I personally feel like the side dishes are the best part of a Thanksgiving meal – and casseroles are the ultimate comfort food. From green bean casserole to sweet potato casserole – you can be sure to find something for everyone to be thankful for this time of year.

Even better, many of these recipes can be made ahead and reheated the next day to make Thanksgiving Day a little less stressful!

Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.
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This Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole is a classic side dish made with creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy brown sugar pecan praline topping. It tastes just like desserts, and everyone will be coming back for seconds.

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Southern Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Cornbread Dressing is a Southern Thanksgiving staple – the combination of sweet cornbread and savory sausage is so delicious. The celery and onions add such a wonderful crunch and the creamy soup brings it all together.

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Classic Green Bean Casserole

Close-up of a green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions in a baking dish.
Classic Green Bean Casserole. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

In my opinion, this is the BEST Green Bean Casserole Recipe – to me, it tastes like being home for the holidays and time with family – if you could bottle up that taste. It is creamy, crunchy, delicious, and so easy to make. It is absolutely the ultimate comfort food and I can never get enough of it. Made with tender green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy onions, it’s a must-have side dish.

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Southern Broccoli Casserole

Southern Broccoli Casserole. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Southern Broccoli Casserole is cheesy, creamy, and perfectly delicious. The buttery cracker topping is perfectly crunchy and balances out the soft broccoli and creamy sauce. It’s the perfect Southern side dish.

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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

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Hashbrown Casserole. Image Credit: Southern Bytes.

Crockpot Hash Brown Casserole cooks in creamy chicken soup, sour cream, and a shredded cheese mixture and is slow-cooked to perfection. These Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes are the perfect side for any Thanksgiving feast.

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Jiffy Corn Casserole (Corn Pudding)

Corn Casserole. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Creamed corn, corn niblets, and sour cream baked into sweet, moist cornbread, this Corn Casserole Recipe is delicious enough for any Thanksgiving dinner. Not only does it bring you back to your southern roots, but it’s so quick and easy to whip up!

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Creamed Spinach-Artichoke Casserole

A pan of spinach and artichoke casserole.
Creamed Spinach-Artichoke Casserole. Photo Credit: Cooking with Mamma C.

Make this delicious Creamed Spinach-Artichoke Casserole when you need a special side dish! This family favorite is perfect for holidays.

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Pepperidge Farm Stuffing with Sausage

A close-up image of a casserole dish showing layers of ground meat, diced onions, and toasted bread cubes.
Pepperidge Farm Stuffing with Sausage. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Celery, onions, and Italian sausage are tossed with dried bread cubes and butter and then topped with broth and baked to perfection. This Quick & Easy Stuffing Recipe can complete just about any meal, and it’s absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Homestyle Mac and Cheese

Homestyle Mac and Cheese. Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

Homestyle Mac and Cheese is the creamiest, cheesiest, and most delicious macaroni and cheese recipe on the planet! It’s made with three cheeses and topped with crunchy Panko bread crumbs to create the best southern mac and cheese ever!

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27 Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Complete Your Holiday Menu

A golden-brown roasted turkey served with vegetables on a plate.
Thanksgiving Sides. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Whether you’re hosting for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, finding the perfect sides can be a delightful yet daunting task. Here’s a list of 27 Thanksgiving Side Dishes that will not only complement your holiday menu but might just steal the show.

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Hi, I'm Kari!

I am a newlywed, food blogger, health coach, and mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I love to put a new spin on old family recipes and I try to make as many meals as possible with an Instant Pot.

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