A Thanksgiving in New Orleans usually means plenty of amazing dishes. Cajun Thanksgiving side dishes are typically famous in their own right due to their flair and flavor.
There's still always a Thanksgiving Turkey, as a traditional dish, in many ways it's still a traditional Thanksgiving Feast.
Why you'll love it
- These Cajun side dishes are full of flavor due to the use of Cajun seasoning in most all these recipes.
- Not that you want to overshadow the main dish but all of these dishes are spectacular in their own way.
- All those delicious flavors, it wouldn't be a holiday season without a spectacular Turkey Gumbo with your leftover Cajun fried turkey!
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Cracker Barrel Fried Apples Recipe
Delicious soft and sweet with cinnamon and nutmeg spice these Cracker Barrel Fried Apples are as close to the real deal as you can get.
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Spinach Madeleine
The freshness of spinach, the depth of cheeses, the slight kick of spices-all coming together in a divine union that leaves you craving another bite even before you've finished the first. Spinach Madeleine is a southern masterpiece.
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Emerils Baked Oyster Dressing
This Baked Oyster Dressing from Emeril Lagasse is a classic Thanksgiving dressing in Louisiana.
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Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe
No holiday table would be complete without a southern cornbread dressing recipe that is full of Cajun flavors.
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Southern Giblet Gravy Recipe
Poured over some deliciously creamy mashed potatoes or fresh sliced turkey this old fashioned classic is a must for Thanksgiving.
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Slow Cooker Cajun Mac and Cheese
A creamy, spicy twist on a Southern classic! Loaded with tender pasta, gooey cheddar, and a kick of bold Cajun seasoning with Andouille, it's the ultimate comfort food with a Louisiana flair.
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Southern White Gravy Recipe
White gravy is a staple on most southern dinner tables. Poured over some homemade biscuits, or on your meat, the flavors are very versatile.
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Sweet Potato Casserole
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a delicious southern sweet potato casserole. This version if full of marshmallow and pecans and creamy sweet potatoes for that classic southern taste. It's a traditional dish served all over the country.
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Jiffy Corn Casserole In The Crock Pot
A Jiffy Corn Casserole in the Crock Pot is a simple way to cook this tasty side dish. Deliciously flavorful and perfectly moist, it's a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
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Mirliton Dressing
Mirliton dressing is a Creole dish with savory, herb-infused flavors, showcasing Louisiana's culinary charm.
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Stewed Potatoes
Not specifically Cajun, though very southern, stewed potatoes are an old fashioned recipe that many Cajun grandma's used to make!
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Air Fryer Biscuits
Delicious every time - frozen biscuits in the air fryer are easy and quick. Nice and crispy/toasty on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Air fryer biscuits are the best, serve in a basket on your Thanksgiving table.
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Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese Recipe
This famous mac and cheese would be perfect served with your festive meal. This Cajun side dish goes with anything and what Thanksgiving feast would be the same without a good heap of mac and cheese! It's one of my favorite side dishes.
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Louisiana Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice from Louisiana is a classic side dish, perfect alongside any turkey dinner.
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Eggplant Casserole
Looking for the perfect comfort food dish? This eggplant casserole recipe is not only easy to make, but also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Give it a try and taste the deliciousness for yourself!
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Simple Yeast Rolls with Herb Butter
There's got to be some bread with your special feast. These simple rolls with a herb butter are the perfect accompaniment.
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Skillet Cornbread Recipe
This Southern Skillet Cornbread is so simple to make you'll be making it for every meal! It is such a perfect accompaniment to so many dishes - it has just the right amount of sweetness with a yummy crunchy buttery crust. A cornbread recipe for everyone.
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Roasted Cajun Okra
Okra is a very southern and Cajun vegetable. Roasting it this way is a delicious version, full of Cajun spice.
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Stuffed Garlic Bread
A stuffed garlic bread recipe that yields a crusty outside, soft inside loaf of cheesy, garlicky heaven.
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Cheese Grits
Delicious Southern Cheese Grits, creamy and rich these Grits will leave you feeling full and satisfied!
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Instant Pot White Beans
Delicious Cajun style white beans cooked in the instant pot are even more delicious and creamy with all the flavors of the ham and the seasonings used.
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Cajun Roasted Veggies
A platter of roasted veggies full of Cajun spice is just what the turkey dinner needed!
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Southern Tartar Sauce Recipe
This southern tartar sauce recipe is an old fashioned dip that is perfect next to any meal.
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Seafood-Stuffed Mirlitons
Mirlitons are very much a southern thing, but stuffed with seafood - now that's a Cajun thing. Perfect little sides for your big meal.
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Cajun Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread stuffing (or dressing) is almost a guaranteed dish on most Cajun family's Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Popeyes Mashed Potatoes
This copycat recipe for Popeyes Mashed Potatoes is the perfect side. Creamy, smooth and so flavorful - it'll be hard not to eat the whole bowl.
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Cajun Corn Maque Choux
A famous Louisiana recipe of corn and peppers, cooked in bacon grease.
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Mirliton Cornbread Dressing
The mirliton makes another appearance in this mirliton cornbread dressing.
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Cajun Green Beans
Cajun Green Beans are a perfect side dish for any meal, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Perfectly cooked Green Beans with Bacon and Creole Seasoning makes this a dish full of flavor.
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Drop Biscuits Recipe
These Drop Biscuits are super easy to make and presented in a basket on your Thanksgiving table will look so appetizing.
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