Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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My favorite part of a Thanksgiving meal isn’t just the turkey, it’s all of the incredible Thanksgiving side dishes that make the meal special. Creamy potatoes to classic stuffing, and everything in the middle, the sides are what bring the flavor to the holiday meal. I have gathered my favorite recipes to share with your family and friends.

Mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, salad, and stuffing balls.


 

These Thanksgiving sides are some of my tried and true favorites that have become ones that we serve at our holiday meals. Each dish is full of flavor, easy to make, and guaranteed to impress.

How many sides should I serve at Thanksgiving?

The amount of sides is a personal preference. I personally make the decision based on how many guests I will be serving. Usually I will have 2-3 side for 4-5 guests.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Potatoes

Potatoes are a must-have on any Thanksgiving table. There are so many different ways to prepare them from mashed to roasted, and everything in between.

Bowl of mashed sweet potatoes.
5 from 1 vote

Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Creamy whipped sweet potatoes are a delicious side dish. Cooked sweet potatoes are whipped to perfection with butter and cinnamon.
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Bowl of mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon.

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Flavorful Boursin mashed potatoes make a delicious side dish for any meal. Herbed Boursin cheese takes a classic mashed potatoes recipe to the next level.
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Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with butter.
5 from 1 vote

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Learn how to make delicious, creamy sour cream mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes with sour cream are simple to make and are a wonderful side dish for a variety of meals.
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Bowl of mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon.

Mashed Red Skin Potatoes

This mashed red skin potatoes recipe is a great combination of creamy texture and rustic charm. The red skins add a touch of color to classic mashed potatoes. These red skin mashed potatoes are a perfect side dish for dinners and special occasions.
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Bowl of seasoned roasted potatoes.

Oven Roasted Potatoes

Learn how to make easy, seasoned oven roasted small potatoes. These roasted potatoes make the perfect side dish. Crispy on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside.
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Mississippi mud potatoes and a wooden spoon.

Mississippi Mud Potatoes

Mississippi mud potatoes are an amazing side dish. Baked diced potatoes with cheese and bacon, these potatoes are the ultimate comfort food.
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Wooden spoon dipping in cheesy potato casserole.
5 from 2 votes

Party Potatoes

This party potato recipe is made with potatoes and cheese and topped with a crunch corn flakes topping.
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Vegetables

You can’t have a Thanksgiving feast without some amazing vegetable side dishes stealing the show. I have some classics along with some new holiday staples. From rich and creamy to light and fresh, there is something for everyone.

Skillet with green beans and bacon bits.
5 from 3 votes

Green Beans With Bacon

Learn how to make Texas Roadhouse green beans at home in about 30 minutes. Green beans are cooked with bacon, onions, and seasoning for a delicious side dish.
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Casserole dish with cheesy onions.
4.82 from 27 votes

Tennessee Onions

Learn how to make this easy and delicious Tennessee onions recipe. Sliced onions layered with seasonings, butter, and cheese.
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Broccoli cauliflower salad in a bowl.
5 from 1 vote

Broccoli And Cauliflower Salad

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with bacon 
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Plate of salad with cheese and tomato.
5 from 3 votes

Seven Layer Salad

This seven layer salad recipe is a classic dish. Great for holidays, potlucks, or everyday, this simple 7 layer salad is filled with veggies, bacon, eggs, and topped with mayonnaise.
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Spinach with cheese in casserole dish.
5 from 3 votes

Spinach Casserole

Baked spinach casserole is a slightly spicy, creamy, cheesy side dish. A great dish to serve during the holidays!
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Bacon wrapped asparagus on plate.
4.87 from 22 votes

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon wrapped asparagus made in the air fryer. 
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Roasted squash on board.

Acorn Squash

Air fryer acorn squash is quick and easy to make. Make it sweet or savory for a delicious side dish.
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Bowl of creamy corn with a wooden spoon.

Cream Cheese Corn

Slow cooker cream cheese corn is a simple, delicious side dish that can be made with just a few ingredients. Great for a holiday or a weeknight meal.
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Bowl with peas, cheese and bacon.
5 from 30 votes

Pea Salad With Bacon

Classic pea salad with bacon is cold, creamy, and crunchy. Full of flavor, this side dish is a favorite all year round.
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Bowl of roasted brussel sprouts.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Frozen Brussel sprouts can be made fast and easy in the air fryer.
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Stuffing

Stuffing is the heart of any Thanksgiving meal. These are a few simple stuffing recipes that are perfect for any cook.

Wooden spoon scooping stuffing.
4.97 from 132 votes

Oven Baked Stuffing

Learn how to make Stove Top stuffing in the oven.
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Hand holding a stuffing ball.
5 from 2 votes

Stuffing Balls

Stuffing balls are a simple to make side dish. Made with Stove Top Stuffing mix, these individual stuffing balls are great for a holiday meal or party.
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes – Other

These other side dishes are sure to be loved by family and friends. From the cranberry sauce to cheesy casseroles, we love these Thanksgiving recipes.

Macaroni and cheese with wooden spoon.
5 from 5 votes

Baked Macaroni And Cheese

This creamy and delicious baked Velveeta mac and cheese has a secret ingredient that sets it apart from the rest. An easy macaroni and cheese recipe that can be a main meal or side.
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Bowl with a spoon full of cranberry sauce.
5 from 1 vote

Easy Cranberry Sauce

Learn how to take your canned cranberry sauce to the next level. This canned cranberry sauce recipe is simple, delicious, and makes the perfect holiday side dish.
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Piece of JELLO salad with cream cheese on plate.
5 from 6 votes

Cranberry Jello Salad

Cranberry JELLO Salad is a delicious side dish or dessert, perfect for any holiday.
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Wooden spoon with pineapple casserole.
5 from 2 votes

Pineapple Casserole

This easy pineapple casserole is a delicious Southern dish that is salty, sweet, and so delicious. This pineapple casserole is topped with buttery Ritz crackers and can be served as a side dish or dessert.
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Bowl of fruit salad with colorful marshmallows.
5 from 1 vote

5 Cup Salad

Old fashioned 5 cup salad is a classic side dish or dessert. Made with just 5 ingredients, this is grandma approved.
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Spoon with corn pudding.
5 from 14 votes

Corn Pudding

Delicious corn pudding is a wonderful, flavorful side dish. Made with corn, corn bread mix, and a few other simple ingredients.
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Which one of these Thanksgiving side dishes will you be making? Let me know in the comments.

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