Serve these Thanksgiving side dishes to impress guests year after year.
Grant Webster
It’s the traditional Thanksgiving side dishes that truly make the meal.
So for your next turn as host, try our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to impress guests.
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These holiday eats are so delicious you’ll be inspired to make them all year.
Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing
you could’t have aThanksgiving mealwithout this traditional stuffing recipe packed with celery and onion.
Make it as a casserole to use as a side dish or use it to stuff a 12-pound turkey.
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However you eat it, it’s sure to go fast.
Just addleftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing for a post-turkey-day sandwich.
Everyone around the dinner table is going to love the delicious, custard-like texture and savory flavor.
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Just double-check youchill the dressingfor a few hours for the best taste.
(We’re sure tempted!)
Pre-shredded cheeses just don’t melt the same.
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Plus, you might make and serve it all in the same dish!
Thissweet breadrecipe is packed with warm, holiday-like flavors and can be customized with whatever nuts you prefer.
Just five ingredients turn these sprouts into the perfect complement to the rest of your Thanksgiving menu.
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Roasting the carrots, sweet potatoes, and red potatoes in this hearty recipe boosts their fall flavors.
Think outside the box by using a combination of russet and sweet potatoes.
It’s a great way to incorporate new flavors while pleasing guests expecting traditional dishes.
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Half-and-half and butter is our secret to making each bowl rich and creamy.
Sweet Potato Fritters
For many of us, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving dinner withoutsweet potatoes.
Party Potatoes
This cheesy potato casserole is always the first to go at our Thanksgiving dinner.
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And for good reason!
It’s loaded with cheddar cheese and sour cream, then topped with a crunchy corn flake mixture.
Sausage-Stuffed Honeynut Squash
You’re used to havingbutternut squashon Thanksgiving, but what about honeynut squash?
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This fruit has a sweeter, more concentrated flavor and tends to be cheaper.
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Rachel Marek.
Food Styling: Annie Probst
Crisp goldenroasted potatoesare the perfect Thanksgiving side dish for roast turkey or ham.
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Broccoli Salad
Carson Downing
A classic broccoli salad is a total crowd pleaser.
Your Thanksgiving guests will love the combination ofcrisp bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
you could make it up to 24 hours before serving.
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
Jake Sternquist
Bring a taste of your favorite restaurant to Thanksgiving.
It’s the easiest, no-mess way to make a delicious side dish everyone will love.
Classic Corn Bread
Warm, buttery corn bread is a beloved, Southern holiday dish.
Choose to make skillet corn bread, corn bread muffins, or even corn bread on a stick.
Add in sweet fruit or spicy chilesthe choice is up to you!
If you’re serving vegetarian guests at Thanksgiving, leave the crispy bacon out of the recipe.
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Cinnamon Apples
Not all Thanksgiving side dishes need to be sweet!
A bowl of these spiced cinnamon apples is a great topping for the turkey or ham.
Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
Rachel Marek
This creamy mushroom soup makes a delicious Thanksgiving side dish.
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Unlike canned condensed soup, this version is light and creamy.
Be sure to serve plenty of homemade rolls on the side.
Kissing Biscuits
TheseSouthern-style biscuitsbake in a squash dish.
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This helps create the perfect balance of crispy golden-brown tops and fluffy centers.
Serve this Thanksgiving bread recipe with butter and jam.
15-Hour Potatoes
Rachel Marek.
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Each bite is tender, crispy, and ideal for dipping in our homemade horseradish sour cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best dishes to prepare early are ones that can be reheated easily.
For a small group, 3 sides should be enough.
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