Planning your holiday dinner and looking for an easy side dish recipe that goes with roast turkey, ham or beef? Find 35 best potato side dishes for the holidays that are perfect for feeding a crowd all season long.
With Thanksgiving less than a month a way, it’s time to start thinking about what to add to your Thanksgiving menu, especially if you are hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner for your family and friends. And, while finding the perfect turkey recipe is essential, having easy to make side dishes handy is just as important.
Side dishes like homemade stuffing, veggies, cranberries, and potatoes are a must when it comes to any holiday meal. That is why I decided to share some of the best potato side dishes recipes in case you need a little inspiration for your Thanksgiving feast.
These delicious potato recipes include everything from classic creamy mashed potatoes to cheesy potato casseroles, crispy roasted potatoes, scalloped potatoes, a few slow cooker potato recipes. As well, as some simple recipes for sweet potato casserole, sweet potato salad, and mashed sweet potatoes that your guest will love.
And, while these versatile and budget-friendly recipes are perfect for feeding a crowd at your Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving, or potluck as they go great with roast turkey. They will also pair well with ham or roast beef so you can make them again for your Christmas dinner or Christmas Eve gathering. I’m sure you will find something to add to your holiday menu in this list. Enjoy!
Looking for more easy side dishes for your holiday meal?
These easy potato side dish recipes include make-ahead potato casseroles and classic potato recipes as well as some new options that are perfect if you are hosting a holiday dinner or need a side dish for your family gathering or office potluck.
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Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes
These browned butter mashed potatoes are creamy, savory, and full of nutty toasted butter flavor. Find the perfect holiday side dish with roasted garlic, warm cream, and tips to keep them smooth instead of gluey.
This delicious Ham Potato Au Gratin recipe is easy to make with rich and creamy gratin potatoes and plenty of melted cheese. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.
Twice baked mashed potatoes loaded with bacon, cheddar, ranch, and cream cheese for an easy make-ahead casserole that's perfect for holidays, potlucks, or dinner.
Loaded Hash Brown Casserole tastes just like a loaded baked potato! This easy recipe is packed with cheesy, bacon-filled flavor for a perfect holiday side.
You’ll love this Gattò di Patate recipe from Naples! An Italian mashed potato casserole made with salami, four kinds of Italian cheeses and bread crumbs.
Crushed Red Skin Potatoes are a flavorful side dish with tender roasted potatoes, crisp edges and savory seasoning. They a crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.
Make these crispy, tender, roasted baby potatoes coated with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and rosemary for a simple side dish that goes with everything.
This scalloped potatoes recipe is layered with thinly sliced potatoes and a creamy sauce with the perfect blend of seasonings, making it ideal for a holiday side dish.
A delicious Mediterranean salad featuring crispy roasted potatoes tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh dill, red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta for a burst of tangy flavor.
Tender baby potatoes and crisp green beans are tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, sweet shallots, and a pinch of sea salt for a simple yet flavorful salad. You can enjoy it warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Creamy party potatoes made with hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, green onions, and simple spices make these ideal for holiday gatherings.
These Slow Cooker Herbed Baby Potatoes are made with olive oil, baby potatoes, butter, and dried herbs all made in the crockpot. A perfect side for holiday dinners and potlucks!
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes are a delicious holiday side dish. They are covered in a mixture of butter, sugar, syrup, and vanilla, then caramelized in the oven.
This homemade Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows is a classic holiday side dish made with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then, topped with gooey mini marshmallows, it's a sweet and creamy addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
This Sweet Potato Salad Recipe is made with maple cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes and pecans, smoky bacon, and a maple vinaigrette for a delicious and festive holiday salad.
This sweet potato casserole is healthier than the classic version, and just as delicious! Made with crunchy maple cayenne pecan topping, this casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving sweet potato side dish.
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