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21 Classic Thanksgiving Starchy Side Dishes To Serve This Year

November 8, 2023 by Suzie J. Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some classic, starchy side dishes this holiday season? Here is a list of delicious side dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and comfort your soul.

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Your holiday meal certainly needs a few comfort dishes, and these recipes will do the trick!

Serve these up with your turkey, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. But don't forget the cocktails and dessert!

Happy cooking!

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  • Mac and Cheese
  • Mashed Potaotes
  • Potato Casserole
  • Roasted Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Breads

Mac and Cheese

The Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese Gratin
This is the ultimate baked mac and cheese recipe! This "au gratin" style mac and cheese is creamy without any gritty cheese sauce, which is often in so many mac and cheese recipes. It's topped with homemade smashed croutons for a nice creamy, crunchy balance.
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Up close shot of baked mac and cheese with breadcrumbs.
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe - the Best! - Chenée Today
Creamy old fashioned baked mac and cheese with evaporated milk -- the best southern baked mac and cheese recipe topped with more cheese!
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe - the Best! - Chenée Today
Kimchi Mac & Cheese | Mikha Eats
This easy Kimchi Mac and Cheese will make you a winner at any dinner party with a secret ingredient for fool-proof cheese sauce!
Kimchi Mac & Cheese |
Kimchi Mac & Cheese | Mikha Eats

Mashed Potaotes

Mashed Potatoes With Truffle Oil - Next In Line
These mashed potatoes are infused with truffle oil and make the perfect side for any occasion. Pair with chicken, turkey, steak, and more.
Mashed Potatoes With Truffle Oil
Mashed Potatoes With Truffle Oil - Next In Line
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes - Pinch and Swirl
If there’s one dish I can’t resist it’s mashed potatoes. How about you? And there’s just something about the creamy goodness of Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes. You’ll love every bite!
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes - Pinch and Swirl
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes - The Healthful Ideas
These Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes inspired by french onion soup are creamy, delicious, easy to make, and perfect for Thanksgiving!
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes - The Healthful Ideas
KitchenAid Mixer Mashed Potatoes - Olivia’s Kitchen
Take the elbow grease out of mashed potatoes by using your KitchenAid stand mixer! Just boil, mix, and you have easy, creamy mashed potatoes in under 20 minutes. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and easily dairy-free or vegan. These KitchenAid Mixer Mashed Potatoes are the easiest and creamiest…
KitchenAid Mixer Mashed Potatoes
KitchenAid Mixer Mashed Potatoes - Olivia’s Kitchen
Boursin Mashed Potatoes - The Dizzy Cook
These creamy Boursin Mashed Potatoes are easy to make in 25 minutes and delicious! With creamy Boursin cheese that packs a lot of flavor, this is the perfect side dish for fish, steak, ham or turkey.
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Boursin Mashed Potatoes - The Dizzy Cook

Potato Casserole

Easy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes - Little Sunny Kitchen
Serve a crowd with this easy, classic recipe for funeral potatoes. These cheesy potatoes with cornflakes are a favorite for any occasion.
Easy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
Easy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes - Little Sunny Kitchen

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Roasted Potatoes

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes - Chew Out Loud
These Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes are super quick, easy, crispy on the outside, and tender. They’re immensely flavorful…
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes - Chew Out Loud
Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
Easy and impressive side dish your friends and family will love. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. These potatoes are the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe - Chisel & Fork
This savory sweet potato casserole recipe doesn’t have marshmallows but is loaded with bacon, onion, herbs, cream and butter.
Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Savory Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe - Chisel & Fork
Candied Sweet Potatoes - Simply Stacie
Candied Sweet Potatoes is an easy side dish recipe that tastes like a dessert. Tender sweet potato rounds are covered in a rich, buttery glaze.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes - Simply Stacie
Sweet Potato Casserole {with Marshmallows and Pecan Streusel} - Everyday Shortcuts
This easy whipped Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows & Pecan Streusel is a holiday favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole {with Marshmallows and Pecan Streusel} - Everyday Shortcuts
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes (Maple Syrup and Pecans) - Grits and Gouda
This easy Hasselback Sweet Potatoes recipe is made with maple syrup and pecans. Simple to make for Thanksgiving dinner as an alternative to sweet potato casserole. It may look fancy, but it’s a quick-to-prep Southern side dish. Maple syrup, finely chopped pecans, brown sugar and butter are delicious…
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes (Maple Syrup and Pecans) - Grits and Gouda

Breads

Cast Iron Focaccia Bread
A bread that is super easy to make and wonderfully delicious! If you think you can't make fresh bread at home, think again. With this step-by-step recipe, you'll be making killer focaccia bread in no time!
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Focaccia bread sliced into 3 pieces and served with a plate of olive oil with herbs on a white marble background.
Sweet Potato Biscuits - If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
Experience Southern comfort food at its finest! Learn how to make fluffy and buttery sweet potato biscuits from scratch.
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Sweet Potato Biscuits - If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll - Living Smart and Healthy
The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll! A perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether you savor them sweet or savory.
The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll
The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll - Living Smart and Healthy
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Dinner Rolls - The Sage Apron
These easy homemade oatmeal dinner rolls are made with butter, honey and milk for an irresistible soft and pillowy texture!
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Dinner Rolls
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Dinner Rolls - The Sage Apron
Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls - An Off Grid Life
This condensed milk dinner rolls recipe is perfect for new bakers looking for a light, fluffy, and sweet dinner bun recipe to try today.
Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls
Condensed Milk Dinner Rolls - An Off Grid Life
Easy Olive and Rosemary Bread (No-Knead + Skillet Baked)
A bakery-style olive bread recipe with the addition of rosemary, you can easily make at home.
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Rosemary and Olive Bread
Gougeres (French Cheese Puffs) - Chocolates and Chai
Gougères are delicious French cheese puffs made with pâte à choux. Learn how to make this wonderful French appetizer with step-by-step instructions.
Gougeres
Gougeres (French Cheese Puffs) - Chocolates and Chai

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