Better Home And Gardens 100 Years Of Thanksgiving Recipes

Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

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Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated food-centered holiday. Everyone knows that the turkey isn't the real star of the Thanksgiving table—it's the side dishes. These tailored side dishes will perfectly complement the main dish. Start a new family tradition this year and try our crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Take your pick from more than 100 traditional and modern takes on Southern Thanksgiving sides including mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls, roasted vegetables, casseroles, and more.

Many of these Thanksgiving side dishes can even be made ahead or prepared in a slow cooker. We've transformed classic dishes like Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Leeks and added vegetarian friendly options like Cabbage Casserole. There's something for everyone in this special collection of Thanksgiving side dish recipes. When it comes to Thanksgiving, the more side dishes the better, and you can't go wrong with any of these delicious recipes.

Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

Ben Mim's Perfect Cornbread Recipe

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Recipe: Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

The secret to the perfect cornbread is cooking it in a cast iron skillet and browning the butter.

Old-School Squash Casserole

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Recipe: Old-School Squash Casserole

Make this classic, comforting dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Cornflakes

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows, Pecans, and Cornflakes

We elevated this classic Thanksgiving staple by adding cornflakes, pecans, and marshmallows.

Macaroni Pudding

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Recipe: Macaroni Pudding

This easy side dish fulfills our cheesiest dreams.

Southern-Style Collard Greens

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Recipe:Southern-Style Collard Greens

The addition of bacon to these collard greens provide a bold, smoky flavor.

Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin

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Recipe: Pumpkin-and-Winter Squash Gratin

This vibrant casserole is jam-packed with veggies from pumpkin to butternut squash.

Sweet Potato Rolls with Cane Syrup Glaze

Sweet Potato Rolls

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Rolls with Cane Syrup Glaze

Rolls are always a hit on any spread, and these buttery and warm rolls are simply irresistible.

Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

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Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

When you're tired of mashed potatoes, try this delicious layered potato dish.

Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

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Recipe: Cheesy Bacon Pinwheels

These buttery rolls are filled with bacon, cheese, and caramelized onions.

Easy Cauliflower Casserole

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Recipe: Easy Cauliflower Casserole

This healthy casserole is so creamy and cheesy, you'll confuse it with baked mac and cheese.

Spicy Cornbread Dressing with Chorizo

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Recipe: Spicy Cornbread Dressing with Chorizo

This spicy cornbread will surely bring the heat to your Thanksgiving table.

Buttermilk Spoon Bread

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Recipe: Buttermilk Spoon Bread

Although technically not a bread, this dish is a mixture of cornbread and cornmeal soufflé.

Old-School Green Bean Casserole

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Recipe: Old-School Green Bean Casserole

Skip the can this year and make your own mushroom cream sauce. You will taste the difference.

Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

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Recipe: Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks

We swapped out canned fried onions for crispy fried leaks for a more elegant casserole topper.

Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping

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Recipe: Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables with Spicy Pecan Topping

Oven-roasted vegetables are so easy to make and a great change from the traditional veggie casserole.

Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

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Recipe: Aunt Grace's Famous Cornbread Dressing

There's only one thing we love better than cornbread dressing, a make-ahead casserole.

Mashed Potato Bar

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Recipe: Mashed Potato Bar

This customizable Mashed Potato Bar is perfect for picky eaters.

Classic Cornbread Dressing

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Recipe: Classic Cornbread Dressing

For this Thanksgiving staple, make the cornbread in a skillet up to two days before making the rest of the dish. You will want it to dry out completely.

Sweet Potato Soufflé

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé

For the fluffiest take on sweet potato casserole, this soufflé offers an airy and sweet side to complement all the savory dishes on the table.

Slow-Cooker Green Beans

Thanksgiving Sides: Root Vegetable Gratin

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Green Beans

Bacon, chopped onion, and thyme transforms these Slow-Cooker Green Beans.

Herby Pecan-Cornbread Dressing

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Recipe: Herby Pecan-Cornbread Dressing

This casserole stays true to its roots with earthy and nutty flavors.

Classic Cranberry Salad

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Recipe: Classic Cranberry Salad

Fresh cranberry salad is a crunchy alternative to the canned stuff.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Shallots

It's easy to enjoy your Brussels sprouts with this savory bacon-filled dish.

Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Pack your mac and cheese with cheddar cubes to make sure you get creamy cheese in every bite.

Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Hasselback Sweet Potato Casserole

We modified traditional sweet potato casserole by adding the texture of thinly sliced potatoes.

Collard Greens with Garlic and Sippets

Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries

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Recipe: Collard Greens with Garlic and Sippets

Mixed with garlic and sourdough bread, collard greens have never looked so delicious.

Fluffy Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Fluffy Corn Pudding

Pureed corn kernels make this dish delicate and fluffy.

Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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Recipe: Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon

We elevated homemade mac and cheese by adding crispy bacon and a breadcrumb crust.

Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole

Adding cheese to a dish has never steered us wrong.

Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Biscuits

Like a buttermilk biscuit, but make it autumn. Serve with butter and honey for a wonderful vessel for turkey and cranberry sauce.

Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

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Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Casserole

You can't go wrong by adding this tried-and-true broccoli casserole to your spread.

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

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Recipe: Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Only five minutes of cook time is required to turn out this homemade cranberry sauce that will beat out the can every time.

Scalloped Oysters

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Recipe: Scalloped Oysters

Oyster casserole has graced Southern Thanksgiving tables for decades, and this recipe lets the fresh, briny flavor of oysters really shine with a topping of crushed buttery crackers.

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Come Thanksgiving, there never seems to be enough oven space—say hello to the problem solver: slow cooker. Cubing the sweet potatoes offer a nice bite of texture that classic versions sometimes lack.

Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries

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Recipe: Candy Roaster Squash with Sorghum, Black Walnuts, and Cranberries

This ribboned squash provides a unique texture and sweet and savory flavors.

Macaroni Pie

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Recipe: Macaroni Pie

Slice a piece of this savory, three-cheese macaroni dish.

Cornmeal Angel Biscuits

Angel Biscuits

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Recipe: Cornmeal Angel Biscuits

These cornmeal angel biscuits are the perfect nod to cornbread for Thanksgiving.

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

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Recipe: Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Since Thanksgiving is the ultimate day to turn any and everything into a casserole, we're showing up with this veggie-packed casserole loaded with a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and two different cheeses. Oh, and bacon, of course.

Baked Corn Casserole

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Recipe: Baked Corn Casserole

This hybrid casserole marries two of our favorite things: cornbread and corn pudding. The addition of sour cream and Monterey jack cheese make it ultra creamy.

Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

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Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

What do your mashed potatoes need this Thanksgiving? Bacon.

Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole

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Recipe: Bacon-Brussels Sprout-Green Bean Casserole

How do you make green bean casserole extra Southern? You add bacon and Brussels sprouts.

Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes

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Recipe: Simple Mashed Rutabagas and Potatoes

Two root veggies join forces in this lighter version of a holiday mash that takes on a pleasantly rustic color that will complement your Thanksgiving table.

Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks Recipe

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

Spending 9 hours in the slow-cooker allows the tender ham hocks to develop savory, smoky flavors.

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Skip the casserole this year and serve creamy, dreamy, spiced mashed sweet potatoes instead. It'll be a welcome update to any Thanksgiving menu.

Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon

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Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Wild rice provides a rich, earthy flavor to this herbed casserole.

Smothered Green Beans

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Recipe: Smothered Green Beans

Flavor green beans with a coating of tomato paste and chicken broth before letting shallots and a bacon topping come together on top for a salty-sweet taste everyone will love.

Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Broccoli and cheese is a great combination. Add it to macaroni and you have a side dish the kids can't turn down.

Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Fennel

Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon

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Recipe: Cornbread Dresing with Sausage and Fennel

This tasty and textured side dish is made with store-bought cornbread.

Savory Corn Pudding

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Recipe: Savory Corn Pudding

Give your creamy, not-too-sweet side dish extra flavor with chopped onion and fresh thyme.

Corn Pudding Casserole

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

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Recipe: Corn Pudding Casserole

We combined fontina and Swiss cheese to make this savory corn casserole.

Classic Candied Yams

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Recipe: Classic Candied Yams

If you're looking to give sweet potato casserole a break this Thanksgiving, we love these Classic Candied Yams, although, we wouldn't be against having both on the sideboard.

Lemon-Almond Green Bean Casserole

Old-School Green Bean Casserole

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Recipe: Lemon-Almond Green Bean Casserole

This recipe swaps the cream of mushroom soup and fried onions for fresh lemon and sliced onions.

Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

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Recipe: Sweet Potato-and-Collard Green Gratin

If you're looking for one dish that does it all, this gratin might be the perfect recipe.

Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

Roasted Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe: Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

If you want to move mac-and-cheese from the kids table to the sideboard, we love this buttery, herbed cornbread topping. The shell pasta helps too.

Creamed Spinach

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Recipe: Creamed Spinach

This classic steakhouse side happens to also pair well with all the turkey, dressing, and casseroles served on Turkey Day. Plus, the ingredient list is short and sweet, so why not add it to your menu?

Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan

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Recipe: Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes are extra creamy thanks to buttermilk and crème fraîche.

Cabbage Casserole

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Recipe: Cabbage Casserole

Made wonderfully occasion-worthy with a crispy Parmesan-breadcrumb topping, this vegetable casserole adopts our favorite elements of a baked potato gratin using cabbage and onions instead.

Parmesan-Herb Angel Biscuits

Angel Biscuits

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Recipe: Parmesan-Herb Angel Biscuits

Give your Thanksgiving bread some extra flavor with the addition of Parmesan, thyme, and rosemary.

Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan

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Recipe: Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan

Take your mashed potatoes to a new place by using red potatoes, Parmesan cheese, and herbed cream cheese.

Classic Bread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon

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Recipe: Classic Bread Dressing

This easy bread dressing recipe is made-from-scratch with high-quality sourdough bread, fresh parsley and thyme, celery, leeks, and garlic.

Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones

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Recipe: Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones

This sweet treat will be the perfect palate refresher in between savory bites.

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes and Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

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Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

The addition of goat cheese brings a new level of creamy to classic mashed potatoes.

Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

Side Dish: Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

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Recipe: Brussels Sprouts with Cornbread Croutons

We added a Southern touch to Brussels sprouts by sprinkling in cornbread croutons.

Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Thanksgiving Sides: Root Vegetable Gratin

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Recipe: Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots

Topped with a honey glaze, this dish is so easy to make and next-level sweet.

Skillet Squash Blossom

Thanksgiving Side Dish: Skillet Squash Blossom

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Recipe: Skillet Squash Blossom

Impress your guests by adding this elegant squash dish to the Thanksgiving spread.

Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon

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Recipe: Cornbread Dressing with Kale and Bacon

Oven-roasted kale provides a crispy topping to this classic cornbread dressing.

Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries Virginia Willis

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Recipe: Farro Salad with Toasted Pecans, Feta, and Dried Cherries

This hearty and flavorful side dish is made in just 30 minutes.

Angel Biscuits

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Recipe: Angel Biscuits

Want to have fresh biscuits on the table but don't want to waste time on the day of? You can prepare these biscuits one week in advance.

Root Vegetable Gratin

Thanksgiving Sides: Root Vegetable Gratin

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Recipe: Root Vegetable Gratin

This veggie casserole is made with seasonal favorites like hearty russet potatoes, crunchy rutabagas, and snappy parsnips.

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

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Recipe: Sweet Poatato and Chorizo Sausage Bites

Similar to a biscuit, these sausage balls are the perfect bite-sized side.

Yeast Rolls

Thanksgiving Yeast Rolls

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Recipe: Yeast Rolls

The addition of homemade rolls to any Thanksgiving spread is warmly welcomed.

Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Thanksgiving Side Dish: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Recipe: Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside, these are the best baby potatoes around.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Enjoy the decadence of a loaded baked potato in convenient casserole form, and that's reason enough to include it on the spread. Each bite is creamy, cheesy, and bacony.

Crusty Broiled Tomatoes

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Recipe: Crusty Broiled Tomatoes

If you can't stand to be without tomatoes at a family affair (seasonality be darned!), these broiled tomatoes topped with a crispy, cheesy breadcrumb crust are a great opportunity to divert from the usual casserole.

Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole

Two words we love to hear come November? Make ahead. This classic casserole will be ready to bake without giving you any worries. Store in fridge for up to four days.

Tee's Corn Pudding

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding

Corn pudding may seem like a simple side dish, but you might be surprised to learn it is a reader favorite. This is a dish that we recommend you always have on your Thanksgiving table. We describe Tee's Corn Pudding as our ultimate creamed corn: this in-demand recipe has run in our magazine more than 10 times after its debut in 1995. To run so often, and to seem so simple, it obviously is a recipe for corn pudding that is rich and delicious. If you'd like to dress the dish up a little, it is even more amazing with chopped fresh chives added on top.

Sea Island Crab Fried Rice

Fried Arkansas Black Apples

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Recipe: Sea Island Crab Fried Rice

Throughout the Lowcountry and Sea Islands, particularly in Gullah Geechie communities, you'll find more coastal takes on holiday foods, like this crab-filled fried rice side.

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Thanksgiving Sides: Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

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Recipe:Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

What classic Thanksgiving side dish spread is complete without a delicious sweet potato recipe? Our Classic Sweet Potato Casserole is a reader favorite. Think of this recipe as a classic study in Thanksgiving comfort-food: the basic recipe is sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, milk, eggs, and a few more simple ingredients, but for many people the pleasure is really the toppings. Cornflakes, marshmallows, sugar, and pecans are truly delicious. This classic casserole is nutty, buttery, savory, and sweet all in the same mouthful.

Cooking Video:Classic Sweet Potato Casserole

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Bacon

Sweet potatoes are often a part of Thanksgiving, and this recipe gives you a new twist on that classic flavor. Orange juice gives it a little sweetness, while pieces of crumbled bacon will give you something to savor, and rosemary will give it an aroma all its own. This sweet-and-salty side could not be easier to prep on Thanksgiving morning. The best part? It's made in the slow cooker, so you're saving valuable stovetop space. When you're ready to serve it, sprinkle a mixture of parsley, orange zest, and garlic over the top: you'll get just the right amount of herbs, spice, and bite in every mouthful.

Classic Cranberry Salad

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Recipe: Classic Cranberry Salad

This classic recipe is a staple at every Thanksgiving table.

Spicy Cranberry-Orange Relish

Spicy Cranberry Orange Relish

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Recipe: Spicy Cranberry-Orange Relish

This relish will have you relishing its flavors once you taste its perfect combination of sweet, tart, and spicy.

Spicy Cornbread Dressing with Chorizo

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Recipe: Spicy Cornbread Dressing with Chorizo

If you would like to put a new spin on an old family classic dish, this recipe will have you whirling with joy without having you running around in circles.

Balsamic Green Beans

Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions Recipe

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Recipe:Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions

Green beans are a simple vegetable, but we love to add textures and flavors to this everyday family favorite. We have green beans on our table every year for Thanksgiving, and this recipe shows you wonderful new ways to savor this holiday staple.

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

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Recipe: Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Roasted root vegetables make a great Thanksgiving side, but there are a lot of options if you prefer something other than the traditional potatoes or sweet potatoes. For a lighter option to those more traditional sides, try these Roasted Carrots and Parsnips.

Grits Dressing

Grits Dressing Recipe

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Recipe: Grits Dressing

You can never have enough dressing at the Thanksgiving table.

Squash Casserole

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Recipe:Squash Casserole

Buttery crackers top this classic casserole.

Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole Recipe

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Recipe: Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole

"The old-school version of this recipe uses canned soup and often calls for frozen broccoli. My new twist is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. It takes just a smidgen of more time, but the results are absolutely extra-ordinary." —Contributing editor Virginia Willis, author of Lighten Up, Y'all.

Pecan-Herb Cornbread Dressing

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Recipe: Pecan-Herb Cornbread Dressing

This cornbread dressing gets an extra crunch from tasty pecans.

Cranberry-Apple-Ginger Salad

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Recipe: Cranberry-Apple-Ginger Salad

Fresh apples and ginger give this cranberry salad extra flavor.

Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Collard Greens

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Recipe: Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Collard Greens

The fire-roasted tomatoes and smoked paprika add so much flavor that you won't miss the ham.

Spiked Cranberry-Orange Salad

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Recipe: Spiked Cranberry-Orange Salad

We gave traditional cranberry sauce a modern twist by adding in chopped pineapples, clementines, and orange-liqueur.

Cornbread Dressing with Smoked Sausage and Apples

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Recipe: Cornbread Dressing with Smoked Sausage and Apples

Give your cornbread dressing a sweet and rustic taste.

Creamy Fried Confetti Corn

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Recipe:Creamy Fried Confetti Corn

You'll love the flavor of the corn, onion, and bell peppers sautéed in bacon drippings, because of course things do taste better with bacon. One of our most popular corn side dishes, this corn casserole does not disappoint. The crispy crunch of smoky bacon cuts through the creamy richness of the dish, making it easy for this casserole to pair with just about anything. It has just a hint of sweetness thanks to the corn, the sugar, and the half-and-half. A pinch of pepper gives it just the right amount of bite.

Green Beans with Garlic

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Recipe:Green Beans with Garlic

This side dish is a study in simplicity. It is fresh, fragrant, and easy to bring to any holiday table. If you enjoy having green beans on your Thanksgiving holiday table, you may find that this is a recipe you love. The flavor of the green beans is delicately enhanced by the taste and aroma of the sautéed garlic, and the delicate additions of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper. What makes this dish so unique is that the garlic is sliced, rather than being chopped or minced, so the slices of garlic become crisp and savory. Grab a plate and enjoy this easy and delicious dish.

Molded Cranberry Salad

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Recipe: Molded Cranberry Salad

Congealed salads are staples on Southern tables at Thanksgiving, and this Molded Cranberry Salad is a fresh, refreshing take on this holiday staple.

Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach

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Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Creamed Spinach

In the South, pimiento cheese and creamed spinach are both considered delicacies, so any recipe that mixes the two together can only be described as a mouthwatering delight. This casserole is certainly delicious, rich with the tastes of cream cheese and cheddar cheese, and seasoned with just a hint of fresh garlic. Your family will be waiting for this to get out of the oven so they can enjoy it on their plate.

"Creamy spinach casserole has always been a favorite in my family, so it's a sure-fire hit for any gathering. The pimiento cheese flavors give it a uniquely Southern twist." —Perre Coleman Magness, author of Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook

Green Bean Casserole

Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole and Cranberry Sauce

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Recipe:Green Bean Casserole

Everyone anticipates that there will be a green bean casserole on the Thanksgiving table, but just because it is expected doesn't mean it can't be amazing. You can go beyond the standard "recipe on the can" casserole by making a few simple substitutions, and by making a few simple additions. Start by substituting Alfredo sauce for cream of mushroom soup. Then, dress it up with add-ins that can include mushrooms, water chestnuts, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pecans. You will still have a great Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole to enjoy, you'll just have taken it from mundane to mouthwatering. Savor the difference.

Wild Rice with Mushrooms

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Recipe:Wild Rice with Mushrooms

You may enjoy something straight from the package to the stovetop to the table, but here we show you how to dress up a package of long-grain and wild rice mix with the addition of a few simple ingredients. Start by sautéing a sweet onion in some butter on the stovetop. Mix in some fresh mushrooms; then add in the Marsala. Once you have this rich, fragrant, and delicious blend ready to go, you can add it to your packaged rice and you will be amazed at the results. We guarantee that it will be a hit on your holiday table.

Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole Recipe

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Recipe: Cheese Cracker-Topped Squash Casserole

Top your squash casserole with the snack that smiles back for an extra cheesy crunch.

Golden Macaroni and Cheese

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Recipe:Golden Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a comfort-food classic that you can always enjoy around your holiday table. This homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe beats the boxed kind any day of the week. It is full of sharp Cheddar cheese, and made from elbow macaroni. Topped with breadcrumbs and cheese, it bakes to a crunchy, divine crust. You'll love every gooey, crispy mouthful. If you prefer a different type of cheese, you may stir in a pasteurized processed cheese product—it will be equally gooey, but the taste will not be quite as sharp. For a savory main dish, stir in chopped cooked ham before baking, and then sprinkle the top with chopped cooked bacon before serving.

Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

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Recipe: Crispy Sweet Potato-Green Onion Cakes

This recipe blends the delicate flavor of sweet potatoes and green onions with the spicy zest of chopped red jalapeño peppers.

Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

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Recipe: Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

These are an even mote buttery, flaky version of the store-bought stuff. These can be frozen up to two months ahead.

Au Gratin Potato Casserole

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Recipe:Au Gratin Potato Casserole

An Au Gratin Potato Casserole can be a simple way to have potatoes a part of your Thanksgiving lunch or dinner. So why not make a cheesy, creamy potato casserole for your next family gathering or holiday meal? Make getting everything ready easy by using frozen hash browns, cream of mushroom soup, shredded Cheddar cheese, and a straight-out-of-the-box corn flakes cereal. If you prefer to do your Thanksgiving meal preparation in advance, you can also make this Au Gratin Potato Casserole ahead, and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake. Either way, it will taste delicious fresh out of the oven.

Two-Potato Gratin

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Recipe: Two-Potato Gratin

If there is only room for one potato-based dish on your Thanksgiving table then this gratin is sure to be perfect for everyone. It mixes two great potatoes, Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, as well as two delicious cheeses—Gruyère and Parmesan—for a rich, crispy, gooey delight. You will also love the subtle notes of parsley, pepper, and nutmeg that delicately flavor this dish. "This luscious gratin strikes a happy middle chord for those hungry for potatoes and those vying for a sweet potato casserole." —Nancy Vienneau, author of Third Thursday Community Potluck Cookbook, from which this recipe was adapted.

Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

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Recipe:Two-Cheese Squash Casserole

If you relish in having squash casserole as a Thanksgiving table staple, this Cheddar and Parmesan Squash Casserole may become your go-to recipe. It combines the forces of these two great cheeses with yellow squash to create this creamy dish. For a tasty and colorful twist, you can even substitute sliced zucchini for half of the yellow squash. You'll love the hint of sweet onion and the bold, savory flavors of the cheese, all holding the squash together in a gooey delight of a dish. Crumble some bread, shred some cheese, and get ready to enjoy this fantastic holiday casserole.

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