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See 9 highly rated Thanksgiving recipes to make for your family

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re looking for Thanksgiving inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

Channel 9 searched through the internet to find you highly rated recipes for Thanksgiving Day classics.

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Here are nine ideas for your meal:

“Perfect Turkey”

The name of the recipe says it all. Reviewers say this “Perfect Turkey” recipe results in “a perfectly seasoned and juicy turkey.”

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“The Best Sweet Potato Casserole”

It may be controversial, but this recipe calls for a nutty crumb topping over marshmallows and boasts hundreds of five-star reviews. Bonus: It takes only 15 minutes to prep.

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“Bourbon Pecan Pie”

Change up your classic pecan pie recipe with this twist, courtesy of the New York Times. It comes with 2,712 five-star reviews.

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“Our favorite buttery herb stuffing”

This recipe declares “This is the best stuffing recipe ever!” and boasts 4.97 stars from 2,457 votes.

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“Cranberry Sauce”

If you prefer homemade cranberry sauce, this recipe comes highly recommended and only has three ingredients.

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“Chef John’s Pumpkin Pie”

Chef John says it took him years of experimentation to come up with this pumpkin pie recipe.

“Ultimate Mashed Potatoes”

Wondering what it takes to make the “ultimate” mashed potatoes? Apparently it’s some heavy cream, garlic, salt and pepper.

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“Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy”

Want to get a head start on your gravy? Here’s a recipe to help make it happen.

“BA’s Best Green Bean Casserole”

Add some fresh green beans and mushrooms to your shopping list if you want to try this recipe. It may take longer than using beans from a can, but reviewers say it’s worth it.

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Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.