The comforting, savory and traditional scent of the iconic Thanksgiving staple has always been the most praised on the dinner table compared to surrounding dishes. Every year, families prepare this main course with love and care, resulting in a classic Thanksgiving dinner.

It is not Thanksgiving without turkey, right?

Despite the well-admired main course of a true Thanksgiving dinner, there are many overlooked side dishes with delicious and delectable potential to be your favorite dish this Thanksgiving.

One consistent favorite each year is a delicious side of baked macaroni and cheese. Many creators on social media have been sharing their own recipes to make this mouthwatering dish, and the popularity around these recipes continues to grow even larger this Thanksgiving season. Mac and cheese as a Thanksgiving side dish makes people want to experiment with new ways they could enhance this traditional meal, which therefore allowed it to grow through social media and other platforms.

The next suggestion is slightly more unique to add to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner table, but is just as enjoyable. Garlic parmesan roasted carrots make an amazing addition to enjoy with any meal, as they have a savory and smokey flavor. These carrots are not only delicious, but on the healthier end of Thanksgiving sides. As of popularity, cooking creators on Instagram offer many variations of this dish that are all equally delightful. One creator under the name, @recipesmentor_com has an excellent recipe of these roasted vegetables on their Instagram page.

For all the sweet and savory combination lovers, a traditional sweet potato casserole serves as a perfect side dish to pair with any course. This tasty dish is most commonly topped with either brown sugar pecans, marshmallows, nuts and many other preferable ingredients. The love for sweet potatoes regarding Thanksgiving has been around for years, although the general recipe has evolved in delicious and unique ways for anyone to enjoy.

Adding onto the inclusion of savory carbs, cream cheese herb biscuits are a great option for a choice of bread that is not just simple plain biscuits. These warm, fluffy, cloudlike biscuits allow anyone to enjoy the taste of herbs and other spices all in one bite. In the world of common Thanksgiving side options, this one is not particularly in that range, although it is something highly encouraged to try this holiday.

All of these enticing side choices for Thanksgiving are loved by many families and the general public, truly emphasizing the spirit of a complete Thanksgiving dinner.