What to Serve with Popeyes Turkey? Ideas for Bread, Salad, Sauces…

Are you looking for Popeyes turkey side dish ideas? Popeyes turkey is your fast track to the Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities. Pre-made, time-saving, and delicious, it can do a great job feeding your guests with you being well-rested so that you can enjoy your holiday dinner. In addition to being very practical, it is a very versatile solution, too, offering various pairing options. So, what to serve with Popeyes turkey? 

What Side Dish to Serve with Popeyes Turkey? 

Popeyes turkey goes excellent with the traditional turkey sides. So, whatever you normally serve with a homemade turkey, you can serve with Popeyes turkey as well. Below are some ideas for some delicious yet straightforward sides you can serve with your Popeyes turkey. 

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

You just can’t go wrong with Popeyes turkey and mashed potatoes, as they are made for each other.

Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Cream cheese adds a delicious twist to these irresistible mashed potatoes prepared with simple ingredients in less than 30 minutes!

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Spanish Rice 

You can pair your Popeyes turkey with flavorful rice and turn your holiday dinner into a carb-and-protein meal. Since the Popeyes turkey is rich enough as it is, you don’t have to do anything fancy with the rice. 

5 Ingredient Spanish Rice

Easy, 5 Ingredient Spanish aka Mexican Rice. Delicious, easy to make, loaded with bold flavor. The ultimate side dish to any Mexican entree.

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Grilled Vegetables

Grilled vegetables are yet another simple and delicious pairing option for your Popeyes turkey.

Best Veggie Marinade Recipe

The Best Grilled Vegetables Marinade – This easy marinated grilled vegetables recipe is simply the best for grilling your favorite veggies as a healthy, hearty, and flavorful summer side dish.

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Oven Baked Crispy Potato Cubes

Sadly underrated as a holiday last resort, fries can do wonders when paired with your Popeyes turkey.

Crispy Potatoes From The Oven

These Crispy Oven-Baked Potatoes are absolutely delightful and make the perfect side dish for any meal. Give them a try—you’ll love how crispy and flavorful they are! They’re great for family dinners, gatherings, or whenever you’re in the mood for some comfort food.

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Roasted Parmesan Carrots

Another classic that won’t let you down. Popeyes turkey goes excellent with wholesome sides such as this one.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots

Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots tossed with the most flavorful garlicky and buttery parmesan cheese coating. The carrots come out sweet, tender, and really delicious.

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What Bread to Serve With Popeyes Turkey? 

Popeyes turkey goes great with bread, especially if you have some more turkey juice left in your baking pan. Feel free to experiment with the ideas below; you will undoubtedly find the right one for you.

Savory Pumpkin Bread

Dense and spongy, it will do a great job absorbing the extra turkey juice, making each bite pure holiday magic. 

No Knead Pumpkin Bread

This No Knead Pumpkin Bread is perfect for fall. It takes some forethought for rising but it really is an easy bread for an artisan result.

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Cheddar Cornbread

Another delicious and absorbent bread is ideal for dipping it into the turkey juice. It is crumbly, though, so if you like your bread more on the spongy side, this may not be your perfect option. Slightly sweet, flavorful, and gentle cornbread will add to the holiday spirit on your table.

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is savory cornbread that is made with sharp cheddar cheese, corn kernels, onions, and jalapeno peppers.

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Cottage Cheese Bread 

Spongy, and delicious, cottage bread goes with virtually everything, and Popeyes turkey is not an exception.

Best Cottage Cheese Yeast Bread

Hey there, bread lovers! Here’s one soft and delicious bread recipe!

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What Sauce to Serve with Popeyes Turkey? 

Popeyes turkey seems to be created to go with sauces. The tender meat pairs are excellent with virtually any sauce under the sun, so it doesn’t always be cranberry sauce. Take your pick from the ones below and enjoy. 

Alfredo 

Known to go excellent with meaty dishes, Alfredo sauce will fit right in with your Popeyes turkey and its sides. Creamy and garlicy, it will add a whole different dimension to your holiday dinner.

Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce

In my household, we love practical recipes that are easy to make even with minimal recipes.

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Orange Cranberry Sauce

Here’s one classic.

Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce is an easy homemade cranberry sauce that’s tart, sweet and bursting with fresh orange flavor. It’s made with just a few ingredients and cooks up in just 15 minutes!

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Mushroom Sauce

Here is one recipe for the irresistible mushroom-tasting creamy sauce you can pour on your turkey plate or have it on the side. 

Simple Creamy Mushroom Sauce

This Simple Creamy Mushroom Sauce is a delightful addition to any meal. It’s rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. I invite you to give this recipe a try—it’s perfect for dinner parties, family meals, or just treating yourself to something tasty!

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What Salad to Serve with Popeyes Turkey? 

From green to cream salads, everything goes with Popeyes turkey. The salad options are endless, but take a look at those below to make your choice easier. 

Fresh Cucumber Salad

This simple salad will inject some spring cheer into your holiday table. The vivid colors and the fresh flavor pair great with the Cajun-flavored Popeyes turkey.

Cucumber Salad with Radish

This Cucumber Salad with Radish is not only easy to make but also brimming with freshness. It's perfect for spring gatherings, Easter celebrations, or any time you crave something light and refreshing. Give this easy recipe a try and see how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that's both delightful and satisfying. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to try this fantastic salad at your next get-together!

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Celeriac Salad with Walnuts

If you are in the mood for something edgier and unusual, try this salad.

German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts

This German Celeriac Salad with Walnuts is the perfect mix of crunchy, creamy, and tangy. It’s a healthy, flavorful salad that works great as a side dish or a light meal. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner or bringing it to a potluck, this salad is sure to impress. Give it a try—you won’t be disappointed!

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Chickpea, Corn, And Carrot

Here’s one simple chickpea side dish recipe! This Chickpea Salad with Corn is a perfect go-to recipe when you want something quick, healthy, and delicious.

Chickpea Salad with Corn recipe

It’s fresh, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. Try it out for your next meal or gathering, and enjoy the simplicity of this delightful dish. Give this recipe a try and see how a great combo chickpea and corn are!

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What Dessert to Serve with Popeyes Turkey?

After finishing off your plate, it is time to crown your meal with a dessert. The dessert is just as important as the main course, as the wrong dessert can diminish your Popeyes turkey experience. Here are some ideas to pick the right jewel to round up your holiday festivities. 

No Bake Berry Cheesecake

Here’s one refreshing idea that doesn’t require baking.

No Bake Berry Cheesecake

Looking for the fruits of the forest cheesecake recipe? This is the one! This refreshing and creamy cheesecake is the perfect no-bake dessert. With a buttery biscuit base, rich mascarpone filling, and a tangy berry topping, it's both easy and delicious.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Simple and delicate, yet very powerful, chocolate poppy seed cake is one of those desserts that add class even to the most rustic of tables.

Chocolate Poppy Seed Cake

Flourless and flawless – chocolate poppy seed cake that will be adored by all chocolate lovers. Easy to make and even easier to eat. 🙂

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Orange Cheesecake

Meaty and full meals such as Popeyes turkey with sides go perfectly with fruit desserts. Therefore a piece of orange cheesecake will add to that experience with its gentility and refinement.

Orange Cheesecake Recipe

Dive into this luscious Orange Cheesecake for your next gathering or as a special weekend treat. Its unique citrus flavor and creamy texture make it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!

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