Hi there Reader,

Some recipes are just non-negotiable when it comes to Thanksgiving! 🦃

These are the five dishes I make year after year because, quite simply, it wouldn't feel like Thanksgiving without them. They're tried-and-true favorites that always earn a spot on my holiday table!

My Thanksgiving Menu Non-Negotiables

• ​Green Bean Casserole with Bacon + Brown Sugar Glaze - This is the green bean casserole for people who don't enjoy "regular" green bean casserole. And it's the green bean casserole for people who love bacon. Either way, my family LOVES it! And I love that it can be prepped ahead of time.
• ​The BEST Pecan Pie - Despite it being my husband's favorite dessert, I could not master a successful pecan pie until I found this recipe. It's classic and foolproof and PERFECT! It's a Thanksgiving must-make.
• ​Cream Cheese Corn Casserole - One of the all-time most popular recipes on the site. It's ridiculously simple to make, decadent enough to feel special, and appeals to all ages.
• ​Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes - Because what's T-Day without mashed potatoes?! And not only are these mashed potatoes kissed with fresh herbs and topped with a golden Parmesan crust, but they can also be prepared up to 3 days ahead of time!
• ​Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole - I firmly believe that you should serve mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving. And I adore this sweet potato recipe! It's slightly lightened-up compared to other sweet potato casseroles, even though it tastes just as decadent. But best of all, it's made in and served from the crockpot, freeing up valuable oven space on a busy day of cooking while keeping it warm!

And now I'm curious...what's the one dish that absolutely HAS to be on your Thanksgiving table every year?

I'd love to hear your family's must-have holiday traditions! ❤️