The ultimate guide to Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes! Whether you want classics like mashed potatoes or something with a twist, we’ve got you covered!
I don’t know about you, but the moment November 1st rolls around my mind immediately goes to Thanksgiving planning. More specifically, SIDE DISHES! My all time favorite part of Thanksgiving is the sides. Usually, I pack my plate so full with them that I have no room for the turkey…but that’s what second plates are for, right? 😉
What are the most popular side dishes for thanksgiving?
Popular side dishes include mashed potatoes, dressing/stuffing, corn casserole, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, cornbread, sweet potato casserole, rolls, brussels sprouts, and even mac and cheese! Thanksgiving may include turkey and pie but let’s be honest, it’s the one holiday where the side dishes really shine! Although it does vary slightly depending on region, many popular side dishes are the same throughout the country!
Potatoes
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Mashed Potatoes

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole

Roasted Potatoes

Crockpot Funeral Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

Hashbrown Casserole

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing/dressing
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Best Ever Sausage Stuffing

Crockpot Vegetarian Stuffing

Cornbread Dressing Recipe

Corn
Creamy Corn Casserole

Corn Pudding

Slow Cooker Corn Pudding

Mexican Street Corn Spoon Bread

Veggies/salads
Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Broccoli Salad

Easy Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Cranberry Jello Salad

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans

Honey Roasted Carrots

Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad

Bread
Crescent Rolls

Rhodes Rolls

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Air Fryer Biscuits

Cornbread Recipe

Drop Biscuits

Vegan Cornbread

Garlic Bread Recipe

Easy Dinner Rolls

Instant Pot Cornbread

Easy Cornbread Muffins

Mac & cheese
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

One Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Baked Mac and Cheese

Truffle Mac and Cheese

Happy Thanksgiving!
– Jennifer