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With various potato sides, vegetables, and breads, you’re sure to find the perfect Thanksgiving side dishes for your Turkey day.

Collage of Thanksgiving side dishes.

Our best Thanksgiving Side Dishes!

Roast Turkey typically gets center stage, but dinner is not complete without the sides! With fall in full force, the sides tend to consist of deliciously warm, earthy ingredients. Classics like sweet potatoes and buttered vegetables find their way into our hearts (and hips) 😉 like no other time of the year. We’ve collected various flavors and textures, and feel free to use our FREE Thanksgiving Menu Template to help you plan!


Our Top 10 Thanksgiving Sides

5 from 121 votes

Best Mashed Potatoes

These buttery smooth BEST mashed potatoes are our go-to potato side dish for every dinner and holiday get-together. They're my FAVORITE!!
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5 from 1523 votes

Glazed Carrots

Tender, tasty, and ready in a flash, sweet glazed carrots are a four-ingredient side dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.
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5 from 268 votes

Dinner Rolls Recipe

Our dinner rolls recipe delivers a soft, buttery best-loved recipe, perfect for holidays or any occasion and impossible to resist.
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5 from 97 votes

Easy Green Bean Casserole

This easy green bean casserole is a holiday classic, featuring sauce-covered green beans and crispy onions baked to golden perfection.
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5 from 1275 votes

Funeral Potatoes

This classic cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a holiday favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd with its rich, comforting flavor!
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4.99 from 116 votes

Mashed Potato Gravy

Our favorite mashed potato gravy boasts a smooth, rich, and savory flavor, and can be made without drippings!
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5 from 16 votes

Homemade Stuffing Recipe

This homemade stuffing, made with sourdough bread, is exactly what you need to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey!
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4.99 from 173 votes

Best Homemade Mac and Cheese

This is the cheesiest, CREAMIEST best homemade mac and cheese recipe you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
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5 from 28 votes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe

Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans is a tasty staple at our house and one we couldn't live without!
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5 from 129 votes

Creamed Corn Recipe

Better than the canned version, this smooth and buttery creamed corn recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious!
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More Thanksgiving Side Recipes

5 from 22 votes

Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Fresh cranberry sauce tastes amazing with every other dish on your Thanksgiving table. Make it ahead of time for less stress!
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5 from 97 votes

Jiffy Corn Pudding

Jiffy corn pudding is a creamy, buttery, and sweet side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday, and comfort food at its finest.
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5 from 10 votes

Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Savory cornbread stuffing is the perfect side dish, especially for holiday meals! The texture is perfect and the flavor is delicious!
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4.97 from 31 votes

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
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5 from 8 votes

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Rich and creamy make ahead mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, and perfect for prepping for busy days and holidays!
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5 from 8 votes

Turkey Gravy Without Drippings Recipe

This creamy turkey gravy recipe is simple and tastes so yummy on all of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
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5 from 82 votes

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe

Deliciously creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunch topping is a must-have for holidays and family meals!
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5 from 2 votes

Corn Casserole Recipe

Moist and tender corn casserole requires only a handful of ingredients for an easy side that is packed with flavor!
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5 from 15 votes

Honey Glazed Carrots

Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
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5 from 26 votes

Cornbread Casserole Recipe

This gooey cornbread casserole recipe is an elevated take on a classic boxed cornbread that will have you coming back for more!
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4.91 from 11 votes

Sausage Stuffing Recipe

With a quick prep, this savory sausage stuffing recipe can easily be made ahead of time for a must during the holidays.
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5 from 3 votes

Corn Souffle

Creamy corn souffle is a light and fluffy casserole version of classic cornbread for a deliciously versatile side dish.
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4.93 from 13 votes

Crockpot Green Beans Recipe

Just a few ingredients make the yummiest green beans ever! Simple Crockpot Green Beans is one of our go-to side dishes for any meal!
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5 from 370 votes

Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect, easy side dish for your next meal or holiday gathering. Just dump, cook, and enjoy!!
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5 from 185 votes

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
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5 from 19 votes

Crock Pot Creamed Corn

Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
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5 from 19 votes

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
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4.89 from 17 votes

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
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4.99 from 283 votes

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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5 from 20 votes

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

Crispy, creamy crockpot green bean casserole is beyond easy and just as tasty as the original oven-baked classic!
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5 from 175 votes

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Fresh green bean casserole is so easy to make and so delicious that it will become a holiday staple in your home.
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5 from 14 votes

Yellow Squash Casserole

Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this yellow squash casserole, a holiday side dish boasting a deliciously crunchy, buttery topping.
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5 from 19 votes

Green Bean Bundles

Mouth-watering green bean bundles are wrapped in bacon and glazed in brown sugar for the ultimate side dish!
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5 from 9 votes

Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe

Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!
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4.92 from 34 votes

Asparagus Roll Ups

Asparagus wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.
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5 from 6 votes

Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe

Brussel sprouts with bacon has a delicious flavor that will make you come back for second and third helpings! Adding bacon is the perfect addition to this side dish recipe that is simple and loved by all.
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5 from 8 votes

Kale Salad Recipe

Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
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5 from 18 votes

Asparagus Bundles

With few ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep, asparagus bundles are wrapped in bacon for unmatched flavor perfection and wow factor.
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5 from 13 votes

Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.
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Roasted brussels sprouts on white plate.
5 from 204 votes

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussels sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just minutes to prep!
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5 from 4 votes

Roasted Carrots Recipe

Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
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5 from 2 votes

Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
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5 from 122 votes

Mashed Potato Casserole

Deliciously cheesy mashed potato casserole is a comforting twist that takes a classic side dish to a whole new level!
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4.97 from 128 votes

Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
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5 from 12 votes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Easy twice baked potatoes are loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and seasonings for the perfect savory side or main dish!
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4.95 from 17 votes

Ham and Potato Casserole

This quick prep cheesy ham and potato casserole is freezable and can easily be doubled for a favorite side to feed a crowd!
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5 from 8 votes

Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Oven-baked cheesy scalloped potatoes are warm and comforting. They make an easy deliciously savory side for any dish!
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5 from 13 votes

Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

With a homemade cream sauce, and layers of parmesan and cheddar cheese, these potatoes au gratin are so rich and creamy!
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5 from 13 votes

Baked Mashed Potatoes

Our baked mashed potatoes are FULLY loaded – an easy potato casserole perfect for weeknight dinner and holidays!!
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5 from 13 votes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Sweet and savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes – no matter how they’re filled or topped, these delicious sweet potatoes will be the perfect side dish at your dinner or holiday meal.
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5 from 20 votes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Simply tasty candied sweet potatoes are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, making them a favorite side dish.
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4.67 from 3 votes

Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

Buttery smooth mashed sweet potatoes that elevate any meal you’re making. With maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter and more, you will love the combination of sweet and savory these potatoes have to offer.
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5 from 19 votes

Yeast Dinner Rolls

Our classic yeast dinner rolls delivers pillowy soft, fluffy rolls that are easy to make, and perfect for any meal.
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5 from 69 votes

Homemade Cornbread

This melt-in-your-mouth homemade cornbread has a hint of sweetness and is perfect to serve with your favorite soup and chili recipes.
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5 from 10 votes

Cornbread Muffin Recipe

Tender buttermilk Cornbread Muffins are sweetened with honey and are perfectly portable. They are ready in under 30 minutes!!
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5 from 8 votes

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are so soft they melt in your mouth!! They are huge, buttery, and just like the real deal!
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4.98 from 76 votes

Potato Rolls

Potato rolls are pillowy soft, chewy, and buttery, with mashed potatoes adding a melt-in-your-mouth richness to every bite.
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4.93 from 26 votes

Easy Yeast Roll Recipe

These easy yeast rolls can be made in under an hour with just 4 ingredients! With how quick and simple they are, they will become your new go-to dinner rolls.
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5 from 5 votes

Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe

These addicting copycat cheddar bay biscuits whip up in under 15 minutes, and they taste even better than the real thing!
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5 from 20 votes

Homemade Biscuits Recipe

Easy homemade biscuits are buttery, deliciously flaky, and SO simple! They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
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5 from 197 votes

Crescent Rolls

Flaky homemade crescent rolls are soft and tender. They are perfect for Sunday dinner or a holiday gathering!
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5 from 29 votes

Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe

This golden flaky buttermilk biscuits recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Enjoy them on their own, with jam, or smothered in gravy!
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5 from 9 votes

Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe

Southern style Buttermilk Cornbread is tender and delicious, perfect for serving with soup and chili! It's the perfect comfort food.
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5 from 13 votes

Garlic Knots Recipe

Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
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4.95 from 37 votes

Sweet Cornbread Recipe

Moist and fluffy Sweet Cornbread is perfect to enjoy all year long, but especially with soups in the fall.
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4.93 from 39 votes

Sour Cream Cornbread

On the table in about 30 minutes, this tender sour cream cornbread is the perfect side to your favorite bowl of chili.
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11 Comments

  1. Annette Pomilla says:

    5 stars
    Mashed potatoes with butter! Great Thanksgiving side! Especially when you pour the gravy over it . . . Yummy!!!

  2. Vivian says:

    5 stars
    Thanksgiving is always great because of the sides. These mashed potatoes are the best. I’ve always used butter and sour cream in my potatoes but will definitely add the cream cheese. Cream cheese always makes food better. The turkey will be the star of the dinner but these potatoes will be the be next best. Thank you for all your great recipes. They are amazing.

  3. Jan Hairston says:

    5 stars
    We always have sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving – as a side dish and as a desert in pie form . We’re not much on mashed potatoes and usually have them with certain meats like meatloaf and roast beef. None of us like turkey a lot so we usually only have that on Thanksgiving and occasionally, I will make legs, wings, or a breast (for sandwiches), if I get a taste for turkey. This year, though, I am thinking of shaking things up a bit and I want to try the Loaded Potatoes casserole. It sounds really delicious. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to taste it.

  4. Deidra says:

    5 stars
    Thank you for all your amazing recipes ! This Thanksgiving I made your Funeral Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, and sweet potato casserole ! All were amazing . We add a new recipe to our table every Thanksgiving .

  5. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    I have used many of your Thanksgiving recipes & the sides are my favorite!! Especially your potatoes & rolls!

  6. Amy L Huntley says:

    5 stars
    So many side dishes to choose from. I think I am going to have to make them all.

  7. kristina says:

    5 stars
    I love both the traditional side ideas along with other sides that look amazing.
    I have made the roll recipe listed on the card. I had a hard time slicing the rolled dough into even triangles, but that was a “user” error and I’m sure just needs more practice on my end. The rolls themselves were fluffy and everyone loved them.

    1. Annette says:

      Hello
      I found an easy solution for the roll to be cut, roll the dough in a round shape about 20 inch and cut in half, quarter, eight, and sixteen and you have a perfect 16 pieces to roll from the larger side, hope this will help

  8. Allyssa says:

    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing thanksgiving side dishes recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

  9. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    A great variety of side dishes and you cant go wrong with any of them!

  10. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the sides!! We make a ton & they are mostly from your site. We love all the potato dishes!