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These Thanksgiving Side Dishes Will Make Your Feast Unforgettable

Erren Hart

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10/28/2025

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No Thanksgiving feast is complete without a delicious array of side dishes to complement the main course. This collection of Thanksgiving side dishes has everything you need to make your holiday meal unforgettable. From classics like Sausage Stuffing and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes to unique twists like Slow Cooker Pesto Potatoes and Cheesy Colcannon, there’s something here for every taste. Whether you’re craving creamy, cheesy dishes like Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole or sweet and savory options like Candied Sweet Potatoes, these recipes are perfect for filling your holiday table with flavor and warmth.

Slow Cooker Southern Fried Corn

Looking down on a casserole with lots of toppings, like chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
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This Slow Cooker Southern Fried Corn is the ultimate sidekick for your favorite meals! Packed with so much butter, it practically deserves its own fan club. Whip up this easy slow cooker recipe and get ready to steal the show at your next family dinner! 🍽️✨
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Southern Fried Corn

Creamy Tuscan Mushrooms

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Spice up your crockpot game with this Creamy Tuscan Mushrooms recipe! Who knew mushrooms could be so glamorous? Get ready to fall in love with this side dish featuring tender mushrooms swimming in a creamy sauce, cozied up with spinach. It’s like a spa day for your taste buds!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

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Enjoy magical corn on the cob all year long with this super simple slow cooker recipe! Just toss the corn in, let it steam, and voilà—tender, tasty corn that’ll steal the show at every meal! Say hello to your new favorite sidekick! 🌽✨
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

Sausage Stuffing

A close-up of a baking dish filled with golden-brown stuffing, a quintessential Thanksgiving side. The stuffing consists of chunks of bread, chopped vegetables, and herbs, all mixed together and baked to a crispy texture on top. A spoon is partially submerged in the dish, ready to serve.
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Dive into our sausage stuffing—a flavor fiesta that throws a culinary party on your plate! Packed with fresh herbs and tender veggies, this stuffing is the social butterfly of your festive meal—make sure it gets a VIP invite!

Get The Recipe: Sausage Stuffing

Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

A pan with brussels sprouts and bacon in a cream sauce.
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Bacon: the magical ingredient that elevates everything, and these Brussels sprouts are no exception! Dive into a creamy side dish that’s so flavorful, it might just steal the spotlight from your main course.

Get The Recipe: Brussels Sprouts With Bacon

Slow Cooker Pesto Potatoes

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Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Get ready to fall head over heels for these slow-roasted Slow Cooker Pesto Potatoes! They’re so tender and flavorful, they might just steal the spotlight from your main dish. Who knew a side could be such a star?
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pesto Potatoes

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

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Dive into timeless cheesy bliss! This creamy baked mac and cheese is surprisingly simple to make yet guaranteed to be a family favorite.

Get The Recipe: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

Cream Cheese Corn

a close up image of cream cheese corn scattered with chopped fresh herbs.
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Got a craving for classic comfort food with a fun twist? Say hello to Stovetop Cream Cheese Corn! This creamy delight on creamed corn whips up in just 20 minutes—perfect for those “I need a side dish ASAP” moments, especially during those holiday feasts where you want to impress without the stress!

Get The Recipe: Cream Cheese Corn

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

A close up photo taken from above of a bowl of Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with melted butter and chives with a serving spoon.
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This recipe takes your mashed potatoes to the next level! Sour cream transforms buttery potatoes, adding a touch of tang and a luxuriously creamy texture. It’s a simple twist that delivers a delightful flavor experience.

Get The Recipe: Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Acorn Squash

Looking down on a casserole with lots of toppings, like chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This Slow Cooker Acorn Squash recipe is a total gem—your taste buds will thank you! Just sprinkle it with cinnamon and spices, sit back, and let the deliciousness unfold. It’s a low-calorie side dish that’s as filling as it is nutritious, proving that healthy can be tasty and fun! Who knew squash could be the life of the dinner party?
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Acorn Squash

Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

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This recipe transforms any vegetable into a cheesy masterpiece! Choose your favorite veggies and let the cheese work its magic, creating a versatile and delicious side dish for any meal.

Get The Recipe: Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole

Candied Sweet Potatoes

A bowl filled with Candied Sweet Potatoes, glistening with a brown, glossy sauce. A spoon is seen drizzling more of the rich caramel sauce over the Candied Sweet Potatoes, evoking classic Southern recipes and creating an inviting appearance.
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This candied sweet potatoes recipe can be whipped up on the stovetop or baked to perfection in the oven. Sweet potatoes swimming in a spiced caramel sauce—who can resist that delicious dive into flavor?

Get The Recipe: Candied Sweet Potatoes

Cheesy Colcannon

Cheesy Colcannon
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Irish colcannon gets a cheesy makeover! Imagine creamy mashed potatoes mingling with scallions and greens, all cuddled up with sharp cheddar. It’s the side dish that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy jig!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Colcannon

Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms

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More than just a sidekick! These Sautéed Mushrooms are the culinary chameleons of your plate—perfect on toast, as a trusty sidekick to your main course, or stacked high on sandwiches for an umami explosion that’ll make your taste buds dance! 🍄✨

Get The Recipe: Sautéed Mushrooms

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A dish of mashed sweet potatoes topped with butter and ground black pepper.
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These mashed sweet potatoes are a flavor party in your mouth! Creamy, smooth, and so buttery they’ll make you want to dance, they’re the ultimate upgrade for any meal. Who needs a sidekick when you have these sweet spuds?

Get The Recipe: Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

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This is the ULTIMATE Twice Baked Potato recipe! It’s the side dish that steals the spotlight at any meal—loaded with so much flavor, it might just outshine the main course!
Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

One-Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

A big bowl of Vegan Mac and Cheese on a table.
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Got a hankering for creamy, cheesy delight but don’t want to deal with a mountain of dishes? Say hello to your new best friend: one-pot vegan mac and cheese! It’s so easy, you’ll think it’s magic—just one pot and you’re on your way to flavor town!

Get The Recipe: One-Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

Crockpot Glazed Carrots

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Crockpot Glazed Carrots: the easiest way to make veggies taste like a sweet hug! With brown sugar and warm spices, they’ll have your taste buds dancing in delight!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Glazed Carrots

The Best Broccoli of Your Life

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Bid farewell to uninspired broccoli! This Roasted Broccoli recipe offers a delightful burst of flavor. Fresh broccoli florets are transformed with a potent blend of garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.

Get The Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffing

Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffing with a slice cut out of it showing the stuffing with sausage meat throughout.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Don’t let leftover stuffing go to waste! This recipe creates a loaf of deliciousness by wrapping juicy sausage in crispy bacon and smothering it in your favorite stuffing. It’s the perfect way to use up leftovers and create a show-stopping dish in minutes.

Get The Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffing

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