The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

Thanksgiving Sides

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Dive into the drama of the 'Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time' on GoatWars and you'll find the culinary equivalent of a sports rivalry. Why the fierce debates? Because your favorite side dish says more about you than your zodiac sign! We're talking heated arguments over whether the crust on Grandma’s stuffing can beat the silky whip of Aunt Sue's mashed potatoes. It's a battleground where the fluffiness of a roll isn't just preference—it's heritage! And don’t get me started on the cultural showdowns—like, does green bean casserole really represent the Midwest? Legends are made here; loyalties are tested. All over some veggies and starch? Absolutely. And you know what? It’s deliciously ridiculous and absurdly serious all at once.

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Thanksgiving Sides

1. MASHED POTATOES

Mashed Potatoes is currently the #1 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 86.7% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

2. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Green Bean Casserole is currently the #2 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 78.6% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

3. STUFFING / DRESSING

Stuffing / Dressing is currently the #3 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 52.0% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

T4. GLAZED CARROTS

Glazed Carrots is currently tied for the #4 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 51.9% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

T4. SCALLOPED POTATOES

Scalloped Potatoes is currently tied for the #4 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 51.9% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

6. DINNER ROLLS OR BISCUITS

Dinner Rolls or Biscuits is currently the #6 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 48.3% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

7. MACARONI AND CHEESE

Macaroni and Cheese is currently the #7 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 42.9% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

8. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

Sweet Potato Casserole is currently the #8 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 14.3% head-to-head battles.

Thanksgiving Sides

9. CRANBERRY SAUCE

Cranberry Sauce is currently the #9 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time winning 0.0% head-to-head battles.