From golden, buttery biscuits and irresistible veggie dishes to rich, creamy mashed potatoes and mouthwatering baked pasta casseroles, this collection of side dishes has something to satisfy every craving. They are the perfect complement to your holiday feast, guaranteed to leave guests asking for seconds (or thirds!). Don’t miss out on these crowd-pleasing favorites!
Cream Biscuits
These Cream Biscuits are one of the easiest homemade biscuits you'll make! Made using only 4 ingredients, they are soft, fluffy, and tender on the inside with a crisp exterior and they’re ready in about 30 minutes. No buttermilk, no shortening, no butter, no food processor. Just stir, cut, and bake - Exceptionally tasty!
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Butternut Squash Casserole
This Butternut Squash Casserole features a sweet and creamy filling that topped with a buttery pecan topping, that’s sure to steal the show at your Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a convenient and impressive make-ahead side dish.
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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are perfectly seasoned, so fluffy, and simply irresistible! No boiling required—simply slice the sweet potatoes, let your pressure cooker work its magic, and mash them right in the pot for easy cleanup. With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a delicious, creamy side dish ready to elevate your holiday meal.
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Brown Sugar Baby Carrots
These Brown Sugar Baby Carrots are delectably caramelized and tender, with a sweetness that makes them taste like candy. Just mix everything in the pan and bake. It’s a quick and easy side dish that's perfect for weeknight dinner or special holiday meals.
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Easy Roasted Butternut Squash is perfectly caramelized, featuring a subtle sweetness and a sticky glaze from brown sugar and butter. It makes an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal, yet is simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Cranberry Orange Sauce
This Cranberry Orange Sauce is made using three ingredients and is not overly sweet. It takes only 3 minutes of active preparation time. Ditch the can and make this easy homemade sauce bursting with flavor ready in 15 minutes.
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Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are incredibly easy to make - just mix in a bowl, drop, and bake! With a soft, fluffy interior and a crisp golden exterior, these homemade biscuits come together in under 30 minutes—baking time included.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a hassle-free holiday side dish! No boiling needed—just slice the sweet potatoes, let the crockpot work its magic, and mash them right in the pot for effortless cleanup. With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a delicious, creamy side dish ready to complement your meal.
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Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are irresistibly rich, buttery, ultra creamy, and utterly delicious!
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
These Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are perfectly roasted to achieve a crispy exterior while staying creamy, buttery, and fluffy on the inside. They are well seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, quick and easy to prepare and it will become your new favorite potato side dish - Ready in under 23 minutes!
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Sweet Potato Biscuits
These Sweet Potato Biscuits are soft, ultra fluffy with a crisp crust, and amazingly tender! They are slightly sweet and irresistibly good, slathered on with salted butter!
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Chicken Baked Ziti
This Baked Ziti with Chicken is packed with flavor and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinner or entertaining guests. Made with ground chicken and creamy ricotta, it is an easy chicken pasta recipe.
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No Knead Avocado Dinner Rolls
These No Knead Avocado Dinner Rolls are ultra soft, plush and made with mashed avocado instead of butter! There is no kneading or stand mixer required, and it is shockingly easy to make.
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One Pot Mac and Cheese
This One Pot Mac and Cheese is outrageously creamy, smooth and cheesy! Made in the stovetop using 5 main ingredients, it is the easiest and comforting weeknight dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes.
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Almond Flour Biscuits
These Almond Flour Biscuits are made using just 6 ingredients along with a flavorful seasoning to create a flaky, cheesy biscuit that's buttery in taste. If you love Red lobster cheddar bay biscuits, this is recipe for you. Irresistibly good!
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Cheesy Baked Ravioli
Cheesy Baked Ravioli is the easiest pasta dish for busy weeknights yet impressive enough to serve guests. With no cooking or boiling required, just layer the ingredients and bake it in the oven. Plus, there are only 5 ingredients!
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Microwave Acorn Squash
These Microwave Acorn Squash halves are perfectly fork tender, sweet, buttery, and the easiest way to cook a fall side dish. Ready in under 14 minutes.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese are easy, gluten-free and the ultimate vegetarian party appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Mushroom caps are filled with a creamy, herby, garlicky cheese filling, made using the stems and baked to golden perfection. No breadcrumbs!
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash Halves
Roasted Air Fryer Butternut Squash Halves results in tender, succulent flesh with a caramelized exterior. Topped with a simple maple cinnamon glaze, it cooks to perfection in about 30 minutes.
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Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
These Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips - The earthy root veggies turn into caramelized, candy-like bites. Ready in 30 minutes, they make an easy yet elegant side for both weeknights and holidays like Thanksgiving. Plus, they’re a fantastic way to get picky eaters to enjoy their veggies!
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