Cooking for Thanksgiving is no small feat. While there are easy recipes and time-saving hacks to be used, that doesn't always equate to being light on cleanup—and the last thing you want after a big day of cooking (and eating) is a huge pile of dishes to wash. This collection of recipes, including everything from the turkey to Thanksgiving desserts, are easy to prepare and involve minimal dishes, making cleanup a breeze. This corn casserole is the perfect example. Mix everything up in one, single bowl before dumping it into your baking dish. The result? A delicious Thanksgiving side dish that's one part corn bread and one part corn pudding. It's moist, decadent—and the perfect addition to any feast.

Want to get a turkey breast on the table in less than an hour, without heating up the house? Cook it in an air fryer. Guaranteed golden, crispy skin and no brining required.

These super creamy mashed potatoes could not be any easier—no dicing and no draining. This is a great make-ahead recipe any time of the year, but especially around Thanksgiving, when you're trying to juggle multiple dishes. Make the potatoes earlier in the day, then just set them on the warm setting so they are nice and hot when you're ready to sit down. After dinner, you'll only have one pot to clean.

This Cranberry-Pear Relish is a fresh, no-cook twist on the holiday classic, bursting with tart-sweet flavor and perfect for stress-free prep.

Sunny Anderson’s Easy Apple Stuffing Loaf packs all the savory-sweet flavors of classic stuffing into a sliceable, no-fuss loaf that's perfect for easy cleanup.

You can't have turkey without gravy! Ina's homemade turkey gravy is miles above store-bought versions—and you only need one saucepan to make it! For maximum flavor, use the drippings from your turkey as part of the liquid.

Meet your new favorite one-pan side dish for Thanksgiving and beyond, thanks to the perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture and overall ease of this sweet potato creation. Simply brown thick slices in a skillet with butter, then finish in the oven to create a syrupy glaze flavored with maple and thyme. Top with toasty marshmallows for a nod to the holiday classic.

If you prefer baked mac and cheese over stovetop versions, this is the low-maintenance recipe for you. Kardea makes the cheese sauce in the same pot in which the macaroni is cooked, so there's one less dish to clean. Plus, it's so creamy and cheesy that any cleanup is more than worth it.

The holidays are the perfect time to splurge on these homemade buttermilk biscuits. Ree bakes hers in a cast-iron skillet and brushes the tops with melted butter for a golden-brown effect. The biscuit dough is prepared in just one bowl, too!

Get the flavor of pumpkin pie without all the hassle! Rather than preparing and baking a crust and filling, all you need to do is combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and some warm spices. Plus, it's great for preparing ahead of time!

Making your own cranberry sauce isn't quite as quick as opening a can, but it's well worth the thirty minutes. Plus, it's all made in just one saucepan! Reserve some whole cranberries while others simmer and burst for a delightful mix of texture that everyone will love.

Ina's roasted butternut squash is hardly a recipe; it's more a method, one applicable to all fall root vegetables. All you need is some oil, salt, pepper and a hot oven. It's a low-lift way to get seasonal veggies on the Thanksgiving table!

If you are someone who is always stealing the crumbs off the top of the apple crumble, this recipe is for you. We spread the apples out on a sheet pan to maximize the surface area and upped the chewy oats and crumb topping so that every bite has plenty. You'll season the apples right on the sheet pan, so there's no need to dirty extra bowls.

Conserve space on your stovetop with this one-pot soup. You can use your blender to puree it in batches, but using an immersion blender will shave even more time off—and make for easier cleanup! Serve this as an appetizer or even alongside the Thanksgiving turkey!

Though it's considered the centerpiece of the table, turkey is deceptively easy to clean up after. The turkey is seasoned and roasted on one baking sheet, so there are no other dishes involved. To make it even easier, cook the turkey ahead of time and simply reheat on the big day.

This one-pot mac and cheese starts with a base of just macaroni and milk. As the pasta cooks, the starch released helps thicken the milk to make the perfect base for a sauce. The cheeses and seasonings are stirred in at the very end, and everything comes together magically.

Stress less at the holidays by getting your stuffing halfway done before T-Day — and getting all the cleanup out of the way in advance. Simply sautee the sausage and combine it with the bread cubes and vegetables, then finish and bake it on the big day. Once you have the prep in the bag, the rest is easy.

A great dish can be made with just one sheet pan. Ina uses diced pancetta and syrupy balsamic vinegar to give her sprouts a briny smokiness. Take it from us—this dish will be so popular with your holiday crowd you’ll want to make a double (or triple) batch.

If you're hesitant about making green bean casserole, consider this to be your sign. With glowing reviews and a simple ingredient list, it's both easy and delicious. Plus, the entire filling is cooked in just one skillet, so cleanup is kept to a minimum.