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From Squash Casserole to Cranberry Sauce, there is something for everyone in our collection of easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes. Whichever sides you choose just be ready for your guests to ask for seconds, and the recipe!
I think coming up with a list of sides is the hardest part about creating a Thanksgiving menu, so I thought I’d take some of the effort off your hands and find 10 easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes that you’ll enjoy making and your guests will enjoy eating!
I found everything from a squash casserole that you can make in your slow cooker and delicious pull apart rolls to a smashed potatoes recipe that’s amazingly buttery!
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end so you don’t miss any of the fabulous ideas, and be sure to pin your favourites as you go so you can find them again later!
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Crock Pot Squash Casserole Recipe
Crock Pot Squash Casserole Recipe – Easy to prepare side dishes are just what you need at Thanksgiving when you want the table to be laden with delicious food. This Squash Casserole is the perfect option, because it’s made in the crock pot!
Butter Biscuits
Butter Biscuits – This biscuit recipe is so light, fluffy, and butter-y that if you serve it as a side this Thanksgiving your friends will be asking you to bring it to every gathering you have during 2017.
Simple Baked Cabbage – It is so easy to overeat on Thanksgiving so you might want to think about adding in a healthy side dish like this simple baked cabbage.
Green Beans with Garlic and Mushrooms – This recipe is so simple to prepare but so full of flavour that your Thanksgiving guests will really enjoy it and it looks great too.
Cranberry Apple Walnut Stuffing Recipe
Cranberry Apple Walnut Stuffing Recipe – Whether you call it stuffing or dressing this brightly coloured Cranberry Apple Walnut stuffing is brightly colours and chock-full of fruits and vegetables. It will make such a beautiful side dish you’ll be making it again for Christmas.
Dijon Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Dijon Sauteed Brussels Sprouts – Brussel Sprouts are one of those vegetables that people either love or hate, but these dijon sauteed sprouts are sure to turn anyone into a sprout fan!
Buttery Smashed Potatoes Recipe
Buttery Smashed Potatoes Recipe – If you haven’t decided on a potato side yet you might want to give this recipe a try ahead of time. They are so easy to make and taste delicious.
Bacon-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Bacon-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe – This Bacon-Parmasan Spaghetti Squash recipe is a really easy side dish to serve alongside your Thanksgiving dinner. And if you’ve never bought a spaghetti-squash before here’s a tip for you, they keep for about a month in a cool place so you can buy them ahead of time when the prices are at their lowest.
Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Sauce
Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Sauce – If you usually buy your cranberry sauce from the store because you think it’s easier than making it yourself this recipe will change your mind. Your slow cooker does all of the hard work, and a couple of secret ingredients gives this Thanksgiving side dish staple a delicious makeover!
If you love these Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes be sure to click this link to see our Make Ahead Thanksgiving Menu!
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