Face the facts and be thankful for the truth: side dishes are the star of the show for Thanksgiving dinners. Everyone has their favorite side dish, and that is the point! Traditional stuffing, cheesy mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberries, rolls, so much to consider for firsts, seconds, thirds, and fourths! The key is to plan around complementary textures and counterpointing flavors. Be thankful for the sides!
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Homemade Traditional Bread Stuffing
This homemade bread stuffing is made with all of the traditional herbs, onions and celery. Bake in the oven for a delicious stuffing recipe to go with your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Easy Homemade Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce Recipe
Homemade cranberry sauce is easy to make and the perfect side dish to go with turkey on Thanksgiving Day. This cranberry sauce is made with orange zest for a sweet and tangy bite.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes with Brussels Sprouts are a universal side dish for a healthy weeknight dinner. The secret to beautiful flavors is an aromatic spice blend with mustard, pecans, and pomegranate.
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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
Imagine serving this at your next potluck or weeknight gathering. Everyone will surely be captivated by its beautiful presentation and will talk about how delicious it tastes. It’s an easy way to entertain without too much hassle. Check out the recipe and enjoy the wonderful flavors of this magnificent cheese ball that everyone will love!
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Creamy Mashed Butternut Squash
This Creamy Mashed Butternut Squash is the perfect side dish for all occasions. Creamy and delicious it is bursting with flavor.
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Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Mushroom Soup
This green bean casserole is better than the original version. It is made with fresh green beans and a creamy scratch made sauce instead of canned.
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Cranberry Orange Relish
A bright and tangy side dish is a must-have at any gathering. To elevate the dining experience for everyone, serve this fantastic Cranberry Orange Relish. It’s irresistibly delicious and guaranteed to impress your guests. Don’t miss out on this easy recipe – give it a try and watch it become a staple at your table!
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Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad
This fluffy fluff salad is made with mandarin oranges, cool whip and cream cheese to give the flavor of a creamsicle. This is the perfect no-bake dessert to serve at picnics and holiday gatherings!
Get the recipe: Creamsicle Orange Fluff Jello Salad
Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar
If you are looking for a quick and easy, yet impressive and super delicious snack for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, try these sweet potatoes with crispy skin, and butter and brown sugar drizzle. Spices and fresh oranges add unique flavor hints making these potatoes a perfect fall side dish.
Get the recipe: Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Maple Glaze
These brussels sprouts are coated in a tangy balsamic and maple glaze that works for a delicious side dish for either a holiday dinner or a quick weeknight side dish.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
This Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow is the ultimate indulgent side dish. The sweetness of the brown sugar and the cinnamon whipped into the fluffy sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows make for a delicious option.
Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
Kale Superfood Salad
This kale superfood salad is delicious, hearty, and filled with incredible superfoods. A great alternative to a standard salad and packed full of flavors.
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Brie Mac And Cheese
The number one most requested recipe from my daughter, this Brie Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy and a little more grown up in flavor. This is baked in the oven with a crunchy panko topping.
Get the recipe: Brie Mac And Cheese
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping
This sweet casserole is everyone's favorite in my family: warm and crunchy pecan topping over tender sweet potatoes. A perfect Thanksgiving side dish that you can make ahead.
Get the recipe: Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Topping.
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are packed with flavor, but they're surprisingly simple to make! The creamy texture and delicious buttery taste will complement any meal, whether it's a weeknight dinner, a festive holiday spread, or a special occasion.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Brown and Serve Rolls
These brown and serve rolls are a great side dish for any holiday dinner. These rolls are perfectly soft, fluffy and delicious.
Get the recipe: Brown and Serve Rolls
Old-Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
These Old-Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes are made with butter, brown sugar, pecans, warm spices, and a marshmallow topping. A delicious thanksgiving side dish.
Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Candied Sweet Potatoes
Roast Butternut Squash Halves
These Roast Butternut Squash Halves make a superb side dish and an easy way to add butternut squash to other recipes. Simple to make and full of flavor you have to give them a try.
Get the recipe: Roast Butternut Squash Halves
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