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    Recipes » Recipes

    10 Super Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 11, 2016 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

     10 Super Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes are so incredibly delicious that you may be tempted to load up your plate and skip the turkey!

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    Confession time -- I'm not a big fan of roasted turkey. I love nibbling on leftover cold turkey or making turkey sandwiches, but I don't really like it straight out of the oven. So when everyone else is ooing and ahhing over the turkey, I'm all about the side dishes. I even go so far as to take a smaller portion of turkey just so that I can totally load up on the sides.

    Crazy? Maybe. But, I know I can't be the only one who feels this way. And if you enjoy easy Thanksgiving side dishes as much as I do, this round-up is for you!

    10 Super Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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    These Made from Scratch Mashed Potatoes from Intelligent Domestications look perfect to me! I make mine the same way, and it's not hard at all.

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    I love this  Old Fashioned Sweet Corn Pudding from The Weary Chef! I've made a similar dish before, and it's always a favorite!

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    Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are simple enough for kids to make, and they always disappear quickly. My kids inhale them!

     

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    I started making this Marshmallow Fruit Salad when my kids were small, and now they can make it themselves. It wouldn't be a holiday without them!

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    Double Snicker Apple Salad is always the first to go at potlucks and church suppers. And if you have any leftover Halloween candy, this is a wonderful way to use it up!

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    Baked Acorn Squash with brown sugar and maple syrup is almost like a dessert!

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    Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon are lighter than the traditional casserole but taste just as good and get rave reviews from our guests!

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    Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables are perfect if you're looking for a healthy Thanksgiving side dish.

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    Homemade Crock-Pot Cinnamon Applesauce can be kept warm in the slow cooker or served chilled.

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    Easy Savory Pumpkin Soup is perfect for Thanksgiving!

    10 Super Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    I hope you enjoy these 10 super easy Thanksgiving side dishes as much as we do!

    Happy Cooking!

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    1. Cathy Trochelman says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      I'm so ready for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    2. Krista says

      November 13, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      This will come in handy to some many people! These all look amazing!

      Reply
    3. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      November 12, 2016 at 12:13 pm

      What an incredible collection!! They all look SO delicious!!

      Reply
    4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Is it bad that I gravitate toward the goodies on this list?! I think that happens pretty much every day 🙂 Everything here looks wonderful, and perfect for the holiday!

      Reply
    5. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      While I love me a little bit of turkey, the sides are the real stars for me on Thanksgiving. And now I want to eat everything you've shared. 😉

      Reply
    6. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      November 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      I can't wait for Thanksgiving! These just made me really hungry! 😀

      Reply
    7. Michelle Goth says

      November 11, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      This had me wishing Thanksgiving was already here. Soon though! They all looked divine!

      Reply

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