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15 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Published November 3, 2022 · By Debbie · Leave a Comment

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Whether you bake, deep fry, or smoke it, a traditional Thanksgiving meal usually revolves around the main course, turkey. However, it seems that many of you may struggle with what to have with the turkey. That’s why we have rounded up our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes to help you plan your holiday meal.

We have made a list of everything from potatoes to casseroles, and we have rounded up recipes we think you’ll enjoy cooking for your family and friends this holiday season.

We hope at least one of these side dishes makes it to your table this Thanksgiving. If you try any of these recipes, leave us a comment. We love hearing from our readers!

Quick Collard Greens

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Quick Collard Greens
Enjoy collards any time with this quick collard greens recipe. Thinly cut ribbons of leafy greens sautéed with bacon bits, onions, and garlic.
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quick collard greens

Grilled Brussels Sprouts With Bacon & BBQ Sauce

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Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and BBQ Sauce
It only takes one bite of these grilled brussels sprouts with bacon and bbq sauce, to turn you into a brussels sprouts lover forever!
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grillled brussels sprouts in cast iron pan

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Brown Sugar Topping

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Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Brown Sugar Topping
The sweet potatoes in this Sweet Potato Casserole bake up soft and fluffy and the crunchy topping makes it irresistible. Serve as a side dish or dessert!
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sweet potato casserole served on plate

Roasted Acorn Squash With Butter, Brown Sugar & Cinnamon

brushing acorn squash with buttery brown sugar and cinnamon
Roasted Acorn Squash With Butter and Brown Sugar
Tender and naturally sweet roasted acorn squash drenched with a buttery brown sugar and cinnamon sauce. A quick and easy crowd-pleasing holiday recipe!
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roasted acorn squash

Butternut Squash And Beet Tart

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Butternut Squash and Beet Tart
This butternut squash and beet tart is a unique tart with ricotta cheese, spinach, feta cheese, and nuts, drizzled with a balsamic maple-cinnamon dressing.
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Butternut Squash and Beet Tart

Mini Cheesy Broccoli Casseroles

Mini cheesy broccoli casseroles are a versatile side dish, filled with tender broccoli, a made from scratch cheese sauce, topped with crunchy bread crumbs.
Cheesy Small Broccoli Casseroles
These cheesy small broccoli casseroles are a versatile side dish, filled with tender broccoli, a made-from-scratch cheese sauce, and crunchy bread crumbs.
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small broccoli casseroles

Squash Casserole

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Squash Casserole
Squash casserole is a great southern side dish for any holiday, potluck or get-togethers all year round. It feeds a crowd and it will disappear fast!
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squash casserole

Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

If you are looking for an easy side dish recipe that requires very little effort try parmesan smashed potatoes. The hardest part is allowing them to cool!
Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
If you are looking for an easy side dish recipe that requires very little effort try parmesan smashed potatoes. The hardest part is allowing them to cool!
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parmesan smashed potatoes

Cranberry BBQ Sauce

This cranberry BBQ sauce is a savory and versatile barbecue sauce that you can slather all over turkey, chicken, beef or even meatballs this holiday season!
Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
This cranberry BBQ sauce is a savory and versatile barbecue sauce that you can slather all over turkey, chicken, beef or even meatballs this holiday season!
Check out this recipe
This cranberry BBQ sauce is a savory and versatile barbecue sauce that you can slather all over turkey, chicken, beef or even meatballs this holiday season!

Low-Carb Cauliflower Creamed Spinach

This low-carb cauliflower creamed spinach is a lighter take on classic creamed spinach. Ready in just 15 minutes, this irresistible cauliflower creamed spinach is full of flavor and can be enjoyed guilt free! | TheMountainKitchen.com
Low-Carb Cauliflower Creamed Spinach
Low-carb cauliflower creamed spinach, lighter take on classic creamed spinach. Ready in 15 minutes, full of flavor and enjoyed guilt-free!
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Low-Carb Cauliflower Creamed Spinach

Brandied Cranberry Sauce

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Brandied Cranberries
Brandied cranberries are a holiday side dish bursting with warm spice, zesty oranges with sweetness from brown sugar, and brandy.
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brandied cranberry sauce

Potatoes Au Gratin

Tender potato slices laced with sweet onions smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with a hint of garlic. Potatoes au gratin the perfect side dish to any meal! | TheMountainKitchen.com
Potatoes Au Gratin
Tender potato slices laced with sweet onions smothered in a creamy cheese sauce with a hint of garlic. This potatoes au gratin recipe is the perfect side dish to any meal!
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Potatoes Au Gratin

Individual Cauliflower Gratins

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Individual Cauliflower Gratins
These individual cauliflower gratins are light, healthy, and low-carb baked in a creamy cheese sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb and cheese topping.
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individual cauliflower gratins

Adult Mac And Cheese

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Adult Mac and Cheese
This creamy adult mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food for adults, with Gruyere, extra-sharp white cheddar and blue cheese. A surefire pleaser!
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Adult Mac and Cheese

Hash Brown Potato Casserole

a spoon full of hash brown potato casserole straight out of baking dish
Hash Brown Potato Casserole
Hash Brown Potato Casserole: hash brown potatoes and onions, mixed in a creamy sour cream and cheese mixture, baked and topped with buttery corn flakes.
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Hash Brown Potato Casserole
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