10 Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dishes5 (1)
Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year. You get to spend time with loved ones and stuff your face full of delicious food! There’s no need to worry about over-indulging when it comes to enjoying a Thanksgiving Feast. In fact, that’s the whole point! Eat a load of food then relax all afternoon and evening (afternoon naps anyone?). Perhaps even more popular than the Thanksgiving Turkey are the plethora of amazing Sides you can enjoy during the festive season. Here is our list of 10 Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dishes for you to enjoy!
Broccoli and Bacon Salad
Kicking off the list are some amazing greens. This light and refreshing Broccoli Salad is a fantastic dish to pair with the richer, fattier flavors on the table. The Salad is finished with a light, creamy Sauce which gives it a nice body and delicious flavor. Of course, the whole thing is topped with Bacon because why not?
Southern Green Bean Casserole
It’s simply not a complete Thanksgiving spread without some Green Bean Casserole! This is a traditional Southern Green Bean Casserole recipe, with those delicious Beans finished in a wonderful creamy sauce. What’s great about a Green Bean Casserole is the myriad of delicious toppings you can add to it. For our recipe we use a combination of lightly fried Breadcrumbs and rich, velvety Caramelized Onions. This one is sure to be a hit!
Split Peas with Bacon
Another classic pairing of something healthy with Bacon! Seriously though, Split Peas are a much underappreciated ingredient. They’re hearty, healthy, and super-easy to make. They’re like Lentils, add them to some Water and boil it all down until they’re cooked. You can then load up the Split Peas with Seasoning, some Broth, and that wonderful crispy Bacon for a tasty side dish
Crispy Duck Fat Potatoes
The first of several Potato dishes to grace this list, these delicious Duck Fat Potatoes are wonderfully crispy! You don’t need to use a whole load of Duck Fat to get the crispy shell and rich flavor into these Potatoes. You can either purchase Duck Fat from the store or render your own from cooking your own Duck recipes. However you acquire the Duck Fat, using it to crisp up Roast Potatoes is a worthy investment!
Fried Mozzarella with Marinara Sauce
An ultra-decadent side dish that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Who doesn’t love a big piece of Cheese that’s been breaded and deep fried? Cutting into this ball of deliciousness will result in the gooey Mozzarella Cheese to melt out all over the plate. To help mop it up is a rich Marinara Sauce. This dish tastes just as good as it looks, and we highly recommend giving it a try!
Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic Butter
Mushrooms are a classic dish to serve during the holiday season, and a welcome addition to our 10 Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dishes. Mushrooms are at their peak during the Fall and their flavors are rich, earthy, and delicious. The best pairing for Mushrooms is of course Garlic and Butter. We roast them all in the Oven until the Mushrooms caramelize and take on the wonderful flavors of Garlic and Butter
Cheesy Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites
It just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without some form of Mac and Cheese making its way to the table. Sure, you could make regular old Mac and Cheese if you like. Or, you can make these ridiculously addictive Mac and Cheese Bites. Balls of creamy, velvety Mac and Cheese that are breaded and fried to crispy perfection. You can use a regular Oil frying technique or for a healthier option, try Air Frying them!
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
While we’re on the topic of Mac and Cheese, another fan favorite is this creamy and luxurious Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe. This dish has all the hallmark characteristics of Mac and Cheese but uses beautiful Cauliflower as the star. The Cauliflower is roasted before being smothered in that gooey cheese sauce, which allows for even more flavor to concentrate in the dish
Cheesy Potatoes au Gratin
Make no mistake, once this dish hits the Thanksgiving table it will be the star of the show. Who cares about Turkey when you have this rich, luscious Potatoes au Gratin to enjoy. Layers of thinly sliced Potato are drenched in a cheesy, creamy sauce and then baked until tender and delicious. Perhaps the only thing just as good as the taste of this dish is how amazing it smells. Seriously, your house is going to smell so good while baking this dish!
The Best Mashed Potatoes Ever
Rounding our list of the top 10 Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dishes is an absolute classic. We’re talking about Mashed Potatoes! If there’s a king of the Potato dishes during Thanksgiving it surely has to be Mashed Potatoes. This recipe is self-proclaimed as the best Mashed Potatoes Ever. Why? Well, the sheer amount of Butter that we add to the dish. It’s luxurious, creamy, and tastes great!
We hope you enjoy this list of 10 Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dishes. More importantly, we hope you have an enjoyable holiday season and eat loads of tasty food
Happy Cooking!
