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Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Dinner

These easy side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner will steal the show. 
Everything here is tested and loved. I’ve included some of our favorite Thanksgiving day sides to fill out your holiday table and make the traditional turkey dinner memorable. 

There’s no such thing as too many side dishes!

Spooning sweet potato casserole topped with pecan nut crumble and mini marshmallows out of a casserole dish.

Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole (Nanny’s Sweet Potato Souffle)

Old-fashioned sweet potato casserole or soufflé is the perfect Southern side dish. It’s rich and decadent. A must-have on Thanksgiving! It’s absolutely non-negotiable with my in-laws and is my husband’s favorite thing on the Thanksgiving table.

A wooden spoonful of glazed carrots with bourbon whiskey, brown sugar, and butter in a pan.

Easy Candied Carrots (Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots)

These easy brown sugar-glazed carrots are an easy, family-friendly side dish.

A bowl of homestyle smashed red potatoes with sour cream and butter.

Creamy Smashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

These homestyle mashed potatoes are the perfect complement to a Thanksgiving turkey.

A bowl of whole berry cranberry sauce with mandarin oranges and walnuts.

Cranberry Sauce with Mandarin Oranges and Walnuts

I’m team Homemade Cranberry Sauce, all the way! This cranberry sauce is super easy, can be made ahead, and looks stunningly gorgeous on the table.

A spoon of slow cooker cheesy corn with cheddar and cream cheese.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Corn with Cream Cheese and Cheddar

Slow cooker cheesy corn has become one of our family favorites. It’s buttery, cheesy, and addictive. Plus, it cooks in the crockpot to save room on the stove!

Brussel sprout salad made with shaved brussels sprouts, parmesan, cranberries, bacon, almonds, and a lemon vinaigrette.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

I started making this Brussels sprouts salad to add something bright, fresh, and crunchy to the mix.

These are some of the best side dish recipes to pair with the traditional turkey dinner. You can check out these side dish recipes for even more inspiration.

I’ll be adding a few more of our recipes as I have time, so don’t forget to check back! 

Will you be adding any of these to your next holiday menu? What are your non-negotiable side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner? Let me know in the comments! 

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