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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.
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!
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Our Top 10 Thanksgiving Sides
1 Best Mashed Potatoes
Best Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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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2 Glazed Carrots
Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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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3 Dinner Rolls Recipe
Dinner Rolls Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
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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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4 Easy Green Bean Casserole
Easy Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 30 minutes
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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 Funeral Potatoes
Funeral Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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This classic cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a holiday favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd with its rich, comforting flavor!
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6 Mashed Potato Gravy
Mashed Potato Gravy
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Our favorite mashed potato gravy boasts a smooth, rich, and savory flavor, and can be made without drippings!
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7 Homemade Stuffing Recipe
Homemade Stuffing Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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This homemade stuffing, made with sourdough bread, is exactly what you need to pair with your Thanksgiving turkey!
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8 Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Best Homemade Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 40 minutes
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This is the cheesiest, creamiest, altogether best homemade mac and cheese you'll ever make! The whole family will definitely approve!
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9 Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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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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10 Creamed Corn Recipe
Creamed Corn Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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
11 Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Fresh Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Recipe Video
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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12 Jiffy Corn Pudding
Jiffy Corn Pudding
Total Time: 1 hour
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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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13 Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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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14 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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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15 Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Rich and creamy make ahead mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, and perfect for prepping for busy days and holidays!
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16 Turkey Gravy Without Drippings Recipe
Turkey Gravy Without Drippings Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This creamy turkey gravy recipe is simple and tastes so yummy on all of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
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17 Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Deliciously creamy Sweet Potato Casserole with a crunch topping is a must-have for holidays and family meals!
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18 Corn Casserole Recipe
Corn Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
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Moist and tender corn casserole requires only a handful of ingredients for an easy side that is packed with flavor!
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19 Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
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20 Cornbread Casserole Recipe
Cornbread Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
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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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21 Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
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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22 Corn Souffle
Corn Souffle
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Creamy corn souffle is a light and fluffy casserole version of classic cornbread for a deliciously versatile side dish.
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23 Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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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24 Cheesy Potatoes
Cheesy Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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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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25 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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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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26 Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Crock Pot Creamed Corn
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
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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27 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
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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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28 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
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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29 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
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Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe, and this crock pot mac and cheese is so simple, cheesy, and delicious!
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30 Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
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Crispy, creamy crockpot green bean casserole is beyond easy and just as tasty as the original oven-baked classic!
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31 Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Total Time: 45 minutes
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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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32 Yellow Squash Casserole
Yellow Squash Casserole
Total Time: 35 minutes
Dive into creamy, cheesy comfort with this yellow squash casserole, a holiday side dish boasting a deliciously crunchy, buttery topping.
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33 Green Bean Bundles
Green Bean Bundles
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Mouth-watering green bean bundles are wrapped in bacon and glazed in brown sugar for the ultimate side dish!
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34 Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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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35 Asparagus Roll Ups
Asparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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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36 Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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37 Kale Salad Recipe
Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
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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38 Asparagus Bundles
Asparagus Bundles
Total Time: 25 minutes
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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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39 Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
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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40 Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!
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41 Roasted Carrots Recipe
Roasted Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
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42 Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes
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Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
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43 Mashed Potato Casserole
Mashed Potato Casserole
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Deliciously cheesy mashed potato casserole is a comforting twist that takes a classic side dish to a whole new level!
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44 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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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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45 Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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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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46 Ham and Potato Casserole
Ham and Potato Casserole
Total Time: 50 minutes
Recipe Video
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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47 Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Oven-baked cheesy scalloped potatoes are warm and comforting. They make an easy deliciously savory side for any dish!
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48 Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
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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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49 Baked Mashed Potatoes
Baked Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Our baked mashed potatoes are FULLY loaded – an easy potato casserole perfect for weeknight dinner and holidays!!
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50 Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
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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51 Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Total Time: 18 minutes
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Simply tasty candied sweet potatoes are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, making them a favorite side dish.
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52 Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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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53 Yeast Dinner Rolls
Yeast Dinner Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
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Our classic yeast dinner rolls delivers pillowy soft, fluffy rolls that are easy to make, and perfect for any meal.
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54 Homemade Cornbread
Homemade Cornbread
Total Time: 35 minutes
Recipe Video
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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55 Cornbread Muffin Recipe
Cornbread Muffin Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Tender buttermilk Cornbread Muffins are sweetened with honey and are perfectly portable. They are ready in under 30 minutes!!
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56 Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
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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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57 Potato Rolls
Potato Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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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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58 Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Easy Yeast Roll Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
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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59 Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Recipe
Total Time: 14 minutes
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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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60 Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Homemade Biscuits Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Easy homemade biscuits are buttery, deliciously flaky, and SO simple! They make the perfect side dish for any meal.
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61 Crescent Rolls
Crescent Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
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Flaky homemade crescent rolls are soft and tender. They are perfect for Sunday dinner or a holiday gathering!
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62 Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
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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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63 Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe
Buttermilk Cornbread Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
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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64 Garlic Knots Recipe
Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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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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65 Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Sweet Cornbread Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Moist and fluffy Sweet Cornbread is perfect to enjoy all year long, but especially with soups in the fall.
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66 Sour Cream Cornbread
Sour Cream Cornbread
Total Time: 35 minutes
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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Mashed potatoes with butter! Great Thanksgiving side! Especially when you pour the gravy over it . . . Yummy!!!
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.
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.
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 .
I have used many of your Thanksgiving recipes & the sides are my favorite!! Especially your potatoes & rolls!
So many side dishes to choose from. I think I am going to have to make them all.
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.
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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
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!
A great variety of side dishes and you cant go wrong with any of them!
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the sides!! We make a ton & they are mostly from your site. We love all the potato dishes!