Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes | Walking on Sunshine Recipes (2024)

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From creamy mashed potatoes to savory stuffing and everything in between, this collction of Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes has you covered!

Elevate your holiday table with these easy-to-follow recipes that will impress your family and friends.

Check out all the otherEasy Recipes for Thanksgivingto create the perfect holiday meal. Make sure you download and print out the FREE Turkey Cooking Charts at the bottom of the blog post!

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Whether you're seeking inspiration for this Thanksgiving or Christmas, this collection of Thanksgiving side dishes southern recipes are sure to leave your taste buds excited and your guests impressed.

Looking for moreSide Dishesfor the holidays? Try myHomemade Crock Pot Cranberry Sauce,Asparagus Wrapped in Baconor any one of these side dishes from my collection ofThanksgiving Make Ahead Side Dishes.

Table of Contents
  • 👩‍🍳How many side dishes should you have for Thanksgiving?
  • 💡How to make Thanksgiving dinner easier?
  • 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
  • 📇Featured Recipe Collection
  • Before You Begin!
  • 💬 Comments

👩‍🍳How many side dishes should you have for Thanksgiving?

When it comes to how many side dishes you should have for Thanksgiving, it can vary depending on the number of guests and personal preferences.

Some people think you should have at least two different side dishes for every five people attending your Thanksgiving meal. However, if you're having a larger crowd, you should aim to prepare three different side dishes for every ten people.

💡How to make Thanksgiving dinner easier?

Here are some tips to help make Thanksgiving dinner easier:

  • Plan your menu ahead of time, including appetizers, sides, the turkey, and desserts.
  • Create a schedule for Thanksgiving preparations, from grocery shopping to cooking each dish.
  • Prepare some dishes in advance, like cranberry sauce can be made 3 days ahead of time! You can freeze pie crusts 2 weeks before you need to make the pies.
  • Ask family and friends for help! My sister always brings the pies and my sister-in-loves brings her sweet potato casserole.
  • et the table the night before Thanksgiving. I actually set my table 2 days ahead of Thanksgiving. Check out a few of my easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece idea!

If you need more help, check out my post on Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Thanksgiving.

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

From creamy mashed potatoes to savory stuffing and everything in between, this collction of Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes has you covered!

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Ranch Flavored Carrots

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Company Mashed Potatoes | Walking on Sunshine Recipes

This delicious mashed potatoes casserole is perfect for Thanksgiving. You can make it the day before and then bake it in the oven while you're preparing the rest of your feast.

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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

These Scalloped Potatoes and Ham make for a perfect casserole dish to serve up as a meal or side dish. They're loaded with lots of cream, cheese, and flavor!

This Sugar Snap Pea Casserole is a modern take on the classic green bean casserole, but the sugar snap peas retain their crispiness and have a fresh taste.

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Cauliflower Mashed Potato Recipe

This easy Cauliflower Mashed Potato recipe is a slightly healthier side dish to add to your Thanksgiving menu. Adding cauliflower to mashed potatoes is an easy way to reduce the carbs and calories.

This cornbread dressing is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special dinner. It features cornbread as well as biscuits, chicken broth, andlotsof sage.

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Loaded Cauliflower Au Gratin Keto Recipe

This low carb keto LoadedCauliflower Au GratinRecipe packs in the flavor that’ll have your taste buds asking for more, plus it's good for you!

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Lazy Slow Cooker Sweet Corn Spoonbread

This mashup of sweet corn, corn muffin, and eggs is made using your slow cooker! This corn spoonbread makes the perfect side dish for any meal.

This classic holiday side dish is loaded with lots of flavor. It can be made with spicy or mild sweet Italian sausage along with boxed cornbread, crunchy celery, soft French bread, sweet dried cherries, and tart dried cranberries.

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Instant Pot Acorn Squash

Cook perfectly tender acorn squash in the pressure cooker and make it extra delicious by adding a butter and brown sugar topping.

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Family Favorite Green Bean Casserole

This family favorite green bean casserole recipe is made at every holiday. It's simple and so easy to prepare!

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Easy Sweet Potato Casserole

This classic recipe is filled with familiar comfort food flavors and simplified to make your time in the kitchen easier!

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Garlic Butter Bread Rolls

These soft and fluffy dinner rolls are brushed with a delicious garlic herb butter. They make the perfect addition to any holiday meal.

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Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

Cut out the processed ingredients and make this classic completely from scratch from the cream of mushroom soup to the fried onions.

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15 Minute Mustard Green Beans

This green bean recipe is for the mustard lovers! It's made in just 15 minutes so it can be made and on the table in no time!

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  1. Wendy Sondov says

    ALL of your features made me hungry! So many delicious things to put on the Thanksgiving menu!

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  2. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

    Wow, lots of inspo for Thanksgiving Dinner here! My family practically forces me to make the same sides every year, but I'm going to unleash a few of these beauties. After all, what will they do: FIRE ME?!

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    • Lois says

      Thanks for visiting!!!

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  3. Jenna says

    Thank you Lois, you've got me in the mood for Thanksgiving!

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    • Lois says

      Thanks for joining again this week Jenna! I'm ready for turkey with all the trimmings too!

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  4. Marilyn Lesniak says

    Thank you for hosting. I love sharing with your readers and always find inspiration here. Have a blessed week! #OverTheMoon #ThursdayFavoriteThings

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  5. Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says

    Hello, Lois. I hope you are having a good time! Thanks a bunch for hosting this week! x

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    • Lois says

      Thanks for joining the party!

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Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes | Walking on Sunshine Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the number 1 rated side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

1. Holiday Stuffing. This easy recipe for Holiday Stuffing is our number one must-have Thanksgiving side dish!

What are the 5 most common sides served on Thanksgiving Day? ›

  • 01 of 21. Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • 02 of 21. Bacon-Topped Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • 03 of 21. Buttered Stuffing with Mushrooms. ...
  • 04 of 21. Classic Dinner Rolls. ...
  • 05 of 21. Bacon-Mushroom Twice-Baked Potatoes. ...
  • 06 of 21. Best Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. ...
  • 07 of 21. Bourbon and Cider Pan Gravy. ...
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Nov 9, 2023

What side dishes can you make ahead of time for Thanksgiving? ›

Best Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  • Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups. ...
  • Make-Ahead Potato Crescent Rolls. ...
  • Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole. ...
  • Creamy Cranberry Salad. ...
  • Double Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese. ...
  • Green Bean and Quinoa Salad with Maple Citrus Dressing. ...
  • Fruit & Nut Brussels Sprouts Slaw.
Nov 21, 2023

What is the least favorite side dish for Thanksgiving? ›

And the least favorite side dish for Americans on Thanksgiving is -- green bean casserole. 31.4 percent of people surveyed do not like it.

What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving? ›

In general, pie reigns supreme as a Thanksgiving dessert. While some families have their nice selections of pie servings, tradition says apple, pumpkin pie, and a southern pecan pie are the go-tos, typically made with a buttery pastry pie crust.

What are the 3 traditional foods Americans eat during Thanksgiving? ›

Millions of people across the United States will sit down to a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey, potatoes, squash, corn, and cranberries. These foods have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, but how did they end up on tables from Maine to California?

How many sides should you have at Thanksgiving? ›

For sides like mashed potatoes and stuffing, you should have at least one dish for every five people and at least two dishes for 10 people or more. If you're serving a salad, one should be enough unless you're serving 20 people or more.

What to serve for Thanksgiving besides turkey? ›

Whatever the reason, here are 20 Thanksgiving recipes for a turkey-free table.
  • Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary. Image. ...
  • Beef Wellington. Image. ...
  • Ombré Gratin. Image. ...
  • Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel. Image. ...
  • Samosa Pie. Image. ...
  • Maple-Baked Salmon. Image. ...
  • Lasagna. Image. ...
  • Ina Garten's Make-Ahead Coquilles St.
Nov 10, 2022

What is the number one Thanksgiving side dish? ›

Best Thanksgiving Potato Side Dishes

Classic Mashed Potatoes make everyone happy. Our Thanksgiving plate is normally at least sixty percent mashed potatoes.

What do Northerners eat for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Up north, Turkey is the guest of honor. No ifs, ands or wish bones about it. But down past the Mason Dixon line, there is a good chance to find ham the head honcho. Some Southern families make more than one meat at Thanksgiving, such as turkey and ham, whereas Yankees tend to focus solely on a turkey.

What is the most ordered side dish? ›

What Is the Most Popular Side Dish in America?
  • Source. French Fries. ...
  • Source. Macaroni and Cheese. ...
  • Source. Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • Source. Baked Beans. ...
  • Source. Garlic Bread. ...
  • Green Beans. Green beans cooked in various ways, often seasoned or mixed with other ingredients like almonds or bacon. ...
  • Source. Corn on the Cob. ...
  • Source. Cornbread.
7 days ago

What do most people serve for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

At Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is served with a variety of side dishes which can vary from traditional, such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, to ones that reflect regional or cultural heritage.

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