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A list of 8 of the best Thanksgiving side dishes that pair perfectly with turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner!
Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without the best Thanksgiving side dishes to go with your turkey! Sure, the bird is the star of the show but the star of the show wouldn’t be the star without creamy mashed potatoes, rich turkey gravy, buttery dinner rolls and sweet potato casserole.
These tried-and-true Thanksgiving favorites are guaranteed crowd-pleasers that will have everyone going back for seconds.

My Turkey Gravy recipe is hands-down one of the most popular on CenterCutCook. It’s smooth, flavorful, easy, and pairs perfectly with everything form mashed potatoes to stuffing.
Don’t skip the classics like Green Bean Casserole, Homemade Dinner Rolls and Creamy Mashed potatoes. These staples have earned a permanent spot on our Thanksgiving table year after year.
Below are all of the side dish recipes I’m serving this Thanksgiving, from make-ahead options to quick last minute favorites. If you try them (and I hope you do!), be sure to leave a comment or tag CenterCutCook on social media so I can see your Thanksgiving spread!
Whether you’re hosting your first Thanksgiving or you’ve been cooking for a crowd for years, I hope this roundup helps make your holiday meal stress-free, delicious, and full of memories. Happy Thanksgiving!
List of the Best Thanksgiving Sides

Perfect Turkey Gravy

Fast and Easy Dinner Rolls

The Best Mashed Potatoes

Turkey Stuffing

Sweet Potato Casserole {Like Ruth’s Chris}

Instant Pot Easy Mac and Cheese

Thanksgiving Salad

Looking for more ideas? We have breads, casseroles, potatoes, rice/beans, salads, sauces, and soups. If you check out any of those categories you will find hundreds of recipes you’d have to dig through to find just the right ones which could be a bit time consuming.
I hope you find this list of side dishes helpful as you plan out your Thanksgiving Day menu. Enjoy!












