Our 20 Most Popular Thanksgiving Recipes, From Turkey and Sides to Pie All the classics and more. Close Credit: Brie Goldman A collection of much-loved and much-made classics, our most popular Thanksgiving recipes are the dishes our readers always make for the feast, and ones you should definitely try. Tradition reigns supreme with roast turkey (several ways), mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and more. We've got stuffing, a soup or two, and plenty of desserts, but there are surprises. For a start, the desserts aren't all pie—in fact, they aren't even mostly pie. How can that be? Whether sweet or savory, these cherished recipes are guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends—this year and every year. 24 Thanksgiving Recipes That Are Perfect for Feeding a Crowd 01 of 20 Perfect Roast Turkey Credit: Grant Webster It’s our number one turkey recipe, so of course it has a Martha-level twist that brings golden, delicious results. A quadruple blanket of cheesecloth holds the butter-and-wine basting mixture on the skin. This keeps the meat moist while still allowing it to brown. And, the recipe includes gravy and stuffing—it’s the whole Thanksgiving package! View Recipe 02 of 20 No-Bake Cheesecake Credit: Andrea Araiza It’s easy and crowd-pleasing, so you can understand why this creamy dessert has become a must-make for so many readers every Thanksgiving. There’s no pie crust to roll out and fit into the baking dish; a graham cracker crust is much simpler. Then there is the dreamy filling: a no-fail combination of rich cream cheese and condensed milk, flavored with vanilla and lemon. View Recipe 03 of 20 John Legend’s Macaroni and Cheese Credit: Andrea Araiza This recipe is popular year-round but especially at the holidays—for many people, it’s just not Thanksgiving without mac and cheese on the table. With two kinds of readily available cheese—extra-sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, and evaporated milk—this recipe is a very accessible take on this favorite baked pasta. View Recipe 04 of 20 Creamy Scalloped Potatoes Credit: Jacob Fox A celebratory potato dish and a crowd-pleaser, this rich side features thinly sliced potatoes simmered in milk and cream. The potatoes and creamy mixture are then layered with Gruyère cheese in a casserole dish and baked. They're finished under the broiler, ensuring a delicious, crispy top. View Recipe 05 of 20 Apple Pie Crust Recipe Credit: Rachel Marek Our all-butter crust is a go-to for apple pie bakers everywhere. The recipe makes enough pastry for one double-crusted pie and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for longer. View Recipe 06 of 20 Easy Creamed Spinach Credit: Diana Chistruga What makes our recipe easy? Well, we skip the usual béchamel sauce and instead use one of our favorite shortcut ingredients, cream cheese. Mixed with milk and stirred into sautéed onion and garlic, it creates a creamy foil for the spinach. View Recipe 07 of 20 Perfect Mashed Potatoes Credit: Carson Downing Mashed potatoes are an easy side dish and a real crowd-pleaser. Our foolproof recipe makes it simple to make them for the holiday. We also include how to make mashed potatoes and reheat them. View Recipe 08 of 20 Dinner Rolls Credit: Dana Gallagher Soft, fluffy, and rich with milk and eggs, these dinner rolls are a must for the Thanksgiving table. They use all-purpose flour and active dry yeast, and are made and kneaded by hand. Plus, you can form the rolls ahead of time and freeze the dough balls for up to two months. View Recipe 09 of 20 Classic Cranberry Sauce Credit: Aaron Dyer Our homemade cranberry sauce pairs the berries with the zest and juice of an orange, sugar, and a touch of cinnamon. It takes 25 minutes, and you can make it up to a week ahead. View Recipe 10 of 20 Pumpkin Cheesecake Credit: Jason Donnelly It’s more popular than any of our pumpkin pie recipes! This pumpkin cheesecake is a silky-smooth and light-as-air dessert packed with autumnal flavors. It has an easy-to-make graham-cracker crust and a creamy, pumpkin cream cheese filling spiced with the perfect amount of pumpkin pie spice. View Recipe 11 of 20 Roast Turkey With Herb Butter Credit: Kelsey Hansen A simple herb butter flavored with rosemary, sage, and thyme takes this Thanksgiving turkey to the next level. It makes the skin crispy and golden, while the meat is moist and delicious. View Recipe 12 of 20 Classic Stuffing Credit: Brie Goldman Our most popular stuffing is … classic! Our recipe feeds a crowd and is packed with onions, celery, fresh sage, parsley, pecans, and dried cherries. View Recipe 13 of 20 Roasted Pumpkin Soup This comforting, healthy soup captures the flavors of fall and is simple to make: just cut up the pumpkin, onion, and garlic, then roast them. Puree the roasted vegetables, add the stock, and you’re almost there. View Recipe 14 of 20 Pumpkin Pie Credit: Brie Goldman Is it really Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? We have several recipes, but this is our most popular. The filling can be made with canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree. The crust is our favorite all-butter crust, pâte brisée—it contrasts perfectly with the sweet, custardy pumpkin filling. View Recipe 15 of 20 Sweet Potato Casserole Credit: Jason Donnelly A Thanksgiving classic, our version is made with three pounds of sweet potatoes. They’re mashed with milk and butter, and nutmeg adds fragrant warmth. Then there are the marshmallows; they melt in the oven into a gooey, crunchy topping—and set this side apart from all others. View Recipe 16 of 20 Big Martha’s Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese Credit: Johnny Miller Martha’s mom’s recipe for mashed potatoes yields a rich and decadent side dish. It uses just six ingredients: white potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, cream cheese, a generous amount of butter, a little milk, and some heavy cream. View Recipe 17 of 20 Perfect Pie Crust Credit: Rachel Marek It really is perfect! This pie crust recipe is an all-butter dough that uses a few simple ingredients: unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, a little salt, a touch of sugar, and ice-cold water to bring it all together. It’s mixed by hand—no need to dirty the food processor. View Recipe 18 of 20 Pecan Pie Credit: Brie Goldman Along with pumpkin pie and apple pie, pecan is a Thanksgiving mainstay. We use light corn syrup, plus brown and granulated sugars, in the filling with the pecans. It’s sweet and rich and nutty—just how it should be. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream. View Recipe 19 of 20 Citrus and Herb Turkey Credit: Brie Goldman In our citrus turkey recipe, orange, lemon, onion, and garlic, together with fresh sage and thyme, infuse the bird with delicious flavor from the inside out. There’s also an easy pan gravy made with the flavorful drippings. View Recipe 20 of 20 Chestnut Stuffing Credit: Rachel Marek A time-honored recipe, this favorite is a classic bread stuffing packed with meaty chestnuts and fragrant with parsley and sage. We love it baked in a shallow casserole dish so the top gets a little crispy. View Recipe Explore more: Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes