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Home » Recipes » Side Dish Recipes

Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Published: Nov 10, 2020 Last Updated: Oct 24, 2021 by Marye 518 words. | About 3 minutes to read this article.

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What would the holidays be without all of those side dish recipes we all love? Here are some of our family's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes - updated for 2021!

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  • Keto Creamed Spinach
  • Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing
  • Jiffy Cornbread Casserole
  • Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Mom's Green Bean Casserole
  • Baked Mac & Cheese
  • Cinnamon Spiced Apple Rings
  • Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
  • Tips

Keto Creamed Spinach

Overhead view of a plain bowl of creamed spinach.

I love this super easy keto creamed spinach - whether or not I'm following a low carb eating plan! It's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner because it's rich and delicious! PLUS it takes just minutes to make and it's gluten free!

Slow Cooker Cornbread Dressing

Closeup of a serving of cornbread dressing.

Recipe: Cornbread Dressing

It's just not Thanksgiving without cornbread stuffing! I love this easy recipe because it's made in the slow cooker so it doesn't use up premium oven space. It comes out SO light and fluffy, too!

Jiffy Cornbread Casserole

Cornbread casserole seen from the top.

Recipe: Creamy Corn Casserole

Crispy crust and a creamy, gooey interior - this Jiffy cornbread casserole is a southern classic! 5 minutes of prep time - and you can make it ahead. That's what makes it one of the best Thanksgiving sides ever!

Au Gratin Potatoes

Casserole dish of. cheesy au gratin potatoes on a table.

Recipe: Au Gratin Potatoes

Make these easy, cheesy potatoes right on top of the stove then add them to a casserole dish and brown the top at the last minute - or skip that part. Tender potato goodness that everyone loves.

Mom's Green Bean Casserole

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Recipe: Green Bean Casserole

I don't think there are many tables without this family favorite on them during the holidays! This easy green bean casserole has been popular for decades because it's so darn easy! It's one of those classic dishes that will probably be around forever.

Baked Mac & Cheese

Serving of gooey macaroni and cheese being removed from the dish.

Recipe: Mac & Cheese

It's just not a holiday table without the macaroni and cheese on it! Creamy and cheesy - this is everyone's favorite.

Cinnamon Spiced Apple Rings

Closeup of red apple rings.

Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Rings

Sweet and spicy, these cinnamon apple rings are pretty on the relish tray! They couldn't be easier to make. You'll want to make them a couple of days ahead of time for the best color.

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

Close up of sweet potato crunch casserole with a serving removed from dish.

Recipe: Bourbon Sweet Potato Crunch

Creamy, rich, and sweet! Classic whipped sweet potato casserole has the addition of bourbon and is then topped with pecan praline. SO unbelievably good you may want to keep it all to yourself.

Tips

  • Get all hands on deck - everyone can do something when it comes to Thanksgiving side dish prep! The littles can wash vegetables, pull herb leaves off stems, and other small chores that free up the bigs to do the more challenging stuff.
  • My mother is probably rolling over in her grave but I like to keep it all easy and that means the fewer dishes to wash the better. Use disposable serving dishes, paper plates, and paper napkins and leave the fancy china in the cupboard - you deserve to enjoy the day, too.
  • Don't be afraid to round out your holiday side dish game with prepared items from your favorite deli.
  • Have a vegan coming to dinner? Roast some veggies with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
  • Family potluck? Make your recipes in aluminum pans that can be thrown away. No worries about losing your favorite casserole dish.

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About Marye

With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

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