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

GoatWars fans rank Mashed Potatoes the greatest of all time among Thanksgiving Sides, with a 85.3% Goatscore.

Chasing the crown: #2 Green Bean Casserole (73.5%), #3 Dinner Rolls or Biscuits (54.3%).

This GOAT List is based on 146 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of August 24, 2026.

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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All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.

1. MASHED POTATOES

85.3% win rate

#1 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

2. GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

73.5% win rate

#2 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

3. DINNER ROLLS OR BISCUITS

54.3% win rate

#3 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

4. GLAZED CARROTS

51.5% win rate

#4 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

5. MACARONI AND CHEESE

48.6% win rate

#5 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

6. SCALLOPED POTATOES

48.5% win rate

#6 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

7. STUFFING / DRESSING

48.4% win rate

#7 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

8. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

21.4% win rate

#8 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

9. CRANBERRY SAUCE

6.9% win rate

#9 Greatest Thanksgiving Sides of All Time

GOAT List FAQs

Who is the greatest of all time among Thanksgiving Sides?

GoatWars fans rank Mashed Potatoes the greatest of all time among Thanksgiving Sides, with a 85.3% Goatscore.

How is the GOAT List calculated?

The GOAT List ranks every contender in Thanksgiving Sides by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.

How many votes is this ranking based on?

This GOAT List is based on 146 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of August 24, 2026.