Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and what better way to elevate your holiday feast than with a lineup of irresistible side dishes? This round-up features delightful recipes, from creamy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes to vibrant Southern 7 Layer Salad, each designed to bring flavor and joy to your Thanksgiving spread. Check them out and get ready to feast!

Smooth Mashed Potatoes Without Butter (Olive Oil)

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Smooth Mashed Potatoes Without Butter (Olive Oil). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.
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Olive Oil mashed potatoes are smooth, light, and fluffy, enhanced with a hint of Tuscan herbs. Rich and creamy, they’re so satisfying that no one will miss the dairy—perfect for your Thanksgiving side dishes!
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Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

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Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This classic Waldorf Salad recipe never goes out of style. Crispy apples, celery, walnuts, and sweet raisins are coated in a light mayonnaise dressing.
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Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

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Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This seven-layer salad gets even more delicious after sitting overnight! It’s stacked with layers of peas, bacon, mayo, romaine lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
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Sweet and Savory Cranberry Salsa

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Sweet and Savory Cranberry Salsa. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This sweet and savory cranberry salsa is a classic among Thanksgiving side dishes. Served over soft cream cheese, it is an irresistibly fresh creamy appetizer or easy snack.
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Cornbread Corn Pudding

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Cornbread Corn Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This baked cornbread casserole features a custardy cornbread pudding base, mixed with toasted cornbread and fresh or frozen corn. Top with grated cheese!
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Baked Macaroni Pie With Just 5 Ingredients

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Baked Macaroni Pie With Just 5 Ingredients. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Baked macaroni and cheese has a rich, creamy texture and is so easy to make. Prep in under 30 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.
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Easy Turkey Pasta Bake

A close-up of a bowl of creamy pasta casserole topped with crispy breadcrumbs. It includes fusilli pasta, peas, corn, tomato chunks, and a basil garnish, served in a speckled ceramic bowl. Bright and appetizing with fresh ingredients.
Easy Turkey Pasta Bake. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Easy Turkey Pasta is a great way to use up left of turkey from your holiday dinner! Just toss with some veggies, pasta and some cheese! This turkey pasta is delish and easy to make!
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Green Beans And Mushrooms Recipe

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Green Beans And Mushrooms Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Turn simple Green Beans and Mushrooms into a delightful thanksgiving side dish with this easy recipe that requires just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes to cook.
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Yellow Squash Casserole With Ritz Crackers

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Yellow Squash Casserole With Ritz Crackers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This cheesy squash casserole with Ritz crackers and sour cream has a cheesy, tangy sauce and buttery topping. Perfectly baked and never mushy.
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts And Sweet Potatoes Recipe

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts And Sweet Potatoes Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes recipe showcases tender sweet potatoes paired with crispy Brussels sprouts, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. A fantastic option among Thanksgiving side dishes, it’s not only easy to prepare but it is also a nutritious addition to any meal.
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Almond Milk

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes topped with two pats of butter and sprinkled with chopped parsley. The dish is placed on a marble surface, with a spoon nearby.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Almond Milk. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

These creamy Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk are perfect for your next holiday gathering, Sunday Supper or any time of the year!
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Delicious Sweet Potato Pasta

A bowl of creamy pasta with rotini noodles, topped with grated cheese. The dish includes mushrooms, spinach, and chunks of red bell pepper, all mixed in a rich, orange-colored sauce.
Delicious Sweet Potato Pasta. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Sweet Potato Pasta is comfort-food at its best! Plus, its packed full of veggies (both in the sauce and in the dish), so it’s nutritious, creamy, and delicious.
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Creamiest and Cheesiest Mac And Cheese Recipe

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Creamiest and Cheesiest Mac And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

My slow cooker mac and cheese recipe uses all the best things in life: butter, Velveeta, half and half, and cheddar cheese. Only 20 min. prep.
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Best Million Dollar Deviled Eggs Recipe

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Best Million Dollar Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Million Dollar Deviled Eggs are truly the best deviled eggs that you can make! Special ingredients make them so flavorful and creamy perfect for any occasion.
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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad

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Thanksgiving Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is the perfect addition to any holiday table. It’s light and refreshing and full of bright flavors and beautiful colors. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, which saves you time as you prepare other thanksgiving side dishes.
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Classic Amish Potato Salad

A white bowl filled with creamy potato salad, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon and a white napkin are partially visible beside the bowl.
Classic Amish Potato Salad. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

A classic, simple Amish Potato Salad with hard-boiled eggs, onions, and celery with a sweet and tangy yellow mustard and mayo dressing.
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Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts

A white dish filled with roasted Brussels sprouts drizzled with a red sauce. A small bowl of sauce and lemon slices are nearby on a white surface.
Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Tender roasted Brussel sprouts with a simple, flavorful sauce are going to be the star of your dinner table! Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts will turn any sprout-hater into a fan – seriously!
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is a must-have for your Thanksgiving side dishes, combining the tartness of fresh cranberries with the spicy kick of jalapeno peppers. This festive dip delivers a deliciously unique flavor that will impress your guests at any family gathering!
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Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic Recipe

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Sauteed Green Beans With Garlic Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Simple green beans are lifted up to a whole new level when you cook them with fresh garlic and olive oil. Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic make the perfect easy dinner side, and they’re fancy enough for holiday meals as well.
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Southern Candied Yams Recipe

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Southern Candied Yams Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

You can’t beat these super simple, 3-ingredient Candied Yams. Tender and sweet with a caramelized sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Comforting Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese

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Comforting Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese is a comforting and flavorful side dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. This recipe is the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and sweet, and is the perfect side dish for thanksgiving.
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Delicious Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

A dish of creamy mashed potatoes topped with two square pats of butter and sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs.
Delicious Rosemary Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

These super simple and incredibly delicious Rosemary Mashed Potatoes are sure to become a family staple. The texture is creamy and the flavor of the garlic, rosemary, and butter really comes through beautifully.
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Versatile Sweet Potato Sauce Recipe

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Versatile Sweet Potato Sauce Recipe. Photo credit: Insanely Easy Recipes.

This versatile Sweet Potato Sauce Recipe is creamy, sweet, and kid friendly! It’s great over warm pasta, or as a dip with veggies and pita bread. And the best part, it’s so EASY to make.
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17 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Your Gatherings Extra Special!

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Make your gatherings unforgettable with these mixture of cold and cozy thanksgiving desserts that are all about bringing flavor and ease to your festive table. With crowd-pleasers like Spiced Pumpkin Bread, S’mores Brownies, and the dreamy No-Bake Tiramisu Cake, you’ll have guests raving all night long. Don’t miss out! Each dessert is guaranteed to make your holidays extra sweet and special! Get All The Recipes: 17 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Your Gatherings Extra Special!