17 Thanksgiving Dishes You Can Make Ahead Of Time

Since the base is ice cream, this is good to go weeks in advance. Get the recipe.

You can assemble both the salad and the dressing a few days ahead — just store them separately. Then slice the apples when you're ready to eat. Get the recipe.

As a whole, casseroles generally tend to reheat well. But for this one, you'll want to fry and add the bacon on top just before serving to ensure Peak Bacon Crispiness.™ Get the recipe.

Thanksgiving or not, a make-ahead cookie stockpile never hurt anyone. Get the recipe.

Make this a day or two before, then add some fresh citrus zest when reheating. Get the instructions. (You can also find more Thanksgiving slow cooker recipes here.)

Prep these the night before, let them rise in the fridge, and bake just before the big meal. Get the recipe.

This version uses reduced-fat cream cheese and sugar-free syrup. Get the recipe.

This will stay fresh in the fridge for several days, or in the freezer for longer. Get the recipe.

Says The Kitchn: Mashed potato casserole reheats beautifully, even in the microwave. Get the recipe.

Three cheers for any pie that takes all of five minutes to assemble. Get the recipe.

Step one: Bake the night before. Step two: Let the filling set overnight. Step three: Sneak a pre-turkey slice. Get the recipe.

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Stacks on (make-ahead, sanity-saving) stacks. Get the recipe.

This version swaps pasta for spaghetti squash. Get the recipe. (You can also find more turkey options that don't involve roasting a whole bird here.)

You don't need an entire bird to make delicious gravy, either. This recipe uses inexpensive turkey (or chicken) wings and a bunch of aromatics. Instructions here.

YES. Pumpkin cheesecake > pumpkin pie. Get the recipe.