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    Where Is My Spoon > Recipes > Side Dishes

    21 Thanksgiving Potato Side Dishes

    Last modified: Jan 29, 2024 · Published by Adina, Nov 11, 2021 · 4 Comments

    pinterest image of potato side dishes for the holiday season.

    With Thanksgiving approaching fast, you might already be planning the meal. Here are some of our favorite potato side dishes perfect for any family celebration to make the search a little easier.

    collage of two pictures of confit potatoes and smashed potatoes.

    We love potatoes, and I make a side dish of potatoes of any kind at least twice a week. And I could not imagine Thanksgiving or any celebration that involves lots of food (Christmas and Easter) without at least one potato side dish. And while Roasted Turkey is the central, never-changing item on the menu, we do love to variate the side dishes to try at least one or two new recipes every year. And what is more versatile than potatoes?

    1. Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

    This is my go-to recipe when I want to impress! These smashed potatoes are incredible: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and so full of flavor.

    fingerling smashed potatoes sprinkled with chives on a baking sheet.

    Fingerling Smashed Potatoes
    Try our crispy fingerling smashed potatoes today! This simple recipe needs just a few ingredients. Bake them until they're perfectly crisp outside and soft inside.
    Check out this recipe

    2. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

    Another amazing potato and garlic combination. Learn how to roast garlic and make the most delicious mashed potatoes with Parmesan.

    garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with herbs and melting butter on top.

    Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
    Make these irresistible garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes today – you won't be able to resist!
    Check out this recipe

    3. Cauliflower and Potato Mash

    You can choose this creamy and wonderful cauliflower and potato mash for a lower-carb version of garlicky mashed potatoes.

    cauliflower and potato mashed in a bowl on a striped kitchen towel.

    Cauliflower and Potato Mash (50/50)
    This healthy 50/50 cauliflower and potato mash with garlic is an amazing side dish for any meal; it's creamy, comforting, and delicious!
    Check out this recipe

    4. Creamy Spinach Potato Mash Recipe

    Another incredible potato mash, this time with spinach. I especially love to serve this with fish, but it would be perfect alongside turkey, chicken, beef, or pork as well.

    spinach and potato mash in a small bowl with fish.

    Creamy Spinach Potato Mash Recipe
    Super creamy spinach potato mash – a perfect side dish for fish, chicken, or just a poached egg.
    Check out this recipe

    5. Baked Cornmeal Potatoes

    Oven-roasted potatoes are always a good idea! Try these delicious crispy potatoes with cornmeal and paprika crust.

    roasted polenta potatoes in a baking dish.

    Polenta Roast Potatoes (Cornmeal Potatoes)
    The polenta roast potatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. These baked crusted potatoes are a perfect side dish for any occasion.
    Check out this recipe

    6. Pumpkin Potato Bake

    This potato and pumpkin casserole might sound a bit unusual for Thanksgiving, but you should give it a try; it is fantastic! Perfectly suited if serving dinner for vegans.

    pumpkin potato bake in a glass casserole dish.

    Pumpkin Potato Bake
    Pumpkin potato bake is a perfect vegetarian/vegan recipe: soft potato and pumpkin cubes baked in a deliciously spicy coconut milk sauce.
    Check out this recipe

    7. Sweet Chili Dip and Potato Wedges

    These potato wedges (with or without the chili sauce) are the potato recipe I cook most often, even more frequently than plain boiled potatoes. They are easy to make, versatile, and always a delight.

    potato wedges in a roasting tin

    Sweet Chili Dip and Potato Wedges
    Crispy baked potatoes, a simple sweet chili dip, and salad: this is one of our favorite quick meals.
    Check out this recipe

    8. Cast-Iron Skillet Potatoes

    Potatoes fried in the skillet are one of our favorite side dishes, something that will go perfectly well with most Thanksgiving mains. They are also delicious as a main meal; a salad and a chili or yogurt dip on the side are perfectly sufficient many times.

    many small potatoes in a heavy-bottomed cast iron pan with a fork.

    Cast-Iron Skillet Potatoes
    Crispy cast iron skillet potatoes are easy and quick to make on the stovetop. All you need are potatoes, some spices, and a skillet.
    Check out this recipe

    9. Caramelized Potatoes - Icelandic Side Dishes

    This recipe is a traditional Icelandic side dish served for Christmas, something I knew I had to try the moment I saw the recipe. And it was well worth it; this potato side dish is delicious.

    a bowl full of icelandic caramelized potatoes that are golden and slightly sugary.

    Icelandic Caramelized Potatoes
    The Icelandic caramelized potatoes are a simple and surprising recipe. They are a perfect side dish for roast lamb or other roasted meat.
    Check out this recipe

    10. Cheese Jacket Potatoes

    These comforting potatoes are filled with Gouda, mayonnaise, and green onions; they are our number one recipe when it comes to stuffed potatoes.

    cheese jacket potato served with salad.

    Cheese Jacket Potatoes
    Cheese jacket potatoes with a Gouda, mayonnaise, and scallion filling. Plus many more jacket potato filling ideas.
    Check out this recipe

    11. Potatoes with Tomato Sauce

    Thanksgiving recipes don’t have to be complicated, and even less so for side dishes. These delicious tomato potatoes might sound unusual, but they make an excellent side dish for any roast.

    a bowl of potatoes with tomato sauce sprinkled with parsley.

    Potatoes with Tomato Sauce
    Tender potatoes with tomato sauce, an easy vegan main meal, or a delicious side for almost anything you can think of.
    Check out this recipe

    12. Healthy Broccoli Potato Casserole

    Luscious bake with a light cheese sauce, so much flavor yet not that many calories. Perfect as a light main meal or as a side dish for other main courses.

    healthy broccoli potato casserole in a baking dish with a spoon in it, close up.

    Healthier Broccoli Potato Casserole
    This healthy broccoli potato casserole with light cheese sauce makes a perfect light main meal or a side dish for other main courses.
    Check out this recipe

    13. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

    Potatoes and vegetables on one tray to make things even simpler and quicker on Thanksgiving.

    roasted brussels sprouts and potatoes close up on a baking sheet.

    Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
    Roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts, this is an oven-roasted vegetable recipe you will keep making, again and again, the perfect winter side dish.
    Check out this recipe

    14. Confit Potatoes

    Perfectly cooked potatoes, crispy on the outside and so soft and comforting on the inside, these tubers are roasted in duck or goose fat for an ultimate festive side dish.

    confit potatoes and two rosemary sprigs on top of them.

    Confit Potatoes
    These amazing confit potatoes are crispy on the outside and meltingly tender on the inside; they make a very special potato side dish for the festive season.
    Check out this recipe

    15. Sweet Potato Dauphinoise

    As a bonus, how about a few sweet potato side dishes? A gratin is always a welcomed sight on any festive table, and this creamy dauphinoise checks all the boxes.

    scooped out sweet potato gratin in a blue baking dish on a green towel.

    Sweet Potato Dauphinoise
    Creamy sweet potato dauphinoise or sweet potatoes au gratin with Parmesan and lots of spices, a comforting side dish, or light main meal for any time of the year.
    Check out this recipe

    16. Sweet Potato Puff Pastry Pie

    An elegant side dish with sweet potatoes and onions, you are sure to impress with this pie. You can also serve it as a vegetarian main dish for Thanksgiving if you use the right kind of vegetarian cheese.

    slice of savory sweet potato pie and tyhme on a plate.

    Savory Sweet Potato Pie
    Make this savory sweet potato pie with puff pastry, caramelized balsamic onions, and cheese – the perfect main dish for the holiday season.
    Check out this recipe

    17. Sauteed Sweet Potatoes

    This simple dish of sauteed sweet potatoes goes perfectly well with turkey, chicken, or whatever else you decide to cook this year.

    sauteed sweet potatoes served with tahini sauce and cilantro.

    Sweet Potatoes on the Stove
    Learn how to cook sweet potatoes on the stove; they are tender, spicy, and comforting. They are ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    18. Baked Sweet Potato Slices

    Sweet potatoes, a bit of oil, and some spices. That is all you need to make these soft, aromatic, slightly caramelized baked sweet potato slices.

    baked sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet lined with white parchment paper.

    Baked Sweet Potato Slices
    These tender baked sweet potato slices make a perfect side dish for the holiday table or a delicious, healthy snack. Just one main ingredient and three simple steps.
    Check out this recipe

    19. Baked Sweet Potatoes with Green Onions

    These guys are stuffed with Camembert and green onions, and they would make a great side dish for Thanksgiving and a delicious main for any day of the week.

    two jacket sweet potatoes stuffed with melty camembert and green onions.

    Cheesy Jacket Sweet Potatoes
    Jacket sweet potatoes stuffed with Camembert and green onions are a comforting, delicious way to enjoy baked sweet potatoes with cheese.
    Check out this recipe

    20. Pan-Fried Sweet Potatoes

    Simple fried sweet potatoes, a straightforward way of cooking the tubers, perfect to accompany almost any dinner you can think of.

    pan-fried sweet potatoes sprinkled with parsley in a small bowl.

    Pan-Fried Sweet Potatoes (Only 3 Ingredients)
    Enjoy these golden-brown, crispy, pan-fried sweet potatoes! They're made using 3 ingredients and are ready in 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    21. Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries

    And should both the oven and the stovetop be occupied with pots, how about using the air fryer for one of the side dishes?

    air fryer frozen sweet potato fries close up.

    Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
    Air fryer frozen sweet potato fries: They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, an excellent side dish for just about anything or a delicious quick meal on their own.
    Check out this recipe

     

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    1. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

      November 22, 2018 at 5:54 am

      What a great collection of potato dishes, Adina! I would be happy to have any one or two of them at my Thanksgiving dinner! Sometimes I think potatoes are the unsung heroes at the table.

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      • Adina says

        November 22, 2018 at 7:07 am

        I feel the same, Thao, everyone takes them for granted. Everybody says how good the roast or the dessert is, but the potatoes are never mentioned. But they will all notice if they would be not there at all.

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    2. Ron says

      November 21, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      Nice collection of potato recipes. We're planning to serve fish at our upcoming "American Thanksgiving Dinner", so the Creamy Spinach Potato Mash looks to be a perfect choice. Thanks for putting this together.

      Reply
      • Adina says

        November 22, 2018 at 7:05 am

        Thank you, Ron. I hope you like the spinach potato mash as much as we do.

        Reply

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