29 Thanksgiving Dishes Everyone Swears Deserve a Spot on the Table

Can’t help thinking about Thanksgiving and how certain dishes practically call their own meeting because everyone swears they deserve a little spot somewhere on the table. It’s that time when classics mix with new favorites, and somehow it all just works. I’ve been swapping stories about what absolutely has to show up, and honestly, it’s hilarious how passionate people get. By the end of it, the menu feels like a family reunion of flavors.

Irresistible Italian Sausage Stuffing

A casserole dish of baked stuffing with a serving spoon. — Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This classic stuffing with Italian sausage and sourdough bread is a must-have for Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

Festive Broccoli Cranberry Salad

A bowl of broccoli salad on a serving tray. — Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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A sweet and tangy broccoli salad with honey yogurt dressing that’s perfect for the holiday table.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad With Cranberries And A Honey Yogurt Dressing

Soft Hawaiian Dinner Rolls

A baking dish filled with twelve golden-brown, fluffy dinner rolls arranged closely together on a dark countertop. — Hawaiian Dinner Rolls With Pineapple Juice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Fluffy dinner rolls with a touch of pineapple sweetness to delight your Thanksgiving guests.
Get the Recipe: Hawaiian Dinner Rolls With Pineapple Juice

Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon

A casserole dish of mashed sweet potato casserole with bourbon. — Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A bourbon-spiced sweet potato casserole topped with bacon and pecans that steals the show.
Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon

Quick Southern Candied Yams

Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet. — Southern Candied Yams Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Three-ingredient candied yams that are tender, sweet, and ready in just 30 minutes for Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Southern Candied Yams Recipe

Classic Apple Waldorf Salad

A serving spoon in a bowl of apple waldorf salad. — Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Crispy apples, walnuts, and sweet raisins tossed in a creamy dressing for the perfect holiday salad.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Waldorf Salad

Southern Cornbread Dressing Recipe

A baked cornbread stuffing. — Sweet And Savory Southern Cornbread Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Warm, herb-filled Southern cornbread dressing everyone will fight over at Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Sweet And Savory Southern Cornbread Dressing

Pillowy Yeast Dinner Rolls

yeast rolls in a bread basket. — Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Light and fluffy yeast rolls made perfect every time—Thanksgiving table essential.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Yeast Dinner Rolls

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

A close-up of a spoon lifting a cheesy, creamy serving of scalloped potatoes with cream from a dish, with melted cheese on top and a small pile of shredded cheese in the background. — Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Thinly sliced potatoes baked with creamy gruyere for a rich Thanksgiving side.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

Southern 7-Layer Salad

A bowl of seven layer salad next to individual servings. — Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layered peas, bacon, lettuce, and cheese make this salad a Thanksgiving favorite.
Get the Recipe: Southern 7 Layer Salad With Peas And Mayo

Apple & Sweet Potato Bake

Layered Apple And Sweet Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet and savory apple and sweet potato casserole that everyone will rave about.
Get the Recipe: Layered Apple And Sweet Potato Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

A spoon full of hashbrown casserole. — Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A crowd-pleasing cheesy hashbrown casserole perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Pears

Balsamic vinegar being poured over roasted sweet potatoes. — Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Healthy roasted sweet potatoes with pears add a festive touch to your Thanksgiving table.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Southern style Ranch potato salad in a glass bowl next to green onions. — Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Creamy ranch potato salad with bacon and cheese—your next holiday hit.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Tall & Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

Square biscuits baked on parchment paper. — Buttermilk Square Biscuit Recipe (Tall And Flaky). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Easy buttermilk biscuits that are tall, flaky, and layered—thanksgiving perfection.
Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Square Biscuit Recipe (Tall And Flaky)

Irresistible Moravian Sugar Cake for Thanksgiving

Squares of cinnamon sugar coffee cake, a delightful addition to any homemade cakes collection, are arranged on a wooden board, with a light blue cloth and a white mug with a spoon beside them. The cake appears light, fluffy, and golden-brown. — Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This Moravian Sugar Cake is a sweet, buttery treat perfect for Thanksgiving. Soft, pillowy, and sure to become a family favorite.
Get the Recipe: Moravian Sugar Cake From Scratch

Green Beans with Bacon Everyone Will Love

A bowl of Green Beans with Bacon and Onions, topped with crispy bacon pieces and caramelized onions, sits on a light cloth napkin with serving utensils. A small dish of extra bacon crumbles is nearby for added flavor. — Savory Green Beans With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These green beans with crispy bacon and caramelized onions make a standout side dish. Quick to prep and guaranteed to impress at Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Savory Green Beans With Bacon

Skillet Charred Corn That Steals the Show

Cooked corn in a skillet with a wooden spoon. — Skillet Charred Corn Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This skillet charred corn with a touch of cream is a Thanksgiving must-have. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s simple but full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Skillet Charred Corn Recipe

Fudgy Brownies That Steal Dessert Spotlight

A platter of fudgy brownies. — Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These fudgy brownies are rich, chewy, and perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert table. One-bowl, fail-proof, and ready in no time.
Get the Recipe: Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe

Roasted Butternut Salad With Pomegranate Kick

A bowl of roasted butternut squash salad with pomegranates being sprinkled on top. — Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Pomegranate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This roasted butternut squash salad with pomegranate is a bright, festive side for Thanksgiving. Easy to prep and perfect make-ahead dish.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Pomegranate

Butternut Mac & Cheese Worth Passing Around

A casserole dish of butternut mac and cheese. — Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This creamy butternut squash mac and cheese is a Thanksgiving crowd-pleaser. Rich, cheesy, and full of comfort food flavor.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni And Cheese

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars Everyone Will Devour

A stack of chocolate peanut butter bars. — Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These no-bake peanut butter bars are creamy, chocolaty, and easy to make. A sweet treat that disappears fast on Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Bars (No Bake)

Oven-Roasted Carrots with a Flavor Boost

A platter of roasted carrots. — Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Oven-roasted carrots with a zesty vinaigrette are a bright addition to your Thanksgiving table. Simple, flavorful, and colorful.
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe

Soft Sour Cream Rolls Everyone Will Ask For

Sour cream rolls in a basket — Sour Cream Yeast Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These soft sour cream rolls are tender, fluffy, and perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. A simple recipe that impresses every time.
Get the Recipe: Sour Cream Yeast Rolls

Gooey Butter Cake That Steals the Show

My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This gooey butter cake is rich, soft, and irresistibly buttery. Perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert that everyone will talk about.
Get the Recipe: My Take On Paula Deen’s Gooey Butter Cake

Butternut Squash Casserole with Wild Rice

A serving spoon in a baking dish of butternut squash casserole. — Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This butternut squash casserole with wild rice is creamy, cheesy, and topped with a golden crunch. A Thanksgiving side dish everyone will reach for.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Casserole With Wild Rice

Fluffy Brioche Rolls Perfect for Thanksgiving

A basket filled with freshly baked golden brown rolls, lined with a light gray cloth. In the background, there is a small dish of butter with a knife on a dark plate. The setting is on a textured blue surface. — Fluffy Brioche Rolls Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These soft, buttery brioche rolls are golden and fluffy, ideal for Thanksgiving. Easy to make and sure to disappear fast.
Get the Recipe: Fluffy Brioche Rolls Recipe

Moist Caramel Apple Sheet Cake

Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

This caramel apple sheet cake is packed with spiced apples and rich frosting. A forkable dessert that screams Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Moist Apple Sheet Cake Recipe With Caramel Frosting

Crockpot Turkey Breast with Stuffing

Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe And Stuffing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy, tender turkey breast made in the crockpot with classic stuffing. A simple, hands-off Thanksgiving main everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Turkey Breast Recipe And Stuffing

28 Thanksgiving Sides Everyone Remembers Long After Dinner

A collage of four dishes: coleslaw with purple cabbage, Hasselback sweet potatoes with toppings, a bowl of pink cranberry salad, and a bowl of cranberry sauce with a spoon.

The best part of Thanksgiving dinner isn’t just the turkey, it’s those unforgettable sides that keep everyone talking long after the plates are cleared. From creamy casseroles to perfectly seasoned veggies, these dishes steal the spotlight every single year.
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