Thanksgiving Side Dishes
If you’re planning your Thanksgiving menu, these Thanksgiving Side Dishes are the perfect recipes to round out your holiday feast.
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From classic Southern favorites like cornbread dressing and creamy mashed potatoes to modern must-tries like bacon white cheddar corn and jalapeño popper zucchini casserole, there’s something here for everyone. These are tried-and-true recipes your family will ask for year after year!
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Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Many of these easy recipes can even be made ahead your feast. Whether you are planning to make the classics or something new, we’ve got you covered!
Thanksgiving Dressing Recipes
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Chicken and Dressing
Chicken and Dressing is the ultimate Southern Thanksgiving side dish. Moist, flavorful, and made from a time-honored family recipe. It is the perfect comfort food to serve alongside your turkey and all the fixings.
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Southern Cornbread Dressing
Southern Cornbread Dressing is a must-have for any Thanksgiving feast. Made with sage, garlic, onions, and celery, this savory classic brings all the cozy holiday flavors together — just like Grandma used to make!
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Cornbread and Wild Rice Dressing
Cornbread and Wild Rice Dressing is a flavorful twist on traditional Thanksgiving dressing — hearty, comforting, and guaranteed to become your new favorite holiday side!
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Cornbread Dressing with Chicken
Cornbread and Wild Rice Dressing puts a delicious spin on classic Thanksgiving dressing. It’s hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor — sure to become a new holiday favorite!
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Sausage and Cornbread Dressing
Sausage and Cornbread Dressing is a Thanksgiving staple full of savory flavors. This recipe is made from homemade cornbread, seasoned bread crumbs and crispy ground sausage with the best combination of herbs and spices.
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Thanksgiving Potato Recipes
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a cozy, crowd-pleasing side that’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Made completely from scratch with fresh potatoes and no canned soup, it’s rich, creamy and guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish that belongs on every Thanksgiving table. Made with rich garlic butter, these smooth whipped potatoes are the perfect complement to turkey and gravy.
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Parmesan Potatoes
Parmesan Potatoes are crispy, golden, and packed with savory flavor — the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. Easy to make and always a crowd favorite, they’re delicious alongside turkey, ham or any holiday main course.
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These aren’t your average mashed potatoes — they’re rich, creamy, and absolutely unforgettable. Simmered in milk, cream, and butter instead of water. This Thanksgiving favorite turns out silky smooth and full of flavor every time.
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Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Twice Baked Potato Casserole is a creamy, cheesy favorite that fits right in with any Thanksgiving feast. It’s everything you love about classic twice baked potatoes — rich, buttery, and loaded with flavor — all baked together in one easy, crowd-pleasing dish!
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Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes with garlic and herbs is a quick and easy side dish for any holiday meal. Potatoes get crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and are full of delicious flavors from the roasted garlic and rosemary. Make these in the oven or air fryer.
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Thanksgiving Corn & Green Beans Recipes
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Skillet Mexican Street Corn
Skillet Mexican Street Corn is a fun and flavorful side dish that adds a pop of color and spice to your Thanksgiving table. It has all the flavors of classic Elote — buttery corn, creamy sauce, zesty lime, and crumbled cotija cheese — in an easy-to-serve skillet version everyone will love.
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Bacon White Cheddar Corn
Bacon White Cheddar Corn is the ultimate creamy, cheesy side dish for Thanksgiving. Made in one skillet with crispy bacon and rich white cheddar, it’s a quick and easy recipe that adds incredible flavor to your holiday table.
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Frito Corn Salad
Frito Corn Salad is a fun and flavorful twist for your Thanksgiving menu. Loaded with sweet corn, peppers, onions, cheese, and crunchy Chili Cheese Fritos, it adds the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy and zesty to your holiday spread.
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Corn Pudding
This is a small batch cheesy corn dish that is so easy to make, double it for a crowd pleasing corn casserole.
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Bacon Green Beans
Bacon Green Beans are a crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Fresh green beans are tossed with crispy bacon, toasted garlic and a touch of brown sugar for the perfect mix of savory and sweet. A must-have for your holiday table.
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Easy Green Bean Casserole
Easy Green Bean Casserole is a Thanksgiving classic that never goes out of style. Made with fresh ingredients and a homemade cream sauce, it’s topped with crispy French fried onions for that comforting, nostalgic flavor everyone loves.
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More Thanksgiving Vegetables Side Dishes
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Turnip Greens with Bacon
Turnip Greens with Bacon is a Southern classic that brings bold flavor to your Thanksgiving table. Tender greens simmered with smoky bacon make a hearty, comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with all your holiday favorites.
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Maple Glazed Carrots
Maple Glazed Carrots is the recipe that will totally change your mind about carrots! Roasted carrots with a buttery maple glaze is a show-stopping side dish for any holiday meal.
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Mushrooms with Onions and Parmesan are a rich, savory side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. Ready in under 30 minutes, these buttery mushrooms are cooked with onions and topped with Parmesan for an easy, elegant addition to your holiday feast.
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Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potatoes are a sweet and savory Thanksgiving side dish that everyone will love. Easy to make and full of flavor, these bite-sized favorites combine caramelized sweet potatoes with crispy bacon for an irresistible holiday treat.
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Jalapeno Popper Zucchini Casserole
Jalapeño Popper Zucchini Casserole is a bold and cheesy side dish that’s sure to stand out on your Thanksgiving table. Layers of tender zucchini are baked with a creamy jalapeño, cheese, and bacon filling, then topped with buttery Ritz crackers and more crispy bacon for a crowd-pleasing holiday favorite.
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Thanksgiving Bread Recipes
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Hawaiian Rolls
Hawaiian Rolls are soft, fluffy and slightly sweet for the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving feast. This homemade version bakes up golden and tender, making them even better than your favorite store-bought rolls!
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Angel Rolls
Light and fluffy Angel Rolls are a classic addition to any Thanksgiving table. These easy homemade dinner rolls are soft, buttery and simple enough for anyone to make. They are the perfect way to round out your holiday meal.
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White Cheddar Potato Rolls
White Cheddar Potato Rolls are a savory twist on classic dinner rolls and a perfect choice for Thanksgiving. Topped with tangy white cheddar for a golden, crunchy crust and filled with a soft, fluffy center, they’re sure to impress everyone at the holiday table.
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Thanksgiving Pasta Recipes
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Bacon White Cheddar Pasta
Bacon White Cheddar Pasta is a creamy, crowd-pleasing side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. Packed with crispy bacon and rich white cheddar, it’s a comforting twist on classic mac and cheese that everyone at the holiday table will love.
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French Onion Mac & Cheese
French Onion Mac and Cheese with Bacon is a rich, flavorful side that’s made for Thanksgiving. Creamy pasta is combined with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and melty cheese for a comforting dish that’s as irresistible as it is easy to make.
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The Best Macaroni Salad
The Best Macaroni Salad is a creamy, crowd-favorite side that fits right in with your Thanksgiving feast. Made with a sweet, tangy dressing and plenty of classic flavor, it’s the kind of nostalgic dish that pairs perfectly with turkey, ham, or roast beef.
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Thanksgiving Gravy, Condiments & Dessert Salads Recipes
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Homemade Gravy
Homemade Gravy is a Thanksgiving essential that brings the whole meal together. Made simply with butter or savory pan drippings, this rich and flavorful gravy is perfect for pouring over turkey, mashed potatoes and dressing.
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Cranberry Salad
Cranberry Salad with Jello is a festive and flavorful side dish that deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving table. Bursting with fresh cranberries, oranges, apples, pomegranate, and pineapple, it pairs perfectly with turkey or ham for a bright, fruity touch to your holiday meal.
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Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad is a nostalgic favorite that fits right in with your Thanksgiving spread. This creamy pistachio fluff comes together in just 5 minutes with crushed pineapple, pecans, cherries and pistachio pudding. A sweet and festive side everyone will love.
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Cranberry Fluff
Cranberry Fluff is a traditional dessert salad to serve for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. A combination of sweetened cranberries, apples, grapes, walnuts and whipped cream makes this the perfect compliment to any holiday meal.
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Cranberry BBQ Sauce
Cranberry BBQ Sauce is a sweet, tangy, and smoky twist that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. Delicious with smoked turkey, pork, or chicken, this flavorful sauce adds a festive touch and a burst of bold flavor to your holiday meal.
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GREAT IDEAS and recipes! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your fabulous
GREAT IDEAS and recipes! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your fabulous food.
These are such great ideas and variations. My family will LOVE dinner this year!