Thanksgiving Potatoes
Nov 08, 2025
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We love potatoes – they are inexpensive, filling, and easy to make for Thanksgiving Dinner – and it’s just not Thanksgiving without plenty of Thanksgiving Potatoes!
I’m sharing my favorite potato dishes for Thanksgiving dinner – each can be prepped in advance, so you aren’t bustling around frantically on the big day. Some of these potatoes are a bit unconventional for Thanksgiving, some are tried and true favorites – and all are easy to make!
These potatoes are great with Ribeye Roast, Roasted Turkey, and so many other festive dishes!
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes are perfect to pop in the oven as the turkey rests before carving – and are easy to prep the night before!
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving classic – we love this Cheesy Mashed Potatoes recipe, loaded with tons of cheddar flavor!
Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole
If you love loaded baked potatoes, you will love this Loaded Cheesy Potato Casserole – super simple to prepare, and easy to pass around the Thanksgiving table!
Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes
If you love rich and delicious garlic butter, you’ll love this Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes recipe – super simple and
Salt Baked Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are a delicious swap for starcy potatoes, and these salt baked sweet potatoes are crispy and crunchy outside, with a perfect fluffy middle!
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad is served warm and without mayonnaise – with red onion and tons of herby flavor – it’s perfect for Thanksgiving Dinner!
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes are one of my family’s favorite side dishes – and crispy roasted potatoes pair perfectly with Thanksgiving Turkey!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are delicious alongside Turkey and Ribeye Roast – and creamy, buttery Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a filling and nutritious side everyone loves!
Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples
If you love sweet potato casserole or cinnamon apples, you’ll love this unique sweet and buttery Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples bake – simple and full of flavor!
Crispy Herbed Potatoes
Roasted crispy potatoes get a savory kick with tons of herb flavor with these Crispy Herbed Potatoes!
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
If you love mashed potatoes that are light, fluffy and full of flavor, our traditional Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe is one you need on your Thanksgiving table!
Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes
Twice-baked potatoes are the perfect easy individual serving potato side dish for Thanksgiving – and Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes always hit the spot, perfectly!
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
My Thanksgiving meal prep is always chaotic and I try to make as much as I can in slow cookers and air fryers – and this Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes recipe clears up precious stovetop space!
Air Fryer Fries
French fries are unconventional for Thanksgiving, but nobody can turn down Air Fryer French Fries – and these are always crunchy, light, and delicious!
Roasted Potatoes and Kraut
Delicious buttery Roasted Potatoes and Sauerkraut, with tons of caraway and fresh chopped dill, bring a German twist to easy roasted potatoes!
