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Top Thanksgiving Recipes in Every State

From basic stuffing to cheesecake, find out which recipes are hits for Thanksgiving across the country.

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Thanksgiving Recipe Road Map

Some Thanksgiving dishes are cross-country staples – pumpkin pie, stuffing and of course, turkey recipes are popular in every state in November. But the all-American feast also shows off regional variety.

We dug into the Thanksgiving recipes that are uniquely popular to specific areas. Some are local specialties, while others are more classic recipes in our arsenal that are especially beloved by certain states. Read on to find out what Thanksgiving recipe ranks highly in your neck of the woods; it may surprise you.

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Alabama: Southern Red Velvet Cake

Food Network fans from Alabama flocked to a Southern favorite for their Thanksgiving spread. This triple-layer rendition is super moist and slathered in traditional sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting.

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Alaska: Classic Cheesecake

Coast to coast, cheesecake is an American favorite. That's true even way up north in our 49th state, where Food Network Kitchen’s Classic Cheesecake recipe is highly ranked in November. This simple, creamy version is indulgent enough to satisfy the connoisseur and straightforward enough to please traditionalists.

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Arizona: World's Simplest Turkey

The residents of the Grand Canyon State opted for a no-fuss turkey that requires little attention -- perhaps to give them more time to spend outdoors enjoying the warm November Arizona weather.

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