Looking for the best side dishes to make on Thanksgiving? Find 40 easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes that will impress your guests this year.
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I’ve always loved Thanksgiving even as a child sitting around my grandparent’s dining room table watching everyone laugh and enjoy all the delicious food my grandmother had lovingly prepared.
As I watched my grandfather carve the Thanksgiving turkey, I would anxiously sit there waiting to eat as I looked at the Thanksgiving feast in front of me. And a feast it was! There was always mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, squash, salads, macaroni and cheese, homemade rolls, cranberries, and my very favorite…stuffing.
Because, let’s face it even though the turkey is always tasty, it’s the sides that steal the show. So, although Thanksgiving is a little over a month away, I couldn’t resist sharing some of the best Thanksgiving side dishes just in case you’ve also been thinking about adding some new recipes to your holiday menu.
These easy Thanksgiving side dish recipes are sure to be crowd-pleasers at your holiday dinner this year.
Don’t forget the dessert:
40 Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Try these 40 easy side dishes that are perfect for your Thanksgiving feast. Delicious and simple recipes for stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, roasted vegetables, cranberries and rolls.
Ultimate Apple & Cranberry Sausage Stuffing– Sift & Simmer
Apples, Italian sausages, toasted bread, and cranberries come together in this delicious Thanksgiving side, flavored with herbs and seasonings that is sure to be a favorite at your table.
Spinach Stuffing Balls -Dish ‘n’ the Kitchen
Spinach Stuffing Balls are an easy make-ahead side dish for your holiday dinner feast. Warm them up while the turkey is being carved then serve them with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Cheddar Gruyère Mac and Cheese– Lemons + Zest
Up your basic mac and cheese with these ridiculously cheesy and creamy Cheddar Gruyère Mac and Cheese. Super simple to prepare, and can be enjoyed baked or on the stove top. This is a perfect dish to make a meal or add as a side for a holiday or special gathering!
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese– Kenneth Temple
This Southern Baked Mac and Cheese is cheesy, buttery, and seasoned to perfection, which are just a few reasons this soul food dish makes your taste buds dance. The cheese pull from this recipe is insane!
Pumpkin Rice- The Rice Chick
This tasty pumpkin rice combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with aromatic spices, to make a dish that is sure to impress this Thanksgiving.
Rosemary Mashed Potatoes- The Healthful Ideas
These Rosemary Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side for fall and the holidays. You can keep them classic or make them dairy-free.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes-Bake with Jamie
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food– and these homemade creamy garlic mashed potatoes make comfort feel fancy! These potatoes are creamy and flavorful thanks to the minced garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, and butter. This side dish may just turn out to be the star of the show!
Mashed Potato Casserole– Gather in My Kitchen
Mashed potato casserole is the perfect side dish to serve on a chilly fall Sunday, with Thanksgiving dinner or anytime you crave some good cheesy mashed potatoes.
Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole-A Quaint Life
This Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole is packed with delicious fall flavors and topped with a brown sugar nut topping.
Sweet Potato Casserole– Princess Pinky Girl
This quick and easy Sweet Potato Casserole is going to be your new go-to Thanksgiving side dish. Made with simple pantry staples, this comforting recipe combines canned sweet potatoes with a buttery rich brown sugar mixture and then coats it with marshmallows.
Whipped Sweet Potatoes- The Devil Wears Salad
Simple ingredients make a wonderfully warm and comforting whipped sweet potatoes side dish perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes– Garlic Salt and Lime
This delicious recipe features thin sweet potato medallions in a buttery brown sugar sauce spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Top it off with mini marshmallows and chopped pecans.
Baked Candied Yams- Grandbaby Cakes
Candied Yams are a classic Southern side dish made up of thinly sliced sweet potatoes and a spiced candied mixture. These tender, sweet, and citrusy yams are so perfectly delicious and buttery! Serve them at your holiday table or your next Sunday family dinner.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar- A Full Living
This brown sugar roasted butternut squash is the perfect mixture of sweet, smoky, savory, slightly spicy, and herbaceous. The perfect easy side for any fall gathering or Thanksgiving!
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash- Vegan Huggs
This Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an all-in-one meal that’s bursting with fall flavors. The savory goodness comes from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it’s balanced out with subtly sweet and tart flavors from apples and cranberries. The quinoa gives it a nice texture and lots of added protein.
Candied Brussels Sprouts- Caramel and Cashews
Brussels sprouts caramelize in olive oil and then finish with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. These candied brussels sprouts are full of flavor and a cinch to make!
Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts– Nourished With Natalie
These Maple Glazed Brussels Sprouts are a simple, yet tasty side dish. Tossed in a maple lime glaze and topped with toasted coconut and chopped almonds, these brussels sprouts are sweet, tangy, crispy, and of course, so delicious! Who knew vegetables could be so good?
Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Spouts– Cup of Flour
It’s time to turn on your oven and make the best-baked broccoli and brussels sprouts for your dinner guests! This easy sheet pan roasted broccoli and brussels sprouts recipe is full of flavor and delicious as a side dish.
Healthy Corn Casserole- The Oregon Dietitian
As the holiday season approaches, there’s one dish that always takes center stage on our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables – my family’s beloved Healthy Corn Casserole. It’s a delectably sweet, buttery, and creamy comfort food that secretly boasts good-for-you whole grains.
Homemade Creamed Corn– Meiko and The Dish
This homemade creamed corn recipe is made with sweet, juicy corn kernels, frozen at their peak, bathed in a sauce so richly flavored and decadently creamy. The best part? It’s low-effort, high-reward, perfect for those cozy weeknight dinners, and holiday dinner.
Green Beans With Almonds and Garlic- Debra Klein
You’ll love this super simple recipe for the most delicious green beans…that are made on the stovetop so you don’t need valuable Thanksgiving oven space.
Peas and Pancetta– The Forked Spoon
Peas and Pancetta offers a delightful holiday side, combining the flavors of peas, shallots, pancetta, and fresh mint. For added convenience, prep the shallots and pancetta in advance, then simply reheat with the peas for a fuss-free festive dish.
Honey Glazed Carrots– Cooking with Curls
Baby carrots cooked on the stovetop in butter, honey, salt, and brown sugar until tender and glazed, then finished off with a sprinkling of chopped parsley. These Honey Glazed Carrots are an easy side dish that is the perfect addition to your dinner or holiday meal!
Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots- It’s Not Complicated
Honey Roasted Parsnips and Carrots are a tasty and easily prepared side dish. This is a recipe that is simple enough to prepare for a weeknight meal but is sufficiently elegant for a special occasion such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. The carrots and parsnips are smothered in a glaze of honey, mustard, and rosemary for the most delicious flavor.
Cheesy Vegetable Casserole– XOXO Bella
If you’re looking for new vegetable casserole ideas, you can’t go wrong with this tasty recipe. Boasting a variety of tasty veggies and a creamy cheese sauce, this breadcrumb-topped side dish pairs with anything, and it’s incredibly easy to make.
Roasted Vegetables– Delicious Table
Healthy Cranberry Sauce-Kaleena’s Kitchen
This Healthy Cranberry Sauce is easy to make, and uses fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice, and honey for the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Cranberry Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger– Kim Schob
The flavor of this pear cranberry sauce is the perfect way to create your own taste for Thanksgiving dinner or any time of year. The best part about making this easy cranberry sauce is that it’s so much better than the canned variety at the store. If you want to make good food, this recipe gets rave reviews!
Spicy Cranberry Salsa– Intentionally Eat
This spicy cranberry salsa is tangy, zippy, sweet, easy to make, and everything you could ask for. Your guests will devour it and ask for more.
Fluffy Sweet Potato Biscuits– Pink Owl Kitchen
Slightly sweet, buttery, and perfectly spiced, these fluffy sweet potato biscuits are simply irresistible! These biscuits have roasted and mashed sweet potato baked right in and are flavored with brown sugar, honey, and warm spices.
Garlic Bread Rolls– Cambrea Bakes
Garlic bread rolls are soft and fluffy dinner rolls brushed with delicious garlic herb butter. They make a perfect side to any dish, especially for Thanksgiving and the holidays!
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