My friends at The Daily Meal, the world’s largest food and drink lifestyle site, recently published its list of 25 Essential Thanksgiving Sides. When it comes to Thanksgiving, the star of the dinner table is usually the turkey, but what makes the meal so special is all of the fixings surrounding it. To help you host a delicious holiday, The Daily Meal has unveiled recipes for 25 of the best Thanksgiving sides.
The Daily Meal included all of the classics such as candied yams and even a few stuffing variations, in their purest, most traditional forms. You’ll also find green beans, creamed spinach, sweet potatoes, and of course cranberry sauce.
“On the list, you’ll find some of the most widely searched for and regionally traditional sides you and your family have come to love,” said Colman Andrews, Editorial Director at The Daily Meal. “And if you're feeling adventurous, we've also included a few tips and tricks on how to kick your sides up a notch by adding flavorful ingredients, such as incorporating grated and sliced zucchini into corn bread.
The Daily Meal reached out to its Culinary Content Network and drew on its Best Recipes collection looking for the Thanksgiving sides most suitable for today's holiday dinner table:
Rank
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Side
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1
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Biscuits
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2
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Corn Bread
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3
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Parker House Rolls
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4
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Roasted Vegetables
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5
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Roasted Butternut Squash
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6
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Roasted Potatoes
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7
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
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8
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Creamed Spinach
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9
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Creamed Corn
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10
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Glazed Carrots
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11
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Glazed Pearl Onions
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12
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Green Beans
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13
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Green Bean Casserole
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14
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Candied Yams
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15
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Sweet Potatoes
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16
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Mashed Potatoes
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17
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Baked Potatoes
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18
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Scalloped Potatoes
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19
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Corn Pudding
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20
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Macaroni and Cheese
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21
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Oyster Stuffing
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22
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Sausage Stuffing
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23
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Cornbread Stuffing
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24
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Cranberry Sauce
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25
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Apple Sauce
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Now with the top 25 list shared, here's some of our favorite Thanksgiving sides from our site that you can consider serving up this year!
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Mushroom Rice Pilaf
Spinach, Leek & Garlic Rice
Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Mash
Roasted Chipotle Acorn Squash
Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Honey Ginger Carrots
Sage Sausage Stuffing
Garlicky Buttered Rolls
