Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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In my opinion, no Thanksgiving menu is complete without lots of side dishes. While cranberry sauce or pumpkin pie have permanent spots on our holiday table, for me the sides are what makes the dinner complete.
I have put together a collection of my favorite side dishes for the holidays that I have shared with you over the years and I hope you try them and love them as much as I do. From green bean casseroles, to the world’s best cranberry sauce, which has been named that by everyone’s who’s tried it, to my favorite baked mac and cheese.
I’ve included all the crowd pleasers in this Thanksgiving side dishes compilation, a little bit of everything for everyone. One thing to always remember about me, is that I’m all about easy, so I try to make my recipes as easy as possible so that anyone, with any cooking skill level, can make these.
So go ahead and scroll through the entire list because with these sides you’re going to breeze through Thanksgiving. Not only that, but you’re going to lap up the compliments from your family. You’ll be the hero. Make sure to leave me a comment if you try them, I always love to hear from my readers.
Corn Casserole
The perfect balance of savory, sweet, rich, creamy, and buttery. This Corn Casserole recipe is incredibly easy to put together, super customizable, and essential for your holiday table! Made with a short list of simple ingredients, this casserole can be made in advance and is the ultimate comfort food side dish.
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World’s Best Cranberry Sauce
Your Thanksgiving table is not complete without this Cranberry Sauce made from scratch in just 20 minutes. Fresh or frozen cranberries, a hint of nutmeg, lots of orange juice and zest and a bit of vanilla complete this incredible cranberry sauce.
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Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy homemade Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate classic comfort food. We're talking decadent creamy macaroni with the most incredible cheese sauce. Total soul-food and always a crowd favorite!
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Skillet Green Beans
This simple Skillet Green Beans recipe with lemon and garlic is ready in 30 minutes and goes great with any meal! It can't get more simple than a handful of ingredients in one pan – you're going to love them!
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Potatoes Au Gratin
These Easy Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin are the perfect side dish to have for Easter. They’re super creamy and so utterly delicious that everyone will be coming back for seconds.
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Brandy Glazed Carrots
Brandy glazed carrots – scrumptious baby carrots in a delicious light brandy sauce, perfect side dish to your holiday dinner. Incredibly easy to make and ready in only 20 minutes!
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Texas Roadhouse Rolls
This is my copycat recipe for Texas Roadhouse Rolls! These rolls are incredibly fluffy, buttery, super tender, and slathered in honey cinnamon butter. What more do I need to say?
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Sautéed Peas
A simple and delicious recipe for Sautéed Peas. This rustic side dish is made in a matter of minutes with a short list of kitchen staple ingredients.
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Mashed Potatoes
Learn how to make Mashed Potatoes that are incredibly delicious, creamy and buttery! These Classic Mashed Potatoes are made with a handful of ingredients, resulting in the most delicious, whipped and fluffy potatoes you'll ever try. You can't go wrong with my mom's version!
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Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
This Green Bean Casserole From Scratch is totally made from scratch, super delicious side dish that's a must on your Thanksgiving table. No canned stuff here, only fresh ingredients.
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Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes – With generous layers of tender potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and crunchy bacon, this recipe transforms a classic favorite into pure comfort food bliss.
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Easy Cornbread Recipe
This Easy Cornbread is your newest counter top staple with its crispy edges and soft inside. It's good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as either an accompaniment to some hearty, meaty meals or devoured all on its own with a bit of butter and honey. We get our rich color from cornmeal, which lends us the flavor that the bread is named after!
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Sweet Potato Casserole
This Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic Thanksgiving casserole with a crispy cornflake pecan topping and marshmallows. Sweet, crispy and delicious! A must have on your Thanksgiving table!
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Sausage Stuffing
This Sausage Stuffing is a real crowd-pleaser, filled with tasty sausage, crunchy bread, and sweet craisins. It's easy to make and packed with flavors from fresh herbs. Perfect for any dinner, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. Try it once, and you'll want to make it again and again!
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No Knead Bread
No Knead Bread – you guessed it, no kneading required! 4 simple ingredients all baked in a Dutch Oven resulting in a bread that is simply perfection, hands down the best bread you'll ever eat!
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Port Infused Nut Stuffing
This Port Infused Nut Stuffing is packed with delicious ingredients like an assortment of nuts and dried fruit, sausage, wild rice, resulting in the best Thanksgiving stuffing!
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Green Bean Casserole
This Green Bean Casserole is comfort in a baking dish. Made completely from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients, this casserole is a must for your next holiday dinner!
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
These Scalloped Sweet Potatoes are so creamy and delicious. Loaded with bacon, four types of cheese, and perfectly spiced, they're the ultimate side dish for your holiday or winter meals!
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Italian Roasted Mushrooms and Veggies
Italian Roasted Mushrooms and Veggies – absolutely the easiest way to roast mushrooms, cauliflower, tomatoes and garlic Italian style. Simple and delicious.
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Candied Yams
These Candied Yams are perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays! Delicious yam rounds are glazed with a spiced, brown sugar, vanilla-orange sauce and baked to bubbly, sweet perfection.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts is my go-to for the perfect crisp on the outside and tender on the inside morsels of deliciousness. Even Brussels Sprout pessimists will be back for seconds!
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Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
Discover the bliss of these Rosemary Smashed Potatoes – incredibly tender on the inside yet delightfully crisp on the outside. Infused with fresh rosemary and sea salt, they're an irresistible side dish that's sure to steal the spotlight in any meal.
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Buttermilk Biscuits
These Buttermilk Biscuits are flaky and buttery, melt in your mouth delicious! Incredibly easy to make, completely from scratch and ready in 20 minutes.
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Everyone’s favorite comfort food has been made even easier. In only 15 minutes, you’ll have Instant Pot Mac and Cheese smothered in a blend of four cheeses!
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the quintessential side dish made so much faster. We all know potato likes to take its sweet time, but with our Instant Pot it's finally met its match! These spuds are just as fluffy, creamy, and dreamy as the kind made on the stove, but in a fraction of the time.
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Creamed Spinach
This recipe for Creamed Spinach is so easy and quick to make, ready in just 30 minutes. It's a great addition to your table for any meal! Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. While simultaneously full of great flavor and versatile, you can spoon this creamed spinach onto any savory bite.
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The Ultimate Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
The Ultimate Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is truly the best roasted broccoli you will ever have. It's nutty, cheesy, and so yummy, it's the perfect side!
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