29 Thanksgiving Sides Worth Doubling Before the Big Day

Every year when the big day rolls around, I swear the sides disappear faster than the turkey. From creamy potatoes to those golden rolls everyone fights over, it’s always the same story. not nearly enough to go around. This time, I’m planning ahead and making extra of the dishes that always steal the spotlight. Trust me, these Thanksgiving sides are totally worth doubling before the big day even begins.

Cranberry Sauce You’ll Wish You Doubled

A bowl of homemade cranberry sauce with walnuts sits on a beige napkin on a dark plate, with a silver spoon and extra walnut pieces beside it on a blue and gray background. — Homemade Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This Thanksgiving classic gets a gourmet twist with walnuts and a splash of Grand Marnier—so good you’ll want a double batch.
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Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Made Easy

Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet. — Stove Top Candied Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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Butter, brown sugar, and tender sweet potatoes make this quick stovetop side so addictive you’ll be glad you doubled it.
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Cheesy Broccoli Bake Everyone Fights For

A spoon full of cheesy broccoli casserole in a baking dish. — Quick Broccoli & Cheese Sauce Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Skip the soup cans—this creamy broccoli and cheddar casserole is pure comfort. Make two, it disappears fast.
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes to Double

Butter on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes. — Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Creamy, buttery, and rich with mascarpone—these mashed potatoes reheat perfectly and are worth doubling for the feast.
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Southern Baked Mac Worth a Second Pan

A spoon scooping out creamy mac and cheese from a black bowl. — Southern Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This old-fashioned Southern mac and cheese is extra creamy with a golden crust—guests always go back for seconds.
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Apple Sweet Potato Bake That Wows Guests

A close-up of a freshly baked apple crumble pie in a white dish, with a golden-brown crumb topping—perfect for Thanksgiving Apple Desserts. Whole apples and a towel are in the background. — Layered Apple And Sweet Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet meets savory in this easy apple and sweet potato casserole that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.
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Cranberry Broccoli Salad You Can’t Stop Eating

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

Crunchy, creamy, and sweetened with honey—this broccoli salad is so good, you’ll be glad you made extra.
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Baked Cauliflower Loaded With Cheese

A spoon taking out a serving of cauliflower casserole. — Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Smoky, cheesy, and bubbling from the oven, this cauliflower casserole will steal the spotlight on your Thanksgiving table.
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Skillet Creamed Corn Worth the Stir

A skillet filled with creamy, cooked corn kernels being stirred by a wooden spoon. The creamed corn appears to be seasoned and mixed with a rich, creamy substance, creating a luscious texture. The background is a grayish cooking surface. — Super Creamy Skillet Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Rich, buttery, and made in minutes—this creamy corn side is one of those dishes you’ll wish you made more of.
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Sweet Potato Peach Bake Everyone Craves

A Spoon full of sweet potato casserole. — Sweet Potato Casserole With Tart Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

A Thanksgiving twist you didn’t see coming—sweet potatoes meet tart peaches for a flavor combo you’ll want twice over.
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Honey Vinaigrette Green Bean Potato Salad

A platter of green bean and potato salad. — Green Beans And New Potato Salad With Honey Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Light, tangy, and packed with flavor, this green bean and potato salad is the fresh side your Thanksgiving plate needs.
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Butternut Squash Bake You’ll Regret Halving

A Butternut Squash Casserole topped with golden breadcrumbs, chopped walnuts, and fresh parsley sits on a gray surface, surrounded by parsley sprigs, whole walnuts, two forks, and a plate. — Savory Butternut Squash Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with bacon, mushrooms, and a buttery crumble, this savory squash casserole is the first dish to vanish.
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Crispy Cornbread You’ll Want More Of

A rack of hot water cornbread with butter and honey. — Crispy Hot Water Cornbread Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Golden, crispy edges and a tender middle make this Southern cornbread irresistible—serve plenty, it goes fast.
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Roasted Cranberry Grape Relish Upgrade

A white bowl of cranberry sauce with grapes. — Cranberry Sauce With Grapes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet meets tart in this roasted cranberry and grape relish—an elegant twist worth doubling this holiday season.
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Creamy Corn Bake That Steals the Show

A serving spoon in a corn casserole. — Cheesy Corn Casserole With Cream Cheese And Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cream cheese, ham, and golden corn make this casserole ultra rich and crowd-pleasing—make double to be safe.
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Loaded Bacon Ranch Potato Salad for the Feast

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

This creamy bacon ranch potato salad belongs next to the turkey. It’s rich, crowd-pleasing, and worth doubling for every plate.
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Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Bake

A serving of butternut squash casserole. — Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Bake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This golden casserole blends sweet squash, wild rice, and Parmesan for the ultimate fall side. It’s cozy enough to steal the show.
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Scalloped Potatoes with Holiday Ham

A serving spoon removing some potato and ham casserole. — Scalloped Potatoes with Holiday Ham. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layered potatoes, creamy sauce, and smoky ham make this side hard to resist. One pan easily feeds a crowd—double it for seconds.
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Meringue

A spoon full of marshmallow topped sweet potato casserole. — Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Meringue. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Skip the bagged marshmallows—this silky sweet potato bake gets a cloud of homemade meringue instead. It’s nostalgia in a spoon.
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Creamy Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Rich, buttery, and made ahead with ease—these mashed potatoes might outshine the turkey. They reheat perfectly for seconds or thirds.
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Cheesy Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

A close-up of homemade scalloped potatoes with a golden, bubbly cheese and cream topping, sprinkled with black pepper. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and a small bowl of grated cheese is visible in the background. — Cheesy Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Layered Yukon golds with cream and gruyere bake into the ultimate comfort side. Golden, rich, and gone before dessert hits.
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole Upgrade

A serving spoon in a green bean casserole made from scratch, — Fresh Green Bean Casserole Upgrade. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Made from scratch with real cream and fresh beans, this holiday classic finally gets the upgrade it deserves. No canned soup in sight.
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Grilled Corn and Blueberry Salad

A clear glass bowl of corn salad with blueberries. — Grilled Corn and Blueberry Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet corn, juicy berries, and a hint of cumin bring color to your Thanksgiving spread. It’s the side that brightens every bite.
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Cranberry Sauce with Port and Figs

Cranberry sauce in a bowl with fresh cranberries — Cranberry Sauce with Port and Figs. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Rich with figs and a splash of port, this cranberry sauce turns every bite into a special moment. It’s a make-ahead star worth doubling.
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Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze

A platter of asparagus with mushrooms next to a container of balsamic vinegar — Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Roasted asparagus and mushrooms get a caramelized edge from balsamic. Simple, elegant, and gone before the rolls are passed.
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese for a Crowd

This creamy slow cooker mac and cheese frees up oven space and keeps everyone coming back. It’s comfort food that serves the masses.
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Crispy Potatoes with Pimento Cheese

A spatula full of crispy skillet potatoes. — Crispy Potatoes with Pimento Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Golden, crunchy potatoes topped with melty pimento cheese hit every craving. They’re the sleeper hit your Thanksgiving table needs.
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Quick Grilled Potato Wedges

Someone dipping a potato into a bowl of sauce. — Quick Grilled Potato Wedges. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These smoky grilled potato wedges come together fast and taste like you worked all day. Double the batch—they’ll vanish first.
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Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls

mashed potato rolls in a white towel. — Leftover Mashed Potato Rolls. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Heavenly Mashed Potato Rolls are my family’s favorite. Great for using up leftovers, light, fluffy and perfect every time.
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Before the Turkey, Make These 22 Fall Sides Everyone Will Actually Eat

A collage of four Thanksgiving casseroles that deserve a comeback: mashed potatoes casserole, cranberry sauce, sliced and roasted sweet potatoes, and cheesy macaroni and cheese in bowls and trays.

Fall dinners are all about those cozy, crowd-pleasing dishes that somehow disappear before the turkey even hits the table. From buttery potatoes to roasted veggies with a little seasonal flair, these sides are the kind everyone will actually eat, no sad leftovers here.
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