185 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner that will knock your socks off with these mouth-watering side dishes. You'll find easy make-ahead options, healthy recipes, and everything in between. These recipes are perfect for family dinners or potlucks, and they're guaranteed to please everyone at your table. With such a huge collection of tried-and-true favorites, you're sure to find the perfect side dishes to complement your Thanksgiving feast.

Potato Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Slow Cooker) from Little Spice Jar
Melting Potatoes from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes from The Recipe Critic
Mashed Potato Casserole from House of Yum
Buttery Parsley Potatoes from Foodie Crush
Twice Baked Potato Casserole from Just A Pinch Recipes
Garlic Parmesan Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes from The Chunky Chef
Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes from Barefoot in the Kitchen
Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes from Lil Luna
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes from COOKTORIA
Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes from Cafe Delites
3 Ingredient Roasted Potatoes with Crunchy Onions from The Food Charlatan
Seriously Amazing Cheddar Mashed Potatoes from Little Spice Jar
Funereal Potatoes from Lil Luna
Italian Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Potatoes from Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole from Mom Always Finds Out
Sour Cream & Cheddar Baked Mashed Potatoes from Cozy Country Living
Scalloped Potato Gratin from Food Network
Smashed Herb Lemon Baked Potatoes from Gal on a Mission
Balsamic Roasted New Potatoes with Asparagus from Wallflower Kitchen
Twice Baked Potatoes from Lil Luna
Sweet Potato & Yams
Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Streusel from Celebrating Sweets
Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole from Creme de la Crumb
Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Crumble Topping from Averie Cooks
The BEST Candied Yams (without corn syrup!) from Six Sisters Stuff
Brown Sugar Bacon Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Tinselbox
Baked Parmesan Sweet Potatoes from Lil Luna
Sweet Potato Casserole from Chef in Training
Melting Sweet Potatoes (with Maple-Pecan Sauce) from Dessert for Two
Hasselback Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes from Tip Hero
Crispy Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes from The Comfort of Cooking
Baked Candied Yams – Soul Food Style from I Heart Recipes
Fully Loaded Sweet Potatoes from The Novice Chef
Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Dip from Averie Cooks
Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes With Parmesan Cheese from Cafe Delites
Maple Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes from Budget Bytes
Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Whiskey Pecans from Well Plated
Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries from Little Bits Of
Garlic-Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan from Cooking Classy
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Marshmallow Streusel from Food Network
Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes and Apples from Delicious Little Bites
Stuffing Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing from Averie Cooks
“Simple is Best” Dressing from Bon Appetit
Easy Sausage and Herb Stuffing from Once Upon a Chef
Grandma’s Thanksgiving Turkey Stuffing from Tastes of Lizzy T
Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing with Sausage from The Hungry Bluebird
Homestyle Sausage Stuffing from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
Mom’s Stuffing from BigOven
Homemade Southern Cornbread Dressing from Divas Can Cook
Traditional Bread Stuffing from Brown Eyed Baker
Sausage Apple and Cranberry Stuffing from Wicked Good Kitchen
Apple Cranberry Rosemary Stuffing from Cooking Classy
Sage, Onion and Smoked Bacon Stuffing from HGTV
Corn
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn from Damn Delicious
Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn from Plain Chicken
The Most Amazing Oven Roasted Corn from Hugs & Cookies
Sweet Corn Spoonbread from Southern Bite
BEST Corn Casserole from Plain Chicken
Nantucket Corn Pudding from A Family Feast
Crock Pot Corn on the Cob from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn from The Magical Slow Cooker
Creamed Corn Au Gratin from Chew Out Loud
Cheesy Corn Casserole from Melanie Makes
Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob from The Magical Slow Cooker
Scalloped Corn and Broccoli from Taste and Tell
Green Bean Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Creamy Green Bean Casserole (from Scratch) from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Garlic and Bacon Green Beans from Julia’s Album
Bacon Green Bean Bundles from Spend With Pennies
Lemon Butter Green Beans from Diethood
Nanou's Garlic Green Beans from The Life Jolie Blog
Oven Roasted Green Beans from Frugal Living Mom
Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan and Basil from Rachel Cooks
Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms from Lets Dish
Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms from Kate Moving Forward
Simple Skillet Green Beans from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Brussels Sprout Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Best Brussels Sprouts from The Hungry Bluebird
Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon from Butter Your Biscuit
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Eat Yourself Skinny
Unbelievable Cheesy Garlic Brussels Sprout Bake from Apple of My Eye
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries from Julia’s Album
Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter from Genius Kitchen
Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Garlic from What2Cook
The Best Brussels Sprouts from Horses & Heels
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Cranberries and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Platings and Pairings
Cheesy Brussels Sprout Bake from Delish
Creamy Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad from Cotter Crunch
Lemon Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts from Baker by Nature
Carrots
Brown Butter Garlic Honey Roasted Carrots from Rasa Malaysia
Parmesan Roasted Carrots from your homebased mom
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Glazed Carrots from McCormick
Secret Ingredient Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots from Carlsbad Cravings
Honey Maple Roasted Carrots from The Cafe Sucre Farine
Bourbon Maple Glazed Carrots from Cooking and Beer
The Best Glazed Carrots from Platings and Parings
Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots from Diethood
Easy Garlic and Herb Roasted Carrots from Ahead of Thyme
Macaroni & Cheese Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from Carlsbad Cravings
Super Creamy Mac and Cheese from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Family Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese from The Chunky Chef
Loaded Mac & Cheese from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Southern Baked Macaroni And Cheese from Divas Can Cook
Epic Baked Mac and Cheese from RecipeTin Eats
Panera's Mac & Cheese from Food Folks and Fun
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from Spend With Pennies
Broccoli Shells n’ Cheese from Budget Bytes
Broccoli & Cauliflower Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Creamy Broccoli Casserole from The Kitchen is My Playground
Broccoli Casserole From Scratch from Kristine’s Kitchen
Crack Broccoli (with toasted almonds, lemon, & cheese) from A Beautiful Plate
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli from Damn Delicious
Magic Broccoli from RecipeTin Eats
Broccoli and Cauliflower Gratin from PureWow
Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Casserole from Recipes that Crock
Corn and Broccoli Rice Casserole from Plain Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower from Primavera Kitchen
Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower from Bon Appetit
Cheesy Cauliflower Bake from Delish
Mashed Cauliflower With Parmesan and Chives from Foodiecrush

Squash Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin from Just A Pinch Recipes
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash from The Healthy Foodie
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash from Life Made Sweeter
Southern Squash Casserole from Add a Pinch
Caramelized Butternut Squash from Yummy Healthy Easy
Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash from A Family Feast
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash from Chew Out Loud
Easy Garlic Herb Butternut Squash from Healthy Seasonal Recipes
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash and Cranberries from Peas and Crayons
5-Ingredient Butternut Squash Fritters from Skinny Ms.
Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Zucchini, Squash and Tomatoes from Cooking Classy
Southern Squash Casserole from Five Heart Home
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar from Kalyn’s Kitchen
The Ultimate Squash Casserole from Plain Chicken
Cheesy Squash Casserole from Jam Hands
Butternut Squash Pasta from The Recipe Critic
Sauteed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Garlic and Parmesan from Real Life Dinner
Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash from Cherished Bliss
Acorn Squash Stuffed With Apples, Nuts and Cranberries from Foodal
Cinnamon Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash from Damn Delicious
Creamy Yellow Squash Casserole from Chef in Training
Garlic Butter Roasted Butternut Squash from Eat Well 101
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto from Slow Cooker Gourmet
Crockpot Butternut Squash from Cook Eat Paleo
Twice Baked Parmesan Butternut Squash from A Mind ‘Full” Mom
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Butternut Squash from The Magical Slow Cooker
Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa Cranberries and Kale from Well Plated
Cranberry & Apple
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad from Creme de la Crumb
Sautéed Cinnamon Apples from Chef in Training
Easy Crock Pot Fried Apples from A Night Owl
Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce from Once Upon a Chef
Best Ever Cranberry Sauce from Mom On Timeout
Fresh Cranberry Chutney from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Creamy Cranberry Salad from Taste of Home
Cranberry Apple Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf from Carlsbad Craving
Cranberry Millionaire Salad from Spend with Pennies
Creamy Vanilla Grape & Apple Salad from Julia’s Album
Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad from Damn Delicious
Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad from Tastes Better from Scratch
Sugared Cranberries from Damn Delicious
Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Apples from Culinary Hill
Perfect Cranberry Sauce from Food Network
Bread, Rolls & Muffin Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots from Damn Delicious
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls with Whipped Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter from Carlsbad Craving
Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Honey Butter Rolls from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Rosemary Dinner Rolls from Cooking Classy
Soft Dinner Rolls from What Megan’s Making
30 Minute Easy Dinner Rolls from Yummy Healthy Easy
Pumpkin Cornbread from Tasty Kitchen
Perfect Thanksgiving Rolls from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Cream Cheese Cranberry Loaf from 12 Tomatoes
Easy Cheesy Pull Apart Rolls from Family Fresh Meals
Sweet Potato Muffins from Good + Simple
No-Knead Dinner Rolls from Pioneer Woman
Quick and Easy Soft Breadsticks from The Cents’Able Shoppin
Garlic & Rosemary Skillet Bread from Yellow Bliss Road
Billion Dollar Buttery Biscuits from Recipe Boy
Outback Steakhouse Sweet Brown Honey Molasses Bread from It’s Always Autumn
Parker House Skillet Rolls from Stiers Aesthetic
Other Thanksgiving Sides
Roasted Mushrooms in a Browned Butter, Garlic and Thyme Sauce from Closet Cooking
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms from The Recipe Critic
Stuffed Mushroom Casserole from Peas and Crayons
Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms from Closet Cooking
Creamy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms from Slice of Kitchen Life
Spinach Gratin from Everyday Dishes
Best Creamed Spinach from The Novice Chef
Awesome Sauteed Kale from My Nourished Home
Creamy Italian Asparagus from Will Cook For Smiles
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus from Belle of the Kitchen
Oven Roasted Asparagus with Garlic, Parmesan, & Lemon from House of Nash Eats
Perfect Turkey Gravy from Center Cut Cook
Simple Turkey Gravy from 12 Tomatoes
Thanksgiving Slaw from Kitchn
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo from Happily Unprocessed
Stick of Butter Rice from The Chunky Chef
French Onion Risotto from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Winter Vegetable Gratin from Olive Tree Kitchen
The BEST Side Salad from Fantabulosity
Winter Fruit Salad from Dinner at the Zoo
Apple Cranberry and Almond Coleslaw from Cooking Classy
Strawberry Pecan Pretzel Salad from The Gunny Sack

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