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Let’s be honest, the turkey might be the centerpiece, but the side dishes are what everyone is really piling on their plate. In my house, Thanksgiving dinner is all about the cheesy potatoes, the green bean casserole, and that big pan of stuffing that never seems to make it to leftovers. Find easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes your family will love! From mashed potatoes to casseroles, these simple holiday recipes make Thanksgiving dinner easier.
Ask anyone what they look forward to most on Thanksgiving, and the answer is usually the sides. This collection of Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes brings together my favorite recipes, from creamy mashed potatoes and cheesy potato casseroles to sweet potato dishes, green beans, and a fresh salad.
Every recipe here is made with simple ingredients and very little fuss, and several can be made ahead so your holiday stays stress free. Mix and match a few to build a table full of comfort food without spending the whole day in the kitchen.
These are the dishes that make it feel like Thanksgiving. Stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and green bean casserole have been on holiday tables for generations, and my versions keep them as simple as possible.
Stuffing is a classic holiday recipe and this Simple Classic Stuffing is the best. A few common spice cabinet staples later you have the best Simple Classic Stuffing recipe.
These Butter Swim Biscuits are biscuits baked in cake or casserole pan covered in butter to form a crispy crust with a super soft biscuit underneath the crust. These are perfect for breakfast.
The classic Thanksgiving recipe. This Sweet Potato Casserole is the best recipe I have tried and a must for your holiday menu. They are rich and creamy and topped with the perfect crumble.
The BEST side dish recipe ever. This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole is a recipe passed down from my mom and one of my all-time favorites. It's simple to make and taste amazing, a real crowd pleaser.
The cheesiest and creamiest comfort food just got even cheesier and creamier with this Velveeta Mac and Cheese recipe. The whole family will enjoy this easy to make meal!
A Thanksgiving plate isn’t complete without a big scoop of mashed potatoes to hold all that gravy. Whether your family likes them classic and buttery, loaded with bacon and cheese, or made with red potatoes and garlic, there’s a version here for everyone.
This is a recipe you will want to try! The World's Best Mashed Potatoes, simple to make and of course tastes amazing! Make sure to give this recipe a try asap!.
Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish! These simple and creamy Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes are made with a few simple ingredients and done in less than 20 minutes.
Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish. These Mashed Sweet Potatoes have the perfect sweet taste with maple and cinnamon mixed in. Perfect for any time of year, not just Thanksgiving!
If mashed potatoes aren’t your thing, these potato casseroles are about to become your new holiday favorite. Most of them start with a bag of frozen hash browns, get mixed up in one bowl, and bake into a bubbly, cheesy dish with a golden top. They’re the recipes that always get scraped clean first at our family gatherings.
Funeral Potatoes sometimes called Party Potatoes or just Cheesy Potatoes is a great recipe for dinner or a side for the holidays! Made with cheese, sour cream, butter and topped with corn flakes this will be your favorite potato dish ever!
Are you ready to try the BEST, yes I said it the BEST, side dish recipe? I have to limit making this Cheesy Potato Casserole to holiday time, or when guests are over because I could eat up the entire thing!
This Hashbrown Casserole is the perfect side dish recipe that goes with any meal. It's simple to make and tastes amazing, the entire family is going to love it. You can even make it the night before, and freeze it for later!
With all the rich dishes on the table, it’s nice to have a few vegetables to balance things out. Creamy corn and peas are old-fashioned favorites that taste just like grandma used to make, while roasted carrots and broccoli add a little color to the spread.
Creamy and delicious! This Cheesy Corn is my favorite side dish. It's simple to make and so full of flavor, a real must-try. You can even spice it up a notch by adding jalapenos or more chiles!
These deliciously seasoned Roasted Vegetables are the perfect side dish. Take your favorite vegetables, season them, and make the easiest Roasted Vegetables you've ever had. They are the best way to make Roasted Vegetables!
These Roasted Brussel Sprouts are tossed in oil and seasoned to perfection. Roasted in the oven this recipe will put a smile on your face. These are so good, even someone not a fan of Brussel Sprouts will enjoy them!
This Thanksgiving Salad is a hearty green salad that goes perfect with Thanksgiving Dinner or any other night of the week! Loaded with Gala Apples, pomegranate arils, pecans and feta cheese drizzled with a homemade Honey Mustard dressing.
When the turkey is taking up the oven for hours, the slow cooker is your best friend. These sides cook low and slow on the counter, keep warm right in the crock until dinner is ready, and free up the oven for everything else.
Just add the ingredients, set it, and get back to the rest of your menu.
Ready to try my favorite side dish made in your slow cooker! These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are super easy to make and taste great, plus no boiling beforehand.
This Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole is creamy, comforting, and easy. Just load the crockpot, and your holiday side dish is ready while the oven stays free!
The best potato recipe is now made in your slow cooker! This Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole is creamy and cheesy and my all time favorite side dish recipe. It's one of the best easy recipes that you and your family will love!
Nothing better than comfort food in your slow cooker! I love this recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese. It's my favorite way to make mac and cheese and comes out perfect every time!
Slow cooker side dish are a lifesaver when cooking big meals. This Slow Cooker Cheesy Vegetable Casserole is so simple to make and it tastes amazing. All you need is to dump it into the slow cooker and walk away!
No matter which sides end up on your table this year, I hope these recipes help you feel a little more relaxed and a lot more excited for the big day. Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be perfect to be special. It just takes good food, full plates, and the people you love gathered around the table.
If you need help pulling the rest of the meal together, check out my Thanksgiving Menu for appetizers, the turkey, and easy desserts to finish things off. And if you make any of these side dishes, leave a comment and let me know which ones became your family’s new favorites!
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I'm Jennie! I'm a busy mom of three and I love cooking and sharing easy recipes. From slow cooker meals to casseroles all my recipes are simple to make and ones the entire family will love.
