101+ Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Whether you’re looking for your favorite classic Thanksgiving recipes or something new and different, you’ll find everything you need for your Thanksgiving menu in this huge list of over 100 Thanksgiving side dishes.

Thanksgiving is the one day of the year when it’s ok to fill up your plate with mounds of delicious food. Calories don’t count on Thanksgiving, right? In that case, these beautiful Thanksgiving side dishes will make the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving dinner. Who said TURKEY has to be the star?
FAQs
You’ve got the roast turkey breast, you’ve got the turkey gravy, but it can get boring with the same old traditional mashed potatoes and green bean casserole every year. That’s why I’ve put together this incredible collection that showcases the MANY different options you have to help round out your Thanksgiving feast. I can wait to try them all! Wherever you start, you won’t be disappointed with these Thanksgiving recipes!
Thanksgiving is THE food holiday of the year! Some think that the turkey is the star, but really, it’s the sides. The side dishes have always been my favorite part of Thanksgiving – from the sweet potatoes to the rolls to the stuffing to the green beans. Mashed Potatoes are my all time favorite, and they’re one of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of all.Â
Lots of them! Of course it depends on how many people you will have at dinner, but the more options you can provide, the better. You want to have at least 2 of each type of side – 2 vegetable sides, 2 starches, 2 desserts. Make sure to include a variety of flavors and textures.
The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
There are over 100 recipes on this list and I’ve broken it up into sections (stuffing, potatoes, veggies, etc.). Easily find what you’re looking for by scrolling to the side dish category you’re interested in. Have a favorite that I missed? Let me know about it in the comments. I’m always looking for new easy Thanksgiving side dishes to try and share!

Vegetables and Salads
Vegetables on Thanksgiving aren’t always the same kinds of veggies you’d have at your weeknight dinner table, but that sure does make them delicious! The veggie side dish is a great way to round out all the heavy foods at your Thanksgiving table. Plan to have at least 2 of them; I like to do one cold and one hot.
Cold Salads
- Wedge Salad
- Spinach Salad
- Green Bean Salad
- 7 Layer Salad
- Carrot Salad
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
- Southern Potato Salad
- Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
- Bib & Blue Salad
- Broccoli Slaw Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Raspberry & Pear Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Spaghetti Salad
- Classic Macaroni Salad
- Easy Vegetable Pasta Salad
- Broccoli & Grape Pasta Salad
- Caesar Salad
- Kale Salad with Quinoa and Chickpeas
- Thanksgiving Salad
- Winter Salad with Tangy Homemade Vinaigrette
Vegetables
- Cranberry Pecan Roasted Vegetables
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
- One Pan Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese
- Baked Acorn Squash
- Balsamic Asparagus
- Crispy Baked Brussels Sprouts
- Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
- Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables
- Scalloped Corn Casserole
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Broccoli
- Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
- Honey Roasted Carrots
- Creamy Cornbread Casserole
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Broccoli Rice Casserole
- Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Garlic Butter Frozen Vegetables
- Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
- Creamy Dijon Brussel Sprouts
- Grandma’s Baked Artichoke Hearts
- Easy Zucchini Stuffing Casserole
- Garlic Lemon Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
- Green Beans Amandine
- Green Bean & Corn Casserole
- Mashed Ginger Carrots
- Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
- Creamed Spinach & Mushrooms
- Nantucket Corn Pudding
Potatoes and Stuffing Recipes
Stuffing and potatoes are the staple sides for Thanksgiving, right?! If you’re tired of the same old sweet potato casserole or basic mashed potatoes then it’s time to break out and try one of these amazing dishes, like my grandma’s famous Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, or how about a tasty Chorizo Stuffing?

Potato Recipes
- The Best, Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
- Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Roasted Red Potatoes
- Loaded Mashed Potato Puffs
- Loaded Smashed Potatoes
- Hashbrown Casserole
- Roasted Purple Potatoes Recipe
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Boiled Baby Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter
- Hasselback Potatoes
- Perfect Baked Potatoes
- Julia Child’s Potatoes Gratin
- Brown Sugar Glazed Red Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows
- Sweet Potato & Bacon Hash
- Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- French Style Sweet Potato Souffle
Stuffing
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Classic Sausage Stuffing
- Bacon & Onion Stuffing
- Traditional Homemade Stuffing
- Slow Cooker Apple Sage Stuffing
- Easy Apple Stuffing
Pasta, Rice and Bread
If potatoes and stuffing aren’t your thing, or you have some picky potato-haters (like I do!), you’ll want to have some yummy options for them too. Plus bread is just good pretty much any time.
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Rice and Pasta Recipes
- Rice Pilaf
- Seasoned Rice with Herbs and Garlic
- Mushroom Risotto
- Buttered Noodles
- Stovetop Shells & Cheese
- Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Cowboy Beans
Bread
- Parmesan Garlic Herb Quick Bread
- One Hour Dinner Rolls
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Parmesan Rosemary Dinner Rolls
- Sour Cream Cornbread
- Sour Cream Cornbread Muffins
- Jalapeno Cornbread
- Garlic & Rosemary Skillet Bread
- Honey Oat Quick Bread
- Beer Bread
- Garlic Knots
- Garlic Cheese Biscuits
- Garlic Cheese Toast
- Homemade Parker House Rolls
Sweet Side Dishes
We always have a few staple sweets to go with all the savory food. Our family favorite is the Sour Cream Salad, but of course traditional cranberry sauce is a must!
- Sour Cream Salad
- Cranberry Fluff Salad
- Cranberry Orange Sauce
- Slow Cooker Applesauce
- Instant Pot Applesauce
- Pistachio Salad
- Green Jello Salad
- Frog Eye Salad
Got Turkey?
Got the sides, now you need the TURKEY! Try our recipe for the Best Thanksgiving Turkey (with video!). If you’re feeding a smaller group, try our Turkey Breast recipe in the Instant Pot, oven roasted and air fryer. It’s got simple ingredients and a ton of flavor – and there are lots of tips to help you out!
Don’t forget the dessert…Mini Maple Pumpkin Pies, No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake and Pecan Pie are just a few of our favorites!
SO MANY GREAT RECIPES. WHERE DO I START? THANK YOU, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING ALL OF THEM.
You are so welcome Rebecca! Thanks for stopping by.
You left out fried sauerkraut as one of the side dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. My mother use to fix this dish for 60 years until her death 6 years ago coming up this Oct 31st. She got this from my grandmother who is full blooded German she even has the tattooed numbers on her arm from the Holocaust. She would tell us this was all she and her sister had to eat for those holidays. That’s why we have still to this day. I’m carrying on my mom’s and grandma’s tradition. Thought I’d share it with you.
Hi Ray – I appreciate you sharing your story. Those kinds of memories are precious.
Oh yum! With side dishes this yummy, I wouldn’t need a main dish. 😉
I do add sausage and fry it all up at once and eat it as a meal. Wife can’t stand it lol