If you're looking for comforting, classic Southern side dishes to make your Thanksgiving spread shine, look no further than this delicious lineup! From buttery vegetables and creamy potatoes to fluffy breads and sweet indulgences, there's something here for every appetite. Wow your guests this holiday season with these irresistible, crowd-pleasing dishes, straight from my Southern kitchen!
Vegetables
You will love this list of buttery, braised, and roasted vegetables, each one bursting with plenty of flavor and perfect for rounding out your Thanksgiving table. Whether you're serving turkey, ham, or another holiday favorite, these sides will bring cozy Southern comfort to every plate.
Vegan Southern Collard Greens
These tender, silky vegan southern collard greens are loaded with so much flavor you will not miss the meat! The smoky, savory flavors with the perfect touch of heat make this a winning recipe. Vegan Collard Greens recipe
Honey Lemon Butter Roasted Asparagus
The Best Homemade Creamed Corn
Southern Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash
This easy chicken sausage and butternut squash sheet pan meal checks all the boxes: it's hearty, wholesome, slightly sweet, and just the right amount of savory. Whether you're making this for a family dinner or prepping lunches for the week, this cozy sheet pan meal is one you'll come back to all season long. Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage and Butternut Squash recipe
Potatoes
No Southern Thanksgiving table is complete without a heaping dish of potatoes. Whether they're creamy and whipped with butter, slow-baked until golden, or layered in a cheesy casserole, potatoes bring that cozy, crowd-pleasing comfort we all crave.
Southern Candied Yams
Wow your guests with these seriously delicious Southern candied yams! We're talking sweet potatoes slow-cooked in a buttery, sweet syrup until they're tender and glazed to perfection. Southern Candied Yams recipe
Cajun Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Potatoes with Smoked Sausage
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Creole Sauce
Casseroles and Dressings
From creamy hashbrown casseroles and cheesy squash bakes to old-fashioned cornbread dressing like Grandma used to make, this section is all about comfort. These recipes are rich, nostalgic, and perfect for feeding a crowd!
Southern Chicken and Dressing
An authentic Southern chicken and dressing recipe made with homemade buttermilk cornbread, shredded chicken, broth, and lots of chopped veggies. This soul food chicken and dressing recipe will be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner! Southern Chicken and Dressing Recipe
Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
Pasta, Rice, and Grits
These carby dishes are hearty and belly-filling and the Thanksgivng table isn't complete without them. From creamy mac and cheese to comforting rice casseroles, there's something here for every appetite!
Creamy Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
This Southern-style baked mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Made with a blend of cheeses and a creamy sauce, it's baked to golden perfection with a crisp, bubbly top. Southern Baked Mac and Cheese recipe
Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage
Breads and Rolls
There's nothing like a buttery piece of bread to soak up those delicious drippings, sauces, and gravies! Keep reading for southern cornbreads, pillowy homemade rolls, and more.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread with Spicy Honey Butter
This jalapeño cheddar cornbread is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it forms a golden, crispy crust while staying moist and cheesy on the inside. Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread recipe
Soft, Herby Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Sweet Potato Cornbread with Maple Butter
Blueberry Cornbread with Cinnamon Honey Butter
Classic Southern Buttermilk Cornbread
Soft & Fluffy 1-Hour Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter
Taste and see that the Lord is good;
Pslams 34:8
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
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