Although most foods can be carried through TSA checkpoints, some dishes may need to be packed with checked baggage.

Thanksgiving favorites such as mac and cheese, turkey and casseroles can be brought through TSA checkpoints. But cranberry sauce, maple syrup and gravy must go in checked baggage, the agency says.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for an estimated 18 million travelers this Thanksgiving holiday. That’s a 6% increase from last year and a 17% jump from 2022.

With information from SIXT, here is a guide to which Thanksgiving food items can be carried through a TSA security checkpoint and which items need to be in checked baggage.