Mac n’ Cheese 🧀, Stuffing 🦃, Deviled Eggs 🥚
Mashed Potatoes 🥔
Creamy mashed potatoes are a beloved side dish, dating back to 18th-century America. They’re made with boiled potatoes, butter, cream, and sometimes garlic or herbs for added flavor.
Mac n’ Cheese 🧀
Introduced to America by Thomas Jefferson in the late 1700s, macaroni and cheese has become the ultimate comfort food, blending pasta with rich, creamy cheese sauce.
Sweet Potato Pie 🍠
This Southern dessert combines mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, spices, and sometimes marshmallows. It’s a favorite in African-American households and a must-have for holiday feasts.
Stuffing 🦃
Stuffing, also known as dressing in some regions, is made of bread cubes, herbs, and vegetables. It’s cooked inside the turkey or separately, dating back to ancient Roman times.
Yams 🍯
Candied yams, often confused with sweet potatoes, are baked with brown sugar, butter, and marshmallows for a caramelized, sweet holiday side dish.
Deviled Eggs 🥚
These hard-boiled eggs are halved, with their yolks mixed with mustard, mayonnaise, and spices. The term "deviled" refers to their tangy, slightly spicy flavor profile.
Rolls 🥖
Dinner rolls are soft, buttery, and fluffy. They’re a perfect addition to holiday meals, used to mop up gravy or as a vehicle for leftover turkey sandwiches.
Collard Greens 🌿
Slow-cooked collard greens are a Southern soul food staple, often simmered with smoked meats, onions, and spices, carrying a rich cultural legacy from African-American cuisine.
Salad 🥗
Fresh salads add a crunchy, refreshing balance to heavy holiday dishes. They often include mixed greens, colorful vegetables, and tangy dressings for contrast.
Cranberry Sauce 🍒
This tangy-sweet condiment, made with boiled cranberries and sugar, complements the savory flavors of turkey and stuffing, a tradition dating back to Pilgrim times.
Green Bean Casserole 🥘
Created in the 1950s by Campbell’s Soup, this dish features green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions, making it a Thanksgiving classic.
Gravy 🍲
Gravy is made from the drippings of roasted turkey, thickened with flour or cornstarch. It’s a savory sauce that ties all the dishes together on your holiday plate.