943d885bf2a4d1fc61204.jpg)
The Easiest Trick for the Most Buttery Mashed Potatoes
![Roasted turkey on a platter with fresh herbs and oranges.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/zctsaKQUuQItHCIusj9oHI3y-YE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/ALR-166160-juicy-thanksgiving-turkey-VAT-4958-4x3-e9fdc719770d4661b5d831f958e6eb78.jpg)
The Secret Ingredient for the Juiciest Turkey Every Time
![apple bread pudding in a casserole dish with a slice on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/EEf87wFhcMC48MjeXVWhLhzsf24=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2971x1582:2973x1584)/AR-katieleebiegelbreakfastbreadpudding-4x3-cb30673e905c411594953ce3b3c528de.jpg)
This Easy, Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Will Be a Crowd Favorite on Thanksgiving Morning
![Chef John's Creamy Corn Pudding](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/CSoOId86cvYMgBa61FAqkBGRVrM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2716x1187:2718x1189)/chef-john-corn-pudding-4x3-4192954-1c36114127c3475297b5411ec3ec1bcb.jpg)
The Best of the Best: The Thanksgiving Recipes Our Editors Will Be Making This Year
![a portrait of Ina Garten on a gold background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/vLULOoU5qtfAZwUsN2f95WNGxOI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2055x1202:2057x1204)/ar-Ina-Garten-getty-4x3-1-5999c4b65a3445f88dd783558a178054.jpg)
Ina Garten Doesn’t Serve Stuffing at Thanksgiving—Here’s What She Makes Instead
![looking into a whole fast upside down turkey on a platter with fresh sage and rosemary](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/B_L0mYN6Ce8-aQTqhAIAhtxtyXA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/277369-fast-upside-down-turkey-3x2-LSH-95dfafe407b3498892cc0a82ae00bdb4.jpg)
The Unexpected Best Way To Roast a Turkey, According to the Experts at Jennie-O
![a pumpkin cheese ball surrounded by crackers.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/2583INnIQ-Py6-kMRXOnk97dacg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/7969895-pumpkin-cheese-ball-ddmfs-4x3-e74e3d517d754057b163995d5948f698.jpg)
This Pumpkin Cheese Ball Will Be the Star of Your Thanksgiving Spread
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Thanksgiving Quesadilla
![close up on a casserole dish of sweet potato soufflé with a spoonful coming out.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/_9IeaMdptyA8dNAJtT6TyC9LFkY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/9225-sweet-potato-souffle-beauty-3x4-dbf81eebeac944ae8299f91fcd663765.jpg)
Sweet Potato Soufflé
![a close up view looking into a single slice of pumpkin pie on a blue plate and topped with a dollop of whipped cream.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/v8c5yEZHjZjvcOULm8GuLV65hFY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1039x1179:1041x1181)/23439-PerfectPumpkinPie_003-11377e2bd77b4956b8c81763d8902def.jpg)
What Can I Substitute for Evaporated Milk in Pumpkin Pie?
![close up view of Bacon-Garlic Green Beans with lemon zest on a plate](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/GrGmIEjn_6nykH3BD4vvmDwJvKI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(479x0:481x2)/2202272-bacon-garlic-green-beans-Magnolia-Blossom-4x3-1-b7dc42018ff24084a0fb98e556e6aab9.jpg)
Bacon-Garlic Green Beans
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Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes
![create-space-with-a-cooler-1x1](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/3Iw2hmu6GkYrpsN4edICOGTcPmg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/create-space-with-a-cooler-1x1-1-629850d9b14240bfbb502cbd71dde6cc.png)
TikTok Taught Me: Your Cooler Is Your Best Hack for Thanksgiving Day
![people reaching for side dishes around thanksgiving table](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/VWFDlF97O7QpzrdIWbKZRzs341Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/102907721_Blaine-Moats-2x1-1-f6453087c35c44d3804ee1c7c153f187.png)
6 "Polite" Things You Do at Thanksgiving That Are Actually Rude
![a mid angle view on fresh out of the oven candied yams topped with toasted marshmallows in an oval teal baking dish.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/at3PWgaQlUC5xjLImGZ2q5dFyl8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/26482-candied-yams-mfs193-6e3eb11c4e0749b6958df42663e5a0a6.jpg)
20 Thanksgiving Sides Ready in 3 Steps or Less
![Guy Fieri](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/GvTLCLEsoIfI7RY6EV1wbQ-pPC8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/Guy-Fieri-1x1-1-8cfc3a7ffab849b1be9b8f7d705bdad8.png)
Guy Fieri's Ideas for Thanksgiving Leftovers Will Make You Want to Roast a Second Turkey
![Guy Fieri Stuffing](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/idlX62nWglB7YlXVKkRoNH-bbqY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/Guy-Fieri-Stuffing-1x1-1-b4a8880b80dc48e69022da865397a69c.png)
Guy Fieri's Secret Ingredient for Stuffing Will Change Your Thanksgiving Meal
![Giada DeLaurentiis holding a plate of chicken thighs.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/bx2iU6cV9XzKOaMZCNrYPC5V0TM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/giada-thanksgiving-tips-1x1-1-5fbe7a639cbb45cbb239e3851805b975.png)
Giada DeLaurentiis' Top Tips to Take the Stress Out of Thanksgiving
![trader joes thanksgiving turkey sausage fried rice](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/Epajh67kABKQyAg36JywJ6ya7_s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(539x0:541x2)/trader-joes-thanksgiving-fried-rice-1x1-1-db20e9eafc3449ed98e104587e3b301e.png)
My Favorite Product from Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Lineup Is Back
![a mid level view of a golden brown turkey on a white oval platter, filled with traditional stuffing.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/E3l9kMhJ0mEFDnPjNqAkr2tfrDA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/23037-easy-beginners-turkey-with-stuffing-vat-02-1X1-206b511a8c4b418ea97701827de26f24.jpg)
All the Ways to Get a Free Turkey This Thanksgiving
![Rachael Ray](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/ZAwGuh-0XLkUeW8wl5Uuju7rINY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1919x0:1921x2)/Rachael-Ray-1x1-1-dc16b08c7c444463b2e1cd44b390d865.png)
Rachael Ray's Trick for Keeping Mashed Potatoes Warm All Thanksgiving-Long
![high angle view of a plated slice of sweet potato crunch with casserole dish in the background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/wvPHR8XjUv1veXv9HJymcInmHUM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(839x619:841x621)/235663-sweet-potato-crunch-mfs-261-2x1-1-8d27c9c566d84faf8ac6812223d653cf.jpg)
Sweet Potato Crunch
![a low angle view of a pile of pecan pie cookies](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/7bguAxHrU9r6LGw0cft91go9oqg=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/212863-pecan-pie-cookies-lori-75889b7fbec44434a3b25d0a6505bebe.jpg)
Pecan Pie Cookies
![Macro view of a creamy spoonful of homemade mac and cheese being served.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/15iOAzcQHCQQFDxtwuXYXqoJWMI=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1399x1159:1401x1161)/11679-homemade-mac-and-cheese-chef-mo-3x2-1-00572eb7b88e43cfa3e9fa4b92cc9c23.jpg)
Homemade Mac and Cheese
![Stacked Golden Sweet Cornbread slices garnished with butter and honey on a platter](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/bz3cmuK2SQsPS40tHs3oSpWgIqw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(2220x1202:2222x1204)/17891-golden-sweet-cornbread-ddmfs-beauty-4x3-BG-25990-bcabebac0323419abdf0497ee3383003.jpg)
Golden Sweet Cornbread
![a top-down view of a large bowl of creamy, buttery, basic mashed potatoes](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/oeiqYjNwgoTlx8IVc7PG9rJqqiQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/24771-basic-mashed-potatoes-mfs318-ed832ab37551471cba0997410217d4c5.jpg)
Basic Mashed Potatoes
![a close up view of creamy au gratin potatoes in a white oval casserole dish topped with fresh chives](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/TeR0mKeFDKt7yj-VRwL5gFkK2RY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/15925-creamy-au-gratin-potatoes-mfs_121-ae0ff47de55f4b838fdddd4243aad285.jpg)
Creamy au Gratin Potatoes
![closeup of bread pudding with chocolate chips in a glass baking dish](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/EqDV2xAD8JXAyg9qCUo2SFaULns=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(599x0:601x2)/658615_Bread-Pudding-II-4x3-bc7dce39c1984a12bd1a38fe3c3ea42d.jpg)
Bread Pudding
![a close up view of a spoonful of sweet potato casserole, topped with pecans and brown sugar, being lifted from a white baking dish.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/zvmU76o1dRJXYUsOJtVeg9hZdFM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/21261-yummy-sweet-potato-casserole-PreethiVenkatramAllrecipes-4x3-d4a57286ea07483fb0cc386f5def07a5.jpg)
Yummy Sweet Potato Casserole
![A close up view looking into the corner of a blue casserole dish with candied yams topped with fully marshmallows.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/IwKnqIvm_zxNJt942WhklyxPuco=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1999x0:2001x2)/26482-candied-yams-DDMFS-4x3-5712c174c6da403ebf554530361d00c6.jpg)
Candied Yams
![a high angle view looking into a green casserole dish of green bean casserole with a scoop taken out.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/lFD5yA4H55TBYAylG6udu5fuxSA=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(999x0:1001x2)/418379-best-green-bean-casserole-mfs_122-2f99e660f7b6486583388e9d7a80a218.jpg)
Best Green Bean Casserole
![closeup of a slice of pumpkin pie on a plate topped with a rosette of whipped cream, with the rest of the pie in the background](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/NI9gSfhTWsE-ZEUHp63NhoB7ST0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1049x636:1051x638)/5895606_PerfectPumpkinPie4x3-7009a1ec42424a3d96d39fd0e2e89c11.jpg)
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
![a low angle view looking into a trifle dish at layers of banana pudding, banana slices, and vanilla waffers.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/cOEaq0-iuB-dU96Ssh2udu-Fsjc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1890x1345:1892x1347)/22749-the-best-banana-pudding-mfs-365-4x3-c932d443ac8243009231dbe6eea8be95.jpg)
The Best Banana Pudding
![a lattice topped pie made with a crimped cutting wheel with a slice taken out of it](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/guq5N5bwQxMgxYHTSQhW7zJEK2I=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1486x711:1488x713)/736203ApplePiebyGrandmaOple4x3photobyHolidayBaker-e41ebad7a5064daaa7587fa14c9e7877.jpg)
Apple Pie by Grandma Ople
![A close up view of a pile of perfectly roasted butternut squash and a decorative platter ready to serve.](https://www.allrecipes.com/thmb/0DTcBXGejEnD5fSJ-0zgD4c-6-g=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1259x479:1261x481)/229733_simple-roasted-butternut-squash_1x1-Rita-6cec93e777d047b4858aabdfa46fdf26.jpg)
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash