We have gathered over 45 of the Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes you can imagine! And we all know Thanksgiving is really all about the sides. Our collection has something for everyone, from the traditional to the less traditional, dairy-free, gluten-free, even one that’s Whole30. Plus, options that can be made in an Instant Pot or ahead of time to keep some space in the oven for your Butter & Sage Roasted Turkey or Roast Turkey Breast!
Can Any Of These Side Dishes Be Made Ahead Of Time
Absolutely! It depends on the recipe, but we included as much information as possible on how to prep the entire recipe or parts of the recipe ahead of time. Especially on a day like Thanksgiving it is so helpful to be able to do some prep before the big day.
Complete List Of All The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows – There’s nothing quite like creamy sweet potatoes paired with sweet maple syrup, warming spices, and gooey marshmallows on top. Be sure to add this to your Thanksgiving day menu or make it just for the heck of it. It’s that good.
Potatoes au Gratin Gruyere
A delicious and creamy recipe for the most amazing potatoes au gratin made with gruyére cheese! Perfect for enjoying as a flavorful side dish with just about anything. Your whole family will love eating these cheesy potatoes at your next family gathering!
BEST Stuffing Recipe (how to make stuffing)
Best Stuffing Recipe (How to Make Stuffing) – a go-to guide on how to make the most amazing stuffing recipe you have ever tasted! It is packed with flavor and perfect for any special occasion. A real show stopper that can’t be missed!
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
If you have ever wanted to make your holiday cooking a little easier, this make ahead mashed potato recipe is one way to make that happen! Made with real, simple ingredients and so much flavor that everyone will love. Just pop in the oven to reheat before serving at your holiday table!
Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Cranberry Sauce Recipe – A super simple recipe to help you get flavorful cranberry sauce on the table this holiday season. This fresh cranberry sauce recipe only uses three simple ingredients, making it a dish that you can feel good about serving your family.
Brussels Sprouts au Gratin
Brussels Sprouts au Gratin – A fun twist on a classic dish using tender brussels sprouts, creamy cheese, and just the right amount of seasoning. A perfect side dish to serve at your next holiday or family gathering.
Brown Sugar Bourbon Candied Yams
Enjoy truly decadent yams slathered in seasonal flavors of warm cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and an unexpected but delicious secret ingredient. A classic thanksgiving side dish that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready to dig in!
Thanksgiving Salad
Thanksgiving Salad – A crisp and refreshing salad for your Thanksgiving table complete with seasonal ingredients of apples, nuts, and peppery arugula. Plus, our homemade champagne viniagrette adds the perfect balance of fresh and bold light flavors. Enjoy this salad at Thanksgiving dinner or anytime you’re craving a vibrant salad with flavorful dressing.
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes – an easy recipe for making the most creamy and cheesy scalloped potatoes! Perfect for your next holiday or large gathering. They will quickly become a crowd favorite!
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta – a flavorful and delicious side dish for any occasion! Easy enough for any meal!
Delicata Squash au Gratin
Delicata Squash au Gratin – this simple recipe for making the most amazing delicata squash recipe can’t be missed! We brought that creamy, cheesy goodness from potatoes to squash and we know you are going to love it!
Ultimate Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Ultimate Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – a recipe for the BEST Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes that you have ever tasted! A perfect creamy texture and packed with so much great flavor. This makes a great addition to any family dinner or holiday meal!
How to Make Turkey Gravy
How to Make Turkey Gravy – a simple, step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to make the BEST homemade turkey gravy from pan drippings!
Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Bourbon Cranberry Sauce – An impressive, yet easy recipe that has the freshest flavor and will fill your home with the best scents of slowly simmered cranberry, orange, and brown sugar. A must-have dish on your holiday table.
Extra Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Follow along as we show you how to take basic mashed potatoes to the next level and make an extra creamy mashed potato recipe! Use a simple potato ricer to create the most creamy textured potatoes. The mashed potatoes are about to become the star side dish at your next holiday!
Best EVER Sourdough Stuffing
Best Ever Sourdough Stuffing – this easy recipe for making the best stuffing recipe you can image is made with sourdough bread, fresh vegetables, and all of the traditional herbs that pack a ton of great flavor! Perfect for your next Thanksgiving dinner!
Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole
Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole might be even better than the traditional recipe! Made with a homemade cream of mushroom soup that is flavorful and delicious. This deserves a spot on your holiday menu!
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes – A classic holiday side dish made easy with the help of your trusty slow cooker. The creamiest texture and classic flavors of garlic, onion, and ranch, will have your guests asking you for the recipe after their first bite.
Stove Top Stuffing
Stove Top Stuffing – A classic side dish that will quickly become a family favorite thanks to fresh seasonings and warming flavors. And the best part is that it’s done in 30 minutes or less, leaving you more time to enjoy friends and family on Thanksgiving or during any gathering.
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
A delightfully sweet and savory side dish with juicy bacon, tender brussel sprouts, and sweet maple syrup that will bring your side dish game to the next level. A perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving turkey or busy weeknight dinner.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
This cheesy green bean casserole recipe is a fun twist on a traditional side dish. Made with real, simple ingredients that will quickly become a new family favorite. Can’t wait for you to share this with your family and friends at your next special occasion!
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Cranberry Orange Sauce – a wonderfully flavorful and delicious homemade cranberry sauce!
Wild Rice Pilaf
Time to liven up your regular side dish routine with this amazing wild rice pilaf recipe! So many great flavors and a little bit of crunch from lots of veggies come together to make a dish that can be served with just about anything. Your whole family is going to absolutely love it!
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes – a quick and easy recipe for making the most cheesy mashed potato recipe! Perfect for serving up at your next holiday dinner. All of your family and friends are going to love it!
Fall Farro Salad
Fall Farro Salad – an easy recipe for a simple farro salad recipe that is packed with flavor! Perfect for a healthy lunch or serve as a side dish for a weeknight dinner or at your next holiday meal. Everyone is going to love this fresh and healthy salad!
Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ultimate Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Get ready to fall in love with this classic recipe using flavorful sweet potatoes mixed with decadent cream, pure maple syrup, and of course butter. Top it all off with with crunchy pecans and enjoy this perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
Goat Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin
Goat Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin – a creamy and delicious spin on your classic au gratin potatoes! Add these to your holiday menu!
Sausage Stuffing
Sausage Stuffing – this amazing stuffing has all the classic flavors plus dried cherries, walnuts, sausage and apples! You will love the touches of sweetness and added crunch. It is the perfect addition to any holiday meal! Everyone will love it!
Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli Casserole – This classic side dish full of fresh broccoli, savory cheese, and cream of mushroom soup, is a must have at any holiday dinner. Oh, and don’t forget the magic ingredient of Ritz crackers for some added crunch and childhood nostalgia.
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon – The creamy and savory classic Thanksgiving side dish that you know and love leveled up with everybody’s favorite ingredient, bacon! Be sure to add this delicious dish to your holiday menu and get ready for the recipe requests to flood in.
Stuffed Onions + Sage and Gruyére
Stuffed Onion + Sage and Gruyére is a delicious side dish that just takes things to the next level! The depth of flavor is so amazing with the combination of onion, bacon and Gruyére cheese!
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Broccoli Bacon Salad – the perfect side dish for ANY meal! We especially love this recipe for potlucks, barbecues, and holiday meals. It goes with anything and the whole family will love it!
Wild Rice Stuffing
Wild Rice Stuffing – a delicious stuffing recipe that is full of great flavors! The whole family is going to love this at your next holiday meal. Easy to make and bakes in only 30 minutes!
Fennel Salad
Fennel Salad – a simple and refreshing salad that is the perfect side dish to enjoy with any meal! Packed with fresh fennel, apples, basil leaves, lemon juice, and manchego cheese. Everyone is going to love this at your next holiday gathering!
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole – a quick and easy recipe for making a traditional green bean casserole but gluten-free! Made with real, simple ingredients. Everyone is going to love this delicious holiday side dish!
Roasted Acorn Squash + Browned Butter
Roasted Acorn Squash + Brown Butter is a simple, delicious side dish that is easy enough for a weeknight, but elegant enough for a Holiday meal!
Green Beans with Bacon
Green Beans with Bacon – A simple yet delicious side dish complete with fresh green beans, rich bacon, and the best seasonings, creating a delicious flavor. Perfect to serve at your next Christmas dinner or holiday meal.
Sweet Apple Cinnamon Yam Bake
Sweet Apple Cinnamon Yam Bake – an indulgent Holiday side dish that will quickly become a family favorite!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad – An amazing summer salad with the BEST homemade balsamic dressing!!
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup – a super easy recipe for the most delicious butternut squash soup that is made with real, simple ingredients. Perfect as a side dish, but hearty enough to enjoy as the main course!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – these instant pot mashed potatoes are seriously the EASIEST way to make mashed potatoes! So soft and creamy!
Easy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
Easy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe – a simple and delicious side dish! (Paleo + Gluten-Free)
Gluten Free Cornbread
Gluten Free Cornbread – an easy recipe for making the most light and fluffy cornbread you have ever had, while still being gluten free! Perfect for serving with ribs, chili, or as a side dish at Thanksgiving. The whole crowd will love it!
Acorn Squash Soup
Acorn Squash Soup – a simple and deliciously creamy acorn soup recipe that is also dairy-free. It is made with 8 real ingredients and is so easy to make. You have to try this one and don’t forget the pepitas on top for a little added crunch!
Turkey Giblet Gravy Recipe (no drippings)
Turkey Giblet Gravy Recipe (no drippings) – a simple recipe for making the best turkey gravy from the neck and giblets without the drippings. It is full of amazing flavor and great for drizzling over all your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!
How to Make Classic Giblet Stuffing
How to Make Giblet Stuffing – the recipe we have been making every Thanksgiving for years!
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Instant pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes – the most delicious and creamy mashed potatoes made in minutes and packed with flavor!
Healthier Sweet Potato Casserole (Dairy-Free/Paleo-Friendly)
Make either as a classic Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner side dish OR skip the toppings and it is just a yummy, healthier side dish for any meal!!!
Gluten Free Gravy
Gluten-Free Gravy – your go-to Gluten-Free Gravy recipe! Make with either tapioca starch (Whole30/Paleo) or with cornstarch (see Recipe Notes).
How to Roast Butternut Squash
How To Roast Butternut Squash – a super easy tutorial on how to perfectly roast butternut squash every time! A great option for a simple side dish or add it to your favorite squash soups!
Gluten Free Biscuits
Gluten Free Biscuits – this simple recipe for herbed gluten-free biscuits is made with real ingredients! Plus, it includes a recipe for an herbed butter spread that is out of this world! The perfect side dish to any meal, especially a big holiday dinner.
Easy Green Bean Casserole
Easy Green Bean Casserole – a quick and easy recipe for a delicious green bean casserole! It only takes about 5 ingredients and can be prepped ahead of time. A classic holiday side dish that everyone always loves!
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes – a quick, easy and simple way to get creamy and delicious mashed sweet potatoes every time!
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins – a simple and delicious gluten-free cornbread muffin that is perfect for chili or the holidays!
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Instant pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes – the most delicious and creamy mashed potatoes made in minutes and packed with flavor!
Apple Cranberry Sauce
Apple Cranberry Sauce – your classic, holiday cranberry sauce with an apple twist! The perfect side dish addition to any holiday meal. All of your guests will love it!
Whole Roasted Carrots + Honey
Whole Roasted Carrots + Honey – a delicious, flavorful whole roasted carrot recipe that is simple, elegant and full of flavor!
Gluten Free Stuffing
Gluten-Free Stuffing: your go-to gluten-free stuffing recipe! So flavorful and delicious!
Note on Prep Time: This is best prepped the night before by cubing bread and letting it sit out overnight to dry – FYI!
Green Beans Almondine
Green Beans Almondine – a classic holiday side dish made with real, simple ingredients in under 20 minutes! All of your holiday guests are going to love this addition to the meal. Plus, we included options for other fun additions to the dish!
Creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes
A go-to side dish that is absolutely delicious and Whole30 compliant.
Other Thanksgiving Recipes
Looking to round out that Thanksgiving Day menu? We’ve got you covered! Checkout our Thanksgiving Appetizers, Thanksgiving Desserts, & even a full list of Leftover Turkey Recipes. No matter how big your crowd is, we are here to help with all your menu planning!
You can check out ALL of our Thanksgiving recipes HERE!
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