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Home » Side Dish Recipes

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Published: Nov 10, 2020 Last Updated: Aug 31, 2022 by Marye 593 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 favorite southern Thanksgiving side dishes - updated for 2022!

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  • Keto Creamed Spinach
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  • Jiffy Cornbread Casserole
  • Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Mom's Green Bean Casserole
  • Baked Mac & Cheese
  • Cinnamon Spiced Apple Rings
  • Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Pineapple Casserole
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Keto Creamed Spinach

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Recipe: keto creamed spinach I love this easy side dish - whether or not I'm following a low carb eating plan! It's the perfect side dish 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

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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

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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. A delicious Thanksgiving side dish 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 recipe 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

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Recipe: Mac & Cheese

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

Cinnamon Spiced Apple Rings

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Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Rings

Sweet and spicy, these cinnamon apple rings are so pretty on the relish tray! They're a great addition to the Thanksgiving menu but you'll want to make them a couple of days ahead of time for the best color.

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes

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Recipe: Bourbon Sweet Potato Crunch

Creamy, rich, and sweet! No southern meal is complete without this traditional sweet potato casserole! This has the addition of bourbon and is then topped with pecan praline. SO unbelievably good you may want to keep it all to yourself.

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe: Mashed Potatoes

These super creamy mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and frozen.

Pineapple Casserole

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Recipe: Pineapple Casserole

This classic southern side dish is unknown in much of the United States. It's a delicious combination of sweet and savory that deserves its place on the Thanksgiving table.

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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