102 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes, From Classic to Kid-Friendly

No cheese is included here, but the potatoes are as rich as can be thanks to the butter and heavy cream.

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For a healthier side dish, use sweet potatoes as a vessel to enjoy shredded radishes, carrots, and Granny Smith apples.

Get the Sweet Potatoes with Shredded Salad recipe.

Make these ahead of time by preparing them without the honey and refrigerating overnight. All you have to do day of is reheat and add the honey!

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Filled with hearty and filling ingredients, like potatoes and cheese, your guests will also be treated to asparagus and onions for a fresh taste. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prep.

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This recipe is as classic as it comes thanks to the country bread, fresh dill, and flat-leaf parsley.

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There are almost too many green bean recipe variations to choose from for your turkey dinner. But at the mention of garlic and butter, the choice may already be made for you.

Get the Green Beans with Garlic-Herb Butter recipe.

Boring sprouts begone with this recipe, which includes small red chiles for an extra kick.

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Yes it's basic, but it's sooo good. With three different types of cheese, you really can't go wrong. The kids will love it!

Get the Basic Macaroni and Cheese recipe.

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Save space on your stovetop and try this hands-off one-pot mashed potato recipe. Sprigs of fresh rosemary cooked with the potatoes infuse them with fragrant flavor.

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This salad recipe may have a few more ingredients than the rest, but a single bite will make all of the tossing and stirring worth it.

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Oven space is precious during the holidays, so roast your sprouts on the stovetop instead! Tossed in a salty-tangy bacon vinaigrette, it's a side dish slam dunk.

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This skillet recipe has butternut squash for a seasonal flare plus potto chips for an added crunch.

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Keep it classic this year with a simple herb stuffing made with country bread, vegetables, chicken broth, parsley, and thyme.

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You can whip together this side with just one stove-burner.

Get the Creamy One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe.

Nothing says "fall" quite like adding a drizzle of maple syrup to your dish. With lemon and cilantro, these roasted veggies also feel fresh and bright.

Get the Lemon-Maple Roasted Carrots recipe.

While this recipe requires some extra baking time (hence the name), these russet potato halves filled with sour cream are the football lover's dream side dish.

Get the Caramelized Onion Twice-Baked Potatoes recipe.

Green bean casserole is so last year. Get creative and try this easy recipe for green beans cooked with orange zest and thyme.

Get the Green Beans with Orange and Thyme recipe.

Corn is another classic side to serve at Thanksgiving, but this recipe introduces lime zest, cumin, and cayenne pepper for a more flavorful bite.

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If you have a lot of potato lovers sitting around your Thanksgiving dinner table this year, then surprise them with this recipe that takes russet potatoes and bakes them with heavy cream, garlic, and nutmeg.

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Not only will a bowl of this soup warm you up after tossing around a football on Thanksgiving Day, but it also has all of the right nutrients to support a strong immune system.

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Take your mashed potatoes to the next level by added fragrant caramelized fennel. We promise, it's not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.

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Fresh apples lend sweetness (and festive fall flavor), while the orange zest and juice keep it tangy.

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Garlic, thyme, and parsley are smashed together for a delicious potato dish.

Get the Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs recipe.

Throw some green sides into your Thanksgiving spread — such as this broccolini dish that asks for a final sprinkling of panko crumbs for garnish.

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Once you have the jerk butter prepared, it's just a matter of lathering up your corn-on-the-cob.

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If you prefer cauliflower to broccoli, then you'll get a kick out of this slightly salty, slightly fishy (in all the right ways) side.

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Kick things up a notch this year with this Moroccan-inspired butternut squash stew. The best part is that it comes together in the slow cooker, so you'll have plenty of time to focus on the turkey.

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Fresh ginger and honey make this easy side dish a spicy-sweet knockout. Bonus: It only takes 20 minutes.

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Even the relatives who are tied to the television on November 24 will want to head to the Thanksgiving table to sit down and enjoy these hash browns.

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Butternut squash is a traditional side, but serve these halved acorn squash filled with Italian sausage, dried cranberries, and grate parmesan for a new favorite.

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