We have gathered over 70 of the Best Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes that 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, and even one that’s Whole30.
Some of Erin’s personal favorites include our traditional giblet stuffing, Thanksgiving salad, Coco’s broccoli casserole, and slow cooker mashed potatoes. They’re a great mix of traditional comfort foods and fresh flavors for the holiday table!
When planning your Thanksgiving menu, we recommend choosing a mix of traditional comfort foods and lighter side dishes so there is something for everyone. Be sure to make enough food for your guests and think about which recipes can be prepared ahead of time. We also love making our whole grilled turkey to free up valuable oven space for all those delicious Thanksgiving sides!
Complete List Of All The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
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!
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Free up stove top space with this classic holiday side dish that is made in 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. Make ahead and keep on warm to serve!
Sweet Potato au Gratin
Introducing your new favorite side dish for the holidays! We’ve layered perfectly sliced sweet potatoes with a delicious cheesy cream sauce topped with, you guessed it, more cheese! A delicious spin to the traditional potatoes au gratin.
Thanksgiving Salad
Lighten things up with this crisp and refreshing salad for your Thanksgiving table complete with seasonal ingredients of apples, nuts, and peppery arugula. Plus, our homemade champagne vinaigrette adds the perfect balance of fresh and bold light flavors.
Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
We’re sharing how to get perfectly tender and crispy brussel sprouts with this easy side dish recipe! It’s the perfect dish for a low-key weeknight dinner, but good enough to serve during the holidays or for a special occasion.
Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Casserole
Wake-up your tastebuds with this delicious Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Casserole recipe! Tested and approved to prep ahead of time. It is a simple side dish that brings so much great flavor.
Brussel Sprout Salad + Citrus Vinaigrette
Get this festive salad on the table this holiday and enjoy seasonal flavors of fresh apples, pepitas, and brussel sprouts all topped with a homemade citrus champagne vinaigrette! This healthy salad is chalk full of simple ingredients that will add a pop of color and freshness to your dinner table.
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!
Roasted Delicata Squash + Parmesan
We’ve sprinkled this subtly sweet squash with just the right amount of parmesan and sage, turning it into an easy, yet delicious, side dish. It’s simple enough for busy weeknights and tasty enough to serve for special occasions.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
A classic Thanksgiving side dish made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, pure maple syrup, warm spices, and a golden marshmallow topping. It’s a family favorite at our house and one we look forward to serving every holiday season!
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!
Seven Layer Salad Recipe
This quick and easy 7 layer salad is a delicious side dish that will be a crowd-pleaser at your next holiday table, potluck, or Sunday Supper! It comes together in a matter of minutes with all the best basic ingredients. Can’t wait for you to enjoy this family favorite recipe!
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!
Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Sugar Butter
Spruce up the classic sweet potato with some smokey flavor paired with a sweet and savory cinnamon sugar butter. This decadent side is perfect for the holidays or anytime you want a side with creamy, warm flavors.
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.
Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole
Free up valuable oven space this holiday season and use your trusty slow cooker to cook up the best green bean casserole! Keep reading for our tips and tricks to get the same flavors and textures that you know and love from this classic Thanksgiving recipe.
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.
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
Bring some fresh brussel sprouts to your holiday table with this simple side dish that has so much great flavor! The perfect compliment to all the heavier casseroles.
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!
Crock Pot Stuffing
Looking for a perfectly soft stuffing recipe that requires minimal effort and no oven space? This delicious Crock Pot Stuffing recipe is just what you need! Perfect for feeding a crowd at your holiday table this winter!
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
A simple, step-by-step tutorial that teaches you how to make the BEST homemade turkey gravy from those epic pan drippings!
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
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!
Buttery Mashed Rutabaga
Learn how to turn this low calorie and high fiber root vegetable into a simple side dish! It’s a great way to switch things up and to add a new vegetable to your cooking repertoire.
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!
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 and doesn’t take up any oven space!
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
This homemade cranberry sauce has wonderful notes of citrus to compliment the tartness of the cranberries! I have made it ahead of time and stored in the fridge many times, which is so nice when making a big holiday dinner.
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!
Brown Sugar Buttercup Squash Casserole
A simple, yet decadent, side dish complete with creamy squash dressed up with butter, sugar, and a sprinkling of pecans. This one is sure to please everyone at the table this holiday season.
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
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
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
A creamy and delicious spin on the classic au gratin potatoes! Add these to your holiday menu!
Apple Salad
It is time to make this super simple Apple Salad recipe as a side dish at your next family gathering or enjoy as an easy weekday lunch! We can’t wait for your to try this classic salad that has been on our holiday table for years. Enjoy or save for later!
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!
Coco’s 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This yam bake has been made at my family Thanksgiving for years and it never disappoints! Full of warm, fall spices and creamy goodness – it is a MUST every year!
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Such a simple way to add some fresh ingredients to the holiday menu, this strawberry spinach salad always hits the spot and is served with a homemade balsamic dressing. Easily assemble it ahead of time and add the dressing right before serving!
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
These instant pot mashed potatoes are seriously the EASIEST way to make mashed potatoes. Skip the pot on the stove and use this hand-off method to making the most creamy potatoes.
Easy Sweet Potato Mash Recipe
Everyone knows and loves classic mashed potatoes, but have you ever tried mashed sweet potatoes!? If not, now is the time to try. They are creamy, buttery, and absolutely delicious!
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
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)
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
This recipe is straight out of my childhood. Every year for Thanksgiving THIS is the stuffing recipe that we make. Using giblets from the turkey might sound a little funny, but they add the most incredible flavor. I can’t recommend this one enough!
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The most delicious and creamy mashed potatoes made right in the Instant Pot, which opens up space on the stove top and these are made with the best kick of garlic for so much 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
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
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
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
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
A quick, easy and simple way to get creamy and delicious mashed sweet potatoes every time that you can set-and-forget in the Instant Pot!
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins
A simple and delicious gluten-free cornbread muffin that is perfect for chili or the holidays! Plus, they can be fully made ahead of time!
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
A delicious, flavorful whole roasted carrot recipe that is simple, elegant and full of flavor!
Gluten Free Stuffing
Your go-to gluten-free stuffing recipe! So flavorful and delicious! This is best prepped the night before by cubing bread and letting it sit out overnight to dry. So nice to have any steps done ahead of time when making a holiday meal!
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. Such a great option if you or one of your guests needs it!
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