35 best Thanksgiving side dishes for kids

Making Mac and cheese stove-top is very easy even when made from scratch. Kids love it for Thanksgiving and all year round. 

This baked bacon macaroni and cheese is like nothing you’ve ever tried before, but something you’ll never want to go without eating again!

The absolute best Baked Macaroni and Cheese is made with tender cooked elbow macaroni pasta in a luscious and creamy homemade cheese sauce. It’s so easy to make at home, everyone will love this comforting classic!

Sweet potato fries made in the air fryer are a huge timesaver. They are also a huge hit with kids and adults too.

Looking for the perfect side dish to impress your guests? These roasted rainbow potatoes are crispy, beautiful, and infused with herby flavor. Plus, they will look incredible on your holiday table and blow away everyone!

Mashed sweet potatoes with browned butter and sage are a delicious family friendly side dish.

Cheesy potatoes are a classic for a reason and a huge hit with even picky eaters.

These duchess sweet potatoes add a little pizzazz to your plate, but they are really simple to make. They would be a fun way to change up your Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, but are delicious any time!

Sweet potato casserole is a classic Thanksgiving side dish. This easy side dish is flavorful, versatile, and kid-approved.

These are the ultimate roasted garlic mashed potatoes made easy in an instant pot. Made with yukon gold potatoes, these creamy mashed potatoes are made extra delicious with a big dollop of sour cream.

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is always a crowd pleaser. Hash brown potatoes are combined with cheddar cheese and sour cream to create a side dish that can easily steal the show at meal time.

Loaded Smashed Potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and loaded with cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro. These make an easy family meal or appetizer for game day or a party! 

This Ruth Chris Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is a healthier version of the steakhouse classic. Creamy, light and delicious, this healthier sweet potato casserole is easy to make for Thanksgiving or whenever you are craving a delicious casserole bake! Made with no refined sugar and dairy free, you are going to love adding this to your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!

This easy Candied Sweet Potato Casserole recipe combines tender sliced sweet potatoes with a homemade candied sauce and pecans. Serve as a comforting Christmas or Thanksgiving side dish or enjoy during the week with your favorite meals during the cooler months!

Kids of all ages will gobble up these fluffy & creamy Whipped Sweet Potatoes. This easy recipe is not only tasty but it can be made ahead of time which is perfect for your busy holiday menu.

These Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes could not be any easier! Small bites of deliciousness that will compliment all of your other Thanksgiving flavors.

Cornbread stuffing is a classic thanksgiving side dish that pleases the pickiest of eaters!

Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, Apple Sage Stuffing Muffins are delicious and a fun way to eat homemade stuffing!

Kids who love sausage will dig right into this stuffing recipe.

Smothered green beans are cooked until tender and tossed with cooked bacon for a wonderful recipe ideal for any family dinner, large gathering, or holiday table.

Combine corn with eggs and cheese and you have a real crowd-please with this scalloped corn. Trust me when I say everyone will be begging you to make this recipe again and again.

These Instant Pot maple carrots are so easy to make. They’re great to make in your Instant Pot during the holidays to free up room in your oven!

Crispy bacon teams up with cheddar and parmesan to bring a whole new level of flavor to this hearty butternut squash side dish recipe.

Butternut squash, apples and onions are roasted in the oven with a sweet, rich, and slightly tangy maple glaze. You can make this easy side dish with only 8 ingredients!

These corn fritters use fresh, whole kernels, and a simple batter. These corn fritters are the perfect side dish for any meal. With a crispy exterior and soft interior, they’ll have you asking for more!

This Instant Pot creamed corn is seriously so easy to make. It is a sweet and creamy side dish that goes great with turkey or ham. Kids will love it!

Homemade brown sugar applesauce has all the fall flavors in a side dish that kids absolutely love! Plus, since it's made in the slow cooker, it couldn't be easier.

Thanksgiving Fruit Salad is a vibrant, healthy addition to your holiday table. Colorful chopped fruit is tossed with a simple honey dressing for a delicious, easy side dish.

These Thanksgiving deviled eggs are little turkeys that everyone will love! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this is sure to be a holiday favorite!

Make a delicious cranberry fluff from fresh cranberries as a fun side dish or simple dessert. It will be such a pretty addition to your holiday menu but is great for any day.

Homemade jellied cranberry sauce is made with just a few ingredients and is a must for serving with turkey!

This recipe for cranberry sauce is utterly delicious. Break out your Instant Pot and it's easy to make.

These sweet brioche rolls are super soft and buttery with a touch of sweetness! They're made with eggs and butter and then baked until golden brown, soft, and fluffy!

These are the softest, fluffiest yeast rolls I have ever made. An easy-to-make recipe for dinner rolls perfect for any occasion.

These Garlic Parmesan Knots are buttery, garlicky, yummy doughy bites that kids will love at Thanksgiving! So easy and fast to make (and adults will love them, too!)