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Our Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes of All Time

By SAVEUR Editors


Published on November 25, 2019

Jamaican Jerk Roast Turkey
Our most popular Thanksgiving turkey recipe, Jamaican jerk roast turkey, with all the sides. Get the recipe for Jamaican Jerk Roast Turkey
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Brussels sprouts are caramelized in bacon drippings and served with plenty of crispy bacon in this classic Thanksgiving side dish. Get the recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Traditional Mincemeat Pie
This recipe for old-fashioned mincemeat pie, a version of one featured in the classic 1861 volume Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, was updated in Jane Grigson's English Food (Macmillan, 1974). Get the recipe for Traditional Mincemeat Pie
Julia Child's Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A garlic-enriched béchamel renders these parsley-flecked potatoes creamy and decadent. Get the recipe for Julia Child's Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Easy, Perfect Roast Turkey and Gravy
This is the easiest and most satisfying roast turkey you can make, simple enough for beginners but no less rewardingly juicy, flavorful, and golden brown than other more complicated techniques. Get the recipe for Easy, Perfect Roast Turkey and Gravy
Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts are cooked with chicken stock, then enriched with cream and a whisper of sugar in this simple side dish. Get the recipe for Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Apple, Sage, and Sausage Stuffing
A combination of apples and sausage lends a nice sweet-savory balance to this simple stuffing enhanced with sage. Get the recipe for Apple, Sage, and Sausage Stuffing
Fast and Juicy Roast Turkey in Parts
Carve your turkey before roasting for a juicy bird that cooks in half the time. Get the recipe for Fast and Juicy Roast Turkey in Parts
Curried Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts meet South Indian curry spices in this inspired Thanksgiving side dish. Get the recipe for Curried Brussels Sprouts
Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms with Bacon
Chef James Wayman of Mystic, Connecticut’s Oyster Club serves these smoky, nutty mushrooms alongside creamy sweet potato pudding. Get the recipe for Sautéed Chanterelle Mushrooms with Bacon
Shredded Collard Green Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cashews
The flavor of raw collard greens combines perfectly with tender roasted sweet potatoes and tangy, rich goat cheese in this hearty starter. Get the recipe for Shredded Collard Green Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cashews
Green Bean Casserole
This recipe is an adaptation of the one developed in the 1950s by the Campbell's Soup Company. Get the recipe for Green Bean Casserole
Spinach Madeleine
A sauce of unabashedly flavorful ingredients—including evaporated milk and, yes, Velveeta cheese—makes for a spectacularly rich take on creamed spinach. Get the recipe for Spinach Madeleine
Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Crumble
This sweet potato casserole is an especially festive, over-the-top take on the Thanksgiving classic, topped with a crisp pecan crumble and dotted with marshmallows. Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Crumble
Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Hold off on adding lemon juice and cheese to brussels sprouts until just before serving. Get the recipe for Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Thomas Keller's Macaroni and Cheese
The foundation of this creamy casserole is a classic mornay sauce, a béchamel sauce to which cheese has been added—in this case, Comté, a French cheese with a complex, nutty flavor that melts beautifully. Get the recipe for Thomas Keller's Macaroni and Cheese
Oyster Stuffing
We've always been partial to traditional New England–style stuffing, particularly when it's made with French bread, smoky cured pork, and oysters. Get the recipe for Oyster Stuffing
Blue-Ribbon Pecan Pie
The toffee-like interior and beautiful bronze top layer of halved pecans won Rubyane Surritte first place in the pie contest at Oklahoma's Drummond Ranch. Get the recipe for Blue-Ribbon Pecan Pie
Spiced Wine
Red wine warmed with cloves, cinnamon, lemon, and sugar is a quintessential fall treat. Get the recipe for Spiced Wine
Brined and Roasted Turkey
Brining turkeys has become de rigueur in many American households. How does it work? Get the recipe for Brined and Roasted Turkey
Haricots Verts Casserole
Sherry vinegar balances the richness in the cream sauce for this Thanksgiving staple, which is topped with crispy shallots. Get the recipe for Haricots Verts Casserole
Pecan Cheese Wafers
Pecans lightly brushed with egg whites are baked into cheesy, buttery wafers with a touch of chile flakes. Get the recipe for Pecan Cheese Wafers
Pommes Duchesse (French Piped Potatoes)
Elegant potatoes are brushed with an egg wash before baking for color and crunch. Get the recipe for Pommes Duchesse (French Piped Potatoes)
Ciabatta and Sausage Stuffing
This rustic stuffing from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bistro is made with crusty Italian bread and laced with fresh herbs, aromatics, and sausage. Get the recipe for Ciabatta and Sausage Stuffing
Spiced Pecans
Bite-size and buttery, cumin and cayenne-spiced pecans glazed in dark brown sugar are the perfect smoky, spicy-sweet snack. Get the recipe for Spiced Pecans
Ciderhouse Whiskey
Two simple ingredients, whiskey and cider syrup, combine to make a powerfully good drink. A twist of lemon lends a bitter brightness without diluting the richness of the cocktail. Get the recipe for Ciderhouse Whiskey
Sweet Potato Pie
Using boiled sweet potatoes rather than baked ones gives this pie a beautifully vibrant color. Get the recipe for Sweet Potato Pie

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