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?
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 potatoes to the rolls to the stuffing to the green beans. But it can get boring with the same old traditional mashed potatoes and green bean casserole every year. That’s why I started creating these collections showcase the MANY different options you have to help round out your Thanksgiving feast. I can wait to try them all! I’m thinking I’ll start with the Creamy Dijon Brussel Sprouts…or maybe the Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes…no, the Winter Salad! Wherever you start, you won’t be disappointed with these recipes!
So many delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes to choose from, you won’t know where to start!
I’ve been sharing new lists of Thanksgiving side dishes for four years now – that’s over 100 recipes and now they’re all in one place! I’ve broken it up into sections (stuffing, potatoes, veggies, etc.) so you can 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 Thanksgiving side dishes to try and share!
VEGETABLES & 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.
(left to right by row)
- Holiday Salad
- Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
- Bib & Blue Salad
- Nantucket Corn Pudding
- Thanksgiving Salad with Pomegranate Dressing
- Ranch Green Beans
- Crispy Baked Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
- Creamy Dijon Brussel Sprouts
- Cranberry Pecan Roasted Vegetables
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole
- Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots
(left to right by row)
- One Pan Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese
- Creamy Cornbread Casserole
- Honey Roasted Carrots
- Caramelized Apple and Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
- Corn and Bacon Casserole
- Green Beans with Pecans Red Peppers and Onions
- Garlic and Bacon Green Beans
- Baked Acorn Squash
- Grandma’s Baked Artichoke Hearts
- Easy Zucchini Stuffing Casserole
- Garlic Lemon Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
- Brown Sugar Butternut Squash
(left to right by row)
- Balsamic Asparagus
- Lemon Green Beans Amandine
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Easy Glazed Carrots
- Creamy White Cheddar Baked Corn
- Green Bean & Corn Casserole
- Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
- 5-Minute Parmesan Ranch Broccoli
- Slow Cooker Honey Orange Glazed Carrots
- Bacon & Green Bean Casserole
- Mashed Ginger Carrots
- Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts
(left to right by row)
- Creamed Spinach & Mushrooms
- Southern Squash Casserole
- Lightened Up Broccoli & Grape Pasta Salad
- Broccoli Slaw Salad
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Raspberry & Pear Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Spaghetti Vegetable Salad
- Best Ever Classic Macaroni Salad
- Easy Vegetable Pasta Salad
STUFFING & POTATOES
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 (although there’s something to be said for tradition, don’t get me wrong!) 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?
(left to right by row)
- Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
- Loaded Mashed Potato Puffs
- Pressure Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
- Smashed Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Apple Sage Stuffing
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Julia Child’s Potatoes Gratin
- Sweet Potato & Bacon Hash
- Mushroom and Kale Sausage Stuffing
- Brown Sugar Glazed Red Potatoes
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Parmesan Potatoes
(left to right by row)
- Bacon & Onion Stuffing
- Apple Pecan Cornbread Stuffing
- Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing
- Chorizo Stuffing with Ciabatta and Sweet Potatoes
- Easy Apple Stuffing
- Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
- Candied Sweet Potatoes
- French Style Sweet Potato Souffle
- Sweet Potato Pie Casserole
- Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Skillet Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin
(left to right by row)
- Skinny Cheesy Potato Casserole
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Bloomin’ Baked Potato
- Italian Mashed Potatoes
- Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole with Potato Chip Crust
- Bacon Scalloped Potatoes
- Crispy Potato Wedges
- Creamy Dill Scalloped Potatoes
PASTA/RICE & BREADS
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.
(left to right by row)
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf
- Stovetop Shells & Cheese
- Beef & Bacon Baked Beans
- Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- Cheddar Bacon Garlic Mac & Cheese
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
(left to right by row)
- Parmesan Garlic Herb Quick Bread
- Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
- One Hour Dinner Rolls
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Garlic Knots
- Parmesan Rosemary Dinner Rolls
- Sour Cream Cornbread
- Herb & Cheese Monkey Bread
- Garlic & Rosemary Skillet Bread
- Honey Oat Quick Bread
- Homemade Sweet Rolls
- Black Pepper Biscuits
SWEET SIDES
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!
Got the sides…now you need the TURKEY! Try our recipe for the BEST THANKSGIVING TURKEY (with video!)
And for dessert…Mini Maple Pumpkin Pies!
Oh yum! With side dishes this yummy, I wouldn’t need a main dish. 😉