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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Comforting Potato Sides Perfect for Your Thanksgiving Table

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on November 24, 2024, updated November 27, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Potatoes are a classic comfort food that can make any Thanksgiving meal feel warm and inviting. From creamy mashed potatoes to crispy roasted varieties, there are so many ways to prepare this versatile vegetable. Here are 22 comforting potato side dishes that will surely please your guests and add a cozy touch to your holiday table.

    Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

    Sour cream mashed potatoes.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Sour cream mashed potatoes offer a delicious spin on the traditional recipe. They’re easy to whip up and pair well with rich meals, making them a great choice for Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, or a cozy weeknight dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes are creamy and cheesy, making them a delicious addition to any meal. This side dish is perfect for busy Thanksgiving preparations when your oven is packed with other foods.

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    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

    Air fryer hasselback potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are a simple and fast version of the traditional Swedish side dish, taking only 30 minutes to prepare. With a delicious topping of garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to become a regular favorite.

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    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes

    Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes.
    Photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry.

    This is a simple and satisfying side dish. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, and let it do the work for a creamy, cheesy addition to your Thanksgiving meal.

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    Mashed Potato Casserole

    Mashed potato casserole.
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    This mashed potato casserole is rich and cheesy, making it a great addition to your Thanksgiving meal. It can be made ahead of time, which is helpful for busy holiday gatherings.

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    Saffron Mashed Potatoes

    Saffron Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Tried and True Recipe.

    Fluffy and rich mashed potatoes are a must-have for Thanksgiving. These saffron mashed potatoes add a unique touch that will impress your guests.

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    Potato Cauliflower Bake

    Potato Cauliflower Bake
    Photo credit: Lavender and Macarons.

    This Potato and Cauliflower bake features creamy white sauce and a sprinkle of Gruyere cheese, baked until golden and bubbly. It's a fantastic side dish that fits perfectly on your Thanksgiving table.

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    Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe

    Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

    Horseradish mashed potatoes are creamy and packed with chives, sour cream, milk, and a kick of horseradish. This is a great side dish to serve alongside turkey or red meat.

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    Air Fryer Rosti

    A potato cake on a plate.
    Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

    This air fryer potato rosti is a simple and tasty side dish that pairs well with any meal. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare with just five ingredients.

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    Mashed Potatoes Without Milk

    Mashed Potatoes Without Milk
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These mashed potatoes are easy to make and incredibly creamy thanks to all that butter. They come together in under 30 minutes and are a perfect side dish that everyone will want to keep for themselves.

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    Hasselback Potatoes

    Hasselback potatoes.
    Photo credit: Lavender and Macarons.

    These Swedish potatoes are simple to prepare and bring a delightful crunch and flavor to your meal. They look great on the table and are sure to be a hit at Thanksgiving.

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    Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

    Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    These mashed potatoes are super smooth and creamy, with a crunchy parmesan topping. You can make them a few days ahead, which is great for saving time and hassle on Thanksgiving.

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    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes are crispy and buttery, and they come together in less than 30 minutes with simple prep. This is a perfect side dish for any meal.

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    Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes

    Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: sustainable cooks.

    These homemade dairy-free mashed potatoes are a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. With a simple garlic flavor, they can be prepared in advance and you won't even notice they're made without butter or cream.

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    Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

    Baby potatoes in a bowl.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Crispy potatoes are a fantastic side dish that pairs well with filling meals. With a sprinkle of salt, they bring to mind the delicious Canarian potatoes called "Papas Arrugadas."

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    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole
    Photo Credit: Bitz n Giggles.

    These cheesy mashed potatoes are baked in the oven and packed with bacon. They’re a great side dish to have on your Thanksgiving table.

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    Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: midwest foodie blog.

    Thick and creamy garlic mashed potatoes are a satisfying addition to any meal. They’re easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy nights.

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    Baked Potato Casserole

    Baked potato casseroel.
    Photo Credit: Borrowed Bites.

    This creamy potato bake turns simple potatoes into a delicious dish with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Add some tangy sour cream if you like, and it’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

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    Smashed Potatoes

    Smashed potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Smashed potatoes with garlic are a fantastic side dish for any gathering. They're easy to make with just a few ingredients, and they turn out crispy, cheesy, and delicious.

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    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Cheesy mashed potatoes are ready in just 35 minutes, offering a creamy and rich side dish. With a blend of two cheeses, this will quickly become a favorite for family dinners and any time you want something filling.

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    Garlic Herb Slow Cooker Potatoes

    A bowl of garlic herb potatoes.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

    This recipe is a great option when your oven is packed. It's perfect for busy Thanksgiving preparations.

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    Bacon Potato Casserole

    Bacon Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Cleverly Simple.

    This side dish is full of flavor with layers of bacon, potatoes, and cheese. It's a great addition to your Thanksgiving table that everyone will enjoy.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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