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Top 100 Thanksgiving Side Dishes To Impress

Published: Aug 4, 2022 · Modified: Sep 21, 2024 by Melanie Cagle · Leave a Comment

As soon as I start to feel those slightly cooler mornings, it gets me in the mood to start thinking about fall recipes and getting ready for those Thanksgiving side dishes to impress everyone.

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Thanksgiving Side Dishes To Impress

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Even though it's just a few of us, I like to get the Thanksgiving table all dressed up and there's always usually an extra straggler or two that show up!

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The holiday season always brings those we love together, it's one of the reasons I love it so much. That, and the weather changes from being stifling hot to deliciously cold (plus the absence of mosquitoes!)

Getting your Thanksgiving menu together can be quite daunting, but I'm here to help with this awesome list of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to impress.

Vegetable Side Dishes

I like to try to stick with easy recipes, especially considering the amount of dishes being made. Brussel Sprouts, Green Beans and Butternut Squash are some of the more typical types of vegetable sides. Following are some favorite vegetable dishes for next to the Thanksgiving turkey:

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Close up of a bowl of southern black eyed peas and collard greens.
Southern Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens
Earthy, smoky and delicious this southern black eyed peas and collard greens recipe is a new year's day tradition.
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Southern Tomato Pie
Easy Southern Tomato Pie! Fresh summer tomatoes, creamy cheese, & flaky crust. A taste of Southern comfort! 
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Close up of a corner of a baking dish with broccoli casserole, with a scoop missing.
Broccoli Casserole
A creamy and delicious broccoli casserole topped with melted cheese and crackers. This step-by-step recipe will have you enjoying a comforting, tasty side dish in no time.
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Close up shot of a spinach madeleine dish in a pan with a scoop missing.
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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Close up of an eggplant casserole in a baking dish, with a piece missing.
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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Close up of a spoon inside a corn casserole in a crock pot.
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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Close up of some cajun corn maque choux with a big spoon digging in.
Cajun Corn Maque Choux
Cajun corn maque choux is a tasty cajun side dish made by smothering bell peppers, onions and corn into a heavenly mixture of perfectly spiced goodness.
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close up of a ceramic bowl full of cajun green beans with bacon
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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Overhead view of a dish inside the basket of an air fryer with green bean casserole.
Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole
Deliciously crispy on top, cooking your green bean casserole in the air fryer really is a game changer.
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Loaded Green Bean Casserole
A loaded green bean casserole recipe that's easy to make and 'loaded' with tasty ingredients. Bacon, cheese, crispy fried onions, sour cream to name a few...
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Cornbread Pudding
Soft and flavorful this cornbread pudding is the perfect side dish for any meal.
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Close up of a skillet with Texas Roadhouse Sauteed Mushrooms inside.
Texas Roadhouse Sauteed Mushrooms Recipe
A delicious copycat Texas Roadhouse Sauteed Mushrooms Recipe that tastes just like you picked it up from the famous restaurant.
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swirlsofflavor.com
Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Cranberries
Brussels Sprouts, bacon and cranberries are coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze and roasted to perfection in just 25 minutes
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An orange bowl of delicious broccoli and rice casserole.
grumpyshoneybunch.com
Best Broccoli Casserole with Rice and Cheese
Broccoli and cooked rice is stirred into a cheese and soup mixture and baked until golden and bubbly and served alongside your favorite turkey or ham dinner.
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boulderlocavore.com
Balsamic Roasted Fall Vegetables with Sumac
Fall vegetables are bursting with natural flavor and appetizing colors! This easy recipe for Balsamic Roasted Fall Vegetables with Sumac is a stunner perfect for any night and Thanksgiving.
Check out this recipe
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feelslikehomeblog.com
Traditional Green Bean Casserole
This simple and easy green bean casserole uses cream soup, cheddar cheese, and french fried onions to make the ultimate comfort food for holiday meals or any time of year! It is so quick to put together and can be made ahead to simplify the holiday preparation
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easybudgetrecipes.com
Moms Crockpot Broccoli Casserole
Crockpot Broccoli Casserole is a comfort food classic. It's creamy, cheesy, and so easy to make. This recipe serves 12 and costs $9.69. That's just 81¢ per serving! It is a tried and true recipe that has stood the test of time as our Mom has been making it for over 30 years.
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crayonsandcravings.com
Corn Casserole
This creamy corn casserole is a classic a Thanksgiving side dish made and is easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!
Check out this recipe
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homecookingmemories.com
Maple Glazed Butternut Squash with Bacon Recipe
You only need 5 ingredients for this Maple Glazed Butternut Squash with Bacon recipe.
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slowthecookdown.com
Saut�ed Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Lemon
These sautéed Brussels sprouts with cranberries are an easy to make vegetable side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Pan fried on the stovetop with dried cranberries and lemon for a quick and flavorful side.
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savorandsavvy.com
Easy Air Fryer Carrots With Garlic Butter {WW 1, Keto, Gluten Free, Vegetarian}
These Garlic Parsley Carrots are going to become a family favorite as they are quick, easy and over the top delish!! Using just 4 ingredients you always have on hand make this recipe a new "go-to!"
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aseasonedgreeting.com
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon
Add something light and vibrant to your Thanksgiving table. These green beans have lemon juice, lemon zest, buttery shallots, and lots of toasted almonds!
Check out this recipe
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www.mightymrs.com
Butternut Squash Orzo with Feta and Sage
An easy side dish that always gets rave reviews. Fall colors and flavors that go perfectly with a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
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heretocook.com
Oven roasted rutabaga recipe
A delicious and healthy low carb keto side dish - this oven roasted rutabaga recipe is ready in 20 minutes and can be enjoyed with the meat or fish main dishes of your choice.
Check out this recipe
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heretocook.com
Easy roasted carrots and parsnips
This easy roasted carrots and parsnips recipe is packed with flavors and beautiful colors. It's a great, healthy low-carb alternative to your baked potato fries.
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www.twopinkpeonies.com
No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Need extra oven or stovetop space while cooking Thanksgiving dinner? This crockpot mac and cheese is perfect for a big holiday meal.
Check out this recipe
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www.shugarysweets.com
Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Green Bean Casserole is a holiday side dish that tastes amazing and is easy to assemble. Creamy mushroom soup with crispy fried onions pack flavor into this delicious classic recipe!
Check out this recipe
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lowcarbyum.com
Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries
Classic flavors without the added carbs! Yes, it's possible even on holiday feasts when you make this simple Pan-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cranberries!
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lowcarbyum.com
Mashed Turnips (Paleo, Low Carb, Keto)
Mashed Turnips make a great alternative when you're following a diet or healthy lifestyle without feeling deprived of devouring delicious mains and sides during the holidays.
Check out this recipe
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mypureplants.com
Sauteed Carrots in Maple Thyme Glaze
Sauteed carrots in Maple Thyme Glaze is a real crowd-pleaser not just among adults, but among kids as well. Maple glazed julienne carrots are such an elegant and delicious side dish to add to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. They are easy to prepare and fit most diets.
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debraklein.com
Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables - Debra Klein | Health Coach
Root veggies never looked or tasted so good. This healthy thanksgiving side dish is certain to please everyone.
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jackslobodian.com
Creamed Leeks - JackSlobodian
These rich and creamy leeks are super simple to make, using just one pot.
Check out this recipe
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www.everydayfamilycooking.com
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash Slices | Oven and Air Fryer Directions
This maple roasted acorn squash brings a lot of flavor to the Thanksgiving table with ease.
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brooklynfarmgirl.com
Carrot Casserole
This Carrot Casserole is a super easy one-pot meal that combines tender carrot coins with cream of mushroom soup and cheese and is topped with a buttery herbed stuffing.
Check out this recipe
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lowcarbafrica.com
Cauliflower Mash With Sour Cream
Cauliflower mash with sour cream is a rich, creamy, delightfully delicious, low carb alternative to mashed potatoes, made with roasted cauliflower and sour cream!
Check out this recipe
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foodfolksandfun.net
Oven Roasted Broccoli • Food Folks and Fun
This Oven Roasted Broccoli recipe is an easy side dish that's low carb and gluten-free.
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sweetpealifestyle.com
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Bacon wrapped green bean bundles are a deliciously simple side dish recipe perfect for any time of the year!
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mymillennialkitchen.com
Parsnip Mash
This one-pot vegan parsnip mash is a fun alternative to mashed potatoes! Easy to make and has subtle warm toasty flavors that everyone will enjoy.
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www.savorywithsoul.com
Cream of Peas (or Creamed Peas Recipe)
This cream of peas recipe (or creamed peas, as you may know them) is very quick and tasty. Even if you thought you didn't like peas you may very well change your mind after trying these!
Check out this recipe
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www.theflourhandprint.com
Homemade cream Style Corn
Cream Style Corn is loaded with cheese and cooks low and slow with only the occasional stir, perfect for fresh or frozen corn!
Check out this recipe
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eatsbythebeach.com
SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
These Savory Butternut Squash Casserole is so delicious. It is on our table every year.
Check out this recipe
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www.beeyondcereal.com
One Pot Wild Rice Pilaf
Super simple and delicious wild rice pilaf is a great Thanksgiving side dish. With carrots, onion, celery and broth this dish tasty easy and the best part- made in one pot!
Check out this recipe
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ahedgehoginthekitchen.com
Pumpkin mac and cheese
Who doesn't like the creamy, gooeyness of a homemade mac and cheese? This is comfort food at its finest. The combination of the bursting-with-flavor pumpkin + the creamy melted cheese is delightful.
Check out this recipe
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kathrynskitchenblog.com
Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake
This low-carb and keto-friendly Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Bake is made with the same fixings as a loaded baked potato! Easy, cheesy and delicious!
Check out this recipe
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easybudgetrecipes.com
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots - Easy Budget Recipes
These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are an easy side dish that the entire family will love.
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thishealthytable.com
Roasted Squash and Grapes - this healthy table
This recipe for roasted squash and grapes is an elegant and delicious side dish for the holidays or other special meals.
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www.scrambledchefs.com
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto Recipe
This step by step recipe tutorial shows you just how to make the perfect pumpkin risotto to serve alongside your favorite turkey this Thanksgiving!
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happykitchen.rocks
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash • Happy Kitchen
The best balsamic-maple roasted Brussels sprouts with butternut squash, pecans, cranberries and avocado roasted garlic dressing. Ultimate healthy vegan Thanksgiving side dish ready in just 40 minutes!
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Potato Side Dishes

My family love a good sweet potatoes dish, especially my daughter, she loves anything sweet! There's so many more ways to make a potatoes recipe though, a dinner table with a roast turkey is not the same without a bowl of mashed potatoes dish or two:

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Slow cooker roast potatoes recipe with a wooden spoon digging in.
Slow Cooker Roast Potatoes
These Slow Cooker Roast Potatoes are super simple and a great way to fix and leave them while you make the rest of the meal.
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A dish full of yams with a treacle being poured over the top.
Candied Yams
Spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with this simple and mouth-watering candied yams recipe made on the stove top.
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Close up shot of a pot of stewed potatoes.
Stewed Potatoes
These stewed potatoes used to be made by grandma. They're old fashioned and tasty as all hell.
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Overhead image of slow cooker mashed potatoes made with chicken broth, and pats of butter on top.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Broth
Making Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Broth gives these creamy mashed potatoes an even better flavor!
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Close up of a corner of a dish of sweet potato casserole with a scoop missing.
Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole
This copycat Cracker Barrel Sweet Potato Casserole is a perfect Thanksgiving side dish, as well as great for any occasion!!
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Side shot of a bowl of amish mashed potatoes cropped square.
Amish Mashed Potatoes
Deliciously creamy and full of nuttiness Amish Mashed Potatoes make the perfect side dish for any entree.
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Crispy Instant Pot Potatoes
Deliciously full of flavor, these potatoes are steamed in the instant pot with chicken stock then crisped in the oven for 10 minutes.
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Popeyes Cajun Fries
Cajun Fries literally can be served with any main course. They're delicious and addictive.
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Overhead shot of a sweet potato fluff in a dish, with a spoon missing.
Sweet Potato Fluff
A tasty sweet potato fluff - which is a version of a sweet potato casserole, with a tasty, light and fluffy layer of toasted marshmallow on top.
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Overhead closeup shot of sweet potato fritter recipe.
Sweet Potato Fritter Recipe
Sweet potato fritters are a delicious side, or snack. They're crispy and full of fall inspired spices.
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www.jugglingactmama.com
Make Ahead Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
These Make Ahead Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar are a delicious addition to any weeknight meal, but special enough for the holidays, too!
Check out this recipe
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A bowl full of mashed potatoes with brown gravy on top.
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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swirlsofflavor.com
Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole
A creamy cheesy potato recipe that will be your entertaining go-to potato recipe from now on
Check out this recipe
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close up of a spoon digging into a hash brown casserole.
Crockpot Cracker Barrel Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This crockpot Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe is cheesy perfection. It's creamy, full of flavor and addictive.
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www.studiodelicious.com
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Yogurt Sauce
A delicious balance of sweet and spicy with a cool hit of lime-infused yogurt drizzled over the top just prior to serving
Check out this recipe
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feelslikehomeblog.com
The Best Rich & Creamy Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
With sour cream and cream cheese mixed in, these Crock Pot mashed potatoes are delicious, rich, and creamy. Thanks to the slow cooker, they are easy to make ahead and simply heat on the holiday morning - couldn't be easier!
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feelslikehomeblog.com
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
How to make the best slow cooker sweet potato casserole - This simple and easy side dish is perfect for healthy holiday meals because it has no marshmallows! Can use canned or fresh sweet potatoes. Top with pecan streusel topping.
Check out this recipe
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feelslikehomeblog.com
Homemade Candied Sweet Potatoes with Orange Juice and Marshmallows
These candied sweet potatoes are like dessert with a thick syrupy sauce made from orange juice, brown sugar, and butter. Top them with marshmallows and bake a few minutes to toast. Perfection!
Check out this recipe
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creativecynchronicity.com
Maple Pecan Candied Hasselback Sweet Potato Recipe
Want a new variation on an old classic this holiday season? Try this Maple Pecan Hasselback Sweet Potato Recipe in individual portions.
Check out this recipe
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homecookingmemories.com
Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This Loaded Baked Mashed Potatoes recipe has plenty of cheese, bacon, and roasted garlic for comforting goodness in every bite!
Check out this recipe
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aileencooks.com
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Easy to make instant pot garlic mashed potatoes are wonderful for paring with meatloaf or roast chicken. This instant pot recipe is also perfect for your holiday feast.
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slowthecookdown.com
Roast Potatoes with Garlic, Herbs and Parmesan
These roast potatoes are crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy in the middle.
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homebodyeats.com
Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole
Skillet sweet potato casserole is a decadent holiday side dish made with the warm flavors of browned butter, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
Check out this recipe
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pinkfortitude.com
Healthy Sweet Potatoes - No Marshmallows Needed
If you need a healthy sweet potato recipe full of antioxidant goodness (and without marshmallows), that is also Paleo and Whole30 compliant, read on for a dish you will want to make all year round.
Check out this recipe
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strengthandsunshine.com
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
This super easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow topping is a healthier twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish! A sweet holiday favorite that's gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free, and optionally paleo! Smooth, mashed sweet potato topped with homemade marshmallow fluff, and baked to perfection!
Check out this recipe
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cooktoria.com
Mashed Potato Casserole
Cheesy, creamy deliciousness. This flavorful Mashed Potato Casserole will make your taste buds dance and please any dinner guest at your table.
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www.chiselandfork.com
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
With brown butter, garlic, maple syrup, bacon and fresh sage, this slow cooker mashed sweet potatoes recipe is the perfect side dish for the holidays. They are so easy and so good!
Check out this recipe
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www.shugarysweets.com
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
In my family, the Best Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is one that's served up sweet and salty with a delicious, crunchy streusel topping!
Check out this recipe
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cooktoria.com
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Filling and comforting, this Twice Baked Potato Casserole makes a perfect no-fuss side dish for a holiday meal. Simple ingredients - incredible taste!
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www.annsentitledlife.com
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
This is a fantastic, out of this world delicious recipe. A delicious, easy to prepare sweet potato casserole recipe your entire family will enjoy.
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carefreemermaid.com
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Break away from traditional Mashed Potatoes this Thanksgiving with these crispy Lyonnaise Potatoes. They are a French Dish of thinly sliced potatoes pan fried with thinly sliced onions & parsley. Perfectly indulgent they compliment any turkey or ham perfectly!
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bakedbroiledandbasted.com
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
These old fashioned sweet potatoes are super and and a crowd pleaser. They are sweet and gooey with just a home of cinnamon.
Check out this recipe
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www.marathonsandmotivation.com
Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping
This sweet potato casserole with a praline topping is delicious during the fall season and for holidays. The nuts are a great crunchy bite and using pralines makes for a lighter recipe than those that call for marshmallow toppings!
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www.marathonsandmotivation.com
Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes - Marathons & Motivation
These Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food! They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a great addition to a Sunday Supper.
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wheredmysanitygo.com
Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan Recipe
These Instant Pot roasted potatoes with parmesan will have you (and your guests) craving more!
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thespicetrain.com
Nutmeg Sweet Potato Stacks
These nutmeg sweet potato stacks are easily baked in a muffin pan and make a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
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www.wenthere8this.com
Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is rich and garlicky, with just the perfect touch of sweet to complement the savory flavors.
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bitzngiggles.com
Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole
Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole - Flavorful mashed potatoes you bake right in the oven!! Cheese and bacon perfection. Great for a crowd!
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kathrynskitchenblog.com
Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
These garlic parmesan smashed potatoes are perfectly roasted and then topped with a buttery garlic parmesan mixture. They get baked until crispy and cheesy!
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Salad Dishes

A lot of the time, when you think about Thanksgiving side dishes, you think comfort food. However, a good salad dish can be satisfying and tasty! A yummy Kale Salad springs to mind and it's a simple side dish that doesn't require the cooking that the other dishes do. Healthy recipes can also be comforting!

Hint: Prepare your salad ahead of time and just add any dressings at the point of serving.

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Close up of a bowl of KFC Macaroni Salad with a spoon digging in.
KFC Macaroni Salad Recipe
Creamy, slightly tangy and filling this copycat recipe for KFC Macaroni Salad is simple to make and full of flavor.
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foodfolksandfun.net
Thanksgiving Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette • Food Folks and Fun
This Thanksgiving Salad recipe is great served as a side dish or as an accompaniment to a charcuterie board before the Thanksgiving meal is served.
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aileencooks.com
Creamy Fruit Salad Recipe (Thanksgiving Fruit Salad)
This creamy fruit salad recipe is one of those dishes that will bring you back to childhood. It's sweet and satisfying - perfectly paired with cherries, apples, pineapple, and mandarin oranges. We like to call it Thanksgiving Fruit Salad because it's extra special!
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Overhead shot of a full bowl of a copycat cracker barrel kale salad.
Cracker Barrel Kale Salad
This copycat Cracker Barrel Kale Salad recipe is super simple with four key ingredients plus a tasty sweet maple dressing.
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homebodyeats.com
Fall Cobb Salad
This Fall Cobb Salad is packed with the fun flavors and textures of the season. The salad is finished off with a rosemary and apple cider vinegar salad dressing.
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cincyshopper.com
Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad
Make this Old-Fashioned Cranberry Salad, also known as a Cranberry JELLO mold for a Thanksgiving side dish this year. We use raspberry Jello, crushed pineapple, whole berry cranberry sauce, and nuts to make this traditional holiday recipe.
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cincyshopper.com
Waldorf Salad
You will find this Waldorf Salad loaded with apples, grapes, celery, dried cranberries, walnuts, and vanilla yogurt. It will make for a perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
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www.tosimplyinspire.com
Southern Potato Salad Recipe
This Classic Southern Potato Salad is a must for Holiday gatherings.
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anyreasonvegans.com
Cranberry Quinoa Pasta Salad Recipe
Cranberry quinoa pasta salad is a healthy plant based side dish for Thanksgiving. It's easy to make and everyone will love it.
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www.allwaysdelicious.com
Green Bean Salad with Crispy Fried Onions
Green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving classic, but this green bean salad with crispy fried green onions is a fresh alternative that I'm positive your family will love.
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Overhead shot of a bowl of summer pesto pasta salad, cropped square.
Pesto Pasta Salad
A deliciously fresh and flavorful pesto pasta salad that is a perfect side at any gathering, barbecue or by itself as a light lunch.
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Close up of a bowl of Ruby Tuesday ham and pea pasta salad with a spoon digging in.
Ruby Tuesday Ham and Pea Pasta Salad
A copycat recipe for a Ruby Tuesday Ham and Pea Pasta Salad full of flavor and freshness.
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www.pepperbowl.com
Cranberry Salad Recipe
Can you ever think of thanksgiving dinner without cranberry. And this cranberry salad with carrot make all dinner great and comfort.
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www.rhiansrecipes.com
Persimmon Salad (Vegan + GF)
This Persimmon Salad is super easy to make, sweet and fruity and beautifully colorful. A great festive side dish! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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www.rhiansrecipes.com
Pumpkin Quinoa Salad (Vegan + GF)
This Pumpkin Quinoa Salad is super easy to make, healthy, full of flavor and packed with veggies. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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happykitchen.rocks
Vegan Fall Harvest Salad with Kale and Pumpkin • Happy Kitchen
Light and healthy vegan fall harvest salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious: crunchy kale paired with sweet pumpkin, tart Brussels sprouts, crisp apples and pomegranate seeds all merged together with delicious homemade maple-mustard dressing. Perfect Thanksgiving harvest salad that everyone will love!
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Stuffings/Dressings

No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a good stuffing (dressing) dish. The type of stuffing will depend on what the main dish is (e.g. turkey), and makes a great addition. This dish is perfect made the day before to make things easier on you to serve the next day.

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close up shot of an oyster dressing in a casserole dish.
Baked Oyster Dressing
Delicious flavors of New Orleans in this Oyster Dressing from Emeril Lagasse. It's southern to its core and has all the seasoning required to make it the best dressing for Thanksgiving.
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Close up of a dish full of mirliton dressing, with a scoop missing.
Mirliton Dressing
Mirliton dressing is a Creole dish with savory, herb-infused flavors, showcasing Louisiana's culinary charm.
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www.everydayeileen.com
The Best Southern Cornbread Dressing
Homemade Cornbread as the base of this stuffing adds an amazing depth of flavor. It adds a buttery flavor and the cornmeal adds great texture.
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www.krumpli.co.uk
Simple Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls
Sage and onion stuffing balls are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, slip them into your roasting tray with your roast or in a pan with some butter or shortning and you have the perfect bite sized stuffing treats!
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A cropped square image of Amish turkey stuffing recipe, with a spoon resting.
Amish Turkey Stuffing Recipe
A traditional Amish Turkey Stuffing Recipe packed full of tasty bread, eggs, potatoes, chicken (or turkey) and plenty of seasoning.
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boulderlocavore.com
Spicy Chorizo Sage Cornbread Dressing
Spicy Chorizo Sage Cornbread Dressing takes dressing from ho hum to woo hoo with this easy recipe! It's truly irresistible and too good just to serve on Thanksgiving!
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www.persnicketyplates.com
Traditional Herb Stuffing
Traditional Herb Stuffing is very easy to make and filled with fresh, flavorful herbs. It'll be a hit on any Thanksgiving table!
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strengthandsunshine.com
The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing
Thanksgiving is never complete without some of The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing! Impress your guests with this essential side dish recipe that's safe for all food allergies, loved by all, and may just become the new star of the show!
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whitekitchenredwine.com
Low Carb Thanksgiving Stuffing
Who says eating delicious Thanksgiving food has to come with the price of feeling bad about it afterwards? Not me! I've come up with a one skillet, low carb, full of flavor stuffing!
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carefreemermaid.com
Drunken Chorizo & Sage Dressing - Carefree Mermaid
This Drunken Chorizo & Sage Dressing is one of my favorites! It's completely full of flavor. Plus, it's so easy to make! It features beer which quickly cooks out but, helps to keep it moist! With only six ingredients and minimal steps it's a must this Thanksgiving!
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www.ourminifamily.com
Apple, Sausage, and Cranberry Stuffing
This apple, sausage, and cranberry stuffing tastes like home and goes perfectly with all of your other Thanksgiving favorites!
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www.recipethis.com
Slow Cooker Stuffing For Turkey
The homemade stuffing ingredients are dumped into the slow cooker and it is ideal if you're looking for an easy make ahead slow cooker stuffing recipe.
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sweetpealifestyle.com
Grandma's Thanksgiving Dressing
Grandma's Thanksgiving Dressing is the BEST dressing-stuffing recipe you'll ever have. It's super simple to make, and is the perfect addition to turkey and gravy!
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momwifebusylife.com
Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe
This Southern Cornbread Dressing is perfect served along side your holiday turkey or ham this season!
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aplantifulpath.com
Easy Vegan Stuffing | A Plantiful Path
This Easy Vegan Stuffing features onions, celery, carrots, and sausage. With no oil or butter, it's as tasty as a classic stuffing, and is moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.
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www.simplyhappenings.com
Garlic Bread Stuffing
Garlic bread stuffing with cubed pieces of garlic bread/breadsticks, mushrooms, onion, and celery baked in a deliciously seasoned broth.
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wowitsveggie.com
Grandma's Easy Vegan Stuffing Recipe
Grandma stuffing recipe from the 50s just happens to be vegan who would know?! This delicious and classic stuffing recipe is also perfect for everyone to have at your table even if they have stricter plant-based diet!
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www.delicioustable.com
Sausage Stuffing with Cranberries and Cherries
The BEST holiday Sausage Stuffing with Italian sausage (use hot or mild), cornbread, crunchy celery, crispy french bread, sweet dried cherries, and cranberries!
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www.wenthere8this.com
Mexican Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
This Mexican Cornbread Stuffing Recipe is made with sweet cornbread, roasted poblano peppers, melted cheeses, and of course, that deliciously smoky, spicy pork chorizo.
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Gravies and Sauces

A gravy can make or break a meal. A lot of people are very particular about their gravy or sauce and go so far as to bring the gravy themselves! That can actually be quite helpful, so just roll with it. Here's some fabulous gravy and sauce recipes:

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Dried Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This cranberry sauce is made using dried cranberries. It's sweeter and even more delicious than making from fresh cranberries.
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Southern White Gravy Recipe
A deliciously creamy, homestyle southern white gravy recipe that is old-fashioned but has stood the test of time.
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foodfolksandfun.net
Turkey Gravy
No Thanksgiving is complete without delicious, homemade Turkey Gravy. This recipe includes instructions on how to make turkey gravy with or without pan drippings.
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Southern Giblet Gravy Recipe
This old fashioned classic is so packed with flavor - it's the perfect use for those turkey-extras!
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pinkfortitude.com
Cranberry Sauce That Everyone Will Love
This cranberry sauce recipe is one that everyone will love. It's naturally sweet and is gluten free, vegan, and Paleo, with one little switch to also make it Whole30 and keto.
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www.mapleandmango.com
Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe
This delicious Cranberry Orange Sauce recipe is a classic that is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It is super easy to make with a few simple ingredients and can be made ahead of time!
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www.yummymummykitchen.com
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
This delicious vegan mushroom gravy rich, hearty, and packed with umami. It's the best vegetarian/vegan gravy for Thanksgiving.
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www.beyondthechickencoop.com
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Homemade cranberry sauce is a delicious must-have for Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make and can be made ahead of time!
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moneysavvyliving.com
No Fail Homemade Turkey Gravy
A wonderful thick concentrate that you can dilute down and make stock for soup or gravy with. If you were to make concentrate on your own, it takes quite a while to cook down, so this is a huge time saver!
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mymillennialkitchen.com
Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier
Classic cranberry sauce but with a twist! This super fun cranberry sauce has splashes of orange liquor and can be made on both the stovetop and slow cooker!
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bitzngiggles.com
Cranberry Fluff
Cranberry Fluff - Tangy, chilled cranberries and sweet crushed pineapple, folded into marshmallow-filled whipped cream makes this side dish a family favorite!
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Bread Recipes

A lot of you know that I am a bread lover. It's my happy place and that smell of fresh bread baking cannot be beat. My skillet southern cornbread is one of my favorites to serve as a Thanksgiving side dish, or to totally change things up - I'll pull out some crawfish from the freezer and make my famous Crawfish Bread. Following is some of my favorite bread recipes out there that will not dissapoint:

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Pull Apart Bread Wreath
A delicious pull apart bread wreath for Christmas - each little bread piece is filled with a cheesy stuffing and brushed with a tasty garlic and herb butter.
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Garlic Butter Rolls
These Garlic Butter Rolls are the perfect dinner rolls for any occasion. Light, fluffy and coated in a delicious garlic and parsley butter.
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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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Southern Spoon Bread
Simple yet delicious, an old fashioned southern spoon bread is a great way for using up some leftovers too.
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sustainmycookinghabit.com
Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe
These warm, soft dinner rolls pair well with main dishes.
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www.anoffgridlife.com
Easy Honey Graham Cornbread Recipe
Try this versatile graham cornbread plain as a sweet side dish, warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream for dessert and enjoy any leftovers with coffee for breakfast!
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www.bobbiskozykitchen.com
Bacon, Leek, and Artichoke Bread Pudding
This Bacon, Leek, and Artichoke Bread Pudding recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a substitute for the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dressing.
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Sweet and Moist Cornbread
This is the best Sweet and Moist Cornbread you could bake from scratch! The center is fluffy, moist, sweet, and has perfectly golden brown edges!
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Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls
Tasty Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are deliciously soft and full of that Cheddar Bay Biscuit flavor we all love so much.
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Top tip

If you can find something that can be cooked in a crock pot, e.g. see my Pinto Beans recipe, it can be helpful as a hands-off dish while you cook the rest of the meal.

Check out my list of Thanksgiving Tart Recipes for dessert ideas.

More Side Recipes

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